3b s2 coupe resurrection

[andy10v]

No progress, still waiting on the clutch. Ordered from http://www.bestpartstore.co.uk/ E&S Pkwteile GmbH after confirming everything was in stock, got an email 3 days later saying the pressure plate was out of stock, would it be ok if they sent a standard one They said they will try to source a SRE one, still waiting, paypal dispute will open tomorrow if not.

Got the pin tool John linked

Also some new seat glide bush things





Not S2 parts, but still related, and older engineer that comes into work gave me these as he no longer uses them





And another retired gent gave me this from his lab days!



Got a new spraygun from christmas from my girlfriend, just what Error404 and AndyP recommended, how did she know?

[K Simmonds]

That's bad of them to take a payment for an item not in stock, to be fair they do say on their site that the release bearing is not a stock item and to contact first but both bit's of the clutch were listed last time I looked.

I ignored the stock warning and went ahead and ordered an SRE bearing, to be fair they got back to me within a day to say that they can no longer supply it and offered the OE Sachs item instead, which I went for given that most people have used them with the SRE clutch without issue. A got a refund within a couple of days without having to chase them, though they did offer to keep the funds in my account in exchange for a 5% discount on my next order. Given that they'll give you the 5% discount anyway I asked for a straight refund which was duly done.

Nice present from your girl friend!

I was given a new digital micrometer made by the same company as your set by my uncle a few months back, the one's you have look to be really nice quality older stuff, more robust than mine. It may be worth getting their calibration checked out if your not sure what sort of life they've had.

I got a decent compressor from my folks and have just splashed out a couple of £100 of air tool and impact sockets etc.

Got your new turbo from Albert yet mate? I've decided I'm sticking with my current set up, it's already fast enough to scare the crap out of me and place me in positions of danger.

[andy10v]

I contacted them and they confirmed all parts were available before ordering, which is what really pissed me off. Got a refund last night so just need to buy again elsewhere.

Most people seem to have the stock sachs one no issues, I dont see a problem, just would take an SRE one for a little more if avaliable.

Nice, whats it like to use a digital one? Really quick?

I have a 1"? calibration thing, maybe others floating around, and there is a box of slip gauges near me for £20 I might grab. They are unlikely to get much use, but nice to have.

Nice, what air gun did you go for? What compressor?

I love having an impact, makes so many jobs so easy/fast. I just got impact hex bits, thats the only annoying thing, having to buy impact versions of chrome tools you already have.

Nah, it was to get posted in January some time.

[andy10v]

I contacted Danny at DNA to chase up my downpipe, and get a price for a clutch. He does what looks like this kit, Southbend red Sachs 707 pressure plate, Spec RS4 stg 3 + disc, but its £847.95 + postage

Do Southbend modify the Sachs 707 plate?

http://store.034motorsport.com/sachs...t-audi-i5.html

Sachs SRE kit from Sachs is £530 + postage

[martinws]

That really sucks about the clutch. I hate getting messed about when buying things, especially when told they have it in stock.

I was planning on picking up a helix when i swap to the MD357, they seem to be pretty well priced and take plenty of abuse. I would probably go for the paddle disc though. http://www.performanceclutch.co.uk/p...992/232436.htm

[K Simmonds]

That's really bad about the clutch, can see why you were pissed off, it's not like the thing costs small change!

The digital micrometer is a joy to use, much, much easier and quicker to get a reading, certainly for someone like me who hardly ever needs to use one. Pity the jaw is only 40 mm but beggars can't be choosers.

I'll have to check the make of compressor but it's got a 50L tank a very large motor and a V twin engine, only used it for leak testing so far as waiting for tools to arrive.

Went for a Bergen 660NM gun and a fairly cheapo set of impact sockets that we use to have at work and found to be very tough. I would post links but my connection at the minute is very poor and won't run eBay. I should have both tomorrow though, yeah it really speeds things up when doing hub's and subframes etc, I've missed having it a lot. Also really handy for cleaning stuff

[andy10v]

That really sucks about the clutch. I hate getting messed about when buying things, especially when told they have it in stock.

I was planning on picking up a helix when i swap to the MD357, they seem to be pretty well priced and take plenty of abuse. I would probably go for the paddle disc though. http://www.performanceclutch.co.uk/p...992/232436.htm

Do you know who has run them?

I was going Sachs as nobody seems to have issues, and I want it to be a one time job. There always seems to be somebody who has had issues with spec, a few with southbend, clutchnet etc.

[andy10v]

That's really bad about the clutch, can see why you were pissed off, it's not like the thing costs small change!

