VRS 1.8T DMF - SMF and VR6 clutch CONVERSION should I?.... Opions please

[mk1pat]

Hi all,

I have been reading on replacing the DMF for g60 SMF and vr6 clutch assembly. my questions are what do people think about this? I dont want to get to the clutch change and realise i need a new DMF AT £400 a pop!? Is this conversion worth it are there any running issues, vibrations, loss of troque? etc etc

opinions greatly welcomed! also if it is a good option... where should i source the parts ??

thanks

paddy

[Volvomeg]

DO IT, DO IT, DO IT

Simples

[Frisco]

Feels like a normal clutch and drives like a normal clutch. No weird noises on mine.

You wont get a loss of torque once it isn't slipping. It's a lot lighter so the engine revs a bit more freely but again I've not noticed any massive difference with it.

I just like knowing that the solid lump of cast iron isn't going to fall apart on it's own

[mk1pat]

I want to just want to know if there are any issues? I have seen a few kits on eBay dark side developments etc?

Any thoughts?

Thanks guys

[skud vrs]

I've had 2 of these conversions and both rattle.

Always leave my foot on the clutch when not moving.

[Frisco]

Were they standard flywheels or were they further lightened? Were they both on petrol cars?

[skud vrs]

Yea both standard smf and both on Octy vrs.

[Steven89]

Best mod I've ever done my opinion is to do it

[amusingduck]

How does the clutch feel differ with a SMF conversion?

[Steven89]

It feels better under foot and when changing Gear It also feels more responsive when accelerating all round winner in my opinion

[mk1pat]

Any ideas on what is the best brand? Sachs clutch? As I said I have seen a few on eBay?!

Cheers guys...

[Frisco]

Sachs or luk are generally taken as the better ones. I have a valeo one and its doing fine 10k on