6MT Clutch Life

[thekurgan]

Originally Posted by W///

Really now? Hmmm, maybe it's time to do some more modding again

UCP is a worthy mod, for the pedal height, adjustability and the lack of movement in the pedal travel.

[Gumulri]

Originally Posted by dbyrd

I have 102,000 miles and about 30 track days and mine is still fine. I learned to rev match and heel and toe on this clutch and I do so daily.

+1
I just hit 103,000 and still with original clutch.

[grilodan]

I have 90,000 miles, 2008 model, 45 track days. She’s still going strong.

[Richbot]

112,000 here. Still good.

[Ginlaan]

134k and it’s still tight as can be. You want a clutch to last don’t use your engine to brake and rpm match your downshifts. I will get 200k plus out of mine.

[buzz367]

Im at 86k and my clutch is starting to go, I think its probably a combination of the previous owner(s), I bought it at 52k, and my commute in stop and go traffic. its not totally slippling just barely now and the catch point is suuuuper late in the pedal.

[dv13]

Originally Posted by Ginlaan

134k and it’s still tight as can be. You want a clutch to last don’t use your engine to brake and rpm match your downshifts. I will get 200k plus out of mine.

I’ve always shifted down to an appropriate gear when slowing and have 160k on the original clutch in my 04 330i. I think what causes more wear is mashing on the gas too much while slipping the clutch getting into gear.

[Shiza]

Originally Posted by dv13

I’ve always shifted down to an appropriate gear when slowing and have 160k on the original clutch in my 04 330i. I think what causes more wear is mashing on the gas too much while slipping the clutch getting into gear.

Yeah I have 158k on my original clutch and I rev-match downshift every chance it get

[L4ces]

Originally Posted by Reed

Yeah I have 158k on my original clutch and I rev-match downshift every chance it get

I have 190,000+ miles on my clutch. Rev matching and engine braking has been the way I've driven since 22,000 miles.

[kyrix1st]

Stock clutch at 102,700km. Still shifts like a boss around Suzuka. Love that head bang every gear shift.

[dty3]

Ok. I have an 08 E92 M3 6 spd , I was turning onto traffic and accelerated out of first gear, and I hear a LOUD metal pop! I look on my dash and there are no warning lights, initially anything above 3k (rpm) there was a tin can rattling sound. The only other issue I noticed was it was harder to get into gear, especially 1st and reverse at a stop.
I got to work (did not drive long) and checked under the hood and car, no leaks, no smells....

I have to drive the car home and the rattling is present in all rpm and progressively get faster as the car goes. Then about 10 minutes into the drive, all noises have gone away.

So, my thoughts are something happened to the clutch plate, like one of the fins bent and eventually broke off...I can still get into gear, it is just a tad bit harder....the car pulls properly and no noises.... I have an extended warranty on the car but certain manual transmissions parts (clutch and flywheel) are not covered.

My question is, did i miss anything or possibly mis-diagnose something?
thank you in advance.

[Richbot]

If it's harder to get in and out of gear the clutch may have released a spring and it could be sitting at the bottom of the bell housing

or it could be nothing

SLEEP WELL

[dty3]

Richbot
that sounds about right, regardless I am going to go ahead and change the clutch and flywheel...

thank you

[jqsmooth]

I have 120k miles on original clutch. Bought car new, learned to drive manual on this car(I'm sure I've done some damage from the very beginning). I'm seeing a possible sign of wear(thumping sound when depressing the clutch in 1st) but I don't have a clue when a clutch is bad and needs to be replaced. Other than that thumping sound, car drives fine. Unless that sound is sign of things to come...

Oh, the shifter has a little play when in neutral. There are parts to replace that'll correct it but was advised to swap when doing the clutch. I'm gonna wait.

[Shiza]

Originally Posted by jqsmooth

I have 120k miles on original clutch. Bought car new, learned to drive manual on this car(I'm sure I've done some damage from the very beginning). I'm seeing a possible sign of wear(thumping sound when depressing the clutch in 1st) but I don't have a clue when a clutch is bad and needs to be replaced. Other than that thumping sound, car drives fine. Unless that sound is sign of things to come...

Oh, the shifter has a little play when in neutral. There are parts to replace that'll correct it but was advised to swap when doing the clutch. I'm gonna wait.

I've been told that the clunk\thump noise when depressing the clutch in first is normal, my car has always done it.

[Richbot]

Oh and did you look under the back of the car to see if a diff mount bolt broke?

[dty3]

Richbot, I did no broken diff bolts

[jqsmooth]

Originally Posted by Reed

I've been told that the clunk\thump noise when depressing the clutch in first is normal, my car has always done it.

ah, that's good to know. it is more noticeable when first starting the car. once warmed up, not that noticeable.

[kimiraikkonen]

122K mi on original clutch, '08 model. I think just drive it smartly and for example, don't be an idiot and try to lug the engine in 5th gear when at low rpm.......no reason why the clutch can't last for 200K mi.