I rarely write “woohoo posts” but man this one had to be shared. I’ve had quads, UTV’s, highly modified golf cart and boats… I’ve done a million upgrades but never … I mean N E V E R has one had the cost / benefit / impact of Docs 825i clutch weight kit and springs. Most performance mods come with some giveback to gain the advertised increases, whether its drivability or something … Not this kit! My 825 is smoother shifting, you can actually talk to the passenger at 15 mph, acceleration is like butter, my engine revs are way down and my top end speed increased by 4 MPH.
It was as easy as could be to put in, in fact so easy that as I finished up I reviewed my steps to make sure something wasn't missed because it felt too simple. A few important points to keep in mind if doing this, remembering I did mine on an S4, not sure if the 2-seater is the same...
1. Either buy or borrow a primary clutch puller. My local Deere service mgr let me borrow one. With it removal takes 30 seconds, without it will be a month blood and swearing.
2. Plan to either fight your belt shroud like its an alligator or remove the top rear shock bolt.
3. There are a couple shroud bolts that are best accessed from the rear, sitting under the bumper.
4. When removing the factory weights a little bit of torch work to warm the allen bolt will help, along with a good punch and a few good raps and they will come out.
5. I put a little white lithium grease on them when I put the weights back on it slid together like nothing.
6. Watch the Venom video on YouTube, it helps. see below
If you had less than $200 and one mod to consider, this one is an absolute no-brainier. My 825i S4 is like a new machine to me again.
PM me anytime for assistance or other feedback
John
It was as easy as could be to put in, in fact so easy that as I finished up I reviewed my steps to make sure something wasn't missed because it felt too simple. A few important points to keep in mind if doing this, remembering I did mine on an S4, not sure if the 2-seater is the same...
1. Either buy or borrow a primary clutch puller. My local Deere service mgr let me borrow one. With it removal takes 30 seconds, without it will be a month blood and swearing.
2. Plan to either fight your belt shroud like its an alligator or remove the top rear shock bolt.
3. There are a couple shroud bolts that are best accessed from the rear, sitting under the bumper.
4. When removing the factory weights a little bit of torch work to warm the allen bolt will help, along with a good punch and a few good raps and they will come out.
5. I put a little white lithium grease on them when I put the weights back on it slid together like nothing.
6. Watch the Venom video on YouTube, it helps. see below
If you had less than $200 and one mod to consider, this one is an absolute no-brainier. My 825i S4 is like a new machine to me again.
PM me anytime for assistance or other feedback
John