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R50/53 Clutch is going.... which to get?

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Old May 14, 2015 | 04:51 PM
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Clutch is going.... which to get?

So I'm assuming it's the clutch, about a year ago I noticed this odd squeal when I let the clutch out at traffic lights and now it seems like when I really ramp those rpms, it's slipping a lot before actually reaching the rpms you hear / see on tac.
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Rebuilt Supercharger last year
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I have plans of next year getting it tuned as well as maybe some bigger injectors. So with this being said, which clutch should i go with and besides lower control arm bushings, what else should I do while In there?
 
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Old May 14, 2015 | 10:35 PM
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Valeo single mass conversion kit. Been proven good to 250 hp. I just put one in my car and it is great. And was the best price.
 
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Old May 15, 2015 | 06:39 AM
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Originally Posted by gpwpat
Valeo single mass conversion kit. Been proven good to 250 hp. I just put one in my car and it is great. And was the best price.
I'm glad you said this. My dads mechanic suggested the same setup. How much did this run you? Did this kit include a flywheel?
 
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Old May 15, 2015 | 07:10 AM
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Yeah Valeo is around 420$ I think at waymotorworks. I was considering this one but I wanted to run it by you guys first.

So what else should I be inspecting / replacing besides transmission oil and LCA bushings?
 
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Old May 15, 2015 | 07:20 AM
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The Valeo is the most reasonable solution. The pedal feel is a little funny, but you get used to it, and you save a bunch on a new dual-mass flywheel.
 
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Old May 15, 2015 | 07:30 AM
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I experienced slightly more vibration through the pedals after getting the Valeo installed on my R53 (upon recommendation from my mechanic).

Not enough to be distracting or annoying, and the wife never felt it.

But something you might notice and have to adjust to.
 
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Old May 15, 2015 | 08:02 AM
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^That shouln't occur^. You may have another cause of the vibration or there was a problem with the installation. If it goes in correctly, you shouldn't feel any more vibration.
 
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Old May 15, 2015 | 08:48 AM
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Just installed a single mass flywheel clutch set from Valeo. So far seems pretty smooth! Reverse rattles a little bit if not enough gas
 
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Old May 15, 2015 | 11:20 AM
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Can check out the clutch kits we offer here.

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Old May 18, 2015 | 05:23 AM
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+1 for Valeo. 35k on mine without issue.
 
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Old May 18, 2015 | 07:33 AM
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+2 + 3 Valeo
 
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Old May 18, 2015 | 07:49 AM
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Originally Posted by gpwpat
Valeo single mass conversion kit. Been proven good to 250 hp. I just put one in my car and it is great. And was the best price.
+1
Anything else is a waste of $$$ and might make you hate driving the car...
A high performance "race" cluch on a daily driver is a bad choice, too $$, and not needed....and it might make you HASTE DRIVING your car....what would the point be then.
Anybody trying too sell you more is just milking your wallet.
 
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