OE RS4 clutch vs. CM Stg3 for a ~400whp Stg3+? What should I go with?
06-01-2007, 07:14 AM
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Just swapping the WB trans with the NB trans and I wasn't sure whether to keep the new RS4 clutch or go with my one year-old CM Stg3 from the NB. AFAIK the RS4 clutch that ECD had put in wasn't a VAST RS4, rather it was OE. And since I've heard about some slipping issues with the OE RS4 units on a few 3+'s, I figured I'd inquire...
BTW: I'm well over $2k already in "post purchase" parts and labor on the WB (not including this trans swap)...LOL
BTW: I'm well over $2k already in "post purchase" parts and labor on the WB (not including this trans swap)...LOL
06-01-2007, 07:35 AM
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CM stage 3, i've had both
my RS4 clutch didnt make it past 35k miles(pressure Plate) my CM has a great feel with LWFW with very minimal chatter. Go with the CM and have no worries. Great pedal feel to.
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06-01-2007, 08:49 AM
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ah...I see...
That's what I figured after giving it some thought.
I didn't know the time from on the swap.
I don't believe it is a VAST RS4, though I am not absolutely sure..I would think OE RS4.
I can't imagine not spending some money on any new or new-to-me car..it's part of the deal.
Just my humble opinion...you loved the STaSIS box and CM clutch...why change? Keep that setup.
I didn't know the time from on the swap.
I don't believe it is a VAST RS4, though I am not absolutely sure..I would think OE RS4.
I can't imagine not spending some money on any new or new-to-me car..it's part of the deal.
Just my humble opinion...you loved the STaSIS box and CM clutch...why change? Keep that setup.
06-01-2007, 10:12 AM
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Re: ah...I see...
If I had money falling out of my *** I'd get a new Piggie RS4 kevlar...but I'm trying to keep the hemorrhage of cash to a minimum so I'll just swap in the kevlar CM and the OE FW that Piggie resurfaced for me last year.
As for the expected outlay of cash...don't know if I completely agree. I mean, c'mon...rusting rivets on the I-Forged!?! I wish I had a pair of those rose colored glasses you always seem to be rockin ;^)
One good thing is the free exchange for the old CPP's for the updated CPP's...that was some good news. But then to offset the CPP news, there's the annoying hesitation that I experience in 3rd-6th gear under WOT. Can't wait to see what thats all about.
As for the expected outlay of cash...don't know if I completely agree. I mean, c'mon...rusting rivets on the I-Forged!?! I wish I had a pair of those rose colored glasses you always seem to be rockin ;^)
One good thing is the free exchange for the old CPP's for the updated CPP's...that was some good news. But then to offset the CPP news, there's the annoying hesitation that I experience in 3rd-6th gear under WOT. Can't wait to see what thats all about.