Clutch Lifespan

1. benwh555 Established Member Joined: Jun 2007 Stoke-on-Trent Posts: 2137 Saxo VTS black 2003

   #1 20th January 2009, 18:11

   Hi all, i've tried serching but no joy. So what sort of mileage have people been getting out of there clutches? i am thinking of standard clutches, not uprated stuff. I'm most interested in VTS owners, but all cars would help give me an idea of an average. I know that this is only a rough idea as there are many factors to consider, such as driving style and how and where the car is used, i.e motorway miles.
   Thanks.
2. James_Skylit Frequent Poster Joined: Nov 2008 Worcester Posts: 518 Prelude VTi VTEC 2.2 G5, Black 52 VTR

   #2 20th January 2009, 18:14

   Well my vtr is on 92k with original clutch, i reckon it will last over 100k easily!
3. user_21524 Established Member Joined: Feb 2008 wirral Posts: 2087 saxo vtr mk2

   #3 20th January 2009, 18:14

   my original went at 89k vtr though sorry
4. benwh555 Established Member Joined: Jun 2007 Stoke-on-Trent Posts: 2137 Saxo VTS black 2003

   #4 20th January 2009, 18:18

   Thanks guys its all good info
5. J222JRA Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: May 2007 Posts: 16839 Saxo VTS, Westfield

   #5 20th January 2009, 18:26

   Well i have a mk2 vts 2001,
   
   I had the clutch replaced at approx 50k when the box was replaced (would have been daft no to) however the old clutch had plently of life left in it.
   
   I would say that as long as you drive it smoothly and you arent running much more power than standard it should last 90k
   
   
   Hope this helps you mate
6. benwh555 Established Member Joined: Jun 2007 Stoke-on-Trent Posts: 2137 Saxo VTS black 2003

   #6 20th January 2009, 18:30

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by J222JRA Well i have a mk2 vts 2001, I had the clutch replaced at approx 50k when the box was replaced (would have been daft no to) however the old clutch had plently of life left in it. I would say that as long as you drive it smoothly and you arent running much more power than standard it should last 90k Hope this helps you mate

   Where bouts in stoke you from mate? Yeah i'm replacing my box atm, 61k i'm going do the clutch at the same time as i know i'll regret it if i dont, seems bout 90 - 100k most people are getting. Thanks guys
7. Lozza_vtr Established Member Joined: Jun 2007 Sunny Essex!! Posts: 2342 VW Golf Mk4 1.8T

   #7 20th January 2009, 18:36

   I am on my original clutch, 51 plate vtr 85,000 miles. It is on its way out now, biting point has increased loads over the last few months. I can see it start slipping soon.
8. edwars Newbie Joined: Jul 2008 Posts: 16 pug 106

   #8 20th January 2009, 19:26

   mine went at 86000 its all how you and the other ppl drive the car
9. J222JRA Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: May 2007 Posts: 16839 Saxo VTS, Westfield

   #9 20th January 2009, 19:29

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by benwh555 Where bouts in stoke you from mate? Yeah i'm replacing my box atm, 61k i'm going do the clutch at the same time as i know i'll regret it if i dont, seems bout 90 - 100k most people are getting. Thanks guys

   Im from Blythe Bridge mate, just off the A50. Where abouts are you from? Have you got a new gearbox sorted?
10. J222JRA Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: May 2007 Posts: 16839 Saxo VTS, Westfield

    #10 20th January 2009, 19:29

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by benwh555 Where bouts in stoke you from mate? Yeah i'm replacing my box atm, 61k i'm going do the clutch at the same time as i know i'll regret it if i dont, seems bout 90 - 100k most people are getting. Thanks guys

    Im from Blythe Bridge mate, just off the A50. Where abouts are you from? Have you got a new gearbox sorted?
11. user_30040 Established Member Joined: Jan 2009 Bridlington Posts: 1496 Audi A3

    #11 20th January 2009, 20:28

    Mines on its way out ive only done 64k in my 1.1i well its 3/4 or less but its still very high
12. J222JRA Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: May 2007 Posts: 16839 Saxo VTS, Westfield

    #12 20th January 2009, 21:09

    sorry about the double post above, computer froze on me
13. 666 Established Member Joined: Dec 2008 east london Posts: 2219 62 fiesta tdci

    #13 20th January 2009, 21:15

    mine went at 92000
14. LeeM Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Feb 2008 Liverpool Posts: 7393 Black Corsa C SRi

    #14 20th January 2009, 21:27

    85k on mine and still going strong
15. arsenal_69r Frequent Poster Joined: Dec 2007 portsmouth Posts: 717 silver furio

    #15 21st January 2009, 17:13

    93400 on mine and still fine for me
16. benwh555 Established Member Joined: Jun 2007 Stoke-on-Trent Posts: 2137 Saxo VTS black 2003

    #16 21st January 2009, 19:45

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by J222JRA Im from Blythe Bridge mate, just off the A50. Where abouts are you from? Have you got a new gearbox sorted?

    
    From kidsgrove mate. Well french connection has got some in, £170, so looks like i'll get it from there. Never seen your car around so i'll have keep an eye out for it. I have a mate who lives in Blythe, he's got a 106 quicksilver, used ave black vts rims on it, but just done them white.
17. Ryanp Super Moderator Joined: Feb 2004 Tonbridge United Kingdom (England) Posts: 38236 Vtr, 172, throttle bodied track slut

    #17 22nd January 2009, 01:39

    the range of miles will depend alot on the driving style, the amount of use the clutch gets (town or motorway etc...)
    
    and for those who say std clutches are cack, mines dealing with a 200bhp engine atm and has done for alot of abuse.
    
    I highly recommend just fitting a new valeo once they go
18. k4no_p L-plater Joined: Aug 2008 p'boro Posts: 90 saxo vtr 98 'R' (white)

    #18 22nd January 2009, 02:46

    drove my 2ltr corsa very hard had clutch in it for 1month before i ripped it out.. will try to find pic. lol