2000 A6 2.7T - Needs full clutch w.Flywheel
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2000 A6 2.7T - Needs full clutch w.Flywheel
Have 129K miles on the car and just found out it needs a new clutch assembly with flywheel. Dealer is quoting 4200. 2 questions:
1) Recommendations for an indy shop in the greater Boston area? Will have it repaired and can not spend $4200
2) How common is a complete clutch failure on this model with 129K miles. The car has been well maintained.
thanks
1) Recommendations for an indy shop in the greater Boston area? Will have it repaired and can not spend $4200
2) How common is a complete clutch failure on this model with 129K miles. The car has been well maintained.
thanks
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RE: 2000 A6 2.7T - Needs full clutch w.Flywheel
I'm going through the same pain with a 2003 A6 2.7T MT6 that was GIAC chipped in October at 78k miles. My shop (not dealer) recommended an AWE Stage 2 clutch kit ($779) and estimates 6 hours of shop time to replace. If I need a flywheel, a 12lb lightweight will double the cost of the parts. So somewhere between $1300-2100. But I live in the boondocks of western Michigan.
$4200 sounds like a rip-off. OEM parts should be about half the price of performance parts.
$4200 sounds like a rip-off. OEM parts should be about half the price of performance parts.
#3
RE: 2000 A6 2.7T - Needs full clutch w.Flywheel
The Stage 2 clutch is probably overkill unless you're running big boost (Stage 3 K04's) or doing serioous autocross.For $1200 you can get the Euro spec RS4 clutch kit complete with a lightweight AWE flywheel http://www.awe-tuning.com/pages/shar...p;IL=clutchkit
This setup will handle a lot of power without sacrificing driveability.
This setup will handle a lot of power without sacrificing driveability.
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RE: 2000 A6 2.7T - Needs full clutch w.Flywheel
No changes other than the GIAC chip. I did ask my indy for a performance clutch and he recommended the stage 2. He should know about the R4 version as he owns an S4. The stage 2 is rated over 350hp which should more than handle the 318hp I should be making from the GIAC. The pressure plate is significantly stronger than stock, though not sure how it compares to the R4 version.
Also, I saw your note after he had already ordered the clutch for me. I'm just hoping I don't need the flywheel.
I'll try and post back the results - how it shifts and pedal effort.
Also, I saw your note after he had already ordered the clutch for me. I'm just hoping I don't need the flywheel.
I'll try and post back the results - how it shifts and pedal effort.
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