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Title: Clutch upgrade?
Post by: danny83uk on 27 March 2021, 14:15
Hi,

New in here, and looking for some advise and opinions, please.

I have a 2009 GTi, and the clutch makes a slight noise when releasing on a cold morning (only for a few changes). There is no issue with the operation, and I suspect it is the release bearing.

I have been waiting 3 months for the new intake to arrive from Forge and plan to have it remapped once it arrives (stage 1).

With this sound from the clutch, I am thinking it might as well be upgraded.

If anyone has had a similar issue, but it hasn't been the release bearing what has it been?

But, I really want help with are some recommendations on what clutch to upgrade to?  (decent value for money and maintains an OEM/ish feel).

Title: Re: Clutch upgrade?
Post by: Borbus on 28 March 2021, 13:27
I'm interested in this too. The clutch is by far my least favourite thing about my Mk6. It also makes the noise when releasing on a cold morning and it's become quite loud now. Everything I've read suggests it's the release/throwout bearing.

I also think the clutch feels crap in general. I don't know what a brand new OEM one feels like, but I'd much rather have a tighter clutch feel. More like a Honda.
Title: Re: Clutch upgrade?
Post by: JonnoFleming on 24 June 2021, 14:34
Same issue here, release bearing has been howling like a bugger. Currently upgrading the car, suspension, brakes, then stage 1 and other bits.

I've order the RTS clutch and Sachs bearing and waiting for them to be delivered and fitted and then I'll update you on how those perform
Title: Re: Clutch upgrade?
Post by: joe6 on 30 June 2021, 11:37
My release bearing has started to growl sometimes when cold so also interested on your feedback. Clutch, when new, was fine for me - no snatch and progressive release so not sure whether to go for oem or another.
Title: Re: Clutch upgrade?
Post by: Borbus on 03 July 2021, 22:12
I got my clutch done the other day. Got Sachs three piece kit and dual mass flywheel. The new clutch feels way better. I really hope it's fixed the growl. I haven't heard it yet but it did tend to happen on colder days. There was nothing really obviously wrong with the old parts. The old DMF was a bit wobbly. The pressure plate showed some signs of uneven pressure. The throwout bearing still moved smoothly. So not sure. But I'm still glad I did the clutch as it feels almost like a different car now.
Title: Re: Clutch upgrade?
Post by: joe6 on 27 September 2021, 08:21
I got my clutch done the other day. Got Sachs three piece kit and dual mass flywheel. The new clutch feels way better. I really hope it's fixed the growl. I haven't heard it yet but it did tend to happen on colder days. There was nothing really obviously wrong with the old parts. The old DMF was a bit wobbly. The pressure plate showed some signs of uneven pressure. The throwout bearing still moved smoothly. So not sure. But I'm still glad I did the clutch as it feels almost like a different car now.

Hi Borbus. Has the growl been fixed? Interested as getting a new clutch and release bearing at the end of next week. Still wondering if I need a new DMF?
Title: Re: Clutch upgrade?
Post by: Borbus on 27 September 2021, 20:22
Yeah it has. Haven't heard a peep since. It used to be worse when cold/wet but I've had a couple of colder and wet drives and no growl. I did a get a new DMF with mine. The guy I got it from said it's a false economy to skip the DMF as that's actually more likely to be the next thing to go if you don't change it. From what I've seen, a lot of people get through a DMF before they even get through a clutch.
Title: Re: Clutch upgrade?
Post by: joe6 on 28 September 2021, 07:44
Thanks for the feedback Borbus. Makes sense to do the DMF rather than have a second strip down and the car is remaining in the family. Still in very good condition and only one owner - me!
Title: Re: Clutch upgrade?
Post by: joe6 on 15 October 2021, 20:11
New Sachs clutch and DMF fitted. The old DMF was a bit weak with more than the normal movement and probably the main cause of the noise. Clutch now back to original pedal feel when the car was new.  :smiley: . Mechanic confirmed the car still in very good clean condition so very pleased that lots of life in the old girl yet.
Title: Re: Clutch upgrade?
Post by: Borbus on 17 October 2021, 14:53
That's great to hear. Yeah, the DMF was the only obviously worn part. A lot of people back in the day attributed the growl to the throwout bearing but mine seemed fine so I guess the DMF is probably the most likely cause on older cars now.