Should be a fun weekend....

[bassed]

Plus a fresher and in good health 01a care of our very own Poopie who will be guiding me through this ordeal . Ohh and all the JHM goodies are going in as well, thanks to Joe@Axis!

[t1demont1]

good bye dd status?

[k0mpresd]

i rocked a 6 puck as a dd until i got the mk3. its not that bad really.

[onemoremile]

Good luck with the trans swap.

[andyrew]

Doin the same thing, AND a stage 3 kit... But I have the trani out already....


Good luck to you!

[bassed]

good bye dd status?

She hasn't been a DD for a year+ now at least


Trans is ready to drop as of 2hrs or work with Poopie. Tomorrow we shall commence

[andyrew]

2hrs? Damn speedy!

[k0mpresd]

^ trans is easy to pull.

[andyrew]

BS, I just did it... in like 6.. And I have a lift... (although it took me an hour to find all the tools...)

[djwimbo]

^ trans is easy to pull.

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BS, I just did it... in like 6.. And I have a lift... (although it took me an hour to find all the tools...)

I had mine out and back in the first time in 7 hrs. On my back. (including lots of photos and installing my new clutch and flywheel) I even drained the bastard.
I can do it now (dickin around) in 5hrs. Last time I pulled it, by myself I had it out in less than 2hrs.

EDIT: Did I mention I used a 4x4 on top of a jack with it all ratchet strapped together? Just to get the trans in and out. A buddy was borrowing the trans jack, so I had to improvise.

[jturnbull]

is a clutch job hard coming from little to no experience?

[t1demont1]

I wouldnt reccomend it for a first time under the car. Its not terrible though, just read some diys, and take your time be smart about it.

[djwimbo]

is a clutch job hard coming from little to no experience?

Hard, No. Time consuming, Yes.

If I were to recommend it to another inexperienced person I'd say do it over a day and a half. Take your time, it's easier to do it right, than have to go back and correct it.

I kinda made a DIY clutch install on my cardomain site... Linkage

[$teady$upreme]

well should be pretty fun. I just put my South Bend stage 4 OFE clutch and fidanza flywheel into my car, and it is extremely stiff. Is it normal?

[jturnbull]

well so far the only things i have done on a car are a k04 on a 02 jetta fuel filter on my car and exhaust on my car and small things like brakes

[t1demont1]

the only special tool you need is a triple square bit for the front axles connected to the tranny.

[mike-2ptzero]

well should be pretty fun. I just put my South Bend stage 4 OFE clutch and fidanza flywheel into my car, and it is extremely stiff. Is it normal?

If you are used to a OEM clutch then yes it will feel a little stiffer, someone said you need to apply 50 lbs of pressure to the pedal vs 30lbs with the stock clutch. Plus the fact that you need to push the pedal further to get the clutch to fully release it might feel even heavier. It will take about a week to get used to it.

[onemoremile]

It will take about a week to get used to it.

And you really do get used to it. My SB OFE with SS plate has been in for years and seemed very stiff when new. Now it feels very light like a stock clutch. I have to push on it with the other leg to realize that it is still very stiff. It just isn't a big deal. I destroyed my left knee 18 years ago and have had a couple surgeries including replacing the missing ACL and removal of most of the cartilage. Got a handful of titanium bits in there too. If my bionic knee doesn't care neither should you.

[djwimbo]

I destroyed my left knee 18 years ago and have had a couple surgeries including replacing the missing ACL and removal of most of the cartilage.

Damn... That sucks.

I hear lots of good things about the Southbend/DXD setups. When it came down to it SPEC was able to get it to me faster, and for a little bit less. I'm happy w/ my setup.

As far as a stiff pedal goes... The Aussie twin disc in my roommate's Vette takes the cake for cars I've had anything to do with. The couple other VAG cars I've driven w/ upgraded clutches all feel pretty smooth and linear.

[Poopie]

Yeah we had it out in about 2 hours. I've done plenty of these so I know my way around. haha.

[fikes]

Yeah we had it out in about 2 hours. I've done plenty of these so I know my way around. haha.

Well thats good to know becasue expect to be helping me relatively soon :). That is as soon as more funds arise in my bank account.

[AudiA4_20T]

Ian Im calling u up