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Old 09-09-2011, 12:59 AM
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Best Clutch?

What is the best replacement clutch available for my 2005 S six speed?
I have heard horror stories about pre mature clutch failure, and want to
get the best replacement. I do nort race, just need reliability.
Thanks!
 
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Old 09-09-2011, 12:29 PM
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OEM

I spent $1700 on the OS Giken - it's a joy on the track, and will last forever - but for daily driving it's crap. I hate it.

I think this is generally true for all aftermarket clutches (crap in daily driving).

Spare yourself the pain and stick with OEM.

Are you having clutch trouble?
 
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Old 09-09-2011, 12:50 PM
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I am not having trouble, just trying to prepare for it after reading all the "bad clutch stories" posted. I have owned , & driven all manual trans cars for 40 years and never had a problem. After reading here, It seems that either there is a problem with MIMI clutches, or there are too many untrainrd people driving Mimis.
 
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Old 09-09-2011, 02:49 PM
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OEM.....
My first one lasted 153,000 miles.
Tried a ClutchMasters FX200. That lasted 15,000.
Went back to OEM.


Jim
 
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Old 09-09-2011, 05:22 PM
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WOW! That is what I wanted to hear. You restored my faith in my Mini!
Thanks
 
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Old 09-09-2011, 05:28 PM
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+ Another one for the OEM

The flywheel and throwout bearing is another story.
 
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