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Old 09-30-2007, 03:05 AM
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Default Think my clutch is slipping!
Driving yesterday to work and at @ 3k rpms I up-shifted while accelerating and the rpms climbed a couple hundred rpms before I felt any power being applied. Sound like clutch slipping? If so how long under normal driving will the clutch last before I will have to replace it? Also how much are parts and labor for a new clutch? Sorry for all the questions, I've just never had to deal with any clutch issues before so I'm kinda a noob. Thanks everyone!
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Default I've had that happen a couple times...
But all still seems well, and I'm running a BT now and it hasn't happened with that, so dunno
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Default I'm installing a 240mm clutch....
with a lighter, single mass, steel flywheel.

My OEM 228mm clutch began slipping a couple weeks ago. I'm at 31,000 miles....
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Old 09-30-2007, 01:07 PM
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Default Hmm, that's weird.
Hope it was just a fluke with me too.
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Old 09-30-2007, 01:09 PM
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Default Slipping already?
Wow that seems really early for clutch problems. You doing 5k clutch drops or something? lol
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Old 09-30-2007, 01:31 PM
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Default No, however...
with the 240mm setup I will be able to! ;o)
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Old 09-30-2007, 01:36 PM
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Default worn organic plate get glazed easily and lose clamping force, when cooled down it's back to normal
but it still means its worn and should be replaced
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Default I test drove a B6 A4 with V6...
its 240mm clutch had no problems with launchs....

240mm is OEM on the V6, as well as the B5 S4 & RS4.
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Default Ooh that would be awesome!
I wonder what being able to launch that hard would do for 0-60 and 1/4 mile times.
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Ah I see, thanks for the info!
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