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Old 08-20-2008, 06:11 AM
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JCW Clutch

Does anyone know if the JCW clutch is organic or should last longer than the normal clutch under the same driving conditions? Also, has anyone experienced any problems with the clutch yet?
 
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the r56s is known to have clutch issues
 
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What kinda problems, hydraulic? Are there any particular symptoms?
 
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Old 11-05-2008, 04:51 PM
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Originally Posted by MiniStupidfun
the r56s is known to have clutch issues
any more than the R53?
 
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Old 11-11-2008, 12:18 PM
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Originally Posted by MiniStupidfun
the r56s is known to have clutch issues
True, but the JCW has a different clutch. Or so I'm told.
 
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Old 11-11-2008, 12:20 PM
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True, but the JCW has a different clutch. Or so I'm told.
Tu13es, there may not be much of an problem here, I was kinda hoping the OP would clarify their issue.
 
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Old 11-11-2008, 12:23 PM
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Tu13es, there may not be much of an problem here, I was kinda hoping the OP would clarify their issue.
Who said there was an issue? Seems like genuine curiosity to me.
 
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Originally Posted by Tu13es
Who said there was an issue? Seems like genuine curiosity to me.
I'm curious too, I'm still just getting to know Hilla!!! How's your baby doing?
PS I may have read more between the lines than there was in his OP.
 
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clutch issues

Originally Posted by MiniStupidfun
the r56s is known to have clutch issues
Known, such as? Do you have any details? Is it covered under warranty?
 
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Old 02-13-2011, 03:35 AM
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Known, such as? Do you have any details? Is it covered under warranty?

This thread is over two years old..

That being said, I haven't heard a lot about bad clutches from the crowd that modifies their engines to much greater than normal power.
 
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Old 02-13-2011, 10:22 AM
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Originally Posted by X5JR
Known, such as? Do you have any details? Is it covered under warranty?
I installed an OS Giken LSD about a year ago. We inspected the clutch while doing so and found the Dual Mass Flywheel was defective and had damaged the clutch and replaced it all an OEM package. After many months the dealer ended up paying for the clutch and flywheel parts in full. Details are here:

http://www.lonestarminiclub.com/foru...read.php?t=742

http://www.lonestarminiclub.com/foru...read.php?t=789

http://www.*********************/for...h-options.html
 
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