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  • #1

    If You Had To Buy A Clutch Over Again...

    What would you choose and why?

    I'm looking for something that has decent daily drive characteristics, so no 6-puck discs please... full face only. Something around 400-500 torques.

    So far my best options are:

    Southbend Stage 4 Extreme (Feramic full face sprung hub)

    ClutchNet RPN231/FCSN231

    The SB is the leader because of their reputation and legendary customer service... but the ClutchNet comes highly recommended by VAG folk and is HALF the price!
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  • #2
    Re: If You Had To Buy A Clutch Over Again...

    Southbend was the previous clutch in my car which died a catstrophic death.

    Now I have a Southbend again and I wouldn't have it any other way.
    Calgary Autoworks

    2004.5 Jetta GLI
    2005 Audi Allroad

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    • #3
      Re: If You Had To Buy A Clutch Over Again...

      I can't speak to the longevity, but thus far I am enjoying my SPEC 3+, it is full face and it refuses to slip on my S4
      I may appear to be nice, but don't be fooled, I probably don't like you

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      • #4
        Re: If You Had To Buy A Clutch Over Again...

        My Clutchmasters FX400 (8 pad) has been excellent. Light pedal feel, somewhat grabby engagement but very managable for daily driving
        Last edited by onceover; 02-12-2013, 06:11 PM.

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        • #5
          Re: If You Had To Buy A Clutch Over Again...

          Originally posted by BaggedGLI View Post
          Southbend was the previous clutch in my car which died a catstrophic death.

          Now I have a Southbend again and I wouldn't have it any other way.
          Was yours replaced under warranty?



          Originally posted by Mantis View Post
          I can't speak to the longevity, but thus far I am enjoying my SPEC 3+, it is full face and it refuses to slip on my S4
          How does it compare to the VAST clutches from before (pedal effort/engagement feel, etc)?
          Find me on Instagram @pry4sno

          Candy White 2010 VW Golf Sportwagen TDI 6 speed /// #farmenwagen
          Indigo Pearl Effect 1992 80q 20v /// Eventual AAN'd Winter Sled
          Brilliant Black 1990 Coupe quattro /// Because Racecar

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          • #6
            Re: If You Had To Buy A Clutch Over Again...

            Originally posted by onceover View Post
            My Clutchmasters FX400 (8 pad) has been excellent. Light pedal feel, somewhat grabby engagement but very managable for daily driving
            CM doesn't make clutches for my car AFAIK... but they were an initial front-runner as a carry-over from my B6 days.
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            Candy White 2010 VW Golf Sportwagen TDI 6 speed /// #farmenwagen
            Indigo Pearl Effect 1992 80q 20v /// Eventual AAN'd Winter Sled
            Brilliant Black 1990 Coupe quattro /// Because Racecar

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            • #7
              Re: If You Had To Buy A Clutch Over Again...

              Originally posted by PRY4SNO View Post
              Was yours replaced under warranty?
              No it was like 5/6 years old and I'm pretty sure it was a result of my bouncing my transmission off the ground at 120km/hour.

              Im running the stage 3+ sprung one now and it it just a little stiffer than stock.
              Calgary Autoworks

              2004.5 Jetta GLI
              2005 Audi Allroad

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              • #8
                Re: If You Had To Buy A Clutch Over Again...

                Originally posted by Mantis View Post
                I can't speak to the longevity, but thus far I am enjoying my SPEC 3+, it is full face and it refuses to slip on my S4
                spec 3+ in the s as well have yet to drive anything that compares to the feel and grab of this thing

                Current
                02 Audi S3 - Low and Slow phase II follow the build @j_gheron
                04 GLI low and slow OG
                Past
                02 Laser S4//605'd//aquamisted//EPLed
                00 Jetta 1.8T OEM+

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                • #9
                  Re: If You Had To Buy A Clutch Over Again...

                  When it comes to SPEC, for the amount of torque you are talking about a SPEC 2 or 2+ would seem to hold, and be wayyyy more drivable than a 3+ ? AND seems to be more similar in design to the daily drivable southbend options?

                  But I don't have any experience... just going by what's available online...
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                  • #10
                    Re: If You Had To Buy A Clutch Over Again...

                    Originally posted by PRY4SNO View Post
                    How does it compare to the VAST clutches from before (pedal effort/engagement feel, etc)?
                    Pedal feel is lighter, engagement is earlier and almost no slippage, with my LWFW it almost chatters. Hammer down it holds anything I throw at it

                    It is not as DD, but it will not fail me at the track
                    Last edited by Mantis; 02-13-2013, 07:24 PM.
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                    • #11
                      Re: If You Had To Buy A Clutch Over Again...

                      Originally posted by Mantis View Post
                      Pedal feel is lighter, engagement is earlier and almost no slippage, with my LWFW it almost chatters. Hammer down it holds anything I throw at it

                      It is not as DD, but it will not fail me at the track
                      DD mine... no problem

                      Current
                      02 Audi S3 - Low and Slow phase II follow the build @j_gheron
                      04 GLI low and slow OG
                      Past
                      02 Laser S4//605'd//aquamisted//EPLed
                      00 Jetta 1.8T OEM+

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                      • #12
                        Re: If You Had To Buy A Clutch Over Again...

                        Believe me Jon, the other southbend and old VAST setups were far more DD friendly on the S4. The Spec 3+ is a little bit aggressive and chattery compared with others, but it's track record, pun intended speaks for itself
                        Last edited by Mantis; 02-13-2013, 10:19 PM.
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                        • #13
                          Re: If You Had To Buy A Clutch Over Again...

                          not doubting you at all Ryan, and this is the first real "performance" clutch i have driven with but i find it fine for DD, i have nothing else to compare it to of course
                          Last edited by gheron; 02-13-2013, 11:24 PM.

                          Current
                          02 Audi S3 - Low and Slow phase II follow the build @j_gheron
                          04 GLI low and slow OG
                          Past
                          02 Laser S4//605'd//aquamisted//EPLed
                          00 Jetta 1.8T OEM+

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                          • #14
                            Re: If You Had To Buy A Clutch Over Again...

                            Did I miss the part of the info of the car? Is this for your 1990 projects or what?
                            2001 Jetta TDI GL Silver
                            Malone Tune stage 5+ ,VNT17-22Turbo, OMI, PP Race Pipe, PD 150 Intake, 2 1/2" Straight back exhaust, no mufflers, 2 1/2" downpipe straight no Cat, Race 520 Injectors, 11mm Fuel Pump, Lift Pump, EGR Delete mod,DC Stage IV Clutch, Michelin X-Ice 2's, 26 lb/s of boost alll day long, Smoking like a train!

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                            • #15
                              Re: If You Had To Buy A Clutch Over Again...

                              Originally posted by dJ View Post
                              Did I miss the part of the info of the car? Is this for your 1990 projects or what?
                              New clutch is for my black coupe, and the crate 6sp RS2 transmission that will be installed after the suspension/subframe overhaul is done.
                              Find me on Instagram @pry4sno

                              Candy White 2010 VW Golf Sportwagen TDI 6 speed /// #farmenwagen
                              Indigo Pearl Effect 1992 80q 20v /// Eventual AAN'd Winter Sled
                              Brilliant Black 1990 Coupe quattro /// Because Racecar

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