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sterkrazzy

sterkrazzy

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dasauto0108 said:
Sounds like new clutch time! Did you have one in mind? I've heard many good things about the HS Tuning RSR.
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I just called my mechanic, he's recommending the clutch master fx350 (or 400). I've never done any research on clutches so I don't know anything about them. He's quoting me at about $1600-1700 for the kit + install, but that seems pretty fair.

I don't know that I'll ever go k04, so I really just want something that feels oem'ish, it's quiet, and can handle stage 2.
 
dasauto0108

dasauto0108

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sterkrazzy said:
I just called my mechanic, he's recommending the clutch master fx350 (or 400). I've never done any research on clutches so I don't know anything about them. He's quoting me at about $1600-1700 for the kit + install, but that seems pretty fair.

I don't know that I'll ever go k04, so I really just want something that feels oem'ish, it's quiet, and can handle stage 2.
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This should cover it, and keep you busy for a day or two ;)

http://www.golfmk6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=52407

http://www.golfmk6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=52388&page=5
 
dasauto0108

dasauto0108

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sterkrazzy said:
I just called my mechanic, he's recommending the clutch master fx350 (or 400). I've never done any research on clutches so I don't know anything about them. He's quoting me at about $1600-1700 for the kit + install, but that seems pretty fair.

I don't know that I'll ever go k04, so I really just want something that feels oem'ish, it's quiet, and can handle stage 2.
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HS Tuning is where you want to be, if that's your criteria.

http://www.golfmk6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=65092

"I was surprised at how stock/OEM the clutch actually appeared. I didn’t notice any modifications or additions that caught my eye."
 
sterkrazzy

sterkrazzy

Autocross Champion
dasauto0108 said:
This should cover it, and keep you busy for a day or two ;)

http://www.golfmk6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=52407

http://www.golfmk6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=52388&page=5
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dasauto0108 said:
HS Tuning is where you want to be, if that's your criteria.

http://www.golfmk6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=65092

"I was surprised at how stock/OEM the clutch actually appeared. I didn’t notice any modifications or additions that caught my eye."
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Thanks for the links. I've spent the last 3 hours reading up on things. I think I'm leaning more towards the HS tuning kit than the fx350. I'd love to do a lw/smfw and get the performance gains from that, but if the fx350 ended up being noisy I feel like I'd probably hate the car for it. Plus I don't really like a couple of the other side effects I've read about. It seems like the HS tuning kit is just what I'm looking for.
 
Dr Dad

Dr Dad

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sterkrazzy said:
Thanks for the links. I've spent the last 3 hours reading up on things. I think I'm leaning more towards the HS tuning kit than the fx350. I'd love to do a lw/smfw and get the performance gains from that, but if the fx350 ended up being noisy I feel like I'd probably hate the car for it. Plus I don't really like a couple of the other side effects I've read about. It seems like the HS tuning kit is just what I'm looking for.
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I would definitely recommend the RSR kit :thumbsup:
 
dasauto0108

dasauto0108

Go Kart Champion
sterkrazzy said:
Thanks for the links. I've spent the last 3 hours reading up on things. I think I'm leaning more towards the HS tuning kit than the fx350. I'd love to do a lw/smfw and get the performance gains from that, but if the fx350 ended up being noisy I feel like I'd probably hate the car for it. Plus I don't really like a couple of the other side effects I've read about. It seems like the HS tuning kit is just what I'm looking for.
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Dr Dad said:
I would definitely recommend the RSR kit :thumbsup:
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Not a problem :)

There are three guys in the Chicago thread that have the HS Tuning RSR, and they love it. I'm getting tuned in a couple weeks, which means that I will inevitably need a new clutch in the not-so-distant future. I'm glad I've done my reading far enough in advance, so I'm not scrambling for what to buy later :laugh:
 
TKE Mario

TKE Mario

Ready to race!
RSR clutch kit ftw!

my stock clutch went the day i went stage 2 lol
RSR clutch has been on since, 2000+ miles and 2 track days and it's holding up great
 
sterkrazzy

sterkrazzy

Autocross Champion
Wellll maybe I won't go with the RSR, idk...I just called my mechanic again and talked with him for about 15-20 minutes and got into organic materials vs kevlar, and the single mass flywheel vs the dual mass. Seems like they both have their own pros and cons. I need a night to think on it, and spend a little more time on research. I'd say it's a coin toss right now.
 
TSI_Guy

TSI_Guy

Go Kart Champion
sterkrazzy said:
Wellll maybe I won't go with the RSR, idk...I just called my mechanic again and talked with him for about 15-20 minutes and got into organic materials vs kevlar, and the single mass flywheel vs the dual mass. Seems like they both have their own pros and cons. I need a night to think on it, and spend a little more time on research. I'd say it's a coin toss right now.
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If you don't want a SMFW get the RSR. It is hands down the best option.

If you want a SMFW (and aren't going K04) I would tell you to get the Southbend Stage 2 Daily. I haven't really heard many good things about clutchmasters for our cars.

To me, single mass is the way to go. It's an actual upgrade and you can always resurface a single mass.
 
sterkrazzy

sterkrazzy

Autocross Champion
TSI_Guy said:
If you don't want a SMFW get the RSR. It is hands down the best option.

If you want a SMFW (and aren't going K04) I would tell you to get the Southbend Stage 2 Daily. I haven't really heard many good things about clutchmasters for our cars.

To me, single mass is the way to go. It's an actual upgrade and you can always resurface a single mass.
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SMFW vs DMFW is probably gonna be my hardest decision. I like that the RSR is a safe bet with no additional noises and I haven't read a single bad thing about it from people that have installed it, but I'm a sucker for increased performance (faster revs/less rev hang). I think a lighter weight SMFW could be fun, but I dread the additional noises, but from what I'm reading/hearing it may not be as bad as I initially thought. Decisions... :mad0259:
 
HYDE161

HYDE161

Go Kart Champion
DMFW FTW... Fluidampr will have a new crank pulley to provide faster revs/less rev hang soon.

Aside from the RSR clutch there is a new RSR style clutching coming out that will address the difference in clutch disk and PP diameters and will offer a ceramic disc option as well. Think RSR with a possible better solution for longer term wear for similar to less pricing. The first few may even come with a SS clutch line as well....
 
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