ECS Tuning Stage 2 Clutch Kit review
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 7 ก.พ. 2025
- ECS Tuning Stage 2 Clutch Kit review, i give you guys my personal opinion on this clutch kit and explain why i chose it!!!
ECS Tuning Stage 2 Clutch Kit: www.ecstuning....
music: www.epidemicso...
I was struggling between ECS and DKM after I got clutch slippage with stage 2 tune, and now I have the answer! Thanks bro! :)
Glad I could help!!
Who else wanted to hear the CD?
If your comment gets enough likes I might play it in my next video 👌
yes play it in the next video 😂😂
Simple video, no time wasted all good content and the music do be vibin. . . got a mk6 but similar concept with the clutch I'm w it.
Thanks man! I try to keep it simple 👌
Nice video. I spoke with ECS before purchasing the clutch, and an associate informed me that the torque capacity for stage 2 clutch is conservatively rated. Idk by how much, but he told me I should be fine with fbo stage 2 (and even fbo stage 2+e30) as long as I’m not beating the piss out of my car. I hope that helps somebody pull the trigger!
hell yeah thats dope!!! thanks!!
Great video bud - I like the reality of the conversation - it's what we all go through when making parts decisions.
Thanks man!!
I have an ECS stage 2 clutch I recently installed too, and I thought I was going insane with that knocking sound...
how bad is the knocking sound outside of the car?
@@Gdawg246 ive got a stage 1 dkm with a single mass. Its not too terrible but its definitely noticable and if you use A/C or heat often youll hear it more at idle. And whenever you get on the power it sounds super clicky from 1.5-2.7k in almost every gear. I personally like the sound of the transmission but it can get annoying if you like a quiet ride.
Bro the same thing just happened to me, the throw out bearing went bad, and apparently there was some grinding happening internally with my DKM clutch. I am so pissed, its been about a year since install and I can't get a refund. Great Video, but imma be honest, I also tried the ECS tuning stage 2 clutch and that died about 3yrs into my install, just started slipping. Hope you had better luck, I see this video is about 3yrs old already. If you're interested, I went with the South Bend Daily stage 2. Thanks for the chill video.
ECS is not bad with their own branded parts. They are sometimes over priced on other brands keep an eye out! Good vid!
Thanks man!!
Not only that but ecs also rebrands parts so some parts are made by other companies their clutches are supposedly made by sachs
How bad is the chatter and do you daily drive the car I want to buy one but I want it to still have a daily drive aspect
just ordered a diverter valve spacer and turbo muffler delete for my mk7, feeling inspired to try and install them myself haha.
Hell yeah! Just know the turbo muffler delete is a difficult install be prepared, you got this!!
@@colgatemk7gti698what was the break in period for this clutch?
Lol I have the same clutch and the chatter comes in stronger when you turn your headlights on I found it funny idk if it was just perfect timing when I tested it but yea... I’m vibin with the content tho keep it up 👍
Yo I just tried that and it does 😳, thanks!!
@@colgatemk7gti698 i have a dkm stage 1 with a smf. I noticed whenever you run anything but the engine itself it will chatter more. And around 1.2-2.7k under hard acceleration in gears. But i personally like the sound, its like a secret way of people being able to tell something is in the car even though it looks stock.
How has the clutch held up over the year?
personal option do something different then just an is38. Do like an is38 hybrid, also thank you for showing that the clutch chatters I was just about to make a comment asking lol. Excited to see what's coming the the future!
I get what you mean, but I kinda just wanna show the process of how to make the most amount of reliable cheap power from the gti. And I'm also saving up for something big that rhymes with rs3 🤭
I think my throw out bearing went out on my mk6. Was driving and my pedal sank to the floor. I swapped the clutch master cylinder and bled it but pedal is still really soft and down low. Just going to upgrade to a stage 2 if I’m already going to be down there
Get the ECS clutch bleeder block and make sure there's no air in the lines.
That was my CD. My music isn’t bad !
Damn you owe me a clutch 🤣
@@colgatemk7gti698 😂
What’s the noise about ? Does it damage anything or compromise? I’m about to go with stage 2 clutch since mine is slipping like a MF. I think your video sold me on this one but would like more info on about this chopping noise.
Clutch chatter is normal on upgraded clutches, a few of my friends have the same clutch but we all have different amounts of chatterness I think it has to do with the balancing of the flywheel. I have like 10K on the clutch and I still recommend it very good clutch!!
@@colgatemk7gti698 can you go full throttle on all gears without having your clutch slip? LOL
Yeah no issues with stage 2, tbh it's doing really well rn and I'm is38 e85 no slipping 🤭 they also just came out with a stage 3 clutch too!
Just bought this clutch kit for my MK5. Should be here by next week then my car will be back on the road after 2weeks.
K04
Stage 2+
Apr headstuds
BC coilovers
R32 front/rear bumpers
3" r32 style catless Exhaust.
Ect...
that sounds sick af!!
Talk about those sweet taillights?
I like how they blink.
