Recommend me a 3b Clutch

[ian4455]

Anyone recommend be a new 3b clutch, my car is RS2 hydrid.

Also tips how to go about changing this ?

Thanks

[K Simmonds]

Simple one word answer, Sachs. You'll need their uprated kit for RS2+ spec. Greg_S was sorting a group buy a short while ago.

As for fitting, remove gearbox, fit clutch, put back together. If you have another big job that removing the engine helps with ie fuel line replacement or steering rack swap then pull the whole lot to do it.

[SteveH]

PM Greg, the order is going in tomorrow> There's also a thread with links and prices.

http://www.s2forum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=54288

[Pembo]

I run a 5 paddle clutch from helix with their pressure plate.

http://www.helix-autosport.com/performance-clutches/audi/

Photos of standard, both and close up of helix 5 paddle friction plate.

[prj]

Stock disc and SRE pressure plate.

What tips about changing do you need?
Engine out or gearbox out.

Probably the latter unless engine is out.

[ian4455]

SRE pressure plate ? Where would i buy one of these from ? Tips were around removing the gearbox or engine and which was easier on a 3b.

[Colesy]

I did some reading on this and the consensus seemed to be that if you have a lift or a pit then take out the gearbox, if not then take out the engine. I don't have any experience myself though, yet!

[SteveH]

Engine out is easy with a hoist. Gearbox out is difficult without a lift. If you take the engine out you can do it by yourself in a day.

[Pembo]

Engine out with hoist and appropriate straps.
Avoid gearbox out unless you are world's strongest man (or womann!) and have a pit or 4 post lift and gearbox lift jack.

[Rusty]

Gearbox is a beast and a half, got to be about 100kg!

[prj]

Gearbox out is much easier with appropriate tools.
Much less things to disconnect and reconnect etc.

[jade]

SRE pressure plate ? Where would i buy one of these from ? Tips were around removing the gearbox or engine and which was easier on a 3b.

I did it in 3hrs thats refitting it, I made a jig for my trolly jack out a piece of I section with some supports welded on to bolt to the gearbox, Slide it under and jack it up

[ian4455]

Any pics of the jig for removing the box with a trolly jack ?

Also looking at EFI Express Clutches but can't find one listed for the 3b.

[ian4455]

Efi Clutch any good for my set-up ?

In desperate need of a new clutch, putting the power down my clutch slips.

Contacted EFi for a clutch, looking at a southbend stage 2 extreme (feramic both sides) clutch kit
for 3b audi s2 (7a style clutch kit). Good for 500ft/lbs.

I'm running 3b RS2 Hybrid set-up, 440cc injectors. Quoted $650 free shipping, anything better for the same money or even cheaper ??

[mushasho!]

In desperate need of a new clutch, putting the power down my clutch slips.

Contacted EFi for a clutch, looking at a southbend stage 2 extreme (feramic both sides) clutch kit
for 3b audi s2 (7a style clutch kit). Good for 500ft/lbs.

I'm running 3b RS2 Hybrid set-up, 440cc injectors. Quoted $650 free shipping, anything better for the same money or even cheaper ??

That sounds like an awesome deal on an awesome clutch...