8P A3 2.0 TDI....Concerned about clutch not handling post chip power !!

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• Feb 22, 2011

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Hey guys really hope I'm not flogging an old thread but can't find a relevant one on here..

Am flogging the Cupra 1.8 T Leon and want to move into the world of torquey diesel power !! used to work in a VAG prep centre so am very familiar with the awesome pull the TDI's provide, but as a man..I obviously want more, Has anyone managed to keep the standard clutch with a 200+bhp re map ?

I'm guessing an OEM upgraded clutch would be a good idea straight away but I am willing to put up with a little slippage when cold.

Yes... I am a noob
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• Feb 23, 2011

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You could keep the standard clutch and see how long it lasts. If you want max torque you'l need a clutch upgrade. Sachs is the best imo

 

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• Feb 23, 2011

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hi mate im concerned bout the same thing. i want to map my 2.0tdi 140. stage 1 will take it to 185bhp. but concerened about the clutch alot of people say it will be fine if not drove hard to often.

 

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• Feb 25, 2011

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hello their im normally on the 8L forum i have a 8L S3 stage 2. my company car is a 170tdi ibis white black edition i litterally had the car mapped at autograph 4 hrs after the car being delivered lol, its 2 years old in may and ive covered 57,000 miles with the giac remap, it really is as sweet as a nut and the clutch is perfect. i hope this helps with your decision.

 

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• Feb 25, 2011

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im running 231 bhp on a standard oem clutch ,as long as your not hammering the car off the lights it will hold up

 

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• Feb 26, 2011

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I think we are forgetting one major fact, the car is rated with a maximum curb weight and a 100k mile warranty. So you can trust that all the running gear components of the car are good for a little more strain and stress.

Unless you are 5 people up, boot full of gear and a roof rack on! And then running huge amounts more power you are good for the sort of increases you will see from a main stay chip company.