Latest consensus on longest lasting clutch to get for a daily driver?
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Latest consensus on longest lasting clutch to get for a daily driver?
Since it looks as though I'll need to get the clutch out because of problems to insert 1st gear, I guess that'll be the best time for a replacement.
I would like to get a very long-lasting clutch that would be acceptable for a daily driver, but ideally that would hold the occasional launch.
Any suggestions? I seem to remember reading about Southbend but what model should I get considering my purposes?
Thanks in advance,
JP Robertsons
I would like to get a very long-lasting clutch that would be acceptable for a daily driver, but ideally that would hold the occasional launch.
Any suggestions? I seem to remember reading about Southbend but what model should I get considering my purposes?
Thanks in advance,
JP Robertsons
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if you're not working past its capabilities, nothing is going to outlast an OEM clutch...
I've heard of 12v guys going over 200k with his original clutch, and I think there's a 1.8T guy there as well.
I'm at 137k and going strong on mine, so in the end... nothing will outlast an OEM clutch if you treat it right
I'm at 137k and going strong on mine, so in the end... nothing will outlast an OEM clutch if you treat it right
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Re: OK, let's say I AM working past its capabilities, what then...?
The way I see it the stock clutch is clearly the most underengineered part of the car.
What would you recommend that would be more resilient?
What would you recommend that would be more resilient?
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i have no idea, sorry dude...
I haven't messed with a single clutch on any car I've driven. Maybe a Spec clutch????
I totalled my 200TQ at 121k w/o touching the clutch, my jetta had 24k when the lease was up so the clutch was good, and at 137k the one on my A4 is doing just fine (knocks on wood). I will never have an issue exceeding the capabilities of the OEM clutch with my 12v. I actually picked up a cheap OEM setup (got it from Bryans12v here on AW) to have on hand *when* the time comes for my clutch to be R&R'd.
I will be a lil more educated once I pick up a clutch for my 4000 turbo project, but till then I'm no help, sorry buddy.
I totalled my 200TQ at 121k w/o touching the clutch, my jetta had 24k when the lease was up so the clutch was good, and at 137k the one on my A4 is doing just fine (knocks on wood). I will never have an issue exceeding the capabilities of the OEM clutch with my 12v. I actually picked up a cheap OEM setup (got it from Bryans12v here on AW) to have on hand *when* the time comes for my clutch to be R&R'd.
I will be a lil more educated once I pick up a clutch for my 4000 turbo project, but till then I'm no help, sorry buddy.
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