How 'ard' is the clutch?!
04 July 2006, 12:17 PM
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How 'ard' is the clutch?!
This is very vauge and generalised, but just about to take possesion of a 02 sti ppp which has done about 40k, no clutch change yet-
Q. When have you lot had to replace the clutch due to 'reasonably' normal use and what sort of cost will be likely?
Q. When have you lot had to replace the clutch due to 'reasonably' normal use and what sort of cost will be likely?
04 July 2006, 12:44 PM
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replaced mine at 40k with an api jobby. The product was f*cking marvellous but took some fitting!! Budget for 600/700 nicker and get yourself a quality item from APi fitted properly
04 July 2006, 12:49 PM
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24k! You bad ***, wouldn't catch me abusing it that way
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I was looking into the api stuff because i am going to be giving this car plenty of stick, do you think i have grounds to negotiate a lower price as its got to be on its way out surely?.
.... I was looking into the api stuff because i am going to be giving this car plenty of stick, do you think i have grounds to negotiate a lower price as its got to be on its way out surely?.
Gearbox 200 miles later... grr
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04 July 2006, 01:44 PM
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Originally Posted by alloy
Its a wear and tear part, just get on with it 
04 July 2006, 02:08 PM
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Originally Posted by CT_dunmow
Yeah i take your point mate, but its not me thats done the wearing and tearing 'yet!' So obviously a bit cautious as i dont want to shell out £700 in the first month! I guess if the clutch is at the top of the pedal that is a good indicator?...
find some free space hold the foot brake put some revs in and slowly let the clutch out, if it stalls your fine other wise it'll slip and you know its time for a new one
One other note when you come to change it i'd recommend getting a skimmed or lightened flywheel, one of my best mods IMO
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Originally Posted by graeme.
I've just noticed a clunking noise when I bring the clutch up to the biting point when stationary, any ideas ??
P.S. - STi (53) ppp. 29,000 miles.
P.S. - STi (53) ppp. 29,000 miles.
'Course, if the box falls in two halves next week; then you didn't describe the symptoms correctly and it aint my fault I got it wrong
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04 July 2006, 04:25 PM
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Originally Posted by alloy
find some free space hold the foot brake put some revs in and slowly let the clutch out, if it stalls your fine other wise it'll slip and you know its time for a new one
One other note when you come to change it i'd recommend getting a skimmed or lightened flywheel, one of my best mods IMO
One other note when you come to change it i'd recommend getting a skimmed or lightened flywheel, one of my best mods IMO
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Originally Posted by CT_dunmow
Good advice thanks very much, i will definately try that out. Does lightening the flywheel not narrow the power band at all?
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05 July 2006, 10:49 AM
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Originally Posted by DCI Gene Hunt
How much does tha cost!........
[ like for like - not like the rotten sod who sent back a 1600 flywheel that caught us out and the next guy it went out to - especially as he wanted to start and finish the job on a Saturday - boy!!, were we popular that weekend? ]
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05 July 2006, 10:53 AM
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Originally Posted by CT_dunmow
I have a feeling Scooby ownership is going to be financialy daming!
No reason why you can't do most jobs on a Subaru yourself especially with the support offered from all on here - just some jobs like clutch and gearbox changes are a bit more of a challenge at home on the floor of a domestic garage.
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05 July 2006, 10:54 AM
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Originally Posted by APIDavid
Not if you make a point of doing it right first time. I've lost count of the number of customers who we drag out of a hole after they've been trying to do various things themselves - or with the help of their mate 'the expert '
No reason why you can't do most jobs on a Subaru yourself especially with the support offered from all on here - just some jobs like clutch and gearbox changes are a bit more of a challenge at home on the floor of a domestic garage.
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No reason why you can't do most jobs on a Subaru yourself especially with the support offered from all on here - just some jobs like clutch and gearbox changes are a bit more of a challenge at home on the floor of a domestic garage.
David APi
, make sure you do it right and dont cut corners you'll just end up out of pocket twice
05 July 2006, 11:35 AM
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I have a 4.2kilo flywheel in my Bug STI and it's prob a bit too light for road use but i prefer the drive of the car with it on, just watch those pull offs, a few embarassing stalls for the first few days 
but launch it and it's crazy 
. Also your engine breaking is reduced for obvious reasons
More throttle response and although it's a small factor, it's still helpful when cornering and have some spirited drives to know that the response is there much more feel IMO
but launch it and it's crazy . Also your engine breaking is reduced for obvious reasons More throttle response and although it's a small factor, it's still helpful when cornering and have some spirited drives to know that the response is there much more feel IMO
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Originally Posted by DCI Gene Hunt
APIDavid sure knows his stuff!..... worth a visit there me thinks....
Look what their advice and workmanship (with a remap from BRD) did to my Uk turbo
http://bbs.scoobynet.co.uk/showthread.php?t=527345
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05 July 2006, 02:51 PM
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i got a bugeyed sti only done 24k, if i pull away hard on a traffic light (4/5k rpm) i can smell clutch burnin. shal i worry? i think its the clutch burn smell cos thats how my mates celica smelt when his clutch died out on him. it doesnt over rev tho!
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Originally Posted by d5hof
i got a bugeyed sti only done 24k, if i pull away hard on a traffic light (4/5k rpm) i can smell clutch burnin. shal i worry? i think its the clutch burn smell cos thats how my mates celica smelt when his clutch died out on him. it doesnt over rev tho!
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05 July 2006, 06:04 PM
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Originally Posted by CT_dunmow
This is very vauge and generalised, but just about to take possesion of a 02 sti ppp which has done about 40k, no clutch change yet-
Q. When have you lot had to replace the clutch due to 'reasonably' normal use and what sort of cost will be likely?
Q. When have you lot had to replace the clutch due to 'reasonably' normal use and what sort of cost will be likely?
05 July 2006, 06:54 PM
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Originally Posted by Flatcapdriver
I've got a MY02 which would develop a similar amount of torque to yours which has just completed 92000 miles, still on the original clutch so it all depends on how well the car has been treated. Having said that, I'm expecting to replace mine soon.
05 July 2006, 07:52 PM
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Originally Posted by alloy
Your username supercedes your driving style