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Old 07-22-2004, 10:33 AM
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Default Some S4 guys are having SPEC clutch issues........anyone around here too?
Just curious. A new clutch has to be in my future soon (120K on the clock), so I'm starting to do some shopping/research. Here's the thread over on the S4 board. <a href="https://forums.audiworld.com/s4/msgs/1712990.phtml">Spec problems</a>

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Default I would skip spec...
I've had issues with mine holding.
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Default Mine has gotten progressively better in the last 20k.
Used to squeal like a dying pig. Now it's fine. I get a bit of chatter in reverse though.
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Old 07-22-2004, 10:40 AM
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Default people seem to like the AWE stg 2 w/ stock flywheel...
although SouthBend make the clutch for AWE
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Default i just got a Sachs Sport clutch and pressure plate.
haven't had it installed yet, though, so can't speak for how i like it. but, i don't track the car, so i opted not to go the SPEC/Southbend/AWE/Clutchmaster route...

If i had gone that route, i think i would have gone with Southbend, which i believe is what AWE uses...
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Default I think markbradford had an issue with his old clutch...
do a search...I think it was a spec, but I'm not sure (might have been an SB).
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Default What did that set-up run you?
Where from? If you don't mind me asking, thanks

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I think he roasted the new DXD he got in ~6k miles.
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Default I think mine is getting better too
It did not hold at first and used to squeel a lot.

It rarely squeels now and I even spun all 4 this morning. Oooopps!
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Default i got it from PureMS
talk to Mike... He gave me a deal on the sport clutch, sport pressure plate and stock throwout bearing. Ran me a little under $500 including shipping. I'm going to have my stock flywheel resurfaced.
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