6MT Clutch Life - Page 3

Macky112 · 10-01-2012, 03:10 PM

I hope I am not hi-jacking this thread...

but is it more clutch wear to "smooth out" the clutch movement, or dumping it?

is smoothing out the clutch a very mild form of slipping the clutch?

gatorfast · 10-01-2012, 03:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Macky112

I hope I am not hi-jacking this thread...

but is it more clutch wear to "smooth out" the clutch movement, or dumping it?

is smoothing out the clutch a very mild form of slipping the clutch?

Never dump the clutch. Some "slipping" is required for smooth engagement. Excessive slipping or riding the clutch will cause additional wear.

exmowner · 12-20-2012, 06:46 PM

i have an 09 and i found the FW to rattle a bit when in neutral and off the pedal, when i brought it up to my dealer they brought me out to hear a COP 08 model and I'd say it was 75% louder than mine so I'm guessing the design change in 09's helped but didn't eliminate the sound(rattle).

Alex

Longbow64 · 12-20-2012, 08:17 PM

64k on mine. Going strong.

Vic311 · 12-20-2012, 08:37 PM

Good thread..I assume if I dont beat on mine I could easily get a 100K out of it..thoughts?

gatorfast · 12-20-2012, 08:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Vic311

Good thread..I assume if I dont beat on mine I could easily get a 100K out of it..thoughts?

Definitely possible.

Vic311 · 12-20-2012, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by gatorfast

Definitely possible.

Doesnt sound too reassuring..lol

I realize there are no guarantees but we are at 6 yrs now with this car so I would think there is some meaningful data out there now?

gatorfast · 12-20-2012, 09:04 PM

There is no 100% answer as the clutch is a wear and tear item but I think most people would agree that with no abuse under normal driving conditions a stock clutch should last you to 100k miles and beyond. There are members on here with 70k+ miles that are still on stock clutch and running strong.

Vic311 · 12-20-2012, 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by gatorfast

There is no 100% answer as the clutch is a wear and tear item but I think most people would agree that with no abuse under normal driving conditions a stock clutch should last you to 100k miles and beyond. There are members on here with 70k+ miles that are still on stock clutch and running strong.

Good to know..thanks

Nuklball · 12-29-2012, 06:36 AM

If I could ask a question to all..Not trying to jack this thread.
I have recently picked up a vibration at the bottom end of the clutch. It feels like the controller of a video game on vibration mode. Only between gear changes up shift or downshift (not if the car is in neutral and depressing the clutch). More noticeable between 3000-4500 rpm's and only at the last quarter of the clutch throw. Dealer says he can't feel it!!! I mean come on...really...or you just don't want to roll up your sleeves. Thank you all.

CeeBoogie · 12-29-2012, 11:14 AM

I have an E46 M3, and my car has 180k+. I ride the clutch all the time, and it still feels new like. Then again, I don't drive very hard either. I've had the car since 08 and the car is an 01...

lookitsma · 12-31-2012, 01:50 AM

This is actually pretty reassuring.

M3PO · 01-02-2013, 07:52 PM

I just did a track day and it was fine, even on the drive home. The next morning, I pushed the clutch to the floor, started the car and it didn't come back up. I had to pull it up with my foot. It has been fine since. I have 57K miles on it now, I hope it's not the beginning of the end for the master or slave. It probably needs some new/better fluid.

m3an · 01-02-2013, 08:02 PM

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Originally Posted by M3PO

I just did a track day and it was fine, even on the drive home. The next morning, I pushed the clutch to the floor, started the car and it didn't come back up. I had to pull it up with my foot. It has been fine since. I have 57K miles on it now, I hope it's not the beginning of the end for the master or slave. It probably needs some new/better fluid.

while that def sounds like a slave issue, search here as a few people have actually had issues with the spring assisted pedal assembly itself failing and not coming back up after pressed. This sounds more like it to esp. if your clutch was working normally after. IMO a track day or not, as long as you're driving "correctly" it shouldn't make an issue. Cars are meant to be driven.

M3PO · 01-02-2013, 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by m3an

while that def sounds like a slave issue, search here as a few people have actually had issues with the spring assisted pedal assembly itself failing and not coming back up after pressed. This sounds more like it to esp. if your clutch was working normally after. IMO a track day or not, as long as you're driving "correctly" it shouldn't make an issue. Cars are meant to be driven.

Yeah, I thought the same. I wasn't hard on the clutch during the event. It has been absolutely perfect except that one instance. I'm not worried until it starts to happen regularly.

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10-01-2012, 03:10 PM	#45
Macky112 newb Drives: 2008 E93 M3, 6MT Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Irvine, CA Posts: 107 iTrader: (0)	I hope I am not hi-jacking this thread... but is it more clutch wear to "smooth out" the clutch movement, or dumping it? is smoothing out the clutch a very mild form of slipping the clutch?

12-20-2012, 08:37 PM	#49
Vic311 Zen Drives: 2011 e92 M3 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: CA Posts: 842 iTrader: (0)	Good thread..I assume if I dont beat on mine I could easily get a 100K out of it..thoughts?

12-20-2012, 09:04 PM	#52
gatorfast Lieutenant Colonel Drives: MR E90 M3 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: SoFla Posts: 1,807 iTrader: (3)	There is no 100% answer as the clutch is a wear and tear item but I think most people would agree that with no abuse under normal driving conditions a stock clutch should last you to 100k miles and beyond. There are members on here with 70k+ miles that are still on stock clutch and running strong.

12-29-2012, 06:36 AM	#54
Nuklball New Member Drives: 2010 E93 6MT Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: New Jersey Posts: 16 iTrader: (0)	If I could ask a question to all..Not trying to jack this thread. I have recently picked up a vibration at the bottom end of the clutch. It feels like the controller of a video game on vibration mode. Only between gear changes up shift or downshift (not if the car is in neutral and depressing the clutch). More noticeable between 3000-4500 rpm's and only at the last quarter of the clutch throw. Dealer says he can't feel it!!! I mean come on...really...or you just don't want to roll up your sleeves. Thank you all.

12-29-2012, 11:14 AM	#55
CeeBoogie Private Drives: E46 M3 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Long Island NY Posts: 78 iTrader: (0)	I have an E46 M3, and my car has 180k+. I ride the clutch all the time, and it still feels new like. Then again, I don't drive very hard either. I've had the car since 08 and the car is an 01...

12-31-2012, 01:50 AM	#56
lookitsma Private First Class Drives: BMW M3 E92 Melbourne Red Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 139 iTrader: (0)	This is actually pretty reassuring.