Sounds like you went with the Valeo. Down side to that kit is the fact that it uses a cast flywheel and is only offered in a OEM replacement clutch kit which cant be replaced with any other clutch kits. So if you ever want to upgrade to a clutch that holds more power you have to buy a whole new clutch/flywheel kit. I can actually get that kit right from Clutch Masters since they supply that brand to their local automotive shops. Just not something I would suggest to people that ask.

 

I have them same one, if it's the Valeo Mike mentioned, and spent about that as well. Been over a year with no issues, I also don't track it either. I would've liked something better but its what I could afford at the time.

 

upgrade time

 

Whats the next step up from the Valeo kit? My shop pushes the Valeo, saying that a CM kit is too much for the street.

 

How is the CM kit too much for the street? If happens to be the most sold kit now for the A4 1.8t. I even have customers running CM 228mm FX400, CM 240mm FX400 and even CM FX850 super single kits on their daily driven A4's.

Even a friend of mine has been running a CM 228mm FX300 on his APR stage 3 A4 for over 5 years. lol

Next step up would be the CM 228mm FX100 kit, it uses a metal backed performance Organic material on the disk and a PP with 1800 lbs clamping load (stock = 1300 lbs) or a South Bend Stage 2 HD-O. The CM 240mm kits use a 2200-2500 lbs clamping load PP. The FX850 Super Single kit has 3600 lbs clamping load.

If you let me know how much power the car is making or how much power you might want to end up making in the future I can suggest the best clutch kit for your needs. I actually have about 9 years experiance when it comes to clutch kits for the A4 1.8t. For years I ran a dual diaphram custom clutch that had 4800 lbs clamping pressure and even used the car as my daily driver lol

 

Currently I'm chipped, with a 007 DV, and a Carbonio intake. Exhaust would be the next performance mod.

As far as the future, I could really only see myself getting an Eliminator kit.

Seems like the FX100 would be a good fit.

 

If you have any plans to go Elim kit I would suggest going with the CM 240mm FX100 which is rated for 425 ft lbs of torque at the flywheel. The CM 228mm FX100 is only rated for 290 ft lbs. Chipped K03 makes 245-260 and a K04 can produce around 300-350. Elim kits even on pump gas can make around 360+ ft lbs of tq at the crank/flywheel.

CM 240mm kits include Clutch kit, Flywheel, new Flywheel bolts, PP bolts, Throw-out bearing and an disk alignment tool. Just had a shop order a 240mm FX100 with Steel flywheel package for their customers B6 1.8t that is chipped K03.


Here is a link of a customer posting a review of the CM 240mm FX300 on his chipped K03 B6 A4 1.8t.

 

wait mike a ko4 can make 300hp+??? say what how do u acheive this goal?

 

Read it again, I said a K04 can make 300+ Ft lbs of Torque. As for hp the K04-15 peaks around 250.

 

Well my "baby" is sitting on jack stands outside. I have only been able to put in around 3 hours of work so far. I haven't achieved anything other than getting the cat unbolted (including getting the two O2 sensors out), and getting the passenger side drive axle off...which kind of worried me. When I went to un-screw\un-bolt it they were all loose. I mean no resistance to undoing them by hand. When I moved to the drivers side tonight I just about stripped the bolts...currently looking for the 12 point bit. There is a guy I work with at work that come to find out is SAE certified and is more than willing to help with some of the work....can't let my "baby" go. Its so sad seeing her in this shape. I wish the DIY on audiworld or whatever it is had a more extensive photo walk through.