Clutch options 182

[Advikaz]

any suggestions regarding clutches for a 182 that’s used on the road and track.

Car will be getting a black line diff fitted.

Any first hand recommendations welcomed. Leaning towards the Sachs Performance Kit 🤦🏽‍♂️😭

Interested also in LUK experiences of getting tracked with moderate vigour amongst others

Also: any recommends on good driveshafts. Wondering if it’s worth replacing whilst I’m in there….

 

[Advikaz]

😬

 

[Louis]

Genuine OEM

 

[Advikaz]

Genuine OEM

Been reading a fair few horror stories about the Valeo clutches and track use…?

 

[Mr Underhill]

My mate blew a hole in his gearbox with a Valeo clutch. Last lap of Silverstone as well. Might have been a Chinese special though.

I think my current machine has a Valeo but I’m putting a Sachs Racing clutch with organic plate in when this one lets go.

I‘ve always used Shaftec.

 

[Advikaz]

My mate blew a hole in his gearbox with a Valeo clutch. Last lap of Silverstone as well.

I think my current machine has a Valeo but I’m putting a Sachs Racing clutch with organic plate in when this one lets go.

I’m leaning that way tbh chief

 

[Mr Underhill]

I’m leaning that way tbh chief

Nice and light for road use, but can take a beating on track. I had one in my last track machine.

 

[Advikaz]

Nice and light for road use, but can take a beating on track. I had one in my last track machine.

Nice to get some feedback. I’m hearing good things on them.

 

[Louis]

Been reading a fair few horror stories about the Valeo clutches and track use…?

Genuine oem have thicker components iirc?

 

[Neil Clio 182]

I killed my OEM one at Cadwell, replaced with a Sachs performance one.

 

[Advikaz]

I killed my OEM one at Cadwell, replaced with a Sachs performance one.

View attachment 1700786

Ooo nice Bluetooth clutch disc mate

 

[ldubl]

If your driveshafts are okay, I'd stick with them!

When getting the clutch done on my last 182, I had a similar thought to do them at the same time as a preventative measure. Went with JR and the outer CV boot lasted about a week. Messy and expensive in labour etc; put the oem one back on!

 

[Sheilas’ Wheels]

Sachs Motorsport clutch and organic cover plate on mine. (From PMS)

Gripper fitted and track only, it’s lovely. (But it f**king STANK the first time I used it 😂)

 

[Advikaz]

If your driveshafts are okay, I'd stick with them!

When getting the clutch done on my last 182, I had a similar thought to do them at the same time as a preventative measure. Went with JR and the outer CV boot lasted about a week. Messy and expensive in labour etc; put the oem one back on!

Roger that

Sachs Motorsport clutch and organic cover plate on mine. (From PMS)

Gripper fitted and track only, it’s lovely. (But it f**king STANK the first time I used it 😂)

That’s the direction I’m going less the gripper. As I use it on the road and would rather ‘fit and forget’

 

[Mr Underhill]

You‘ll probably change it anyway - Clutch Guide Tube - P/N (8200128328) - OEM Mfr. Corteco P/N (49376781)

25NM

 

[Advikaz]

You‘ll probably change it anyway - Clutch Guide Tube - P/N (8200128328) - OEM Mfr. Corteco P/N (49376781)

25NM

Will add it to the shopping list 😂

 

[SharpyClio]

I remember reading this thread earlier in the year so I thought as I am looking at clutches I would resurrect it.

Given I can get 3 OEM clutches for the price of one Sachs motorsport one is it really worth it? Running stock power will it last 3 times as long?

If we really think its a sound investment then I will probably do it but it seems a lot more.

 

[Mr Underhill]

I remember reading this thread earlier in the year so I thought as I am looking at clutches I would resurrect it.

Given I can get 3 OEM clutches for the price of one Sachs motorsport one is it really worth it? Running stock power will it last 3 times as long?

If we really think its a sound investment then I will probably do it but it seems a lot more.

OEM clutches are not designed for the ass-whipping they get on a track though. They can take it for so long. My SACHs took 5 years of beating. Horses for courses.

 

[SharpyClio]

OEM clutches are not designed for the ass-whipping they get on a track though. They can take it for so long. My SACHs took 5 years of beating. Horses for courses.

It’s the Yorkshire man in me.

think I’ll probably end up with the sachs, the more I’ve thought about it the more it’d be a bit daft to scrap on it

 

[Advikaz]

I've heard and seen too many stories of oem and pattern oem parts shitting themselves and taking the boxes with them.

@NorthloopCup is probs the man to talk to

 

[Mr Underhill]

I've heard and seen too many stories of oem and pattern oem parts shitting themselves and taking the boxes with them.

@NorthloopCup is probs the man to talk to

Happened to my mate Cameron at Silverstone. Last few laps and leading the race. The clutch gave way and blew a hole in his gearbox.

 

[SharpyClio]

Happened to my mate Cameron at Silverstone. Last few laps and leading the race. The clutch gave way and blew a hole in his gearbox.

Im not going to lie, this doesn't sound great.

 

[Mr Underhill]

Im not going to lie, this doesn't sound great.

Well, they're racing and are brutal. I think my current car has a standard clutch that's running 226 hi-comp engine, so it's not a given that it'll go.

I haven't pushed mine yet to be fair.

 

[NorthloopCup]

I remember reading this thread earlier in the year so I thought as I am looking at clutches I would resurrect it.

Given I can get 3 OEM clutches for the price of one Sachs motorsport one is it really worth it? Running stock power will it last 3 times as long?

If we really think its a sound investment then I will probably do it but it seems a lot more.

A gearbox is more expensive than a Sachs clutch as well if that helps? So £100 valeo vs £££’s for the gearbox you need to replace because the £100 valeo s**t it’s pants.

 

[Advikaz]

I've got a sexy sachs one sat next to me atm. Does look tasty

 

[SharpyClio]

I've got a sexy sachs one sat next to me atm. Does look tasty

Give you £50 for it.

 

[SharpyClio]

A gearbox is more expensive than a Sachs clutch as well if that helps? So £100 valeo vs £££’s for the gearbox you need to replace because the £100 valeo s**t it’s pants.

Its hard to argue with that.... won't necessarily stop me trying though!

Appreciate the input.

 

[NorthloopCup]

Its hard to argue with that.... won't necessarily stop me trying though!

Appreciate the input.

You’re only going to be arguing it with yourself mate lol

No worries 👍🏻