{"product_id":"3480025","title":"ECS Tuning Stage 2 Performance Clutch Kit w\/ Lightweight Forged Steel Flywheel - Audi A3 8P \u0026 VW MK5\/MK6","description":"\u003cp\u003eAre you looking to make more power from your Audi or VW but afraid of melting your factory clutch with the increase in power? All too often most tunes near Stage 2 power levels will destroy your clutch the moment you even think about getting into the boost. The unfortunate consequence used to be an expensive clutch upgrade that would break the bank and sacrifice the ease of driveability. Well, at ECS we felt the same pain and decided to carry on our legacy of designing and creating top quality, easy to drive, affordable performance clutch and flywheel kits, now available for your Audi A3 or Volkswagen MK5\/MK6 2.0T platform (or similar) 6 speed manual transmission vehicles. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter nearly half a decade of in-house engineering, testing and retesting of multiple iterations of prototypes, across a wide range of Stage 2 tuned vehicles, we are excited to give you our best clutch kit yet! Our kit is engineered to reliably hold 400 ft\/lbs of crank torque and feature specifically selected components for performance and daily driving styles, while retaining easy commuting characteristics and enthusiast-minded control and feedback! Each kit includes a more reliable, lighter weight flywheel than factory for quicker revs while retaining a good balance between a daily and sporty driving experience. Lastly, all necessary hardware is included for basic installation, such as flywheel bolts, pressure plate bolts and throwout bearing bolts. We even included a new throwout bearing and a VW-Specific clutch alignment tool for proper crank bore engagement and clutch disc centering. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePART DESIGN\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCLUTCH DISC\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e240mm Full face, high performance organic friction material with integrated copper for enhanced heat dissipation and a long component life\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOE-like marcel friction backing plate design for smooth engagement with dual stage damping springs to reduce gear noise, driveline chatter, and for smooth engagement\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePRESSURE PLATE\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncreased clamp force over OEM, rated at 1,685lbs of pressure\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTHROWOUT BEARING\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOE spec for ease of install and reliable operation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCLUTCH ALIGNMENT TOOL\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVW 2.0T Specific Design, made for perfect fitment into crank bore\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect clutch disc spline and size, easy removal with pull tab\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePLEASE NOTE: Not all aftermarket clutch kits include this proper alignment tool! We ensured you receive the proper tool for trouble-free installation!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFLYWHEEL\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e18.85 lb. single mass lightweight flywheel (32% reduction from stock)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpecifically selected weight for ideal combination between daily and sporty driving style; faster revving for quicker gear changes and less rev-hang\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrecision CNC machined from Forged 4140-HT Chromoly Steel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHomogeneous material properties promotes even wear and has superior resistance to warpage and chatter\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeat Treated to 28-32 HRC for improved wear resistance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHigh precision balanced for exceptionally smooth operation at high rpm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned and tested by a 3rd party lab to meet SFI 1.1 specification for added quality assurance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSFI 1.1 specifies the minimum requirements for material strength and quality, as well as a 3rd party lab spin test to 150% of redline for 1 hour to ensure integrity of material and design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlack Oxide coated for corrosion resistance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eINSTALLATION KIT CONTENTS\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOEM Triple Square Flywheel Bolts - QTY 8\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOEM-Grade Hex Head Pressure Plate Bolts - QTY 6\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOEM Throwout Bearing Bolts - QTY 3\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVW-Specific Plastic Clutch Alignment Tool\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePERFORMANCE FEATURES\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith our lighter weight flywheel and performance clutch kit you can expect quicker revs, faster acceleration, improved rev matching, less rev-hang and faster shifts. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLighter weight total assembly over OEM components (9.88lbs savings):\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClutch Disc - OEM 2.45lbs \/ ECS 3.15lbs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePressure Plate - OEM 10.80lbs \/ ECS 9.15lbs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFlywheel - OEM 28.05lbs \/ ECS 18.85lbs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTOTAL COMBINED WEIGHTS - OEM - 41.03lbs \/ ECS 31.15lbs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"ECS Tuning","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46174036951344,"sku":"3480025","price":879.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0677\/7582\/4176\/products\/1278811_x450_463a73b2-b82d-4460-846f-29294ecb03c7.jpg?v=1695088883","url":"https:\/\/es-performance.com\/en-us\/products\/3480025","provider":"Eurosport Performance","version":"1.0","type":"link"}