How long does the S2000 clutch last?
Registered User
Joined: Oct 2004
Posts: 771
Likes: 0
From: Westfield, NJ
Originally Posted by Ohnothimagen,May 3 2007, 04:28 PM
I was talking with a dealer last week who took a 2004 S2000 with 24K miles in trade on a newer used Porsche. They claim they had to replace the clutch, pressure plate, etc. because the original owner was a "clutch rider." I suspect it was more clutch "abuser."
They are really trying to get me in to see the car. They are asking $24,9xx for it, but said they had room to play with on price. They even offered $4,000 for my 1991 MR2 sight unseen. I smell a problem.
They are really trying to get me in to see the car. They are asking $24,9xx for it, but said they had room to play with on price. They even offered $4,000 for my 1991 MR2 sight unseen. I smell a problem.
Registered User
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 343
Likes: 0
Look, its not just about how you shift. I hate how this topic usually spirals into a piss-fest.
It depends on how much you have to semi-slutch, how much you're in stop-and-go traffic/stop-n-go traffic on a slope (even if you're a "clutch master", this will shorten the life. its just how the clutch works.), and tons of other factors.
So what if a guy in suburbia used his original clutch for 100k over 6 years?
Clutch life depends very heavily on where you live. I find this question as irrelevant as "whats the best oil dudez?". Message-board explanations don't really help either: "yeah I totally drive spirited all the time" -- it doesn't get more ambiguous.
If you want to compare numbers, find people in your city/region and ask them.
(disclaimer: no I haven't changed the clutch on my s2k yet
)
It depends on how much you have to semi-slutch, how much you're in stop-and-go traffic/stop-n-go traffic on a slope (even if you're a "clutch master", this will shorten the life. its just how the clutch works.), and tons of other factors.
So what if a guy in suburbia used his original clutch for 100k over 6 years?
Clutch life depends very heavily on where you live. I find this question as irrelevant as "whats the best oil dudez?". Message-board explanations don't really help either: "yeah I totally drive spirited all the time" -- it doesn't get more ambiguous.
If you want to compare numbers, find people in your city/region and ask them.
(disclaimer: no I haven't changed the clutch on my s2k yet
)
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 5,149
Likes: 17
From: Raleigh, NC
you can wear out a clutch without 'abusive driving' . Simply poor driving technique can cause premature clutch wear.
-over slipping the clutch on take off.
-'rocking' or 'holding' the car in place on a hill while stopped using the clutch
-Not rpm matching while daily driving shifting (ie just letting the clutch out and forcing the clutch to bring the engine down to speed)
-resting your foot on the clutch.. (ie clutch rider lol)
etc.. etc.
-over slipping the clutch on take off.
-'rocking' or 'holding' the car in place on a hill while stopped using the clutch
-Not rpm matching while daily driving shifting (ie just letting the clutch out and forcing the clutch to bring the engine down to speed)
-resting your foot on the clutch.. (ie clutch rider lol)
etc.. etc.
Thread Starter
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 1,174
Likes: 0
From: Palm Harbor, FL
Originally Posted by Veilside79,May 3 2007, 03:59 PM
i am just curious,
Revv matching/RPM matching is more related to your synchros
in my knowledge books.. correct me if i am wrong.
Revv matching/RPM matching is more related to your synchros
in my knowledge books.. correct me if i am wrong.
Registered User
Joined: Sep 2002
Posts: 424
Likes: 0
From: Bel Air, MD
Originally Posted by leftyz,May 3 2007, 03:32 PM
i have 30k miles, and mine slips 2nd and 3rd gear on redline shifts. i just bought the car, so maybe its the previous owner... 
Registered User
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 461
Likes: 2
Originally Posted by JaTe,May 3 2007, 07:23 PM
doesnt sound like an issue...do a search on clutch delay valve. pretty much it slips the clutch for you on high rpm shifts when driving aggressively. its there to prevent shock to the diff at the expense of burning out your clutch.