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Old 08-23-2004, 03:15 PM
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Default Stock clutch or RS4. I know I know.... STFA , shut up

I am going to keep my car close to stock and I have an opportunity to have the clutch replaced with no labor charges as Audi is going to be replacing my flywheel anyways under warranty work. I don't beat on the car TOO bad, and I'm not going to beef it up to a million horsepower, so do you think I should still go to the RS4 clutch?

I see the stock S4 clutch all over for around $430, I think the RS4 kit goes for like $490 or something? Anyone know of a better deal on either clutch? Thanks guys!
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shut up and spend the xtra cash for the RS4 PP
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RS4, definitely. Stock-like feel and it holds back my 500+lbft with no issues.
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Default If you're never going to race the car (Drag, or track), and...

you're only ever going to see maybe stage 2 (exhaust & ECU), the S4 clutch should be fine.

However, if it's out, you might as well throw in the better clutch if the parts cost is only 50-100 bucks...

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Default I like mine. (RS4)

got mine from ECS tuning, then the dealer dinged me $600 for a new flywheel.
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just go RS4
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Default definately rs4

offers very similar drivability to stock, yet it has, in my opinion, i nice pop and good engagement.

i've been at the strip on my rs4 clutch 4 times, with near no slippage.
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Default Do like I did

<center><img src="http://dave-new.com/S4/MVC-100F.JPG"></center><p>Call AWE for a RS4 clutch and end up buying the clutch and light weight flywheel. Oh, that's right.. you're still a warranty slave. Just kidding. If you never plan on upgrading hp, stick with stock clutch for slightly less pedal effort.
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Default Re: shut up and spend the xtra cash for the RS4 PP

hey....... shut up. ha
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STFA , shut up


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