Quattro527

after my little "clutch and tranny" incident last month, I've ordered and installed a new Sach's clutch as well as 9lbs alum flywheel. Thanks to Andy over at SouthBend clutch (a reputable company that makes 1000hp+ capable clutch for the past 30+ years) for helping me find the right setup.

The clutch and pressureplate kit I got is orginally a Sach's clutch. The pressureplate itself has been stiffened up a bit (but not that noticable with our hydrolic clutch pedals). The clutch disc itself is a 6 puck, modified by SouthBend and lined with Kevlar, which can withstand heat much better than the organic material.

On top of the clutch and pressureplate, the stock flywheel was also replaced with a lightened 9lbs Unorthodox flywheel. I defininetely felt a BIG difference, losing nearly ~14lbs off the 23lbs stock flywheel. The car seems to rev up a lot quicker, and the revs would also drop faster. The overall feel of the car seems much lighter, without the "hesitation" of the engine as the car went through.

Engagement of the clutch was actually pretty amazing. I was expecting a total "on/off" action, but instead, I'm able to slip and engage the clutch smoothly. I took me a day or two to get used to the new engagement, for with a lightened flywheel and a clutch that grabs like crazy with less overall rotating mass and inertia, it is much easier to bog the car if not careful. Pedal stiffness is just a tad bit stiffer than stock, but totally streetable.

I have some chatter during idle (from the flywheel dampening) as well as the 6-puck setup, but it's nothing to lose sleep over.

So far, I've only put ~600miles on the clutch, and still trying to break it on (not "break" it...which im infamous for..haha)... and I will give you guys a followup once everything's broken in and running. Love it so far.


-Jeff
P.S. Some friends have already put together a money poll to see how much longer this clutch will last me

formerly dennisA4

And the labor of course. Maybe you can get a frequent buyers card or something.

alipor

Or did you buy the sach from somewhere else and ship it to them to redo?

SnailA4(WhaleA4)

yeh, and how much $$$ are we talking for this project?

TROLL

i say 6 months, if not less.

Quattro527

...how do you think I get my endorsements and sponsors from? hahaha

Quattro527

The clutch and pressureplate was $465, and they wanted $500 for the flywheel.

I ended up just getting the clutch from them, and getting the flywheel directly through Unorthodox, which I can get better pricing from.

Total cost: came around to~$900, plus the cost of new flexbolts, etc... Sure beats the $1200+ you see out there... not because they're better, but rather they target the market because it's made for a "German car"... that's about it.


-Jeff