2018 VW GTI (MK7.5) - Upgrading the Clutch

In this installment of the MK7.5 GTI Sweepstakes build series we remove the weak factory clutch and install a twin disk organic clutch from DKM. The factory GTI clutch cannot handle added torque from aggressive tunes, so we decided to upgrade preemptively.

We also added some drivetrain mounts and suspension bits from 034Motorsport, which will help keep our soon-to-be added power on the pavement.

While working on the transmission, we solidified the shifting experience by adding our entire line of ECS Tuning upgrades. This included a short shifter, solid cable end links, solid bracket bushings, clutch bleeder block, and stainless steel clutch line.

[euroberto]

This is someones dream car. Years worth of work and money for a regular person and these guys are giving it away. Awesome sauce

[Alex-bvyf]

Eyyy, Stumbling across Jobe while looking for clutch upgrades

[gmans]

I almost weep. That Clutch is a work of Art! Perfect recipes for that perfect car... Great job guys.

[acefighterpilot]

Great way to enter the world of crank walk.

[RideByNight]

It'd be cool if you included more of the work. Maybe upload a longer version of this video with a ton of the actual wrenching you did?

[XoliQCX]

The editing is on point ! Sick car too can wait to see the turbo upgrade

[XPRE]

Shoutout to the editor for the sound design.

[WhenzLunch]

I definitely see a clutch in my future. I might just go straight is38 as well...👍

[thecircusby]

The saxophone in the background with the lubed up finger in the hole is just missing the brazzers logo.

[HunterLane]

Any guys talking about the crank walk from the DKM pressure plate?

[jolmeaki]

Hope you're changing the plastic oilpan.

[desmondmoonbear]

This series of MK7.5 GTI makes me want one

[Junkyardspecial]

How do you manage to make this look so glamorous

[xtrmezer]

Mk7 GTI owners be cautious with this kit. It is known to cause crank walk, and the throw out bearing is known to shit the bed. I purchased their MB series stage 2 kit from ECS tuning, and I have reached out to them for warranty in regards to the throw out bearing, still have not heard back from them.

[joeduv]

How did I just realize you're the Miata guy on donut.

[GT]

That looks like a strong replacement 👌

[frosandcons]

Cant wait tto have my clutch replaced this friday!!

[mudgle]

As a professional mechanic. PLEASE tell me your secret for doing mechanic work and not getting your hands dirty :D

[therealderjett]

"Wolfsburg gti" glad to see you know when you are wrong. My friends laughed for 30 minutes at your comments.

[davidmitchell]

I had this clutch and the mounts. Thing chattered like a tractor at stop lights and made the car feel cheap and made the interior rattle like a spray can. totally ruined the ride. The clutch also felt like pushing 20lbs all the time.