{"product_id":"4818041","title":"ECS Tuning Stage 2 Performance Clutch Kit - Audi A3 8P \/ VW Golf MK5 \u0026 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\u003e \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\u003e25.45 lb. single mass lightweight flywheel (15.58lb reduction from stock)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Street Weight Flywheel is 6.6lbs heavier than our lightweight flywheel allowing for improved daily drivability and less clutch chatter\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\u003e \u003c\/p\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\u003e \u003c\/p\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 (3.28lbs 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 25.45lbs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTOTAL COMBINED WEIGHTS - OEM - 41.03lbs \/ ECS 37.75lbs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePRODUCT DEVELOPMENT\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom 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. We designed and engineered our single mass lightweight flywheel and sent it out to a third-party balancing company for SFI 1.1 design testing. Although each flywheel is not numerically certified for SFI, the design meets all requirements for SFI 1.1 Certification. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOur Clutch and Flywheel Kits were tested and quality inspected by our Research and Development team in our Wadsworth, Ohio facility. We strive for the highest level of precision and quality through leading edge product development technology including FARO laser scanning for reverse engineering and quality inspection, SolidWorks 3D CAD modeling, rapid prototyping utilizing our in-house 3D printer, and rigorous long term product testing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eINSTALLATION AND SUPPORT\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLooking 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBreak-In Recommendations:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecommended 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTry to avoid over slipping the clutch, such as prolonged bumper-to-bumper traffic, during the 500 mile break-in period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvoid hard launches or quick shifting until after the 500 mile break-in period has passed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e**PLEASE NOTE:**\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFitment is for TSI engines only \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAudible chatter from the transmission after installation is considered normal. As with most single mass flywheels there is less dampening in the flywheel to reduce \"gear noise.\" This chatter noise may be more present when the transmission fluid temperatures are hotter and may be intensified by other modifications. Most TSI engines with the 02Q gearbox will experience some chatter noise at hotter temperatures. Please be advised that this noise will go away once the clutch pedal is depressed. This symptom may be lessened by adjusting transmission fluid weight, turning off electrical\/driveline consumers (A\/C, High Beams, ETC.) and by raising the RPM slightly. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf your vehicle is still equipped with the OEM Clutch Bleeder Block \/ Delay Valve we STRONGLY encourage removing the restrictor or purchasing our ECS Tuning Billet Clutch Bleeder Block - ES2586656. If driven aggressively, with the OEM Delay Valve, the clutch disc is highly likely to slip, resulting in permanent wear to the clutch disc, flywheel and\/or pressure plate surfaces, resulting in requiring replacement of these components.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf used with ECS Clutch Pedal Stop adjustments may need to be made to obtain proper disengagement \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"ECS Tuning","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48781367968048,"sku":"4818041","price":1048.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0677\/7582\/4176\/files\/1278811_x800_773ba84d-4e41-4743-ac88-e8ac7c198f03.webp?v=1719616180","url":"https:\/\/es-performance.com\/en-us\/products\/4818041","provider":"Eurosport Performance","version":"1.0","type":"link"}