Re: time for a new clutch

["Aaron D. Patton" <apatton1@airmail.net>]

I don't know about the veracity of EC in this particular instance, but they
did report several years ago (maybe 2 or 3) that the 200mm flywheel is
_lighter_ than the 190mm unit and can be used with the 190mm clutch for the
lowest rotating mass combination.  Bad for drag race launches, but good for
auto-x. (I think)
Unless your car is going to have a LOT more hp than stock you will probably
be just fine with the 190mm disc.  If it makes you feel better you can get a
heavy duty pressure plate to go with it.

Aaron
'79 Scirocco S - FOR SALE (in Dallas, Texas)
'93 Corrado SLC

- -----Original Message-----
From: Jim Buck <vwpride@mixi.net>
To: Rene Magritte <magritte@drizzle.com>
Cc: scirocco-l@scirocco.org <scirocco-l@scirocco.org>
Date: Monday, October 26, 1998 7:47 PM
Subject: Re: time for a new clutch


>Rene, I would go with a 200mm clutch if yours is 190mm.  The laws of
physics
>would favor a longer life and better hookup.  I mean, since you've got the
>tranny off...BTW, be sure to replace all the seals the clutch kit does not
>provide.
>
>jim
>
>Rene Magritte wrote:
>
>> My '80 will soon need a new clutch.  For the time being, the engine will
>> remain stock.  Is there any reason I wouldn't use the standard
replacement
>> parts?  I thought I might start autocrossing the car in the Spring, but I
>> don't know if that's much more demanding on the clutch than rush hour
>> traffic.
>>
>> Thanks
>>
>>  +                                         +
>>    Gary Moore, Technical Editor
>>    gary.moore@pobox.com, magritte@serv.net
>>    http://www.drizzle.com/~magritte/
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