Advice on clutch for gti 8v

[Bigdunc]

Hi guys looking on advice on a clutch, will be getting clutch done after Xmas, now what clutch do I go for???

I Been looking at fast road and diamond clutches which seam to be about £150 ish
I can get a basic luk clutch from work cheap cheap.

What's the difference in the performance clutches is one make better than the other?
And how much of a difference is a standard clutch to a performance one??

Hope u can help guys

[uncleben]

sorry to thread hi-jack but i'd be interested to hear any advice as my clutch will need re-placing soon and am deciding between a standard or performance clutch but wonder if its worth paying the extra for a performance one?

[Bigdunc]

Lol well we will soon see when we get some advice on thread , I think reading up the performance ones give better and quicker response buy not sure, I Donno what to buy lol

[Wayne]

Standard clutch is fine unless your running big bhp.

Sachs or Luk are the best choices

[Bigdunc]

I got cam and exhaust system atm, but will be getting work done to the head in next year or so, so i didnt know weather to put the better clutch in now whlie clutch needs changing rather than doing it again when got all engine mods done

[storky]

I got cam and exhaust system atm, but will be getting work done to the head in next year or so, so i didnt know weather to put the better clutch in now whlie clutch needs changing rather than doing it again when got all engine mods done

i got ported polished head, cam, exhaust. Standard clutch slips slightly under hard acceleration. Was new in with engine change last xmas. Wish i had uprated mine at the time

[Bigdunc]

My current clutch slips so much under hard acceleration on start off, wheels spin like mad, tyres have good tread suspension bit crap ATM as standard shocks with lowering springs they were on car when brought it, coilovers this year I hope lol, but I want a clutch that don't spin and gives better response

I seen fast road clutch for £135
And a diamond clutch for under £150

Donno what's the better one

[tony_ack]

I have a new sachs clutch in the valver and it doesn't slip.

Sounds like you need yours adjusting or it is worn - it definitely shouldn't be slipping in 1st.

I'm a little curious how you manage to get the clucth slipping AND the wheels spinning at the same time. If your wheels are spinning like mad, it would suggest your clutch is gripping just fine..

[Wayne]

My current clutch slips so much under hard acceleration on start off, wheels spin like mad, tyres have good tread suspension bit crap ATM as standard shocks with lowering springs they were on car when brought it, coilovers this year I hope lol, but I want a clutch that don't spin and gives better response

I seen fast road clutch for £135
And a diamond clutch for under £150
Donno what's the better one

None of them, standard sachs will be fine.

[Bigdunc]

Might change my cable then see if it helps bite point is very top of pedal ATM and really heavy to press