Clutch: Valeo smf kit vs OEM dmf kit
 

Ok, I've done the reading on clutches, decided that a relatively stock setup will work for me, my planned upgrades and how I drive my car.

What I haven't found are many reviews from people who have been running the Valeo kit and how it feels/compares/wears compared to the stock setup.

I don't think I'll be doing this myself, I don't have the right tools/space to do this kind of job. But I'd also like a detailed (if possible?) list of things to replace while it's all out of the car. C-arm bushings? Any seals? Hoses? I saw mention of trans forks?

Thanks in advance

Lower motor/gearbox mount-- replace or install polyurethane insert (as needed/desired)

Slave cylinder-- replace. It's cheap in both quality and price, so go ahead.

Control arm bushings-- At least inspect them. The clutch job gets you about halfway there to replace those bushings, so the decision to replace them is kind of a judgment call.

Power steering pump/hose-- these are failure-prone, so inspect and if there's any leakage at all...

That's all that comes to mind right now. I'm sure there's more. Since you are the kind of guy to stick with a stock flywheel/clutch combo, I won't bother you with all the mods and upgrades you could do while you're in there.

FLZRider, saw that link, but looking for more than one or two opinions if possible. Hoping that others have that setup.

Jazzop, already have the lower/gearbox mount inserts.

The rest, thank you. Thinking of upgrading the control arm bushings with poly ones. I know one of the ps hoses was leaking at the canister, so I'll consider that too.

I'm sticking with a stock'ish combo since it's my daily driver, and the side effects of a more race'ish setup don't sound too appealing for a DD. But...would you mind throwing the mods and upgrades that can be done at me? I'm ALWAYS up for a good upgrade to my car =)