Dicky Posted May 1, 2014 Share Posted May 1, 2014 Just wondering and to relieve the boredom of Thursday eveningv TV. How may miles have you managed to get out of your clutch. I never really ragged mine but have had a few blurts (only to 70 mph m'lord) rarely and managed 65.7k to date. Anyone better that. Also what's the least miles you got from your clutch? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted May 1, 2014 Share Posted May 1, 2014 I've never kept a car long enough to wear a clutch out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MITZ@CougarStore Posted May 1, 2014 Share Posted May 1, 2014 We've had a Zed through the workshop that's had 115,000 on the original clutch, the lowest has been 14,000 miles... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dicky Posted May 1, 2014 Author Share Posted May 1, 2014 We've had a Zed through the workshop that's had 115,000 on the original clutch, the lowest has been 14,000 miles... WoW and I thought I was doing well on 65k! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BulletMagnet Posted May 1, 2014 Share Posted May 1, 2014 I'm on original clutch...107K miles 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dicky Posted May 1, 2014 Author Share Posted May 1, 2014 I'm on original clutch...107K miles Bloody hell! Wishing I hadn't bothered now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Exotic Posted May 1, 2014 Share Posted May 1, 2014 I'm on just below 70K miles with the original clutch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomdotc Posted May 1, 2014 Share Posted May 1, 2014 Still on original at 71k, getting it changed on Monday though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GT Driver Posted May 1, 2014 Share Posted May 1, 2014 My current and second Zed is on it's original clutch, 70.6k miles... bite point is high though. I'll be in touch again CS for my second 350z clutch and flywheel purchase 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bockaaarck Posted May 1, 2014 Share Posted May 1, 2014 On the original clutch 114,000 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dicky Posted May 1, 2014 Author Share Posted May 1, 2014 This is getting unbelievable cos I never thought 114k and above was achievable. I was thinking 40k to 50 k was normal. This is getting interesting now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Exotic Posted May 1, 2014 Share Posted May 1, 2014 This is getting unbelievable cos I never thought 114k and above was achievable. I was thinking 40k to 50 k was normal. This is getting interesting now! I never thought you could get that much either! He must drive like a nanny to get so many miles from it? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lyndzzz Posted May 1, 2014 Share Posted May 1, 2014 I'm on 85k miles and have the original clutch. My bite is high and the pedal is heavy so not sure how much longer it will go! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyser Posted May 1, 2014 Share Posted May 1, 2014 (edited) Beat the lot of you! 19,400 miles and down to the rivets You lot want learn how to drive Edited May 1, 2014 by Keyser 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bockaaarck Posted May 1, 2014 Share Posted May 1, 2014 This is getting unbelievable cos I never thought 114k and above was achievable. I was thinking 40k to 50 k was normal. This is getting interesting now! I never thought you could get that much either! He must drive like a nanny to get so many miles from it? Smooth baby, just smooth 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Humpy Posted May 1, 2014 Share Posted May 1, 2014 This is getting unbelievable cos I never thought 114k and above was achievable. I was thinking 40k to 50 k was normal. This is getting interesting now! I never thought you could get that much either! He must drive like a nanny to get so many miles from it? Smooth baby, just smooth Less about you Struan, what about the clutch 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bockaaarck Posted May 1, 2014 Share Posted May 1, 2014 This is getting unbelievable cos I never thought 114k and above was achievable. I was thinking 40k to 50 k was normal. This is getting interesting now! I never thought you could get that much either! He must drive like a nanny to get so many miles from it? Smooth baby, just smooth Less about you Struan, what about the clutch If you've got it flaunt Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dicky Posted May 1, 2014 Author Share Posted May 1, 2014 Beat the lot of you! 19,400 miles and down to the rivets You lot want learn how to drive Hang on , what about CS input above some guy managed only 14k. Have to admit though that 19k is pretty good going and unless we can put a name to the guy who CS refers to you are defo in the lead for hairiest driver! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Humpy Posted May 1, 2014 Share Posted May 1, 2014 51k and original clutch as far as I can tell and still going strong * touch wood * 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dicky Posted May 1, 2014 Author Share Posted May 1, 2014 I've been making preparations for a clutch change at my 65k but glad I posted this now cos I feel I can relax a bit after the revelations posted. Keep them coming, this getting interesting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BulletMagnet Posted May 1, 2014 Share Posted May 1, 2014 Just drive normally, just get prepped for a change when you feel it starting to slip. I don't drive like a nanny, been to the Nürburgring several times, V-Max runs on the autobahn, the usual occasional sprited driving. Just enjoy the car, don't worry too much Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikejbry Posted May 1, 2014 Share Posted May 1, 2014 How high do each of your clutches feel at those mileages? I test drove an 06 with 68k on the clock and the clutch was ridiculously high, it made me look stupid trying to pull away in it with the owner in the passenger seat! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big_joe Posted May 2, 2014 Share Posted May 2, 2014 Currently on 97k on the original Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dicky Posted May 2, 2014 Author Share Posted May 2, 2014 How high do each of your clutches feel at those mileages? I test drove an 06 with 68k on the clock and the clutch was ridiculously high, it made me look stupid trying to pull away in it with the owner in the passenger seat! With my 65k the clutch pedal doesn't seem to have changed its bite point at all as far as I can tell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brillomaster Posted May 2, 2014 Share Posted May 2, 2014 61k on what I believe is the original clutch, cant say I've noticed any difference over the last 20,000 miles. It was heavy and had a high biting point then, still heavy and has a high biting point now. Personally I think if you drive smoothly and with mechanical sympathy a clutch should last for ages - I always try and rev match on downshifts, always use the handbrake when stopped on a hill and don't ever do full bore standing starts. Once in gear then fine can use the full performance potential, but its how you change gear that determines clutch longevity. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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