I just dropped my car off at the NJ FM dealer for the 6,000 mile service.
I spoke with a service tech about all the clutch "issues"...
Today he was replacing a clutch on a 02 Spyder that had 40,000 miles on it.
He has been replacing clutches on the cambio coupes somewhere in the 20,000 ++ to 30,000 ++ plus mileage range. Depending on how aggressive you drive and if you track the car.
He told me more than once, sport vs normal does not effect clutch wear at all. In sport mode the clutch is " moved closer " to the shifting point, making the shifts quicker.
According to him, its time to replace your clutch the first time you notice it slipping, ie you hit 3,000 - 4,000 rpms and goto shift and the tach jumps to 5,000 -6,000....
After reading some clutch stories, I was worried I would need a new one every year or so. Apparently, that is not the case.... I am relieved.
Oh yeah, got a free key chain and a free cup of coffee for my $364.00 service... Ha ha... Plus a BMW 325 as a loaner.....
CM
I spoke with a service tech about all the clutch "issues"...
Today he was replacing a clutch on a 02 Spyder that had 40,000 miles on it.
He has been replacing clutches on the cambio coupes somewhere in the 20,000 ++ to 30,000 ++ plus mileage range. Depending on how aggressive you drive and if you track the car.
He told me more than once, sport vs normal does not effect clutch wear at all. In sport mode the clutch is " moved closer " to the shifting point, making the shifts quicker.
According to him, its time to replace your clutch the first time you notice it slipping, ie you hit 3,000 - 4,000 rpms and goto shift and the tach jumps to 5,000 -6,000....
After reading some clutch stories, I was worried I would need a new one every year or so. Apparently, that is not the case.... I am relieved.
Oh yeah, got a free key chain and a free cup of coffee for my $364.00 service... Ha ha... Plus a BMW 325 as a loaner.....
CM