[V8] Clutch Choices

[quattro + 5 or 8 = fun]

FYI-

i live about 15 minutes from 034.  i have been there a few times.  they do
amazing work and are nice guys and gals to talk with.




Shayne


PARTING:  1972 Mercedes Benz 280 SE 4.5
PARTING:  1986 Audi 4000 CS quattro


> 
> I too had the same problem with getting the correct components. However, 034
> had to do all of the leg work with Spec as I was a customer of theirs. They
> (034) are a good group to deal with and recommend them highly. They stepped
> right up to the plate when it was discovered that my kit was incorrect.

>> 
>> If you have stock components, then stock is the way to go. i wouyld urge
>> against Spec cluthces as after 3 tries for a friend of mines clutch they
>> could not get the right combination for his urq. He ended up saving quite a
>> bit of money for the same components through a firm in Dallas.
>> You might alos want to try carolina clutch.

>> 
>>> After traveling down this same path just a couple of months ago, I
>>> ended up
>>> putting a Spec stage III clutch kit into mine. So far, I've not
>>> encountered
>>> any problems and the drivability has not been hampered. If you
>>> want to put
>>> your own kit together, clutchnet is a place to start looking. I
>>> got my Spec
>>> kit from 034. www.034motorsport.com
>>> 

>>>> 
>>>> I'm searching for a clutch for the V8 and an A41.8T.
>>>> 
>>>> What are the choices for aftermarket clutches capablities?
>>>> - More Torque?
>>>> - Better Materials (Kevlar)?
>>>> - Improved construction (multi puck)?
>>>> 
>>>> Is there a vast difference in Pressure Plates? Some companies
>>> make
>>>> improvement claims, but I do not see any difference than stock.
>>> They
>>>> usually look powdercoated, which would only make worse the heat
>>> retention.>
>>>> What are some companies that I can look into?
>>>> 
>>>> Any web links are appreciated.