How long should FD2 Clutch last

[EricL]

Hi Guys

Dont know if I have posted in the correct location.(move if need be)

Currently I own a 2007 FD2 with 70k on the clock, after a visit at the mechanics I was advised that a clutch replacement is due very soon.

Anyone out there have the same scenario of a pre-mature clutch?

[Stig]

curious to know how long a fd1 clutch lasts as well

[DLO01]

Really depends on how you treat it. Could last 1km, could last 100k kms +++

70k kms is not to bad at all.

[Sherweeeny]

mines an FD2 with 60k, and sometimes the clutch starts slipping... so ill be getting mine replaced next service too me thinks. i drive the car quite hard though, not sure how you drive yours. also let us know what the cost is mate!

[buddah51au]

It all comes down to the way the car is driven. Longevity could be as little as 5000km or well over 100000km

[Muzzy]

That's why you buy auto with paddle shift :P
j/k lol

[sirdistik]

+1. Though I have to admit that it's not nearly as fun as driving with a real stick and clutch but I love it on those lazy days.

[Stig]

i dont like it, it lags too much for my liking

[FallenAngel]

before i sold my car, my oem clutch was still holding fine. Gripping upon 4k rpm launch, and has survived 4 trackdays. Had 90000kms on the odo, so i was quite happy =]

Really depends on how you treat the clutch...

[blasdf]

over 110km, mine seems fine. haven't done many big wheel spins which is where a lot of the damage comes, but i always go hard, usually downshift smooth and alter revs so you don't feel the gear change, this helps a lot on clutch wear i think and makes the ride smoother for passengers.

how did they tell it needs to be changed, can they check the wear and tear of a clutch quite easily by hoisting it up? or just driving and feel it slipping? there are markings that show wear but i'm not sure how easy it is to see a clutch without taking a car apart, i don't know anything about engine mechanics

[Stig]

damn you guys have gangsta km's on your car... im only on >30,000km lol

[curtis265]

lawl i've got 24000km, and it was bought in sept. 07. Hope my clutch lasts!

and yes, paddle shift sux so much, u may as well not even bother using them... It's like it shifts 10sec after you press the butttons

[kawai]

mines done 5000km in 3 months ;(
heel n toe 4 the win :D just don't try to copy the pro's stile holding the clutch down and revving the crap out of it :D

[FDBenni]

Am I the only that thinks that the pedal set up on the FD makes it harder to heel and toe? I find most of the time when light braking i have to revmtach before I apply the brake ..

[Stig]

practice makes perfect, i usually toe toe under light braking lol

[clem]

Wow 70k sounds like premature wear, my cars done 150k and i only just started noticing the slipping during the 140k's. Mechanic said I had about 30% clutch left and was due for replacement. Looking at getting it replaced on my 160k. Drove my car reasonably hard during my phase from 10-100km's have been driving alot more conservative lately tho bcoz i want my car to last a little while longer :p

[kawai]

it will make it a bit easier to have the break adjusted a bit lower about the height of the accelerator i reckon. But yeah ask the Stig says practice makes perfect. toe toe best way to go, not pro stile with one toe and rev the crap out of your clutch :D, my old civic died b4 the clutch went hahahah picture to the left.