{"product_id":"3480026","title":"ECS Tuning Tuning Stage 2 Performance Clutch Kit with Lightweight Forged Steel Flywheel (18.95lbs)","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.  After 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.    PART DESIGN CLUTCH DISC 240mm Full face, high performance organic friction material with integrated copper for enhanced heat dissipation and a long component life OE-like marcel friction backing plate design for smooth engagement with dual stage damping springs to reduce gear noise, driveline chatter, and for smooth engagement PRESSURE PLATE Increased clamp force over OEM, rated at 1,685lbs of pressure THROWOUT BEARING OE spec for ease of install and reliable operation CLUTCH ALIGNMENT TOOL VW 2.0T Specific Design, made for perfect fitment into crank bore Perfect clutch disc spline and size, easy removal with pull tab PLEASE NOTE: Not all aftermarket clutch kits include this proper alignment tool! We ensured you receive the proper tool for trouble-free installation! FLYWHEEL 18.95 lb. single mass lightweight flywheel (32% reduction from stock) This weight allows for balance between daily and sporty driving style, faster revving for quicker gear changes and less rev-hang Precision CNC machined from Forged 4140-HT Chromoly Steel Homogeneous material properties promotes even wear and has superior resistance to warpage and chatter Heat Treated to 28-32 HRC for improved wear resistance High precision balanced for exceptionally smooth operation at high rpm Black Oxide coated for corrosion resistance   INSTALLATION KIT CONTENTS OEM Triple Square Flywheel Bolts - QTY 6 OEM-Grade Hex Head Pressure Plate Bolts - QTY 6 OEM Throwout Bearing Bolts - QTY 3 VW-Specific Plastic Clutch Alignment Tool   PERFORMANCE FEATURES With our lighter weight flywheel and performance clutch kit you can expect quicker revs, faster acceleration, improved rev matching, less rev-hang and faster shifts.  Lighter weight total assembly over OEM components (9.78lbs savings): Clutch Disc - OEM 2.45lbs \/ ECS 3.15lbs Pressure Plate - OEM 10.80lbs \/ ECS 9.15lbs Flywheel - OEM 28.05lbs \/ ECS 18.95lbs TOTAL COMBINED WEIGHTS - OEM - 41.03lbs \/ ECS 31.25lbs   PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT From inception to completion, over half a decade in development and multiple designs tested and re-tested, we are proud to finally offer the very best clutch kit in this market, at the very best price! We partnered with a global clutch manufacturer for a performance and daily-minded clutch disc and pressure plate that met our standards and reliably holds 400 ft\/lbs of torque.    INSTALLATION AND SUPPORT Looking for installation tips? Look no further, we put together a full installation tutorial from start to finish including how to remove your OEM parts in detail! See our Installation PDF under the INSTALLATION Tab for more information. Break-In Recommendations: Recommended break-in: 500-1,000 miles of light throttle city driving staying under 4,500 RPM. Make an effort to shift through the gears as much as possible to evenly break in the clutch and flywheel. Try to avoid over slipping the clutch, such as prolonged bumper-to-bumper traffic, during the 500 mile break-in period. Avoid hard launches or quick shifting until after the 500 mile break-in period has passed.   **PLEASE NOTE:**\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ECS Tuning","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46173965844784,"sku":"3480026","price":948.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0677\/7582\/4176\/products\/1284935_x450_0fbe04a9-b967-42dd-a573-a88ed5c59364.jpg?v=1695088876","url":"https:\/\/es-performance.com\/en-us\/products\/3480026","provider":"Eurosport Performance","version":"1.0","type":"link"}