Neon01

I'm driving a stock (cept Neuspeed 19mm, short shift, and Toyo T1s) 2000 S4. I'm on the original clutch at almost 40k miles and due to go in for my 40k service in a couple days. My warr ends late Feb 03. I've slipped (as in can smell that nasty clutch stench) the clutch a few times, and I'm afraid it might not be adequate when I chip the car next year. Couple questions: how many miles do most folks get on their stock clutches? Will this clutch go up right after my warranty period, especially with the chip? Should I try to burn my clutch now and get it repleaced under warranty? (also note that I'm planning on getting an extended warranty, but I assume they don't cover clutch replacement) Thanks

Andy Hedin

<i>how many miles do most folks get on their stock clutches?</i>

Depends on a lot of factors. Really hard to say how long yours will last.

<i>Will this clutch go up right after my warranty period, especially with the chip?</i>

Very possibly. Heck, my S4 with only 6,000 miles on it had a slipping clutch chipped. Stock chip, it didn't slip. IMHO, the stock clutch (even when fairly new) can't really hold against the torque produced by a chipped 2.7T.

<i>Should I try to burn my clutch now and get it repleaced under warranty?</i>

No comment.

JasonS4+Festicle

I do not track the car and also don't frequently launch hard - but, I certainly do not drive like a grandmother either

JasonS4+Festicle

oops...meant to post under the original thread...