Can I reuse this stock clutch?
11-10-2005, 03:46 AM
#1
Can I reuse this stock clutch? I recently swapped my old A4 for an used M6.
I installed a brand new Spec clutch assembly which is probably out of balance and I'll have to give it to a shop for a check.
The seller of the tranny also sent the old original stock clutch (see pics).
It should have max. 40'000 miles on it and has never been resurfaced.
I was thinking to reinstall the stocker until it's worned out. At that point I'll send the Spec assembly out for a check.
I've not a clue about clutches... is this one still ok? Will it last for at least 10'000 miles?
I do not drag race, burn out's or "strange" things. 95% of the time is just normal driving.
Thank you for your opinion - Stefano
I installed a brand new Spec clutch assembly which is probably out of balance and I'll have to give it to a shop for a check.
The seller of the tranny also sent the old original stock clutch (see pics).
It should have max. 40'000 miles on it and has never been resurfaced.
I was thinking to reinstall the stocker until it's worned out. At that point I'll send the Spec assembly out for a check.
I've not a clue about clutches... is this one still ok? Will it last for at least 10'000 miles?
I do not drag race, burn out's or "strange" things. 95% of the time is just normal driving.
Thank you for your opinion - Stefano
11-10-2005, 05:03 PM
#6
What is the problem exactly?
Will the clutch slip at WOT?
How to explain... I was thinking that when the disk is pinched between the flywheel and the pressure plate the additional power wasn't a problem.
I was thinking that the clutch will slip only if you mash the pedal when the clutch isn't engaged completely (hard start, hard and fast shifting...).
Am I wrong? I really don't know because this car was has been an automatic until 2 weeks ago.
...I only know how to burn the clutches of an A4
Will the clutch slip at WOT?
How to explain... I was thinking that when the disk is pinched between the flywheel and the pressure plate the additional power wasn't a problem.
I was thinking that the clutch will slip only if you mash the pedal when the clutch isn't engaged completely (hard start, hard and fast shifting...).
Am I wrong? I really don't know because this car was has been an automatic until 2 weeks ago.
...I only know how to burn the clutches of an A4
11-12-2005, 05:51 PM
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yea...the material on the stock will not hold that kind of power...i mean it will, but not for long! Also you will not be able to launch the car hard at all...it will just slip slip slip!!!
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11-13-2005, 07:24 AM
#8
I won't launch the car. No drag races here... Mine is a daily drive - home to office and back. I just dont know if the clutch will slip when the engine will produce more power than normal (= during boost). This won't happen from a stop but when the car will already move.
