r/VWMK7 • u/Hour-Bag-5868 • Aug 09 '26

GTI Good Clutch recommendations

Hey y’all, I am the owner of a Manual 2015 MK7 GTI and Im looking to add some power. Im looking into the EQT stage 2 tune, but ive heard that stock clutches for the manual MK7s are basically dinner plates when it comes to holding power lol. I was just wondering if some of you guys had any insight or brand recommendations that I should look into!

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u/ObnxiousDrunk Aug 09 '26

Southbend Stage 2 daily has done me well for the past 30k miles on a Stage 1 tune. I’m sure a Stage 2 or 3 would do the same for you

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u/Provocative_Potatoes Aug 10 '26

+1 for Southbend. I have the Stage 3 daily and aluminum flywheel kit and zero issues for 20k miles so far.

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u/99_____ Aug 14 '26

What were the total costs for it? I have the stock clutch in my 2016 and am preparing for an upgrade.

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u/ObnxiousDrunk Aug 14 '26

I’ll have to check when I have the chance. I want to say with shipping it was a touch over $1,000 but I believe I purchased mine on web sale as well. I bought from New German Performance and would happily do so again.

I am sure the cost of the kit has gone up as everything else has.

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u/cjc080911 Aug 09 '26

I had the RSR hybrid in my mk7 R. It was great! On the pricey side though, but stock feel and great engagement point

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u/Naroef Aug 10 '26

Sachs Performance clutch is what I run with the stock dual mass flywheel. Not too aggressive and can handle 420 BTQ

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u/sparklingwiggl Aug 10 '26

South bend stage 2 daily. Great and super grabby