Seat Mk1 fr 205 bhp 300Nm, slipping clutch?

[Mark Anderson]

Dear Participants,
There is a lot of talk of chipping, well your clutch will last about 30k at best (from new) Has anyone fitted the upgraded organic clutch?
This clutch is a direct replacement, has anyone fitted it? does it work ok? how much and where was it from?

I dont want to fit the paddle clutch which does away with the duel mass flywheel, thats about a grand plus fitting, plus the clutch is like an on off switch!

Cheers,

Mark
(Leon Mk1 150 tdi FR)

 

[njgoldby]

I too would be interested to hear any thoughts on this.
My FR is running a re-map with similar figures and clutch is slipping under heavy throttle.
I guess it is inevitable that the clutch will wear quickly with this increase in power, so I am looking ahead to see what people recommend in terms of uprated clutch.
I need pointing in the direction of good advice and good deals.
Thanks in advance.

 

[bazibbo]

Mine's just started slipping on my remapped mk1 leon cupra tdi, only just noticeable and possibly more on colder days. I'm currently around 180 bhp on a clutch friendly remap, and for a change I'm not winging about the clutch wearing, but looking forward to getting a new one and trying for 195bhp.

I'm just looking at all the clutch options, but I don't have a massive budget. I was looking at Allards paddle friction disk (240GBP ish) to use with my existing pressure plate and flywheel, but have just notices 2 supplyers on ebay, one pushing a complete paddle kit...

text below from listing.........................................
1.9 TDi 150 Bhp GTi ( ARL Engine) 09/00->
ALSO (4 Motion)
240mm
190PS
250BHP
405 NM TORQUE
CG MOTORSPORT
5 PADDLE PERFORMANCE CLUTCH KIT
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The other.. TECHNICLUTCH offering.....

text below from listing.........................................
COMPLETE HEAVY DUTY FAST ROAD STAGE 1 ORGANICE CLUTCH ASSEMBLY

-Organic driven plate
-Heavy duty clutch cover
-Release bearing
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Around the 230GBP mark.

Anybody know anything about them.

Don't all shout SACHS, I've got around a 400GBP fitted budget, two greedy kids and a wife who's dieting after christmas and will demand new clothes!