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might be time for a new clutch... RS4 or other... and should i consider a VAST lwfw???

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Old 03-03-2006, 10:59 AM
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Default Yea, the Sachs racing clutch is around 2k.

<center><img src="http://www.tjmmotorsport.com/store/image.php?productid=16188"></center><p>They have a death-grip 4 puck and a 6puck sprung variant, which I was interested in.
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Default supposedly their stuff is top notch, but $2k is a LOT of bank to pay for a clutch.

and thats saying a lot, considering how desensitized we are to mod costs.
Old 03-03-2006, 11:06 AM
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I'm stage 3 w/ LW flywheel, never chatter, no noise, problems at all.
Old 03-03-2006, 11:29 AM
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Default Oh, I totally agree.

I got a custom clutch for less than a 3rd that price!
Old 03-03-2006, 11:31 AM
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RS4 Hybrid clutch from Vast is where you want to be. I'm sticking with stock flywheel though.
Old 03-03-2006, 11:35 AM
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why stock flywheel?
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Default Just had my clutch done at GMG the car drives A LOT better with RS4 clutch now!

<center><img src="http://www.gmgracing.com/images/rs4clutchkit.jpg"></center><p><ul><li><a href="http://www.gmgracing.com/audi_drivetrain.shtml">GMG Drivetrain for Audi's</a></li></ul>
Old 03-03-2006, 12:52 PM
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I like my RS4/AWE LWFW, stock feel, quick spool, easy rev match, 'occasional' chatter @low RPM
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Default ECS. I wouldn't recommend them. First one blew up on the first start, they wouldn't fully make good.

The first flywheel was defective, and came apart. They replaced it for free but I was out not only the labor but also the cam position sensor that the exploding flywheel destroyed.

The flywheel is fine now though -- I don't regret getting it, I just regret not getting AWE's. But they were massively backordered at the time.

I only get chatter if I'm really lugging the engine at low RPMs. So I don't do that any more.
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Talk to Mike at VAST about your driving style, he will totally hook you up! )


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