Holiday Group Buy--VR6 clutch kits W/Flywheel & Various Brake Kits

Ok folks--just in time for the holidays. I am going to offer some group buy pricing on a few items and hope that we have sufficient interest. I prefer payment by check or money order, I can also take payment via my Paypal account (but I hate the fees of Paypal--almost $20/kit! ). My paypal address is the email address in my profile. I also can take direct bank deposits via Wells Fargo; whatever you decide to do, please make note of username, shipping address, and any other parts you are after with your payment. Payment must be received in full by the shipping date, which will be on Monday December 18th via USPS. All items will be at your door by that Friday...just in case you were looking for something to do over the holiday weekend! Group buy price will be good through the end of December, after which the price will go back up.

1) New VR6 clutch kit with Single Mass Flywheel, 6 PP and 6 flywheel bolts: $365 shipped (Usually $425 shipped)
*Note: My recent thread stated that I could do these for $350 shipped with you sending me back your old flywheel. I am now not requiring your old flywheel to be sent back which saves you that shipping cost. Also, these are new flywheels which cost a bit more than the remanufactured, but in the end I think it's the best for everyone.

2) A4 Zimmermann Cross drilled front and rear rotors with AKEBONO Ceramic Pads: $375 shipped (Usually $435 shipped)

OR

A4 Brembo front and rear rotors with AKEBONO Ceramic Pads: $275 shipped (Usually $295 shipped)

(And for the A3/B4 Folks)
Zimmermann Cross drilled front rotors with AKEBONO Ceramic Pads: $225 shipped (Usually $250 shipped)

So...Don't know the best way to organize this except post which items you are after. Hope this puts a few smiles on everyone's faces!

Happy Holidays!
-BB

VR6 Clutch Kits with Flywheel, & Bolts (*'s need transmission seal (Add $50)):
(Bold names have paid--Green names have shipped)
1) TDImark
2) Mjanney
3) Snowcub
4) *JettaJoy
5) SLPRTDI
6) r5_9
7) JungleDeath
8) *Doofus (Canada)
9) Holzinger (+2 Bosch oil filters, 1 Meyle Fuel Filter)
10) Roadlust (Local Pickup)
11) Buttonfly (+Exhaust Nut Bolts)
12) Chirorob
13) *tbtreat (Local Pickup)
14) Emka
15) Nukefission
16) No Exit

Clutch only ($165)
1) KCTDI

Flywheel only ($225)
1)

A4 Zimmermann Brakes:
1) Nukefission (maybe)

A4 Brembo Brakes:
1) Nukefission (maybe)

A3/B4 Zimmermann Brakes:
1)

unbeatable price on clutch kits fellas.

Do the clutch kits include everything needed to do the installation, i.e. stretch bolts and rear seal?

Sorry--they do come with flywheel bolts and pressure plate bolts. They do NOT come with the rear main seal. When I did my kit I did not replace the pressure plate or flywheel bolts, and everything is fine. I know of many others that have done the same thing with no problems....
Oh well, some people just want to replace them
In any case, if you want the rear main seal I can sell them for an additional $50.
Thanks!
-BB

oldpoopie said:

unbeatable price on clutch kits fellas.

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Uhmmmm, Yeah!

Clutch kit...for my B4

BB -- Thanks for responding to my request of a couple of weeks ago to come up with a better price on a clutch kit!

man i wish i needed one of these....and had money...

48: You're welcome!
Arvina: Well--you have three weeks! Get crackin'

i'll drive my car as hard as i can for 3 weeks straight. and i'l tear up the clutch and flwheel as much as possible eh?

I think that just might work...

Funny, I thought that there would be a bit more interest...*shrugs*

I may be interested in the clutch kit. It is a little soon though, unless I find my way to an RC3 before X-mas... So pardon me if this has already been addressed elsewhere but can you list the complete contents of the clutch kit, weight of the flywheel, and brand of clutch included? Thanks

My clutch started slipping again this morning, so put me down for a clutch kit. I can get the rear seal locally if I need it.

Thanks!

List updated!

Vindiesel6: I just flew home this morning for Thanksgiving, but if I remember right the flywheel weighs 23 lbs. +/- 1 lb.
The clutch kit is part number 021 198 141. 021 198 141A also works. Brand is SACHS, it's the OEM VR6 228mm clutch along with pressure plate and throwout bearing. Although I've never replaced the pressure plate or flywheel bolts myself, (neither has many of my friends when they've done the job), they are available upon request. I believe that the pressure plate bolts come with locktite, and so technically they do not need to be replaced, but I'm going off 2 hours of sleep and might be getting that backwards.
Now, if someone is feeling adventerous, I can get the GTI 240mm SACHS clutch kit for $375, part number is 06A 198 141C. Supposedly it should be able to fit, but perhaps someone who has tried this can chime in and let us know if this would work as a Stage II upgrade or not...
Thanks all--hope that made sense, I'm off to bed!
-BB

On an A4 it is necessarily to replace the flywheel bolts. The bolts for the dual mass flywheel have a larger head and a conical seat(from what I remember) and do not work with the single mass flywheel.

