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Old 11-11-2013, 01:12 PM
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Default Rst clutch help

Hi planning on running around 200bhp in my S2, any recommendations on clutch options? I want it still to be drivable so avoiding paddle clutches.
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One of the AP cp2000 organic clutches. I think there is 3 to choose from depending on your power.
Speaking from experience I would avoid Helix if you want it drivable.

I believe with most uprated clutches you'll need to do the mk5/6 pedal conversion.

Also with that sort of power you will probably want to upgrade the gearbox as well.
Best bet is to go the IB5 route.
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Thanks for reply, I,m new to all this, iv had a quick check on the ib5 and it seams they fit a lot of different cars are they all the same or do I need a particular one?
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Front starter motor, cable operated. I believe that its a mk5/6 1.8 diesel box.

I wanted to keep similar gear ratios so I went for the diesel ib5 casing, Ka 1.3 gearset with the diesel Final Drive and used the LSD out of the ERST bc box.

Also if you go the ib5 route you can fit a puma gear linkage which will be 100x's better than the sloppy escort gear change.
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I would say a standard box will be fine with 200 and I used a ap 4 paddle plate and standard cover drives nice and mine clutch did ok with over 300bhp.
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Thanks for replies that gives me a few thing to think about.
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