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Old 09-23-2012, 12:08 AM   #93
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Originally Posted by SUB-FT86 View Post
I have heard through reviews that the engagement point is vague feeling. I just wish clutches didn't have an engagement point at all. Another thing that you forgot to mention is that clutches go bad. I'm pretty sure there are folks who replace at least 5 clutches in 200,000 miles and quality clutches and installation is not cheap. There's a thread with a guy who supposedly destroyed his in 700 miles. That is way too much money to be spending so fast.
i would be a fool to state this has NOT happened,however from MY experience,
if you don't ''ride" the clutch,and keep it partially engaged by resting your foot on it,then theoretically it should last a very long time,and SHOULD be trouble free,IF it is a quality built unit. again,the "throw-out" bearing has proven to be the weak link in a manual transmission,as it is a part subject to a lot of stress over time! the idea is to shift and literally "get your foot OFF the clutch!" generally means no issues!

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