That makes perfect sense; so flywheel bolts should be replaced, but pressure plate bolts are fine?
Guess I should be glad that I came with an A3, I didn't even need to replace my flywheel!
Oh, and turbo surge--what's that?
(Now someone is going to say "ABS, ESP, 4-wheel disc brakes etc... what's that?")
-BB

Quick question,
Is your flywheel a Org. G60 factory part or an aftermarket replacement?

Thanks,Bob

BleachedBora said:

Now, if someone is feeling adventerous, I can get the GTI 240mm SACHS clutch kit for $375, part number is 06A 198 141C. Supposedly it should be able to fit, but perhaps someone who has tried this can chime in and let us know if this would work as a Stage II upgrade or not...
Thanks all--hope that made sense, I'm off to bed! -BB

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My old Jetta had that clutch setup. You couldn't make it slip with any chip/nozzle combo, and I really tried.

EDIT: I've received a bunch of PMs/E Mails about this message. I can't help you for two reasons. One, This was on my departed A3 Jetta, and Two, I didn't install it. It was installed by the local VW hotrod shop just before I got the car.

BleachedBora said:

That makes perfect sense; so flywheel bolts should be replaced, but pressure plate bolts are fine?
Guess I should be glad that I came with an A3, I didn't even need to replace my flywheel!
Oh, and turbo surge--what's that?
(Now someone is going to say "ABS, ESP, 4-wheel disc brakes etc... what's that?")
-BB

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Thinking back now again, the pressure plate bolts were a different length between the dual mass setup and the single mass setup. Again talking about the mk4.

Oh, did I mention how much of a smokin deal this was?

So what you're telling me is that VW actually changed some parts from one model to another? Seesh, who would think that they would do such a dastardly thing!
Alright, I'll look into this a bit more, but it looks like I am going to have to get well stocked in both pressure plate and flywheel bolts...

Could you respond to this question,Thanks

SLPRTDI said:

Quick question,
Is your flywheel a Org. G60 factory part or an aftermarket replacement?

Thanks,Bob

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SLP,
Sorry I missed that--I'm not 100% sure, I just sourced these and I'm working on setting up the account right now. I'll find out tomorrow and get back to you...
-BB

Thanks, Some of the flywheels out there are junk aftermarket crap. Let me know as if it is a OEM then you will have another order.

These are direct from the manufacturer that makes them for VW--complete with VW part number and the VW symbol. He also said that they are straight from the manufacturers casting...
So I hope that answers your question...
Oh--I can get lightened flywheels as well for those of you that want them.
Thanks!
-BB

What would be the advantages/disadvantages of the lightened flywheel also, how light are they? I know lighter allows for faster spool up of the motor but how does this affect vibration at idle and rotating mass while cruising at highway speeds?

Well looks like you will have to order up a package for me, G60 flywheel and VR6 Clutch and Press Plate and throwout bearing. Oh, the stubby heah flywheel bolts will come with also, right??

Let me know how you need payment and to who.
Thanks

Sounds good--thanks guys.
Regarding the lightened flywheel, I have an A3 and haven't used it--from reading around on the forum though some people really like them, and some people really hate them. I'll have to bow out of that discussion and respectfully ask that some who have had lightened flywheels chime in here...
I can get pricing tomorrow and get back to you all if there is interest in them. I can probably get different stages as well (but I don't want to make things too complex, truth be told if you know how to drive a manual we'll never put out enough power to overcome the VR6--some of the highest power cars are running them with no problems...)
-BB

I'd also like to hear about the diff between the flywheel weights.

BleachedBora said:

Funny, I thought that there would be a bit more interest...*shrugs*

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Deeeyaam, who do I write the check to...and where would you like me to send it.

I'm not sure how else to get the word out.

Lol! I wrote that 3 days into this with no one interested at the time--I'm happy with how things are going right now though I just ordered 20 kits so as to make sure that there will not be a shortage, so if I don't go through that many we'll see what happens.
I am a bit suprised though that no one has spoken for the brake kits. Those are popular items of mine and I figured there would be more interest on those. Oh well there is still some time

BB,
I plan to pay by Paypal, what address should I send it to?
Bob