[s-cars] The never ending question of clutches

[Igor Kessel]

Gabriel Caldwell wrote:
> So... I removed my 5 speed on the weekend.
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> http://forums.audiworld.com/s4s6/msgs/55925.phtml
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> My clutch was original and still had about 50% left to it.  I figure I
> will replace it, especially since I already gave my clutch disc away.  I
> found an Exedy clutch kit for $140 (pilot bearing not included) which is
> a crazy stupid price, and I'm just crazy enough to try it.  I figure I
> will stay with a stock clutch because I severely doubt I will ever RS2
> the car.  I know you can still spin the clutch with a stock car.  I've
> done it twice.  The autopsy revealed no damage.  I was tempted by a
> Centerforce clutch though.  I stopped by a local car parts store today
> just to see what a stock clutch would run me with no discount ($700CDN).
> They did to my surprise have a Centerforce clutch kit listed for my car
> in the Centerforce catalogue.  The price was around $580CDN, but I know
> someone who works there (read discount). My question is, how much extra
> force compared to stock is required for the Centerforce clutch.  I get
> annoyed very easily in heavy traffic and I don't want to lower my
> boiling point by the added annoyance of an ultra-heavy clutch.  My car
> is no track queen.  Thanks so much in advance for dealing with another
> clutch question.  I truly appreciate and value your comments.  To
> summarize, I am leaning towards a stock replacement clutch, but if the
> Centerforce doesn't require too much more effort I am willing to try it.
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Gabriel,
Exidy clutch is packaged by the Japanese Co named Diken and contains Luk 
components. Don't ask.

Keep in mind that Diken screwed up the p/nos between the S6 and the A6 
kits. The disk is the same, it's the basket that is different. The S6 
basket is thinner. The A6 kit contains the S6 basket and vice versa. If 
you put in the A6 basket, you will jam it with the bell housing. If you 
start the car you'll shatter it.
They might have fixed this by now, so make absolutely certain with the 
supplier that you're getting the proper S6 kit.

However if I were you I'd most definitely go with the Sachs HD kit instead.
-- 
Igor Kessel
two turbo quattros