The digital micrometer is a joy to use, much, much easier and quicker to get a reading, certainly for someone like me who hardly ever needs to use one. Pity the jaw is only 40 mm but beggars can't be choosers.

I'll have to check the make of compressor but it's got a 50L tank a very large motor and a V twin engine, only used it for leak testing so far as waiting for tools to arrive.

Went for a Bergen 660NM gun and a fairly cheapo set of impact sockets that we use to have at work and found to be very tough. I would post links but my connection at the minute is very poor and won't run eBay. I should have both tomorrow though, yeah it really speeds things up when doing hub's and subframes etc, I've missed having it a lot. Also really handy for cleaning stuff

Sounds good, I forgot you must have had access to everything at the garage, must have been brutal going back to normal

[newsh]

Loving those old M&W measuring tools mate, I've got some of that kit and it's lovely, my Myford is imperial and most of the stuff I do is metric now but I can convert in my head, I don't even really think about it, .5mm - 20 thou etc, job done I bought a 24 inch vernier a while ago though which is weird as it's in 20ths (I think, it's really hard to measure with and I use a vernier every day, prefer it to a digital gauge.

Just ordered one of those Bergen 650s on your recommendation Kit Been meaning to get one for a while, the chap who helped me rebuild the front end of the RS4 had one, he worked at Audi in the past, I was impressed by the way it breezed through disassembly of the brakes and suspension..

If you could point me at a decent set of impact sockets that would be cool, I have a Bahco 6 point 1/2" set but like to keep them for best

Great news on the FPR too!

[martinws]

Do you know who has run them?

Hamish, Keith Edwards and Keith Murray of Dialynx are all using the same helix clutch. 6 paddle i think they run. single plate n 700hp.

My problem will be if i stick with the typ85 box, run a UR flywheel and clutch or switch to 7A flywheel and run a mix n match of UR disc with 3B pressure plate.

[andy10v]

Hamish, Keith Edwards and Keith Murray of Dialynx are all using the same helix clutch. 6 paddle i think they run. single plate n 700hp.

My problem will be if i stick with the typ85 box, run a UR flywheel and clutch or switch to 7A flywheel and run a mix n match of UR disc with 3B pressure plate.

Cool, I have dropped them an email, will see what they suggest regarding paddle etc

£436.73 for the one you linked

Are you planning on keeping the 016 box? That could be a factor as well? What UR discs are available? What did Djones use?

[martinws]

Are you planning on keeping the 016 box? That could be a factor as well? What UR discs are available? What did Djones use?

Im not too sure, the low ratios are annoying at times but the in gear acceleration is awesome. I haven't asked him, might drop him a PM. The WR flywheel i run has a recess where the disc fits so it will keep the heat in more which is not ideal for abusing. I might be able to get it turned down i guess which would lighten it a **** load as well but not sure how the pressure plate would fit after that. I have a 7A flywheel sitting that i could use but dont know if i can just get a 3B pressure plate and run a UR disc or if they wouldn't match up.

[K Simmonds]

Sounds good, I forgot you must have had access to everything at the garage, must have been brutal going back to normal

Yeah loosing compressed air was like going back to having landlines only as opposed to modern smart phones.

The compressor is a Sip Airmate TN3/50-D, just a nice size for in a small workshop.

Here's the Bergen gun I went for, just a 660NM model can't see that failing to undo stuff. Just checked and found the Bergen 650 for a bit more cash, looks like a better tool, I maybe sending the first one back and going for one of them. Wish I'd spotted that while browsing last night. Hope your happy with yours John

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/US-PRO-by-...item20f2bc08d8

And here's the sockets, their only cheap but I misused and battered the hell out of a set over two years at work and failed to break any of them.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2615840404...%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

Also treated myself to one of the these as I hate crappy tyre inflater's.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2912685423...%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

[sailaz]

My problem will be if i stick with the typ85 box, run a UR flywheel and clutch or switch to 7A flywheel and run a mix n match of UR disc with 3B pressure plate.

I see you guys talking about where and which flywheel/pressure plate/disc ...
Maybe you could advice for a disc? running 7A flywheel/3B pressure plate/01E gearbox/~750hp.

[andy10v]

I asked about the ratings for the Helix

This organic fast road clutch will take approx. 340 lbs feet of torque, maybe a bit more.



The paddle will take approx. 400 lbs feet of torque.



The paddle can be used on the road if necessary but will be quite hard, you cannot slip it in traffic and may get clutch judder upon take up, although it is ideal for race and rally.