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Clutch

Post by jeffw » Wed Jan 16, 2008 9:11 pm

My RS4 has been fitted with a standard clutch to replace the MTM clutch that was put on during the major work the car had, this was done as the previous owner thought the clutch too much on a road car (I think the MTM one is a Sachs ?). The standard clutch is fine although the single mass flywheel feels slightly odd when cold compared with a standard dual mass one.

I believe that the car has been tuned to ensure that it doesn't produce too much torque in the mid-range and wreck the clutch. Not being one to let free power go untested.....is there a clutch I can fit that will cope with 600 ish BHP (and associated torque) that does not make any more noise than standard, isn't violent (like Doug's !) and my wife could drive...basically something that feels and drives like the standard clutch or close to it?

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RE: Clutch

Post by jeffw » Thu Jan 17, 2008 10:08 am

Anyone?

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RE: Clutch

Post by JonnyX » Thu Jan 17, 2008 10:26 am

Jeff, like you say it's the torque not the power. Have you looked at Clutchmasters? they seem to be highly
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RE: Clutch

Post by jeffw » Thu Jan 17, 2008 10:51 am

I'll have a look, thanks

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RE: Clutch

Post by BRETTCOLLINS » Thu Jan 17, 2008 11:18 am

Do like the clutch that Doug got for me. 6 paddle item and running single mass flywheel too. both me and my wife drive it easy..
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RE: Clutch

Post by Ads4 » Sat Jan 19, 2008 12:12 am

Any details on that Brett? :sekret:
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RE: Clutch

Post by BRETTCOLLINS » Sat Jan 19, 2008 11:54 am

http://www.mrctuning.com/clutchkits4rs4.php

this is the clutch and i believe that I have an uprated bearing too
MING BLUE AUDI S4
Car is on Lock down

506.9 BHP @ 6.020 RPM
445.0 WHP @ 5.981 RPM
481.5 IBFT @ 4.976 RPM

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Post by jeffw » Sat Jan 19, 2008 12:30 pm

Feels normal to drive ? Doug has an uprated clutch which feels really jerky from the passenger seat (if you see what I mean).

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RE: Clutch

Post by BRETTCOLLINS » Sat Jan 19, 2008 12:48 pm

Jeff your welcome to try it if you like?
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481.5 IBFT @ 4.976 RPM

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RE: Clutch

Post by jeffw » Sat Jan 19, 2008 5:54 pm

Might well take you up on that.

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