Clutch Masters 10-11 Audi A3 / 10-11 VW GTI / 10-11 VW Passat Steel Flywheel
The Clutch Masters FW-375-SF is a lightweight single-mass steel flywheel for Volkswagen and Audi cars with the 2.0L TSI engine and a six-speed manual. Our listing names the 2010-2011 Audi A3, GTI and Passat, and the maker's own application list is wider, covering Mk5, Mk6 and Mk7 TSI cars. Owners shop for it when the factory dual-mass flywheel starts to rattle at idle, judders on takeoff, or when a tuned car needs a stronger clutch that will not work with the original flywheel.
From the factory these cars use a dual-mass flywheel: two plates joined by springs that soak up the firing pulses of the turbo four-cylinder before they reach the gearbox. It is quiet, but it wears out, cannot be machined, and adds rotating weight. The FW-375-SF replaces it with one solid steel piece weighing 18 lb. Clutch Masters CNC machines its steel flywheels from 1045 billet, zero balances each one, finishes them in black oxide, and certifies them to SFI 1.2 for motorsport use. The lighter, single piece lets the engine rev and drop rpm more quickly between shifts, and the maker lists reduced turbo lag and quicker revs among its benefits.
The trade-off is that damping now has to come from the clutch disc. Pair this flywheel with a sprung or dampened disc, never a rigid disc built for the dual-mass unit. Expect more gear rattle at idle and a little more driveline noise than stock. If you want a single-mass conversion that stays closer to the factory weight, Clutch Masters also makes a heavier FW-375-SF-HVY version.
A rattle that disappears when you press the pedal points toward the flywheel rather than the gearbox. Slip is a different problem: do a fourth-gear pull at full boost and watch the tach against road speed. Our slipping diagnosis guide explains that test, and five symptoms shops misdiagnose covers noises that get blamed on the wrong part. Once the gearbox is out, check the old flywheel for excessive rotational play and look for oil from the rear main seal.
Our product title lists the 2010-2011 A3, GTI and Passat. Clutch Masters lists FW-375-SF for these 2.0L TSI six-speed manual cars: Audi A3 8P 2008-2013, VW GTI Mk5 2008-2009, Mk6 2010-2014 and Mk7 2015-2021, Jetta Mk5 2008-2010, Mk6 2011-2018 and Mk7 2019-2021, Passat 2008-2010, CC 2010-2016, Eos 2010-2011 and Beetle 2012-2016. It is not listed for the earlier 2.0T FSI cars, the 1.8T, five-speed gearboxes, Golf R or any DSG car. VW changed engines and gearboxes often in these years, so confirm your engine code is TSI and send us the year and VIN if you are unsure. More clutch and flywheel parts are in our rebuild kits collection.
Plan the flywheel and clutch as one job. For a Mk7 GTI, Clutch Masters pairs this flywheel with its dampened kits, such as the FX250 dampened kit or the higher-holding FX400 dampened kit. Do not reuse a rigid disc made for the factory flywheel, such as the FX100 rigid kit for the Mk6. Use new flywheel bolts, clean the crank flange and both friction faces with brake cleaner, and torque to the factory specification in a star pattern. Clutch Masters offers an optional flywheel friction lock shim, about 0.010 to 0.012 in thick, that it says stops fretting between the flywheel and crank. Bleed the clutch hydraulics with the brake fluid VW specifies, and break the new clutch in gently before hard driving.
| Brand | Clutch Masters |
| Part number | FW-375-SF |
| Fits | Clutch Masters 10-11 Audi A3 / 10-11 VW GTI / 10-11 VW Passat Steel Flywheel |
| Vehicle fitment | Audi A3 / 10-11 Vw (2010-2011) |
| Type | Flywheels |
| Condition | New |
| Ships | Same business day (in stock), from the USA |
| Warranty | 1-year |
Clutch Masters lists it for the 2015-2021 GTI Mk7 2.0L TSI six-speed manual, along with Mk5 and Mk6 TSI cars. Send us your VIN if you want us to confirm.
18 lb. Clutch Masters also makes the FW-375-SF-HVY, which is closer to factory flywheel weight, for owners who want less rattle.
Not a rigid disc. Without the dual-mass springs, the disc must have a sprung or dampened hub. Choose a clutch kit made for a single-mass flywheel.
Usually yes. Expect more gear rattle at idle and some extra driveline noise. That is normal for a single-mass conversion.
No. It is listed only for six-speed manual 2.0L TSI applications. DSG cars and the Golf R are not on the maker's list.
A matching single-mass clutch kit, new flywheel bolts and, if it is weeping, the rear main seal. Bleed the hydraulics after install.
