Opinions on Longevity of clutch - Page 4

***Nivek*** · 08-09-2005, 10:28 AM

I have the STi lightweight flywheel which I believe is made of a much harder material than the stock flywheel. My clutch has withstood more than I could possibly imagine. Tons of 6k shifts on the track.

ScoreBo · 09-21-2005, 08:26 AM

My pressure plate is shot with 34000 miles. I am not slipping, but the pressure plate is squeaking bad when I press in the clutch pedal (and yes it is on the outside and it isn't the slave cylinder to clutch fork point) and it doesn't feel as smooth when I push down on the clutch pedal. I have been driving a manual car for over 20 years, so I know it isn't my driving style. I will be replacing it with an RPS or ACT clutch next week.

crystalhelix · 10-12-2005, 07:34 PM

31k miles w/ 2 full years of autocross, test n tunes, evo driving schools, which probably adds up to a couple hundred launches. No issues. Replacing this winter to handle more power after tuning this winter.

Moderato · 10-14-2005, 06:10 PM

I haven't had any problems driving my car smooth so far and I don't slip the clutch that much either.

RainMan · 10-14-2005, 11:45 PM

for me ... 04 sti 32000km ...

if i try to do a semi-hard lunch .... clutch slip ...
i start at 4000rpm .. let off the clutch and press the gas pedal ....

result .. rpm goes to 6000rpm .. and a lot of great burning organic clutch pack smell ..... and that .... on WET pavement ... fully open central diff. and 4 re070 used (2/32 tread, have to change it but i w8 until winter) 44psi front . 40 psi rear

i own this car for like 3 week ... they have to change 2 strut (like usual on 04), change the f******* cd charger that have eat my 6 cd ... and on top of that .. they have to change the transmision .. (central diff toasted)

and i dont think the previous owner have abused it , no track session solo1 or etc (verified), somme good speed run (but it' a sport car anyway)

the previous owner have told me that he diddnt see any change between close and open on de central diff .. (that explain the trouble with it) . and i think it's like that from the start (when he buy it from the dealer)

i hope ... i realy hope i dont own a fu***** lemon ............

and i dont let my feet on the clutch .. i dont ride it . the only way to get a wheel spin .. it to dump it .. and i dont want to do that

i'm a mecanics .. and i take care of my baby ... and all that make me feel bad..

i have no trouble with my dealer FOR NOW ... but he dont know for the clutch since i have found that today (first day i push the car, since it's wet everywhere)

and i dont think the smell come from the central diff. since the smell is like instantaneous and smell for a little while !

Rain

dxb_evo · 12-08-2005, 04:22 AM

i bought my STi and has been drove for 39,000km. and the clutch is just perfect.. so far the mileage reads 40,700km and i got hard launches for several times!! i leave my foot from the clutch at 6k or 7k rpm for race launch.. but i doubt my clutch will live if i use it like this?!

**Nachos Libres** · 12-08-2005, 06:26 AM

^^ Wow, makes me feel better about my clutch. I just had a brief clutch accident the other day where I thought I was burning the clutch but really wasn't, but it scared me none-the-less. Thanks for the info.

***kwlsti*** · 12-08-2005, 06:44 AM

82000km with 300+ hard launches and still going strong

skubeedo · 12-08-2005, 08:00 AM

Nearly 23,000miles and still works great...

Rev · 12-08-2005, 08:19 AM

29,900 miles, couple hard launches, daily driver, still going strong

AdamBlitzer · 12-08-2005, 12:11 PM

10k... complained about the clutch day one.. now it is slipping really badly.. i am trying to taking it in and getting it replaced under warranty.

skeeler · 02-27-2008, 01:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rono

well that really sucks that your clutch died so early. really sorry to hear about that. there's many reasons for a clutch to go early, it could be constant abuse, improper break-in, but most likely in this case a defective clutch to start with. the clutch is covered under warranty for three years 36k miles. there is no way for them to prove that is was negligience on your part so if you ***** enough, they will fix it. if they don't, try going to a different dealer. do some searches about clutch warranty, i remember reading a lot of threads on this topic. good luck bro.

I'm about to replace my OEM clutch at 137,000 miles for the first time. I will have my flywheel turned and will replace with a new OEM clutch. What is a proper/adequate method for break-in?

08-09-2005, 10:28 AM	#46
*Nivek* www.Subie.tv is niiice Posts: 10,066 IWSTI Addict since: Aug 2003 Trader Rating: (10)	I have the STi lightweight flywheel which I believe is made of a much harder material than the stock flywheel. My clutch has withstood more than I could possibly imagine. Tons of 6k shifts on the track. This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

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09-21-2005, 08:26 AM	#47
ScoreBo Junior STI Driver Car: 04 PSM STi Fav Mod: Stage 2 parts Posts: 109 IWSTI Addict since: Sep 2003 Trader Rating: (0)	My pressure plate is shot with 34000 miles. I am not slipping, but the pressure plate is squeaking bad when I press in the clutch pedal (and yes it is on the outside and it isn't the slave cylinder to clutch fork point) and it doesn't feel as smooth when I push down on the clutch pedal. I have been driving a manual car for over 20 years, so I know it isn't my driving style. I will be replacing it with an RPS or ACT clutch next week.

