Clutch... Again.

[sambrody44]

I know there are plenty of topics about this, but I might be needing another clutch. One month after i replaced my blown one with a AWE stage 2 kit with LWFW. Pedal grabs at the very top and stutters. So I'm pissed off and don't feel like searching. Sorry.

Question is, what do i try next? I've seen people talk about OFE? Can you guys help me out with this? Keep in mind, if all goes as planned BAT is in my future.

Thanks in advance.

[Condo]

If you're thinking about going BAT I'd recommend going with the FE SS clutch instead of the OFE.

[sambrody44]

Where do i find it?

[Condo]

I bought mind from Jeff@audigeeks. I think Autobahn Exotics sells them too.

[converted2audi]

do you even know what the problem is before you go replacing it with a different clutch? or is it just because you dont LIKE where the pedal grabs etc.....

[sambrody44]

Its getting pulled apart tomorrow by my mechanic. He'll call me when he finds out what's wrong and I'll order a clutch if I have to. Just gathering information about what to get if i need to.

[converted2audi]

oh, well ill keep tabs on this, cause i was considering the AWE kit, but not with the lwfw.....

[sambrody44]

Any other suggestions?

[thebikedoctor33]

there's no way you went through a clutch in a month. either it was installed wrong, in which case your mechanic owes you a new one. it was defective, in which case awe owes you a new one. or it needs to be set up correctly/ there was a simple malfunction. dont go blowing money on a new clutch that you dont need.

[sambrody44]

Yeah, I know all of those things. The clutch at this point is theoretical. Just want opinions in case i have to get a new one. I'm not going back to AWE if it is defective, because of this and other problems I am currently having with them.

[t0mt0m]

i went with a southbend ofe and a new stock flywheel
zero problems and i really do enjoy the feel

[sambrody44]

Can anyone give me more info on the FE SS? What's so good about it? What does it cost? Best place to buy? LWFW compatibility?

[sambrody44]

Sorry to keep bumping this up guys. I just need to have something lined up to be ready to overnight tomorrow to my mechanics door if it turns out to be the clutch.

[LampyB]

doesn't AWE use a southbend clutch in their kit? and doesn't your current clutch have some kind of a warranty? seems like there's more to look at as well as a few phone calls that need to be made before you just go spend the $ on ANOTHER clutch. are you riding the clutch at all times while driving or what? unless it's a faulty product or you're terrible at driving a manual, this should not be happening.

don't be so quick to let people off of the hook.

i just replaced my OEM clutch with a southbend and i'm loving it so far. if you do plan on going with a BAT get the SB FE...i'm sure the OFE SS will still hold the power though, it supposedly requires a bit less pressure. from what i've heard i wouldn't recommend the FE unless you really do plan on maxing out your power.

[AudiA4_20T]

hey man did you break the clutch in right?

[sambrody44]

doesn't AWE use a southbend clutch in their kit? and doesn't your current clutch have some kind of a warranty? seems like there's more to look at as well as a few phone calls that need to be made before you just go spend the $ on ANOTHER clutch. are you riding the clutch at all times while driving or what? unless it's a faulty product or you're terrible at driving a manual, this should not be happening.

don't be so quick to let people off of the hook.

Yes it is a southbend. I will look into warranties once I am sure what the issue is.

No one is off the hook. There will be phone calls made. I just can't have the car laid up for too long. So if it is the clutch I'm going to try to replace it and then deal with AWE at a later time. I do not ride the clutch, I haven't even launched it since i got it. I know this shouldn't be happening which is why I am pissed. One way or another it is going to get worked out.

I reiterate, this thread was to find out peoples opinions on different clutch options in case i needed to get a new one. So if any one has anything to tell me about the FE SS or the OFE or any other option there is, and where the best place to buy them is, it would be much appreciated.

[sambrody44]

hey man did you break the clutch in right?

When I first got it, I was not informed of a break in period. But when i did find out about it, I asked Tom/AWE and he told me that about 1000 miles preferably stop and go type driving is what the break in really is. Which is essentially 75% of my driving time. So I don't feel that is the issue. Although I may be wrong.

[gq9]

Fail.

lol joke! I'm gona watch this thread though, my clutch is shot and don't know what to replace it with.

[TonyD]

Hey Sam, I just upgraded from stock to Southbend FE and it's amazing. The engagement, the stiffness, the strength, it's just great. I'd suggest that one for you since you probably won't need to replace it ever again. Let me know and I can help you out with whatever Southbend clutch you may want.

[Papachristou]

ill echo Tony, im very very happy with the FE SS : great engagement, stiffness, hookup, plus it shouldnt ever have to be replaced again...

[sambrody44]

Tony YGPM.