03-03-2014, 10:26 PM
Hydro clutches are much nicer. Unfortunately the 306 design is a rather poor one. I don't know about other models but the gti, if you get it properly hot really gives a hot clutch due to the manifold being just that bit closer to the adjuster i think.
Good thing with the hydro set up is its much nicer to use and self adjusting. A concentric cylinder would be a neater install but as i found out with my old work car, if they leak or fail, its a box off and new clutch job which is just a pain in the arse. At least with the external slave set up, if it goes pop, its 10 mins to change and 10 mins to bleed.
Tbh, with the amount of people that moan about the 306 clutch, I'm surprised its not more widely done. We will find out on saturday for certain but on paper, its very very simple!
Good thing with the hydro set up is its much nicer to use and self adjusting. A concentric cylinder would be a neater install but as i found out with my old work car, if they leak or fail, its a box off and new clutch job which is just a pain in the arse. At least with the external slave set up, if it goes pop, its 10 mins to change and 10 mins to bleed.
Tbh, with the amount of people that moan about the 306 clutch, I'm surprised its not more widely done. We will find out on saturday for certain but on paper, its very very simple!
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1999 China Blue 306 GTi6 - Eaton Supercharged - 214.5bhp 181lbft
1999 China Blue 306 GTi6 - Eaton Supercharged - 214.5bhp 181lbft