10-12-2005, 07:34 PM	#48
crystalhelix Junior STI Driver Car: 04 STi PSM Fav Mod: my butt dyno Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 113 IWSTI Addict since: Jun 2004 Trader Rating: (0)	31k miles w/ 2 full years of autocross, test n tunes, evo driving schools, which probably adds up to a couple hundred launches. No issues. Replacing this winter to handle more power after tuning this winter.

10-14-2005, 06:10 PM	#49
Moderato Professional STI Driver Car: 06 M3 ZCP Fav Mod: Coming Soon Posts: 472 IWSTI Addict since: Sep 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	I haven't had any problems driving my car smooth so far and I don't slip the clutch that much either.

10-14-2005, 11:45 PM	#50
RainMan Junior STI Driver Car: ST"I" '06 Fav Mod: Handling Posts: 86 IWSTI Addict since: Jun 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	for me ... 04 sti 32000km ... if i try to do a semi-hard lunch .... clutch slip ... i start at 4000rpm .. let off the clutch and press the gas pedal .... result .. rpm goes to 6000rpm .. and a lot of great burning organic clutch pack smell ..... and that .... on WET pavement ... fully open central diff. and 4 re070 used (2/32 tread, have to change it but i w8 until winter) 44psi front . 40 psi rear i own this car for like 3 week ... they have to change 2 strut (like usual on 04), change the f***** cd charger that have eat my 6 cd ... and on top of that .. they have to change the transmision .. (central diff toasted) and i dont think the previous owner have abused it , no track session solo1 or etc (verified), somme good speed run (but it' a sport car anyway) the previous owner have told me that he diddnt see any change between close and open on de central diff .. (that explain the trouble with it) . and i think it's like that from the start (when he buy it from the dealer) i hope ... i realy hope i dont own a fu*** lemon ............ and i dont let my feet on the clutch .. i dont ride it . the only way to get a wheel spin .. it to dump it .. and i dont want to do that i'm a mecanics .. and i take care of my baby ... and all that make me feel bad.. i have no trouble with my dealer FOR NOW ... but he dont know for the clutch since i have found that today (first day i push the car, since it's wet everywhere) and i dont think the smell come from the central diff. since the smell is like instantaneous and smell for a little while ! Rain

12-08-2005, 04:22 AM	#51
dxb_evo Junior STI Driver Car: 03 Impreza WRX STi Fav Mod: fog lights Location: Dubai - United Arab Emira Posts: 56 IWSTI Addict since: Dec 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	i bought my STi and has been drove for 39,000km. and the clutch is just perfect.. so far the mileage reads 40,700km and i got hard launches for several times!! i leave my foot from the clutch at 6k or 7k rpm for race launch.. but i doubt my clutch will live if i use it like this?!

12-08-2005, 06:26 AM	#52
Nachos Libres Moderator Elite Car: 2005 Subaru WRX STi Fav Mod: Underglows Location: Tyler, Texas Posts: 8,939 IWSTI Addict since: Jul 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	^^ Wow, makes me feel better about my clutch. I just had a brief clutch accident the other day where I thought I was burning the clutch but really wasn't, but it scared me none-the-less. Thanks for the info.

12-08-2005, 06:44 AM	#53
*kwlsti* an old tired whore Car: 04 Subaru STi Fav Mod: myself Location: Scarborough, Ont, Canada Posts: 5,576 IWSTI Addict since: Apr 2004 Trader Rating: (6)	82000km with 300+ hard launches and still going strong

12-08-2005, 08:00 AM	#54
skubeedo Junior STI Driver Car: 05 Aspen Sti sold :( Fav Mod: K&N Typhoon Location: King of Prussia Posts: 138 IWSTI Addict since: Oct 2004 Trader Rating: (0)	Nearly 23,000miles and still works great...

12-08-2005, 08:19 AM	#55
Rev STI Guru Car: 06 V70R Location: Hoffman Estates, IL Posts: 5,544 IWSTI Addict since: Dec 2003 Trader Rating: (0)	29,900 miles, couple hard launches, daily driver, still going strong

12-08-2005, 12:11 PM	#56
AdamBlitzer Spec C Club Posts: 1,109 IWSTI Addict since: Jan 2005 Trader Rating: (3)	10k... complained about the clutch day one.. now it is slipping really badly.. i am trying to taking it in and getting it replaced under warranty.