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Sachs SRE Clutch Kit Review - GTI
- Thread starter gx33
- Start date
Ital
Go Kart Newbie
- Location
- Italian in CT
it is great that many are getting this kit, just would like to hear a long term update. Thanks!
russiankid
Drag Race Newbie
- Location
- PA
6k miles on mine and still going strong.
tknj99
Ready to race!
- Location
- Central VA
When my clutch goes i think this kit will be the way to go based on everything i've read and my desire to keep everything as quiet and stock-feeling as possible.
What are you guys paying on average for the kit installed?
With/without stock DMFW?
What are you guys paying on average for the kit installed?
With/without stock DMFW?
ExcelerateRep1
Go Kart Champion
- Location
- Branford, CT
Our Kit is $895 (Sachs SRE and new ZF TOB). Labor is roughly 7.5 hours for clutch, rear main and fluid change here.
Thanks,
Greg
CLOUT
Ready to race!
- Location
- Southern CA
Almost 1,000 miles on mine now. As others have stated it started out very stiff, after about 250 miles it started getting lighter. Right now it's maybe 15% heavier than stock, it engages disengages fairly high like stock clutch. I had the BMS clutch stop in and took it out the first 250 miles because when it was first installed, not only was it very heavy it engaged right away/very low. After break in, I reinstalled the clutch stop and it works well again.
All in all, after break in, it feels great. Holds power well and grabs hard, drivability is close to stock and quiet. Very satisfied with the purchase.
All in all, after break in, it feels great. Holds power well and grabs hard, drivability is close to stock and quiet. Very satisfied with the purchase.
Hotfart
Ready to race!
- Location
- LFK Kansas
I only have about 500 miles on mine, so this isn't a long-term review here (but it's basically all broken in now). Paid about $1500 installed which included an upgraded rear main seal. I installed @ 2K miles so there was no need to replace the flywheel or TOB. At first the pedal was crazy stiff, but unlike others I didn't really notice the engagement point being lower. It softened up pretty quick, probably within the first 100 miles. If anything, it now grabs higher than stock, and I'd guess is around 1/4 to 1/3 stiffer than stock. I actually added another spacer to my BMS clutch stop, but sometimes that causes issues when starting as the car thinks the clutch isn't pushed in.
The grab point is narrow, but it's definitely streetable and isn't "on/off". Since it's an unsprung clutch, there is a bit of judder in first and reverse when slipping the clutch while trying to slowly move the car. It's not bad by any means. Overall I'm very satisfied so far. Once my e-tune is sorted, I'll hit test-and-tune night at the track to get a better idea how well it grabs.
The grab point is narrow, but it's definitely streetable and isn't "on/off". Since it's an unsprung clutch, there is a bit of judder in first and reverse when slipping the clutch while trying to slowly move the car. It's not bad by any means. Overall I'm very satisfied so far. Once my e-tune is sorted, I'll hit test-and-tune night at the track to get a better idea how well it grabs.
crxgator
Autocross Champion
- Location
- Raleigh, NC
- Car(s)
- All the MQBs
Just ordered mine for $597 shipped from:
http://dualmassflywheel24.com
You have to fiddle around to get that price (change it to Euro instead of USD) pay with paypal using your own credit card and having the rate be adjusted by your credit card not paypal.
Of course you would save $15 by doing a bank transfer.
http://dualmassflywheel24.com
You have to fiddle around to get that price (change it to Euro instead of USD) pay with paypal using your own credit card and having the rate be adjusted by your credit card not paypal.
Of course you would save $15 by doing a bank transfer.
How much is the hourly rate for service?
Emmanuele Design
Vendor
- Location
- Anaheim, CA
We've sold many of these kits with great feedback, as well as installed a number at our facility. As mentioned, the pressure plate is a bit stiff when first installed but will gradually ease up. The clutch does seem to allow some slippage, so modulating in daily driving situations is easy and smooth.
We offer it on our site with the option for OEM metal throwout bearing.
https://www.emmanueledesign.com/col...neering-volkswagen-mk7-gti-stage-1-clutch-kit
We offer it on our site with the option for OEM metal throwout bearing.
https://www.emmanueledesign.com/col...neering-volkswagen-mk7-gti-stage-1-clutch-kit
N2fastcars
Ready to race!
- Location
- VB
I'm curious to see how it does with slicks
rjtrout
Go Kart Newbie
- Location
- Denver, CO
This clutch is definitely in my future plans. I have been putting together a total package that makes the mk7 that much more potent on a spirited road and on a road course. This clutch and a Wavetrac LSD will be happening simultaneously
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It holds. 1.929 60' while preloading and slipping. I looked and that is the best 60' of all manual FWD GTI's.
https://youtu.be/g4dZ114dyRs
Can't complain, it did what it was supposed to. Let's see how it holds up after a few more track days.
Didn't get the burning smell even ONCE.
https://youtu.be/g4dZ114dyRs
Can't complain, it did what it was supposed to. Let's see how it holds up after a few more track days.
Didn't get the burning smell even ONCE.
russiankid
Drag Race Newbie
- Location
- PA
Thanks for posting back. Surprised that it doesn't smell, though mine has stopped smelling as much after 7k miles.