Any longer term Stage 2 HDi clutch reports/verdicts?

[Midnightclub]

Others will probably disagree, but so far our stock 'new' valeo has lasted 30k/2+ years already with no signs of slip, full torque stage 2.. but if you're changing it anyway then a CG paddle is probably the best/cheapest option

Thanks, that's the exact sort of thing that I'm looking to hear - I've got x clutch, running a Stage 2 map, and it's lasted this long so far

I had been considering the "good" standard clutch route but had some doubts of how long they would last at full Stage 2 torque, so your reply makes interesting reading.

One thing that I think substantially helps clutch life on these is how they're driven, you've gotta have some sort of mechanical sympathy if you want it to last, my general rule of thumb is to rev it a little more and try not to go flat out from down low, i think it's the sudden torque spike that kills them and so if you keep it up high (relative obviously) it tends to make it last longer.

The bedding in process helps too, Started out on a stage 1 map for a few thousand miles, then went stage 2 torque reduced for a few thousand more miles and then eventually the full fat stage 2 which has been on there ever since. I think most who've tried and disliked a stock clutch have done few miles and gone straight onto a full fat stage 2... my 2p anyway