MK5 Golf GTI

General => Random Chat => Topic started by: Cole285 on September 27, 2013, 09:28:06 am

Title: Clutch for 360bhp mk5 gti
Post by: Cole285 on September 27, 2013, 09:28:06 am: Can anyone recommend a good clutch for my golf gti mk5 it's 360bhp :happy2:

Thanks
Title: Re: Clutch for 360bhp mk5 gti
Post by: berg on September 27, 2013, 10:35:29 am: sachs/helix/loba

all will do the job, bear in mind thought that Helix and Loba do use Sachs parts and then modify them slightly so if you are paying more for one of those brands it comes down to whether the modifcations are meaningful or whether you are simply paying for the name. Avoid Southbend!

i have a sachs but would be tempted to try loba if needed another :happy2:
Title: Re: Clutch for 360bhp mk5 gti
Post by: Cole285 on September 27, 2013, 10:48:31 am: Ok thanks I will have a look at them. Really appreciate your help :happy2:

Thanks
Title: Re: Clutch for 360bhp mk5 gti
Post by: jonnym on September 27, 2013, 10:52:27 am: Although just I add it, allegedly the OEM ones for upto 400bhp. I will be putting this goths test over the next few weeks!
Title: Re: Clutch for 360bhp mk5 gti
Post by: graeme on September 27, 2013, 11:21:33 am: Quote from: jonnym on September 27, 2013, 10:52:27 am
Although just I add it, allegedly the OEM ones for upto 400bhp. I will be putting this goths test over the next few weeks!

Its torque that kills the clutch not so much hp.
Title: Re: Clutch for 360bhp mk5 gti
Post by: jonnym on September 27, 2013, 11:47:29 am: Quote from: graeme on September 27, 2013, 11:21:33 am
Quote from: jonnym on September 27, 2013, 10:52:27 am
Although just I add it, allegedly the OEM ones for upto 400bhp. I will be putting this goths test over the next few weeks!

Its torque that kills the clutch not so much hp.

Yeh, I could have qualified my reply slightly better! :p
Title: Re: Clutch for 360bhp mk5 gti
Post by: GrayMK5GTI on September 27, 2013, 12:38:34 pm: Quote from: jonnym on September 27, 2013, 10:52:27 am
Although just I add it, allegedly the OEM ones for upto 400bhp. I will be putting this goths test over the next few weeks!

It will slip straight away, for sure :grin:
Title: Re: Clutch for 360bhp mk5 gti
Post by: Cole285 on September 27, 2013, 02:23:43 pm: Yes it is slipping already. The torque kills them I have had to have my torque turned down for now until I get a better clutch and a diff on it then i can take it back to be finished off :driver:

Thanks your help lads
Title: Re: Clutch for 360bhp mk5 gti
Post by: berg on September 27, 2013, 05:23:37 pm: the oem ones are made of cheese and turn into crumbly Lancashire at the mere mention of stage 2+
Title: Re: Clutch for 360bhp mk5 gti
Post by: gobbleplease on September 27, 2013, 06:02:05 pm: I've got a Sachs. It's Alright, absolutely no slip and instant up take of the power I will say though that it does have a reasonably heavy pedal but you get used to it. I think the helix seems to be getting the better press at the moment
Title: Re: Clutch for 360bhp mk5 gti
Post by: jonnym on September 27, 2013, 11:10:13 pm: Quote from: GrayMK5GTI on September 27, 2013, 12:38:34 pm
Quote from: jonnym on September 27, 2013, 10:52:27 am
Although just I add it, allegedly the OEM ones for upto 400bhp. I will be putting this goths test over the next few weeks!

It will slip straight away, for sure :grin:

I remain very optimistic!

FFS!