I might make a video on how to do that when it's running again 👌
I slipped on stage 1 tune and im looking to go stage 2 clutch just to future proof
Is the clutch still holding up well? Video is 2 years old, would be awesome to see if it’s still holding up. Looking to purchase this in a couple weeks
No one ever does updates especially when they're sponsored
bro how did u go to stage 2 high torque i started slipping on Ie stage 1 low torque but lol i also got mine at 36k miles
A gti owner pronouncing mk wrong :/
I'm killing myself trying to choose between just spending the money on a Southbend or getting the ecs. How's it holding up still? Still recommend it?
I still recommend it!! Still holding up just as well as this video said!
Bro same did you end up getting it?
@@fwjayys Same situation as you... But I have been IS38 for 4 years now and my Sachs throw out bearing went out. The ECS stage 3 is like $900 vs double for other brands. So a positive experience from you with the ECS?
@@alexisgueits7684I just installed the ECS Stage 3 clutch
@@alexisgueits7684I ended up getting the ESC Stage 3. Installed last week. I wanted to go DKM at first, but it was on back order. I didn’t want to be without a car for a month. I had no choice but to find something that was in someone’s warehouse. ESC had their Stage 3 in stock. And shipped it over night. Got it the next day 🔥 can’t beat that 🤷🏽♂️
Currently in my break in period. 250miles. Another 250miles to go
I want to know if this type of brand in clutch is good?
It's a good clutch 👌
Don't beat yourself up for the stock clutch going out. You went stage 2 on it. The stock clutch it super weak man. It's rated for barely more than factory torque. As soon as you get over 300 lb-ft it's toast. You're lucky you didn't burn it up within the first few good pulls. Also, I feel like you should probably know, most new manual cars don't really have a lot of dead pedal. One of the easiest ways to test clutch condition when you buy a car is to see where the bite point is on the pedal travel. It should start to bite less than an inch from the floor if it's a good clutch. Especially if it's a sporty car like a GTI. My buddy just bought a new MK8 and it has basically no dead pedal at all.
How long did it take you of working hours to install ur clutch?
A full day!
How hard was it for you to do this. I’m scared af to go do mines.
Probably the hardest thing I've ever done to my car! But after the first time it was a million times easier 👌
Old man here from Tri, did you replace your rear main seal when it was out?
From the tri cities? no I didn't I hope it doesn't start to leak, probably should have tbh 🤣
I did. Went with the iABED FSI seal.
How is it now still going strong?
We're is38 on full E85 and it's still holding the power!!
@@colgatemk7gti698That's great to hear! I have been IS38 for the past 4 years with a Sachs performance clutch using the dual mass flywheel (for less chatter). A few days ago my throw out bearing went to heaven, and on FCP Euro the new price is way higher and other brands are like in the $1,600 plus range. The ECS stage 3 is like $900... I might pull the trigger. Not many reviews out there. If yours (stage 2) is still holding, I might go with the ECS stage 3 (knocking on wood).
just wondering this video is 3 yrs ago lol HOW IS THE CLUCTH HOLDING UP I HAVE ECS STAGE 2 clucth just wondering mines about 4 months in and it does chatter aswell
Just installed my stage 3 ecs and it’s loud lol
@@brandonsoto98I got my stage 3 ECS clutch installed about a week ago. I hear the chatter, but it’s not “loud” to me🤷🏽♂️
How was bite point feel at first?
Great video! The stock clutches barely can handle the stock torque man. Check the forums
Thanks I really appreciate it!
I have a 2017 and it fried after just 5k with a stage 1 APR tune (even with low torque option) I'm getting a new clutch on Wednesday and plan on getting the torque ramped up all the way!!!! My biggest fear is drivability and nose from these higher performance clutches.
I feel you, it's annoying at first but tbh I got used to it pretty quick and now I prefer it to stock 👌
@@colgatemk7gti698 I suspect it will feel more like a Subaru clutch. Slightly firmer and more inclined for feel while driving
What clutch are you getting?
hows the clutch holding up?
It's holding up great!
M?k??
The performance won’t even Install’s stage 2 without upgrading the clutch first . I know im 3 years late lol.
Thinking of this one for my MK6. Any chatter? And do the RPMs drop quicker between shifts due to the flywheel is 10lbs lighter than factory.
Yeah you can for sure notice the difference on how fast it revs up and down 👌
I’m about to buy a new clutch, do you still have the ecs and if so how’s It doing eight months later?
Yeah I still recommend it, I'm is38 e85 and it still handling the power well!
@@colgatemk7gti698 my GLIs clutch went and I needed a new one so I could get to work and esc had too long of a wait for it so I went with a dkg stage 2 with 1 day shipping and it’s amazing, light pedal and smooth as butter, highly recommend. And you can’t hear any chatter.
Hell yeah bro that dope!!!
Damn your girlfriend is nosy af
Boi if you don’t get rid of those halogens
I know man, but the once I want are still on back order 🤦😂
@@colgatemk7gti698 all good bro! I love the build and content, keep it up
The cd made me laugh
This car wouldn’t last one day on the streets of Chicago this low
Mk7=mark 7
I dont know why but those headlights are just shit, my GTI 2014 had the other headlights
Yup I beat that car bad at least four times a week 😂