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Sachs clutch DMF/Stage 1 tune

Spencerp808

New member
Location
Honolulu, HI
Car(s)
2019 gli autobahn
From what I read my clutch slipping is a when not if. Should I upgrade my clutch, then tune, or tune then upgrade my clutch. I won't go past the 400 torques so the Sachs plus DMF is what I'll do. Just wondering which you all think I should do first. Eqt stage 1 will be my end game.
 

jimlloyd40

Autocross Champion
Location
Phoenix
Car(s)
2018 SE DSG
It's up to you. Plenty of guys just keep the stock clutch until it goes. Just depends when you want to spend the money. You can get a lot of miles out of the stock clutch when driven properly.
 

Visceral

Go Kart Newbie
Location
Northbrook, IL
For what its worth, I went Stage 1+ about two years ago. Decided to keep the OE clutch til it died... still haven't had any slipping and I've put probably 50k with the tune on this clutch. I don't do launches and usually roll-on the throttle so I baby it to be sure.

I'd save the money and see what you get out of it.
 

crxgator

Autocross Champion
Location
Raleigh, NC
Car(s)
All the MQBs
I would do tune then clutch if needed.
 

haste

Ready to race!
Location
East NC
Car(s)
'21 GTI SE, '15 FiST
Buy the clutch components and keep them handy. Tune the car, then change the clutch out when needed.

You never know nowadays when there is going to be a "shortage" or delay...best to have the parts on hand, imo.
 
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