R56 R56 manual transmission owners - post here please!
#52
I wouldn't do the clutch modulating thing, it does wear the clutch(friction plate!), if you're good at rev matching (engine speed vs driveline speed), that helps. When you come to a stop, shift into neutral, and foot off the clutch. The friction plate likes to be in contact with the flywheel, otherwise when you're standing on the clutch, the throwout bearing is trying to wear itself out and you could be feathering the plate a little.
Only time we should be getting clutch wear is 4,500 RPM launches at the stop light . Good luck.
Only time we should be getting clutch wear is 4,500 RPM launches at the stop light . Good luck.
#54
2007 MC: I had one of the aforementioned "random clutch failures" at around 27K - dealer said that some of the springs on the pressure plate had given out, and that's exactly what it felt like.
I was able to limp it to the dealership (~30 miles on an interstate) by being very careful on the throttle and keeping it right around 50 MPH (the slowest my Mini has ever gone on a highway, by far .
They replaced it under warranty, and I'm now at 46K with no problems.
I do mostly "on/off" clutch pedal action - the only time I really feather is on hills, and that's how I've always driven. With my previous 1998 Honda Civic, I changed clutches at 100K the first time, and 220K the second time - wasn't slipping either time, but I figured those seemed like good intervals, and I was having other stuff done at the same time - timing belt, water pump, etc.
I was able to limp it to the dealership (~30 miles on an interstate) by being very careful on the throttle and keeping it right around 50 MPH (the slowest my Mini has ever gone on a highway, by far .
They replaced it under warranty, and I'm now at 46K with no problems.
I do mostly "on/off" clutch pedal action - the only time I really feather is on hills, and that's how I've always driven. With my previous 1998 Honda Civic, I changed clutches at 100K the first time, and 220K the second time - wasn't slipping either time, but I figured those seemed like good intervals, and I was having other stuff done at the same time - timing belt, water pump, etc.
#55
Here's a trick I learned while living in England many years ago. When you are on a hill and stopped (of course this is only for going up a hill) apply the handbrake. When you are ready to move on, ease the clutch out and at the same time release the handbrake. Too many Americans never use the handbrake and it is a really useful device.
#56
Here's a trick I learned while living in England many years ago. When you are on a hill and stopped (of course this is only for going up a hill) apply the handbrake. When you are ready to move on, ease the clutch out and at the same time release the handbrake. Too many Americans never use the handbrake and it is a really useful device.
#57
I know the hill-assist is there but it doesn't hold you from rolling back for very long. If you need 20 or so seconds before you begin moving the hill assist is useless. Try the handbrake technique. Once you use it you'll find it is the best way to control any possible roll back.
#58
I know the hill-assist is there but it doesn't hold you from rolling back for very long. If you need 20 or so seconds before you begin moving the hill assist is useless. Try the handbrake technique. Once you use it you'll find it is the best way to control any possible roll back.
#59
You may laugh but if I'm on a hill waiting for a light to change I have the handbrake on and my feet flat on the floor. Everyone is different. This is the way I learned to drive and have been doing so for 50+ years.
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2010 MCS just turned 10K and clutch is fine. Driven pretty hard all the time.
Never had to ever replace a clutch yet and that is all we own. Clutch wear is all about heat in the clutch. If you are smelling clutch you are burning the clutch. If you using lots of slip you are also wearing and burning the clutch.
Some people keep a foot on the clutch all the times which wears the clutch.
I can be quicker and harder on my Mini with faster power shifts but I only do it when absolutely needed because it is harder on the clutch and tranny. If you beat it and drive it like a rental you will break it. Just a matter of time.
Never had to ever replace a clutch yet and that is all we own. Clutch wear is all about heat in the clutch. If you are smelling clutch you are burning the clutch. If you using lots of slip you are also wearing and burning the clutch.
Some people keep a foot on the clutch all the times which wears the clutch.
I can be quicker and harder on my Mini with faster power shifts but I only do it when absolutely needed because it is harder on the clutch and tranny. If you beat it and drive it like a rental you will break it. Just a matter of time.
#70
Sadly, I've heard the same though. At the dealership I worked at, I rarely saw one come in with 70k+ on it.
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