New Clutch and Solid Fly

Hogwarzt · 23rd April 2021, 11:19

Hi All,
I took a bit of a gamble and decided to go for a solid flywheel and uprated clutch for my CDTI ZT.
I had fitted a pretty much standard clutch previously, but it didn’t last very long before it started to slip again with 170bhp returning around 330 foot/lbs torque at 2500-3000 revs.
This kit works and all my power is back! Smooth, No noticeable vibration, even when crawling along.
Thought it was worth a mention. I got the kit from Lancashire/on the bay at a very reasonable cost.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/264251604034
I got the kit for 250.00 delivered with cheeky offer that I didn’t expect them to accept.
Regards
Rich

ashy90 · 23rd April 2021, 11:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hogwarzt

Hi All,
I took a bit of a gamble and decided to go for a solid flywheel and uprated clutch for my CDTI ZT.
I had fitted a pretty much standard clutch previously, but it didn’t last very long before it started to slip again with 170bhp returning around 330 foot/lbs torque at 2500-3000 revs.
This kit works and all my power is back! Smooth, No noticeable vibration, even when crawling along.
Thought it was worth a mention. I got the kit from Lancashire/on the bay at a very reasonable cost.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/264251604034
I got the kit for 250.00 delivered with cheeky offer that I didn’t expect them to accept.
Regards
Rich

Interesting. How many miles did the previous clutch last by the way? What clutch and slave was it?

Hogwarzt · 23rd April 2021, 12:27

Within 12 months. To ease my situation when accelerating I dropped a wheel size to reduce the torque required. Dont get me wrong you could drive round normally with not too many issues until you try apply any power in higher gears.

cbr1100xx · 23rd April 2021, 14:23

I would start saving for a replacement, have a look at trust pilot, 89% 1star which is not good.

Hogwarzt · 23rd April 2021, 14:32

Quote:

Originally Posted by cbr1100xx

I would start saving for a replacement, have a look at trust pilot, 89% 1star which is not good.

You mean the Seller? Or the borg and beck parts?

cbr1100xx · 23rd April 2021, 14:33

Seller , a lot of complaints about Used and fake parts

Hogwarzt · 23rd April 2021, 15:49

okay ...
Only time will tell. If the parts I received are fake, then they did a blooming impressive job!

I only added the thread because I was very sceptical about fitted a solid flywheel. Now I’m not.

cbr1100xx · 23rd April 2021, 16:39

Pot luck with a lot of parts these days , some are good fakes others are that bad they are noticable straight away.
As you say time will tell , keep them fingers crossed

23rd April 2021, 11:19	#1
Hogwarzt Gets stuck in MG ZT CDTI 170BHP, PUG CC 180 Sport Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Leeds Posts: 659 Thanks: 4 Thanked 18 Times in 14 Posts	New Clutch and Solid Fly Hi All, I took a bit of a gamble and decided to go for a solid flywheel and uprated clutch for my CDTI ZT. I had fitted a pretty much standard clutch previously, but it didn’t last very long before it started to slip again with 170bhp returning around 330 foot/lbs torque at 2500-3000 revs. This kit works and all my power is back! Smooth, No noticeable vibration, even when crawling along. Thought it was worth a mention. I got the kit from Lancashire/on the bay at a very reasonable cost. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/264251604034 I got the kit for 250.00 delivered with cheeky offer that I didn’t expect them to accept. Regards Rich

23rd April 2021, 14:23	#4
cbr1100xx Gets stuck in VW touareg Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: dunsop bridge Posts: 870 Thanks: 225 Thanked 414 Times in 235 Posts	I would start saving for a replacement, have a look at trust pilot, 89% 1star which is not good. __________________ WE WERE BOTH BORN ON THE 4th of JULY CAR DIED 15/11/2022---I'M STILL GOING (JUST)

23rd April 2021, 14:33	#6
cbr1100xx Gets stuck in VW touareg Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: dunsop bridge Posts: 870 Thanks: 225 Thanked 414 Times in 235 Posts	Seller , a lot of complaints about Used and fake parts __________________ WE WERE BOTH BORN ON THE 4th of JULY CAR DIED 15/11/2022---I'M STILL GOING (JUST)

23rd April 2021, 16:39	#8
cbr1100xx Gets stuck in VW touareg Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: dunsop bridge Posts: 870 Thanks: 225 Thanked 414 Times in 235 Posts	Pot luck with a lot of parts these days , some are good fakes others are that bad they are noticable straight away. As you say time will tell , keep them fingers crossed __________________ WE WERE BOTH BORN ON THE 4th of JULY CAR DIED 15/11/2022---I'M STILL GOING (JUST)

23rd April 2021, 12:27	#3
Hogwarzt Gets stuck in MG ZT CDTI 170BHP, PUG CC 180 Sport Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Leeds Posts: 659 Thanks: 4 Thanked 18 Times in 14 Posts	Within 12 months. To ease my situation when accelerating I dropped a wheel size to reduce the torque required. Dont get me wrong you could drive round normally with not too many issues until you try apply any power in higher gears.

23rd April 2021, 15:49	#7
Hogwarzt Gets stuck in MG ZT CDTI 170BHP, PUG CC 180 Sport Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Leeds Posts: 659 Thanks: 4 Thanked 18 Times in 14 Posts	okay ... Only time will tell. If the parts I received are fake, then they did a blooming impressive job! I only added the thread because I was very sceptical about fitted a solid flywheel. Now I’m not.