A quick comment: if an upgraded clutch requires heavier pressure on the pedal, remember that our cars have a tendency toward failures in the pedal cluster support bracketry... More pressure would increase odds of failure. every one I've seen has shown distinct signs of it being fatigue cracking, so it could be avoided by replacing before final collapse, but the work is still needed. Not fun. I've done three so far, on two cars, and have a friend who's done three on two 8-v cars, so far... Ron ----- Original Message ----- From: "Galen Bergthold" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Cc: <[email protected]> Sent: Sunday, January 18, 2004 12:32 AM Subject: Re: [a2-16v-list] Clutch Options
> Mark, > As mentioned, the OEM Sachs clutch and pressure plate will actually do an > excellent job for most street applications. For an upgrade the Sachs Sport > clutch and disc are available as well. The Sport line has heavier springs > and stronger construction than the standard, and will have a heavier feel on > the clutch pedal. > The weak point of the OEM pressure plate is the single strap design, so one > with reinforced straps would be an upgrade. > Most triple puck style clutches are heavy duty but will probably be very > difficult to drive daily on the street due to their quick and harsh > engagement. > HTH, > GBergthold > > >From: "Mark Reda" <[email protected]> > >To: "Les Noriel" <[email protected]>, "a2list" > ><[email protected]> > >Subject: Re: [a2-16v-list] Clutch Options > >Date: Sat, 17 Jan 2004 21:30:13 -0500 > > > >How does the Sachs sport clutch fair agnaist the OE Sachs clutch? > >What's up with those tripple puck clutches? > >Are there any other options availible for our 16V's? > > > >Thanks, > >Mark. > >_______________________________________________ > >a2-16v-list mailing list > >[email protected] > >http://mail.a2-16v.com/mailman/listinfo/a2-16v-list > >For list archives, see listinfo link above. > > _________________________________________________________________ > Get a FREE online virus check for your PC here, from McAfee. > http://clinic.mcafee.com/clinic/ibuy/campaign.asp?cid=3963 > > _______________________________________________ > a2-16v-list mailing list > [email protected] > http://mail.a2-16v.com/mailman/listinfo/a2-16v-list > For list archives, see listinfo link above. >
