Performance clutches

NFS · Post by **NFS** » Sat Aug 30, 2008 12:01 pm

Just wanted to know if sport clutches make any noticeable difference to the performance of a car?

If they do what is the best clutch to go for because ive been looking at a Black Diamong clutch.

Tim_GTi · Post by **Tim_GTi** » Sun Aug 31, 2008 8:59 pm

Haven't heard what they are like in terms of performance, but I've heard they are a bit of a nightmare in terms of everyday driving. Alot of stalling involved esp. in town traffic. They are very ON/OFF from what I've heard.

Just ring up GSF for a SACHs kit IMO.

vw55raz · Post by **vw55raz** » Sun Aug 31, 2008 9:11 pm

yea i agree. ive heard a lot of black diamond products come faulty. I just got mine changed, and i got a valeo put in. had a sachs clutch in my golf . dont see much of a difference between the 2. they are both very good, just gotta see how long the clutch will last me for

Tim_GTi · Post by **Tim_GTi** » Sun Aug 31, 2008 9:15 pm

SACHs don't offer a great deal more over the OEM replacement. But after feeling a brand new OEM clutch and my SACHs it was agreed my SACHs was lighter. It's also half the price!

NFS · Post by **NFS** » Mon Sep 01, 2008 12:50 am

What about an exhaust. I was thinking of a full cat back exhaust would that bring a noticeable difference? What makes aswell cuz i am confused on what make to go for.

And do you recommend getting a stainless steel manifold, or is it just a waste of money?

Finally, where can i get them from??

xcore · Post by **xcore** » Mon Sep 01, 2008 1:01 am

clutch is poinless if its a daily car as its pretty much on or off no inbetween.

exhaust will make a slight difference to performance slightly better throttle responce etc and obviously a nicer exhaust note

you can get off the shelf items or full custom jobs

NFS · Post by **NFS** » Mon Sep 01, 2008 1:04 am

Yeah that what ive been looking at, the off the shelf exhaust system. But jus dont know what brand to go for cuz there loads like janspeed, jetex, scorpion, piper and the rest of em. Which ones are the best of the best?

Tim_GTi · Post by **Tim_GTi** » Mon Sep 01, 2008 5:11 pm

Yeh a SS manifold is a good move, look at the raceland one that kam racing do.

In regards to an exhaust system, I'd personally go to the closest custom specialists who have received good feedback locally and get one made up. If not I've heard good things from jetex and powerflow

r8rae · Post by **r8rae** » Mon Sep 01, 2008 6:07 pm

cg-motorsport clutches (in leeds & on web) do some good uprated ones!

price very close to OEM too, and on g40 could happily withstand more than standard bhp as they are designed for something like 30% more torque - cant remember, have a look on their website

NFS · Post by **NFS** » Tue Sep 02, 2008 11:52 pm

Im gonna order the raceland manifold from kam racing soon, but just wanted to know if this is a direct fit? And if it is a fairly easy job to do, cuz im thinking of tackling it myself

Tim_GTi · Post by **Tim_GTi** » Wed Sep 03, 2008 5:32 pm

There maybe an issue with lamba sensor mounting, but I'm not 100% sure. Mouse has just purchased one and is yet to fit, I'd suggest asking him as he may know a little more?

How much is the kit delivered from Kam again?

NFS · Post by **NFS** » Sat Sep 06, 2008 7:21 pm

I got Â£135.04 total including delivery. I used the club discount method using club polo which saved me abit.

young dubber · Post by **young dubber** » Mon Sep 08, 2008 8:23 pm

could we clear somthing up please... these performance clutches obviously have a harder brake pedal pressure but they are not on and off they are just a little harder to get used to. the clutches people refer to being on and off are padle cluches.i have a black diamond clutch in my 1.4 16v and its brill for me! other people might think diff but i love it i just plant it and it grips quicker and goes which is what its designed for!! not having a nag so sorry if you think i am. i just keep sayin dont knock it till you tried it! cheers