Drivetrain Clutch just failed
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Clutch just failed
I have a 2008 Mini Cooper S with 110k+ miles and the clutch has just failed. My car has gotten the clutch replaced by the previous owner already in 2013 and it seems to me that the clutch did not last long. My car is fairly stock but might not be that way for long and I was wondering what aftermarket clutch to get. I was thinking about getting a aftermarket stage 2 clutch but Ive read a lot of negative reviews for many aftermarket brands but Ive seen more negative reviews for the OEM clutch. What brands would you recommend and why? or should I stay with an OEM clutch and get a JCW version? Im not too worried about having a harder clutch as my brother has a mustang with racing clutch and I feel like I could get used to it, I just want a clutch that would last long specially since its a pain taking out the clutch and taking it to a mechanic is expensive and Im also thinking about upgrading my MINI after getting it fixed.
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Mine had 95K on the original clutch when it was changed due to a leaking input shaft seal and it had plenty of wear left on it. It all depends on how you drive. the OEM JCW and "S" clutch kit are the same part number. while your taking the time to do the clutch also replace the input shaft seal and guide tube along with the axle seals and fluid.
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Mine had 95K on the original clutch when it was changed due to a leaking input shaft seal and it had plenty of wear left on it. It all depends on how you drive. the OEM JCW and "S" clutch kit are the same part number. while your taking the time to do the clutch also replace the input shaft seal and guide tube along with the axle seals and fluid.
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My stock clutch lasted till 110k miles, was on stage 2 tune since a little over 60k miles, no dyno bit ~230hp is the round about whp for a manic tuned stage 2 car. If that's all you plan on doing you should get good life out of it. Started to fade quick after I replaced turbo though.
Replaced mine with a stage 3 kevlar clutch from jmtc with lightened singlemass flywheel
Replaced mine with a stage 3 kevlar clutch from jmtc with lightened singlemass flywheel
Last edited by randeez; 05-28-2017 at 01:13 PM.
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I had a dual mass valeo branded one (was replaced before by previous owner) but there are flywheels that can change it to sungle mass and those are like the clutchmasters stage kits and they also come in an aluminum flywheel but im unsure what is better for me on the long run
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My stock clutch lasted till 110k miles, was on stage 2 tune since a little over 60k miles, no dyno bit ~230hp is the round about whp for a manic tuned stage 2 car. If that's all you plan on doing you should get good life out of it. Started to fade quick after I replaced turbo though.
Replaced mine with a stage 3 kevlar clutch from jmtc with lightened singlemass flywheel
Replaced mine with a stage 3 kevlar clutch from jmtc with lightened singlemass flywheel
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yea sorry i noticed i didnt bother putting what i upgraded to lol, updated the original.
It doesnt feel any different than stock as far as pedal feel, havent changed driving habit much, maybe a little more rev matching. Havent noticed any slipping so far but im still running the standard stage 2 tunes. new tune should be in shortly should be a nice bump in hp I'll see how it hold then
It doesnt feel any different than stock as far as pedal feel, havent changed driving habit much, maybe a little more rev matching. Havent noticed any slipping so far but im still running the standard stage 2 tunes. new tune should be in shortly should be a nice bump in hp I'll see how it hold then
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yea sorry i noticed i didnt bother putting what i upgraded to lol, updated the original.
It doesnt feel any different than stock as far as pedal feel, havent changed driving habit much, maybe a little more rev matching. Havent noticed any slipping so far but im still running the standard stage 2 tunes. new tune should be in shortly should be a nice bump in hp I'll see how it hold then
It doesnt feel any different than stock as far as pedal feel, havent changed driving habit much, maybe a little more rev matching. Havent noticed any slipping so far but im still running the standard stage 2 tunes. new tune should be in shortly should be a nice bump in hp I'll see how it hold then
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http://jmtcperformance.com/cooper/r5...ge/drivetrain/
single mass 26lb steel flywheel is what i went with, I dont think you're supposed to (or can) resurface the stock dual mass flywheel.
not for minis, but ive heard the aluminum fly wheels just dont last for a street car
it's expensive, but not many choices for upgraded clutch/flywheel... its cheaper than if you're looking at os giken
single mass 26lb steel flywheel is what i went with, I dont think you're supposed to (or can) resurface the stock dual mass flywheel.
not for minis, but ive heard the aluminum fly wheels just dont last for a street car
it's expensive, but not many choices for upgraded clutch/flywheel... its cheaper than if you're looking at os giken
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http://jmtcperformance.com/cooper/r5...ge/drivetrain/
single mass 26lb steel flywheel is what i went with, I dont think you're supposed to (or can) resurface the stock dual mass flywheel.
not for minis, but ive heard the aluminum fly wheels just dont last for a street car
it's expensive, but not many choices for upgraded clutch/flywheel... its cheaper than if you're looking at os giken
single mass 26lb steel flywheel is what i went with, I dont think you're supposed to (or can) resurface the stock dual mass flywheel.
not for minis, but ive heard the aluminum fly wheels just dont last for a street car
it's expensive, but not many choices for upgraded clutch/flywheel... its cheaper than if you're looking at os giken
I actually have the 26 pounder on my workbench right now with the stock valeo clutch waiting on me. I am excited to see how it works.
Sean
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Aftermarket by Clutch Masters is 24~
Aftermarket flywheels can vary by brand but this is the one i used. I would recommend buying dirctly from CM if you are buying as its cheaper
Source:
http://www.pelicanparts.com/More_Inf...20&SVSVSI=6336
https://www.ecstuning.com/b-clutch-m...s/fw635sf~clu/
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