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Old 09-11-2015, 01:52 PM   #1
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Sorry for the stupid question, but do we have to change/service clutch (or any equivalent) on a Tiptronic?
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Another symptom of a weak clutch is it releases way high on the pedal (like almost before it runs out of room when you take your foot off the clutch).

I had the clutch and RMS changed on my CSS this spring - $1700. Right around 30K mi. I use my CSS for DEs and I don't know how to heel-toe so I was abusing the clutch with high rev downshifts. Since I'm now $1700 lighter, I've gone to using more brakes to slow me down. A set of pads is $165. The math works out better.

My clutch shot craps after a DE w/e at my local track and 9 days before I was supposed to leave for a 3 day DE at COTA. The folks at Woodhouse did an excellent job of working me into their schedule and got it done at 5pm the day before I left. I really had to cross my fingers that everything was done correctly, but it was and I didn't have any issues to, at, or back from COTA.
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Sorry for the stupid question, but do we have to change/service clutch (or any equivalent) on a Tiptronic?
No, the Tip uses a torque converter in place of a clutch and only requires fluid changes.
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No, the Tip uses a torque converter in place of a clutch and only requires fluid changes.
Thanks for the answer.
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Old 09-12-2015, 04:20 AM   #5
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I just did my 2000 S. Paid $3k for clutch, flywheel, LN IMS, RMS, Clutch slave cylinder, Oil change, fresh brake fluid and coolant.
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