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All Things Mk5 => Mk5 General Area => Topic started by: djhorace on January 16, 2010, 11:26:01 pm

Title: Wavetrac diff soon to go in - which clutch and flywheel to pair it with?
Post by: djhorace on January 16, 2010, 11:26:01 pm

Car is Leon Cupra 2.0T with manual box.

Seriously tempted with an OEM clutch and flywheel setup based on the purchase price of the clutch being under £150 and knowing I have had no issues with mine so far. Also worried about spending a fortune on an uprated one like others have done and seeing it last the same amount of time as an OEM one.

However, what options are there for us and where to get them/how much?

Title: Re: Wavetrac diff soon to go in - which clutch and flywheel to pair it with?
Post by: RobH on January 17, 2010, 10:06:19 am

im gonna keep everything oem ie coverplate, pressure plate, DMF except from the clutch plate, and for that ill be going with the sachs race paddle clutch from VWRacing :happy2:.

Title: Re: Wavetrac diff soon to go in - which clutch and flywheel to pair it with?
Post by: john_o on January 17, 2010, 10:33:54 am

I can see an FAQ in the offing  :wink:

the modern clutch and flywheels do seem more reliable up to a point.
once it slips though thats it, so taking into account your current and future torque levels make an assement.

In theory having an LSD is going to place more load on your clutch too, as all stress will be on the clutch
(as opposed to being able to easily loose grip on one wheel).

if you are willing to take a chance (and the possible cost of having to replace a fkd DMF) then go for it.
also gives you more time to research a replacement.

be good to hear your spec too

Title: Re: Wavetrac diff soon to go in - which clutch and flywheel to pair it with?
Post by: singh123 on January 17, 2010, 03:49:16 pm

Quote from: RobH on January 17, 2010, 10:06:19 am

im gonna keep everything oem ie coverplate, pressure plate, DMF except from the clutch plate, and for that ill be going with the sachs race paddle clutch from VWRacing :happy2:.

do you know how would that effect the feel of the pedle feel? at all?