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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Topic started by: shaunmorton on 28 February 2014, 21:38

Title: Single mass flywheel or dual mass flywheel?
Post by: shaunmorton on 28 February 2014, 21:38
Hi guys. Just a quick one. The clutch is coming up for replacement and I was wondering if it's worth going with the cheaper option and getting a smf? What will the difference be?
Title: Re: Single mass flywheel or dual mass flywheel?
Post by: Rhyso on 28 February 2014, 22:14
If its a GTI go single

Diesel stick with dual mass
Title: Re: Single mass flywheel or dual mass flywheel?
Post by: shaunmorton on 28 February 2014, 22:54
Yeh it's a aum 1.8t. Will I notice any difference or not with the single mass? I don't mind spending a little extra on the dmf if it's going to make it drive nicer
Title: Re: Single mass flywheel or dual mass flywheel?
Post by: mcgee9t2 on 01 March 2014, 09:57
Should feel a little more responsive.
Title: Re: Single mass flywheel or dual mass flywheel?
Post by: navmk4gti on 01 March 2014, 12:18
Go for the g60 flywheel and vr6 clutch if yours is 5 speed :wink:
Title: Re: Single mass flywheel or dual mass flywheel?
Post by: northeast_gti-t on 01 March 2014, 21:33
Go for the g60 flywheel and vr6 clutch if yours is 5 speed :wink:
:afro: mines already had both fitted and the pedal is nice and light and more responsive imo than the oem dual mass fitment  :cool:
Title: Re: Single mass flywheel or dual mass flywheel?
Post by: davemk4 on 02 March 2014, 07:56
ive got the g60/vr6 combo on my aum miles better than oem
Title: Re: Single mass flywheel or dual mass flywheel?
Post by: shaunmorton on 03 March 2014, 10:02
Cheers for the help! I may go with the g60/vr6 conversion then! Is that gonna be a straight swap for the oem parts or does anything need to be modified? And how much do you think it will cost me for the bits?
Title: Re: Single mass flywheel or dual mass flywheel?
Post by: navmk4gti on 03 March 2014, 11:07
Straight fit and cost me about 150 for the clutch and flywheel and then 120ish for fitting. That was about 3 years back  :grin:
Title: Re: Single mass flywheel or dual mass flywheel?
Post by: shaunmorton on 03 March 2014, 11:39
Nice one. I thought I'd have a look at other post about it and found a kit on eBay for 199 and that's SACHS branded as well so I'll go with that I think. I like to hear nothing but good feedback about this conversion as well!
Title: Re: Single mass flywheel or dual mass flywheel?
Post by: GTi_James on 03 March 2014, 13:44
careful with ebay, rather go with amesome GTI or a known seller. ebay is full of crooks!
Title: Re: Single mass flywheel or dual mass flywheel?
Post by: shaunmorton on 03 March 2014, 13:49
I'll have a look there as well! These guys got the exact order that I was looking at and had no problems otherwise I wouldn't bother with eBay
Title: Re: Single mass flywheel or dual mass flywheel?
Post by: GTi_James on 03 March 2014, 15:13
I'll have a look there as well! These guys got the exact order that I was looking at and had no problems otherwise I wouldn't bother with eBay

thats cool but if its with techniclutch for example then there have been issues with other members as well as other people who have bought from them, i'd suggest looking at independant reviews on google, type the guys name or company name with 'review' at the end and should give you an idea
Title: Re: Single mass flywheel or dual mass flywheel?
Post by: shaunmorton on 03 March 2014, 16:21
Funnily enough I have been in touch with a local vw performance specialist and he mentioned that he has tried to fit two techniclutch  flywheels and they both havnt fitted! He is going to get me a price for supply and fit with all the bolts needed ect and that will give me a rough idea. Also I've had a couple of price's for the clutch kit from the local auto factors. Just to clarify it's the 3 part vr6 clutch kit?

Cheers for the advice!  :smiley:
Title: Re: Single mass flywheel or dual mass flywheel?
Post by: GTi_James on 03 March 2014, 19:30
It's solid mass so only 2 parts I thought? Looking at about 260 for a good buy from a reputable company and that's Sachs or just get those items from vw and I think they're cheaper then
Title: Re: Single mass flywheel or dual mass flywheel?
Post by: shaunmorton on 03 March 2014, 22:24
Sorry I'm not sure if I was clear. They call it a 3 part clutch kit not including the g60 flywheel. I'm guessing they are calling the two plates and bearings the 3 different parts
Title: Re: Single mass flywheel or dual mass flywheel?
Post by: GTi_James on 04 March 2014, 09:36
Sorry I'm not sure if I was clear. They call it a 3 part clutch kit not including the g60 flywheel. I'm guessing they are calling the two plates and bearings the 3 different parts

i may be wrong but i think the orginal clutch comes in 3 parts where as the upgraded and cheaper 'in the long run' option is the single mass VR6 and G60 clutch upgrade which are also good for running higher power

i'll be getting the single/solid mass as seems to be a better option unless i go crazy and get a sports clutch good for upto 400BHP which lets face it, is silly  :laugh:
Title: Re: Single mass flywheel or dual mass flywheel?
Post by: northeast_gti-t on 04 March 2014, 21:28
I'll have a look there as well! These guys got the exact order that I was looking at and had no problems otherwise I wouldn't bother with eBay

thats cool but if its with techniclutch for example then there have been issues with other members as well as other people who have bought from them, i'd suggest looking at independant reviews on google, type the guys name or company name with 'review' at the end and should give you an idea
:lipsrsealed: the same company that fitted my golfs clutch before i bought it
Title: Re: Single mass flywheel or dual mass flywheel?
Post by: bullzeye on 05 March 2014, 13:18
Bought from them matt but local garage fitted it.  :wink:
Title: Re: Single mass flywheel or dual mass flywheel?
Post by: northeast_gti-t on 05 March 2014, 22:08
Bought from them matt but local garage fitted it.  :wink:

yeah just looked thru the reciepts i have read up one or two things about techniclutchs clutches and some of the write ups are less than favourable  :undecided: been told in a reply to my post that it could be a fault with the plates springs,so time will tell i guess lisa