Lets get right to it.
I just installed my new MR series clutch from DKM
Stuff you need to know
2015 GTI S, MT, PP, LP (Ballin)
HP-402
TQ-425
DD/Time Attack/General Hooning
So after a full year of competition, driving, breaking things, and winning from time to time my clutch as died.
When I started the season with
http://easthoodracing.wixsite.com/easthoodracing
I was making just over 330 WHP with an is20 and fully map 6 JB4. Killed my stock clutch and decided to try a new version good to about 450hp with an organic disk and stock DMF. Wanted that normal driving feel and honestly it was cheaper at the time (600 or so shipped). The team at
http://www.dualmassflywheel24.com/component/virtuemart/ was super helpful and from February up until say September the clutch has been solid. We are talking MULTIPLE launches, non stop track action and a ludicrous amount of forces thrown at it. When I took out the IS20 and swapped in a Is20 hybrid things were still great! Then I went and worked with Cobb and the team at Stratified and things got way outta control. I went from 330whp to over 400 in the span of a month. Despite these changes the clutch did great up until the last event where it died completely on track. The clutch could not handle any amount of power. I could drive in any gear, sure but no full throttle even after detuning back to stock power.
Sad.
https://photos.app.goo.gl/SAUrc8TZJoKiXbTf9 . Crazy amount of material on the starter from the old one
Old one
https://photos.app.goo.gl/LfydcawRZTxt2Sk27
But not unexpected given the abuse. (At least 10 full timed track days at full tilt) I need another option. For this next year I’m going to have even more power to chase podiums this year. Hoping it rains (the great equalizer) every final so I can cruise past everyone is unrealistic. So, power game is changing to even higher and I need a reliable clutch to do so.
I had a few options. ACT, Southbend, Sachs, and DKM.
Long story short, I decided to give DKM a shot. I know another few competitors who use their products on track aka my primary concern. I can drive anything on the street but it has to perform when the money is on the line.
Thanks to Railroader for starting the conversation but I ended up going with DKMs MR line of clutch options.
http://www.dkmclutch.com/base-usa/clutch-kits/mr/ now you can read about it
I was torn between this and the MS but went with the race prep vs the street durability. I’ve never used a twin disk, or a race clutch, or anything so this is all new to me.
Install:
Went fast and great. Shout out to Devin.
Had all parts, TOB, and stickers. Not much to see here. It’s a clutch, we put it in. Took us maybe 3 hours and we were not going fast at all.
https://photos.app.goo.gl/i15dpaNYUQBxkz3S7Initial Review
I like it! My car is quieter now. I can accelerate knowing I’m not going to get roasted by a cruze off the line now. My old clutch was dead. Dust all over the starter, hotspots everywhere on the DMF, the disk was actually ok on the old one.
Engagement is normal for my car. Its not off the ground its much closer to the top of the pedal. I don’t mind it, I’m sure it will change as it breaks in. I’m 6’0 235lb. For me the pedal is certainly stiff but its not anything crazy. I have and will continue to stall it on hills as its new and the nature of the clutch. My goal is to not slip this clutch at all when driving just use its engagement and roll. When it clicks in. The car is locked in and ready to go.
While driving its normal! I can shift into any gear at anytime with ease. Satisfyingly precise gear changes, good feel in the shifter, and its light! My car feels much lighter up front. Not sure what the weight difference was between the Stock DMF to this setup but its certainly smaller and it feels lighter so that’s a plus.
TLDR
MR Clutch Installed
No chatter
Easy to shift
Stiff-ish pedal
One step closer to full racecar status
Miles Driven 57.4
Recap at 250.
Thanks for reading. Hopefully that didn’t suck to read. Check out my race team, wave if you see me on track!