Title says all really...

Was having a bit of fun with my mate who owns a 1.6 zetec s ( new shape ) and started to notice my clutch slipping when i was going up a hill. (whilst leaving him in my black trail)

But anyways, have any ideas on what would be a good idea on clutch to purchase? i know converting it to smf is talked about but i hate the chatter. But on the other hand i dont want to be spending daft money on a clutch at the same time. Car's running around 175bhp with 300 ish Torque.

Any suggestions/advice would be really appreciated

Standard SMF won't have any chatter. Mines very quiet now and responsive. No idle noise.

Valeo and Sachs do these kits but the lighter flywheels do chatter I believe.

Standard SMF won't have any chatter. Mines very quiet now and responsive. No idle noise.

Valeo and Sachs do these kits but the lighter flywheels do chatter I believe.

What kind? as ebay just seems to through loads up, wouldn't wanna jump and buy the wrong one you see :/

Thanks for your advice !

They are available through ECP. Mine was done under warranty with a genuine solid flywheel and clutch kit but they are around £700 to buy from the dealers. Valeo ones I have read are around £300 incl clutch and bearing. Sorry don't know much about the Sachs ones.

They are available through ECP. Mine was done under warranty with a genuine solid flywheel and clutch kit but they are around £700 to buy from the dealers. Valeo ones I have read are around £300 incl clutch and bearing. Sorry don't know much about the Sachs ones.

Any websites i can have a look on that you know?

Thanks!

I was looking on the GSF this morning and they have a Sachs [not listed as such on their site though, I called the Belfast branch and confirmed.] DMF and Clutch for £390 inclusive of their 10% that they're currently offering and VAT.

I'm running the same BHP and Torque as you it should be fine as my car has 104K I think on the original units.

Niall

I have a Jabbasport Heavy SMF - It makes a horrendous racket!

I managed to get 25% off at ECP that included clutches etc.

Got a Sachs clutch, DMF and LUK slave cylinder for £360.

I was thinking about an SMF but after seeing all the youtube videos of ratty noises I was put off. The garage also advised against doing it due to past experience of rattles and vibrations.

Phil

I managed to get 25% off at ECP that included clutches etc.

Got a Sachs clutch, DMF and LUK slave cylinder for £360.

I was thinking about an SMF but after seeing all the youtube videos of ratty noises I was put off. The garage also advised against doing it due to past experience of rattles and vibrations.

Phil

What way did you manage to get the 25% discount? I couldn't find the code for it online for the clutches.

PM Me it if you have too please

Well what happened was I had originally put all the parts in my basket and then when I realised that the briskoda 25% discount didn't apply to those parts I left it. I then got an email the next day saying that I had left some items in my basket and if I still wanted them then here is 25% off.

I think it was specific to my account but not sure.

Phil

Hmmm worth a chance i suppose...

I'll let you know how i fair

Thanks guys, gsf? and Euro Car Parts im guessing? ??

Much appreciated

nope, German Swedish French Different chain same thing.

That said i've just purchased mine from ECP with help from Phil above! 340 for clutch bearing and dmf, very happy boy.

Cheapest place I have found at the moment, including all things such as the slave cylinder etc was from Darkside at £414 delivered.

Just seen the above post, care to share this insider info please?! haha

Edited 6 August, 201213 yr by SimonK24

After doing my own research on this (reading tonnes of threads) and speaking to a mechanic friend, I've come to the conclusion that SMF is only worth it if pushing more than just a remap. For standard/stage 1 remap, OEM clutch and a DMF of decent condition is fine.

My clutch is starting to slip post remap also, I've got a SACHS kit lined up to go in, and will have the DMF assessed when it's all out.

nope, German Swedish French Different chain same thing.

That said i've just purchased mine from ECP with help from Phil above! 340 for clutch bearing and dmf, very happy boy.

Does that include the flywheel bolts too?

http://www.eurocarparts.com/flywheel

http://www.eurocarparts.com/clutch-kit

BRISK25 is the discount code

#AFAIK Brisk25 doesn't work on Clutch kits.

Just seen the above post, care to share this insider info please?! haha

but as said above,

Well what happened was I had originally put all the parts in my basket and then when I realised that the briskoda 25% discount didn't apply to those parts I left it. I then got an email the next day saying that I had left some items in my basket and if I still wanted them then here is 25% off.

I think it was specific to my account but not sure.

Phil

This worked for me about 4 hours later I got an email offering the discount You do need to register for the site for this to work though.

Does that include the flywheel bolts too?

I actually haven't checked the box but I will when I get home tonight and let you know.

Just to update the thread, I tried this method and it too has worked!........However they have no slave cylinders in stock at the moment

If you could let me know about the flywheel bolts, on the description it mentions 6 screws included - which I presume to be the bolts needed.

Edited 7 August, 201213 yr by SimonK24

I got a bearing in the Belfast store last night. :(

Its listed in my recipt as from a Sharon 1.9tdi... hopefully its right.

Just to update the thread, I tried this method and it too has worked!........However they have no slave cylinders in stock at the moment

If you could let me know about the flywheel bolts, on the description it mentions 6 screws included - which I presume to be the bolts needed.

It was showing no cylinder in stock when I first went to order then they suddenly had some stock in when I finally ordered.

The garage never mentioned or charged for any extras and I think mine came with all the bits needed including bolts but can't say for sure as I never saw the delivered parts.

Phil

Sorry totally forgot to check this last night!

I'll do it tonight!

Does that include the flywheel bolts too?

Indeed it does