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Sachs or Luk clutch?
Posted: Mon May 31, 2010 7:07 pm
by prosty
Hi!
I'm rebuilding my tranny soon, and I'm thinking about changing my clutch at the same time.
My question is, my part supplier can get me Sachs and Luk clutch, I know that the Luk unit is the stock one, but I'm a big Sachs fan since my old S2 days.
Which one is the best for the rs4?
Does anyone here on this forum use the sachs or will I be the first one?
Best regards
Markus
RE: Sachs or Luk clutch?
Posted: Mon May 31, 2010 9:51 pm
by Emp2k
Stertman motorsport has sold a couple of sachs clutches for rs4 owners here in sweden i belive.
Posted: Tue Jun 01, 2010 7:47 am
by prosty
Yes but that is the uprated version (atleast the clutch not sure about the PP)
I'm looking for the stock counterpart of LUK / Sachs. I'm not going up more than tuning chip and maybe gutted precats
Posted: Tue Jun 01, 2010 12:35 pm
by Emp2k
Ahhh okies. Stock clutch is supposed to be weak you know
Posted: Tue Jun 01, 2010 1:29 pm
by prosty
Not really, mine is really strong, I can go from 1500 rpm in 6th gear without any hassle. I've heard several ppl going up to 470-480 hp with stock clutch
Posted: Tue Jun 01, 2010 8:50 pm
by Virdee Autos
stock clutch is very good for stage 1+, and especially if used for normal road use.
I would stick with the OEM, as some of the suppliers may supply you a S4 clutch which is different. There have been cases of these in the past.
Posted: Tue Jun 01, 2010 9:31 pm
by jimbo1234567
stock rs4 clutch is good for 500 hp and lbft . sachs make the mtm upgrade which is a real leg builder but will never slip. i have a stock rs4 pp and 6 puck spinner plate. should be good for 600/600.
Posted: Tue Jun 01, 2010 11:00 pm
by prosty
So the new LUK unit is just bolt-on, no SAC on it so I need a special tool or anything? That was the only reason (and price wise) why I wanted to go with Sachs, but Virdee could hook me up with a good price for the Luk unit.
Posted: Wed Jun 02, 2010 7:48 pm
by Virdee Autos
Yes the new clutch will be ready to fit on.
You only need to adjust it, if you are using an old/used clutch
Posted: Thu Jun 03, 2010 9:28 am
by prosty
Okay, my local supplier says that you have to use a special tool to fit their LUK clutch, their P/N is 05-400007210, maybe they are mistaken or do they still sell the older part?
Seems like a risk so I'm getting it from you Virdee, just have to finish up my list of complete parts needed. Not that it's that long, I'm just that lazy