Lots of folks are running the SB Stage 3 Daily in my area so it was highly recommended. I also like that it can hold more power if I decide to go IS38 or Hybrid.
Lots of folks are running the SB Stage 3 Daily in my area so it was highly recommended. I like that it has plenty of holding power in...
I recommend SB Stage 3 Daily. I have one and it holds my EQT stage 2 power easily and isn't much heavier than stock after break-in. It chatters, but not anywhere near as bad as my old MK4 GTI with the Sachs VR6 clutch kit. As for crank walk, it happens to cars on stock power and the stock...
Southbend Stage 3 Daily. Clutch pedal isn't heavy at all after break-in. Expensive, but worth it. Buy once, cry once.
Also, SB clutches can be rebuilt for significantly cheaper than buying a new kit.
I'm running a Milltek catted DP and Awe Track catback and it definitely doesn't sound like a tractor. Sounds refined and not too loud. I recommend looking at EQT for a tune.
Had mine replaced with an upgraded kit since the trans was already out and it was cheap insurance in case my OEM RMS would have leaked later on in life. Worth the peace of mind for me.
I don't know if it actually helps protect against crank walk or not, but it's supposed to smooth out the engine after removing the factory DMF. I don't notice a big difference, but it can't hurt. Also, some say it helps quiet down SMF chatter, but I still hear it with mine, so YMMV.
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I have a 2017 GTI SE and my clutch started slipping in 4th gear at about 6K miles with a JB1. Never launched it and never gave WOT in higher gears. Just bad luck I guess. I pulled the JB1 off and ran stock tune until 22K miles. My stock clutch could have probably lasted me years, but it wouldn't...