I put the stage two DKM in my GTI this weekend.
Previously, had installed a Sachs SRE.
In 10-11 thousand miles the new Sachs throw out bearing and new Sachs DMF were toast.
Disk was fine, didn't slip.... just knocked like a police man with a warrant...
Two days in and I have no complaints, I feel like I am going to like this clutch.
Engagment is very close to the floor at first but starts getting higher the more it is used.
Going to rebleed just for shits and giggles when I change the transmission fluid this weekend.
It uses a LUK throw out bearing, same part # LUK uses for stock replacement.
Yes it can be loud at times with the gear lash.
Doesn't happen always, but sometimes at idle it is very noticable.
So far with the AC on at idle it is always there, unless you push the clutch pedal in. ( don't hold your clutch pedal in at stop lights )
Whatever, it is much less annoying than what I was dealing with.
Have 3 bottles of Ravenol MTF-2 I am going to put in to see if it helps with chatter.