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well i will need to replace my clutch sometime in the near future as it is starting to slip. im after some advice from people that have had theirs replaced, so...

who has replaced / upgraded the clutch in their "RS4 S"???

what did it cost, which clutch did you use, and who did you get to install it?

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is jim berry in sydney?

Jim Berry is in Qld, as far as I know...

My clutch is a button clutch and took a fair bit of getting used to (not sure if it's ceramic or brass, though). It can be a bit of a pain to drive in/around town, and you can't really "relax" in stop-start city traffic - you have to concentrate so you don't stall it on every second take-off. You need a few more revs to take off, and you need to hold the revs a bit longer until the clutch has bitten, but it definitely bites and there is NO slip...

If we get a chance to catch up soon, we'll go for a quick drive and you should be able to see for yourself.

Cheers,

Nick

a cut and paste from John Penlington at UniqueAutoSports.....

"For Meba cushion 9 pad clutch so smooth but get strong clamp load like

1200kg plus exchange $595. Less SAU 10%

Can do same with 6 button ceramic bronze composite. Both great for road &

race. 6 button a bit better for race and big power."

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