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Possible clutch on its way out?
Posted: Sat Feb 07, 2009 12:25 pm
by mattykerby01
Hi guys,
After some advise please.
Car seems to be pulling very hard as normal but if at low revs in either 5th or 6th, when floored around 3200 rpm as the boost builds up to peak the revs seem 'race' then settle again.
I am assuming my clutch is on its last legs
Any suggestions on a replacement, OEM or performance unit ? Bearing in mind my misses drives the car (boost set very low) and dont really want the clutch pedal to be too hard.
Thanks
Matt
RE: Possible clutch on its way out?
Posted: Sat Feb 07, 2009 2:00 pm
by neckarsulm
O.E seems OK unless v. highly tuned.
RE: Possible clutch on its way out?
Posted: Sat Feb 07, 2009 2:14 pm
by andream88
write an e-mail to
doug@mrctuning.com, and ask for the Stage1 clutch.
It comes with an OEM pressure plate, and a ceramic/metallic disc.
RE: Possible clutch on its way out?
Posted: Tue Feb 10, 2009 6:02 pm
by mattykerby01
Written Doug an email and tried to call yesterday and today but no joy......
Has anyone had one fitted? How much did the kit cost?
Thanks
RE: Possible clutch on its way out?
Posted: Tue Feb 10, 2009 6:18 pm
by Contigo
Got the OEM fitted and it's a big job in terms of labour costs. 10-12 hrs.
About 1500-2000 at Audi Stealers and under a K at Specialist.
I had mine done and the flywheel all in for 1700 notes.
RE: Possible clutch on its way out?
Posted: Tue Feb 10, 2009 9:16 pm
by grizz
It's only 8 hours labour , A new factory exchange clutch is £250ish ...
RE: Possible clutch on its way out?
Posted: Tue Feb 10, 2009 11:38 pm
by Contigo
Still at a dealer 8 x 120 = 960
parts = 400
You get my drift.
RE: Possible clutch on its way out?
Posted: Tue Feb 10, 2009 11:43 pm
by LucasRS4
Written Doug an email and tried to call yesterday and today but no joy......
Send one to
info@mrctuning.com or
Lucas@mrctuning.com.
Doug is normally busy working on cars!
Re: RE: Possible clutch on its way out?
Posted: Tue Feb 10, 2009 11:49 pm
by grizz
Contigo wrote:Still at a dealer 8 x 120 = 960
parts = 400
You get my drift.
I see your pont , But we're £45 x 8 = £360 + vat ...
RE: Re: RE: Possible clutch on its way out?
Posted: Wed Feb 11, 2009 3:53 pm
by Contigo
Yes I know you are but my and that's excellent rates but my quote was related to Stealer rates.
RE: Re: RE: Possible clutch on its way out?
Posted: Wed Feb 11, 2009 7:37 pm
by mattykerby01
Going for the OEM clutch, which should be good for 500 hp..
Thanks for your help
RE: Re: RE: Possible clutch on its way out?
Posted: Wed Feb 11, 2009 7:58 pm
by grizz
The oem is a good unit ....
RE: Re: RE: Possible clutch on its way out?
Posted: Wed Feb 11, 2009 8:22 pm
by mattykerby01
Cheers grizz
Have you any thoughts on the fly wheel, replacement dual mass or light weight aluminium ?
Do you think i should change the fly wheel, as car now covered 120k miles?