What clutch?

Tom_O · 18-06-2007, 13:33

Hey

Im going to be getting a Fabia vRS, and I will be taking it to be re-mapped.

Ive done a search, and couldnt find info on what clutches people use, after the remap.

So, with around 300lb/ft, what are people using?

I dont want to be feather driving, with a standard clutch. Id rather do it properly

Thanks

Wardy · 18-06-2007, 13:54

Try doing an advanced search, for 'uprated clutch' in the Fabia section

That should return a fair amount of info - such members as Basil, Jon TDi and devonutopia all run uprated items, plus quite a few other people.

Steve

nickl0 · 18-06-2007, 14:00

I'm using a Sachs paddle clutch and it's great. Takes a little bit of getting used to, but nothing too difficult, and is probably the cheapest of all the options.

Prasg · 18-06-2007, 14:37

Look at the thread:
http://www.briskoda.net/forums/fabia...-clutch/45803/

Basil · 18-06-2007, 14:41

guess the importan thing is you defining what torque limit you want and driveability.
It's not bhp but more torque that is rough on clutches. If you are taking things further later on, better to plan ahead and get more capability than you need now.
To maintain good driveability you need a clutch that allows you to "slip it" in first (like in traffic, etc), so the Organic type is a good choice. Kevlar wears fast and is not as streetable, tho' Jason seems happy with his.
Also requires re-facing of the DMF at time of fitting which can be pricey. Most people agree Sintered type is really for racing only.
I changed my DMF for a SMF as I wanted something that was close to un-wreckable, and got better acceleration (seat of pants) and faster revving thrown in, at the cost of a little bit of chatter at idle with clutch out. No DMF to fail in future....

HTH

Bas

Wardy · 19-06-2007, 01:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by nickl0

I'm using a Sachs paddle clutch and it's great. Takes a little bit of getting used to, but nothing too difficult, and is probably the cheapest of all the options.

What did you pay inc fitting Nick? PM if you like.

Steve

nickl0 · 19-06-2007, 11:16

Hi Steve, just PM'd you.

18-06-2007, 13:33	#1
Tom_O Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 7 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	What clutch? Hey Im going to be getting a Fabia vRS, and I will be taking it to be re-mapped. Ive done a search, and couldnt find info on what clutches people use, after the remap. So, with around 300lb/ft, what are people using? I dont want to be feather driving, with a standard clutch. Id rather do it properly Thanks

18-06-2007, 13:54	#2
Wardy Smokey Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Around Manchester & Cheshire Posts: 10,645 Thanks: 378 Thanked 262 Times in 251 Posts	Re: What clutch? Try doing an advanced search, for 'uprated clutch' in the Fabia section That should return a fair amount of info - such members as Basil, Jon TDi and devonutopia all run uprated items, plus quite a few other people. Steve __________________ Wardy's Fabia vRS xenons : sunroof : cruise : OEM+ "Racing is life. Anything before or after is just waiting." - Steve McQueen

18-06-2007, 14:00	#3
nickl0 Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Newport Posts: 224 Thanks: 9 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Re: What clutch? I'm using a Sachs paddle clutch and it's great. Takes a little bit of getting used to, but nothing too difficult, and is probably the cheapest of all the options. __________________ Yellow 54 Plate vRS - Revo Technik Remap - Eibach Suspension - Sachs Paddle Clutch - Gloss Black Porsche Design 90s. South Wales Freshest VAG Meet - www.newportedition.com

18-06-2007, 14:37	#4
Prasg Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Lincs Posts: 145 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: What clutch? Look at the thread: http://www.briskoda.net/forums/fabia...-clutch/45803/

18-06-2007, 14:41	#5
Basil hardcore modder Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Bahrain Posts: 3,038 Thanks: 171 Thanked 162 Times in 130 Posts	Re: What clutch? guess the importan thing is you defining what torque limit you want and driveability. It's not bhp but more torque that is rough on clutches. If you are taking things further later on, better to plan ahead and get more capability than you need now. To maintain good driveability you need a clutch that allows you to "slip it" in first (like in traffic, etc), so the Organic type is a good choice. Kevlar wears fast and is not as streetable, tho' Jason seems happy with his. Also requires re-facing of the DMF at time of fitting which can be pricey. Most people agree Sintered type is really for racing only. I changed my DMF for a SMF as I wanted something that was close to un-wreckable, and got better acceleration (seat of pants) and faster revving thrown in, at the cost of a little bit of chatter at idle with clutch out. No DMF to fail in future.... HTH Bas __________________ Fab vRS - Black Magic - PD160 intake - Forge FMIC - colour coded front grille -SLC Splitter - K&N Airfilter -SEAT Strutbrace - Jabba ARB - IC Waterspray (need to wire it in!) - 312mm TT brakes - Eibach Springs - Skoda Reversing sensors - Devonutopia Tuning (tm) Custom Exhaust (2 1/4" straight pipe) - Short shifter mod- 5 brake light mod - Helix Steel SMF + Organic Clutch + pressure plate - Peloquin LSD - TD stage 2 Hybrid - Washbrook remapped ECU - Uprated injectors - Cupra bushes -Poly-filled dogbone - Allard racepipe - Pirelli Dragons - Forge Rear Strutbrace - DIY SS upper boostpipe delete -Koni FSD's - elephant pipe CCV mod

19-06-2007, 11:16	#7
nickl0 Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Newport Posts: 224 Thanks: 9 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Re: What clutch? Hi Steve, just PM'd you. __________________ Yellow 54 Plate vRS - Revo Technik Remap - Eibach Suspension - Sachs Paddle Clutch - Gloss Black Porsche Design 90s. South Wales Freshest VAG Meet - www.newportedition.com

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