How many miles on your clutch ? (986)

[Perfectlap]

we need a do's and don't for maximum clutch life for this thread.

[ekam]

Originally Posted by Perfectlap

we need a do's and don't for maximum clutch life for this thread.

Don'ts:
1.) Don't ride the clutch.
2.) Don't ride the clutch.
3.) Don't ride the clutch.
4.) Don't ride the clutch.

[SoK]

2001 base, almost to 60k miles (will be there by the end of summer). Everything in the car is original. Had the RMS replaced by the dealer when I bought the car at 42k miles and they inspected/adjusted the clutch and said it was good to go (nearly 2 years ago).

I treat the car right and it seems the previous owners did as well, so I expect it to go at least 100k before it needs replaced based on what I know.

[san rensho]

Originally Posted by ekam

Don'ts:
1.) Don't ride the clutch.
2.) Don't ride the clutch.
3.) Don't ride the clutch.
4.) Don't ride the clutch.

Don't slip the clutch by launching from a stop at high RPMs, by holding the car on a hill with the clutch and by failing to rev-match on downshifts.

[Kenny Boxster]

Originally Posted by san rensho

Don't slip the clutch by launching from a stop at high RPMs.

+1. What is the correct way though to do a fast launch safely?

[san rensho]

Originally Posted by Kenny Boxster

+1. What is the correct way though to do a fast launch safely?

There really isn't, the faster you launch, the more you use up the clutch. The fastest way that I know of thats really easy on the clutch is to just launch normally, go about 1/2 throttle until the rpms get above 3500 then full throttle to just below red line.

Fastest launch? Hold the rpms at 6500, let the clutch out, but don't dump the clutch. At the same time, go to full throttle and hold the pedal to the floor. Now modulate the clutch keep the rpms around 6500 without losing traction and without bogging the car or over-revving. Takes a very practiced touch.

[Kenny Boxster]

Originally Posted by san rensho

Fastest launch? Hold the rpms at 6500, let the clutch out, but don't dump the clutch. At the same time, go to full throttle and hold the pedal to the floor. Now modulate the clutch keep the rpms around 6500 without losing traction and without bogging the car or over-revving. Takes a very practiced touch.

Ah, heard of techniques like this. My problem was I dumped it at 6500, rather than letting the clutch off slowly.

[binkoba]

I have never had to replace a clutch in any of my cars. If you drive properly and never ride the clutch you will never need to replace one.

[Ghostrider 310]

Originally Posted by binkoba

I have never had to replace a clutch in any of my cars. If you drive properly and never ride the clutch you will never need to replace one.

Yeah well if you plan carefully you can sell a vehicle before the ashtray needs emptying too, that doesn't mean the tray never needs cleaning.