South Bend Clutch Stage 3 Daily Clutch Kit | 2015-2017 Volkswagen GTI/Golf R (KMK7F-SS-O) South Bend Clutch

South Bend Clutch Stage 3 Daily Clutch Kit

The all new South Bend Silent Design clutch packages have all the same great qualities of the previous kits, except now they have eliminated all “chatter” issues. Clutch chatter is the “helicopter” like sound you will normally get when replacing the factory flywheel with a single mass flywheel. It occurs when the engine is on, not in any gear, with your foot off the clutch pedal. You will notice it to go away when pressing the clutch pedal in. This is not actually a problem, like some may think it is, rather a sound that not everyone can tolerate coming from their engine bay. If you are one of these VW owners, then this South Bend Silent Design clutch kit is for you. Each clutch system is specially matched to specific driving styles, uses and power levels to insure the needs of each client are accomplished. Often times, a compromise between drivability and pedal feel must be made to achieve power handling. If you are drag racing you will have different requirements for clutch operation than someone who wishes to participate in daily spirited driving or endurance racing. Recommended for single mass flywheel (SMF) when original design is DMF. This clutch package is designed for high HP vehicles desiring a start performance similar to O.E. The pressure plate is Race Engineered (SS) and SFI approved with significant load increase over stage 1,2 pressure plates (+600-800 lbs.). Expect a pedal effort increase of 20%-25%. Discs are assembled with heat-treated wear resistant hubs; drive plates and springs for high load transfer and dependable operation. The sprung centers on the disc in conjunction with the marcel fin between the linings create a dual dampening effect that simulates O.E. start performance. A Performance Organic friction material with a high metal content increases torque and RPM capability and maintains low operating temperatures which reduces wear and glazing.

Features

• Recommended usages are daily, spirited street and occasional track
• Conservatively rated to hold 470 Lbs/ft of torque
• Featuring a sprung-hub center section for use with a single-mass flywheel
• Includes 19Lb steel single mass flywheel

Applications

• 2015-2019 Volkswagen GTI
• 2015-2021 Volkswagen Golf R

What’s in the Box?

• Complete Clutch Kit
• Flywheel
• Crank Bolts
• Alignment tool

Warranty

• 12 Month / 12,000 Miles Warranty