996 gt3 2 clutch

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darronwall

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1,730 posts

196 months

Wednesday 22nd October 2014
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think I am needing a new one,whats the options? I am sure I have read about an rs upgrade?
cheers

sportsandclassic

3,774 posts

218 months

Thursday 23rd October 2014
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Hi,

You can upgrade the clutch and flywheel to RS specification.
A really good upgrade on the MK2 as it has electronic throttle flap so does not cut out when engine revs fall back to idle.

It is more expensive than just replacing your existing clutch and does add a fair amount of noise when stationary and at low speeds.

Mike

Rockster

1,509 posts

160 months

Saturday 25th October 2014
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darronwall said:
think I am needing a new one,whats the options? I am sure I have read about an rs upgrade?
cheers
If the engine is stock the stock/factory setup is good. Upgrades can bring with them extra pedal effort and noise and the possibility of a switch like engagement.

Furthermore, I am not a big fan of replacing the factory dual mass flywheel with a lightweight unit. The factory flywheel is not that heavy and it plays an important role in acting as a harmonic dampener.

mike58

154 posts

253 months

Saturday 25th October 2014
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I have a Sachs Porsche Motorsport Clutch removed from my 996 Gt3 that was fitted by Parr for the prev owner.
It's a 4 paddle bulletproof on/off switch, tricky in traffic, but easier with a non lightened flywheel.
If you are interested in it pm me for a full description , pics and ( low ) price

Mike

drmark

4,836 posts

186 months

Sunday 26th October 2014
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Probably not relevant but if it is judder that is worrying you with your existing clutch (typically felt in reverse) rather than slip or high biting point then check the diff before replacing the clutch.

cbgt3

253 posts

121 months

Monday 27th October 2014
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Mine judders and grumbles when I pull away from junctions and go round roundabouts at low speed in 2nd gear, mine had a new clutch last year so am assuming its my diff that's going to need looking at soon.

LaSource

2,622 posts

208 months

Monday 27th October 2014
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Interesting points here.

In my experience they all judder and make low speed knocking noises when turning / reversing...also if you have motorsport diff plates then this is likely to be more pronounced.

Interested in the comments regarding single mass flywheel. I was intending to upgrade to this the next time i need a clutch. I would have thought an attractive move for cars used enthusiastically. I find the 6RS spools up quicker as a result....however, there seem to be some cautionary comments here?


s_mcneil

935 posts

195 months

Monday 27th October 2014
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Rockster said:
Furthermore, I am not a big fan of replacing the factory dual mass flywheel with a lightweight unit. The factory flywheel is not that heavy and it plays an important role in acting as a harmonic dampener.
Isn't this a 997 issue which is detailed in rennlist thread?

I have the M030 clubsport clutch, lightweight pulley and LWFW kit on my mkii and love it.

Rockster

1,509 posts

160 months

Tuesday 28th October 2014
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s_mcneil said:
Isn't this a 997 issue which is detailed in rennlist thread?

I have the M030 clubsport clutch, lightweight pulley and LWFW kit on my mkii and love it.
Don't recall coming across a 997 thread on rennlist about this but there could one (or more likely more than one) on this subject there (and elsewhere).

While I don't doubt you love your car's setup with the LWFW the LWFW still replaced the dual mass flywheel and that is not a good thing.

ttdan

1,091 posts

193 months

Tuesday 28th October 2014
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LaSource said:
Interesting points here.

In my experience they all judder and make low speed knocking noises when turning / reversing...also if you have motorsport diff plates then this is likely to be more pronounced.

Interested in the comments regarding single mass flywheel. I was intending to upgrade to this the next time i need a clutch. I would have thought an attractive move for cars used enthusiastically. I find the 6RS spools up quicker as a result....however, there seem to be some cautionary comments here?
Only from people wanting to reverse into their garage smoothly. Go LWFW, " you" will not regret it IMHO.

s_mcneil

935 posts

195 months

Tuesday 28th October 2014
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Rockster said:
Don't recall coming across a 997 thread on rennlist about this but there could one (or more likely more than one) on this subject there (and elsewhere).

While I don't doubt you love your car's setup with the LWFW the LWFW still replaced the dual mass flywheel and that is not a good thing.
http://rennlist.com/forums/997-gt2-gt3-forum/83889...

http://rennlist.com/forums/997-gt2-gt3-forum/78041...

LWFW is factory on MKI clubsport and RS, why would this not be a good idea as retrofit mod?

LaSource

2,622 posts

208 months

Tuesday 28th October 2014
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ttdan said:
LaSource said:
Interesting points here.

In my experience they all judder and make low speed knocking noises when turning / reversing...also if you have motorsport diff plates then this is likely to be more pronounced.

Interested in the comments regarding single mass flywheel. I was intending to upgrade to this the next time i need a clutch. I would have thought an attractive move for cars used enthusiastically. I find the 6RS spools up quicker as a result....however, there seem to be some cautionary comments here?
Only from people wanting to reverse into their garage smoothly. Go LWFW, " you" will not regret it IMHO.
cool

jackwood

2,614 posts

208 months

Wednesday 29th October 2014
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I swapped from dual mass the LWFW (also changed the pulley) and love it. Throttle response is better and yes you do get a lot more gearbox chatter but only when the car is stationary, clutch out, idling. But I really like that. It suits the character of the car.

As mentioned above it was standard on the Mk1 996 GT3 and 996 RS. So no idea why it would be a "bad idea" to fit one.