HX_Guy

I need a new clutch and flywheel and I'm trying to decide on going OEM vs aftermarket. I usually always go OEM, I guess I feel that the quality of the parts are better...but the price is making me rethink this one.

I found the brand new OEM parts for ~$900 (flywheel, clutch disk, pressure place, throwout bearing)...would I be able to get aftermarket ones substantially cheaper or is OEM is the best way to go?

The car is 100% stock motor wise and I don't plan on changing that.

Jimax

I'm still not convinced about light weight flywheels.

HX_Guy

Seeing if maybe I can get all the parts I need for $200-$300 less if I go aftermarket.

bhvrdr

not at all. you can get an OEM setup for about $300 from genuinevwaudiparts.com

shwndh

That's good to know.

brian@avalonmotorsports

The benefits of going with an aftermarket clutch kit can come in the form of both better pedal feel and increased longevity (depending on driving style). For less than a hundred dollars or so over the cost of a stock clutch, in this case for a South Bend clutch, you can upgrade the durability of your set up without compromising daily drive-ability.

As far as a LWFW, I recommend staying with the OE DMFW in almost all daily driven situations. It is more driveable and will reduce the possibility of chatter, a grabby or jerky pedal and will eliminate any compatibility issues.

HX_Guy

$300 for the clutch parts and $600 for the flywheel.

HX_Guy

Thanks for the website! The parts came out $70 cheaper then the link I had and much easier to search

Tgr_Clw

The OEM DMFW is only $600? Not too bad. I kept thinking it was like $900.

HX_Guy

Actually $553 from the genuinevwaudiparts.com website, not bad at all.