That clutch disk is boss. I have an SMT twin disk clutch kit that I'm dying to try out. SMT is a great company.

 

?? you think it will hold up for 350bhp? Its just the crazy price makes me wonder if its any good... I've seem a couple of posts here recommending I purchase a genuine TOB?

 

looks great, but only one way to really find out if it will hold it.. with something as vital and cheap as a TOB i would recommend getting an oem one, but thats up to you. Let us know how it works, i love my XTD clutch and that was cheap as well.

 

$400? Flywheel, disc, pressure plate? Hope it works for ya, I have to wonder though, $400 is about what companies like South Bend and Clutchmasters charge for just the clutch assy, good luck

 

Yep $400 all in plus shipping to the UK for me, crazy prices I have also ordered the phantom grip lsd which I'm going to get installed with it. Not 100% sure about fitting it to the 5 speed box as I've heard others have had issues but hopefully its possible.

 

I would get just the flywheel and get an ACT 6 puck kit for about the same price.

 

Yea that TOB isn't OEM, it doesn't say Valeo on the back of it. Definitely get an OEM one.

For the PG, I think they did actually make a 5 speed one, but it's possible to make the 6 speed fit by grinding it down a bit I think. There was a thread on here about it.

 

The clutch will probably hold up, but I bet the snap ring wont. They really need to address the issue of the snap ring busting. IMO the tob should be fine.

 

Well it is an OEM pressure plate.

 

Turns out this kit is pretty f**king good!

I just thought i'd post back after running this combo between 2013 and 2018...
(If you haven't seen my other threads, i installed this on a 2.0L Beta-II Turbo making around 350whp at the time.)

I had the clutch, flywheel and pressure plate cryogenically treated before install.

I did around 26,400 miles on this setup and it still had some life left in it. I did numerous track days including the Nürburgring and went to the drag strip once or twice a year. Generally speaking i beat on it a fair bit and it held the torque just fine.

I must have been though at least 8 gearboxes in that time where i'd upped the boost and was frequency stripping teeth. Usually 2nd or 3rd would let go, sometimes the crown wheel would explode. The clutch though, what a beast!!

When changing the gearbox I always installed new throwout bearings. The one that came with the clutch didn't seem the best quality although i used it anyway without issues for the first year or so.

In terms of feel, the pressure plate is quite tough. I'd say the pedal is maybe 3 times heavier the oem.

In terms of driveability, the engagement is really harsh. You could daily it but paddle clutches aren't really designed for stop and go traffic. If you have poly engine mounts, the clutch rattles the entire car when pulling away and my passenged hated it. Once your moving though it's fantastic.

I wish i had the time to document these things properly. I still have the old clutch in the shed i think.