how long will my clutch last?

Boosted_N54 · 08-30-2014, 01:38 PM

my clutch has been slipping alot Latley and I will be changing my spec stg2+ clutch & flywheel combo in exactly 8 days at my mechanic shop. today I notice for the first time the nasty burnt smell of my clutch alot .

My question is since i drive it every day will my clutch make it in time to change it in 8days since i just started to smell the the clutch ?

edisapimp · 08-30-2014, 04:03 PM

What's up Socrates.. Try to stay off the power if you can. In other words, drive it like yaya and don't ask it to hold too much of the power for too much of the time. Clutches can disintegrate and there's little rhyme or reason as to when one will actually completely take a dump and not apply any friction at all. If you can avoid driving it totally that's obviously the best option, but maybe dial the boost back down with the CObb until you can get it into the shop for the repair. The less pedal pressure you're using the better.

Grinchxvx · 08-30-2014, 05:28 PM

Your spec clutch is taking a poop or you're putting a spec clutch in?

Boosted_N54 · 08-30-2014, 06:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Grinchxvx

Your spec clutch is taking a poop or you're putting a spec clutch in?

No I'm still on my stock clutch 60,000 miles and going to change it in 8 days with spec2+ and ssmf . just wondering if I would make it in time in 8 days since it's smelling

Boosted_N54 · 08-30-2014, 06:46 PM

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Originally Posted by edisapimp

What's up Socrates.. Try to stay off the power if you can. In other words, drive it like yaya and don't ask it to hold too much of the power for too much of the time. Clutches can disintegrate and there's little rhyme or reason as to when one will actually completely take a dump and not apply any friction at all. If you can avoid driving it totally that's obviously the best option, but maybe dial the boost back down with the CObb until you can get it into the shop for the repair. The less pedal pressure you're using the better.

Yea sounds like a good idea dialing down the Cobb . thanks

Grinchxvx · 08-30-2014, 08:28 PM

Ok good because I have a spec 2+ and was going to be worried if yours went out, it's a good clutch from what I can see

Spoolin Montego · 08-30-2014, 10:41 PM

Detune it and drive it easy.

Not sure How everyone's clutch wears our so fast. My car had been Fbo since 30k and I'm still on the factory clutch at 98k with no slipping yet.

Boosted_N54 · 08-30-2014, 11:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Spoolin Montego

Detune it and drive it easy.

Not sure How everyone's clutch wears our so fast. My car had been Fbo since 30k and I'm still on the factory clutch at 98k with no slipping yet.

what map are you on ? i also autocross maybe that makes it wear more

Spoolin Montego · 09-06-2014, 07:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Socrates.Tii

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Originally Posted by Spoolin Montego

Detune it and drive it easy.

Not sure How everyone's clutch wears our so fast. My car had been Fbo since 30k and I'm still on the factory clutch at 98k with no slipping yet.

what map are you on ? i also autocross maybe that makes it wear more

Stage 2+ for last 60k miles

08-30-2014, 01:38 PM	#1
Boosted_N54 Major 180 Rep 1,310 Posts Drives: 135i N54 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: New York iTrader: (0)	my clutch has been slipping alot Latley and I will be changing my spec stg2+ clutch & flywheel combo in exactly 8 days at my mechanic shop. today I notice for the first time the nasty burnt smell of my clutch alot . My question is since i drive it every day will my clutch make it in time to change it in 8days since i just started to smell the the clutch ? __________________ MHD Custom Flash (E85) [Jake@MOTIV] / Vargas Stage 2 Turbos / Fuel it LPFP Stage 3+/ Moitiv Port Injection/ MMP Turbo Inlets/ 3.5 Tmap Sensor / ER FMIC /ER Chargepipe HKS-BOV / AA Downpipes / Agency Power Race mid pipes / Berk Technology race exhaust / BMW SSK / BC Forged Whees Toyo R888 tires / KW Club sport coilovers+KW Camber Plates / Spec stg2+Spec SMSFW/ APR Wing GTC200
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edisapimp Civil Rights Activist 115 Rep 949 Posts Drives: E46 Sedan, E88 Vert Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Long Island iTrader: (0)	What's up Socrates.. Try to stay off the power if you can. In other words, drive it like yaya and don't ask it to hold too much of the power for too much of the time. Clutches can disintegrate and there's little rhyme or reason as to when one will actually completely take a dump and not apply any friction at all. If you can avoid driving it totally that's obviously the best option, but maybe dial the boost back down with the CObb until you can get it into the shop for the repair. The less pedal pressure you're using the better. __________________ E88 Crimson Red Vert MSport 6MT - Listing your mods in your signature is lame. BMS DCI/MHD E30 Flash!!/AA Sport FMIC/VRSF CP w Tial BOV/VRSF 3" DPs/550i clutch w SPEC SMFW/Apex EC-7s/Whiteline RSFB/E92 M3 FCAs/Bilstein B12 Pro Kit/VRSF inlets
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08-30-2014, 05:28 PM	#3
Grinchxvx Lieutenant 29 Rep 414 Posts Drives: 2008 135i Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Salt Lake City iTrader: (0)	Your spec clutch is taking a poop or you're putting a spec clutch in? __________________ 2008 Aw/Coral Red Manual 135i Coupe- JB4 G5 + BMS race flash, BMS meth kit, VRSF DP, Big tom Ic, BMS chinese tester CP, Custom Muffler Delete, BMS Oil Cooler Valve, Cowl Filters, Clutch Stop, B&M Short Shifter, Spec Stg 2+ Clutch W/ Oem dmfw, Vmr V710, KW v2, M RSFB, 1M Front and rear Bumper, Performance Side Skirts, slek trunk, Lci blacklines.]
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Grinchxvx Lieutenant 29 Rep 414 Posts Drives: 2008 135i Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Salt Lake City iTrader: (0)	Ok good because I have a spec 2+ and was going to be worried if yours went out, it's a good clutch from what I can see __________________ 2008 Aw/Coral Red Manual 135i Coupe- JB4 G5 + BMS race flash, BMS meth kit, VRSF DP, Big tom Ic, BMS chinese tester CP, Custom Muffler Delete, BMS Oil Cooler Valve, Cowl Filters, Clutch Stop, B&M Short Shifter, Spec Stg 2+ Clutch W/ Oem dmfw, Vmr V710, KW v2, M RSFB, 1M Front and rear Bumper, Performance Side Skirts, slek trunk, Lci blacklines.]
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08-30-2014, 10:41 PM	#7
Spoolin Montego Captain 602 Rep 871 Posts Drives: 16 m3/20 x5m/23 m3 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Orange County iTrader: (1)	Detune it and drive it easy. Not sure How everyone's clutch wears our so fast. My car had been Fbo since 30k and I'm still on the factory clutch at 98k with no slipping yet.
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