Highest mileage on original clutch?
09-12-2017, 11:40 AM
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09-12-2017, 05:47 PM
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161,000 on what I believe is the original. I am not 100% sure that the previous owner didnt change it, but I don't see why they would have. I baby the car knowing that it could possibly be low on material and I use this as my daily, so no clutch dumps, launches, hard shifting/power shifting etc. She is still faster than my bimmer and I show that car zero mercy.
10-17-2017, 07:53 AM
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My car is at 122,000 miles and on rare occasions I feel that stupid Clutch Delay Valve cause my clutch to float. I was planning on dong the CDV and the clutch all at the same time, but I may break down remove the CDV sooner than later.
10-17-2017, 08:01 AM
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I am at 182K on original clutch.......
I don't launch nor do I think the previous owner did as I can feel the clutch nice and strong......hoping to get many more miles on it,.....
Sandan
I don't launch nor do I think the previous owner did as I can feel the clutch nice and strong......hoping to get many more miles on it,.....
Sandan
10-19-2017, 04:41 PM
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asking clutch life is like asking what MPG you got or how long your brake pads lasted.
01-15-2018, 09:44 PM
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I beat the living shit out of mine from 42k-135k, and it's still going strong now at 140k with the new owner, so you don't have to go easy on this clutch. I lost track of how many no-lift shifts I did over the years. Riding a clutch is what kills it, not driving it like you stole it.
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01-16-2018, 06:27 AM
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118k on my 05, original owner
01-17-2018, 07:19 PM
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01-19-2018, 07:36 PM
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Wow that’s amazing. I am at 76k & I never launch the car but what other tips can you guys give? I usually put it in neutral & coast to a stop & always stay in highest gear possible. I also skip shift from 4th to 6th 90% of time. The hardest thing is starting from stop sometimes I hold on the clutch longer than I’d like to move smoothly.
02-14-2022, 10:26 PM
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Pretty impressive life you guys got out of your clutch. Hopefully mine will last a while longer, but I feel like age will be a bigger problem than miles for me.
OP, nice rx7!!
OP, nice rx7!!
02-15-2022, 06:17 AM
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02-16-2022, 05:21 AM
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) almost every day! Living only 10 minutes from him away helps too! 
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02-17-2022, 07:46 AM
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02-17-2022, 12:23 PM
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04tl has 184000 miles on original clutch. Still strong But I plan on giving car to my kid. So I’ll probably put in a new clutch and flywheel. The latter had a price tag of over $1000 according to the dealer. I’ll be searching for a better price.
02-17-2022, 12:47 PM
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Just the parts alone are nearly half that (and probably more from the dealer's parts department):
- Flywheel: $247.79 -- https://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo...429130&pt=5348
- Clutch Kit: $209.79 -- https://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo...429130&pt=1993
02-17-2022, 12:57 PM
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$1,000 is a great price. I'm still on the original at 360k or so and would be stoked if it only cost a grand to replace the clutch if/when it finally goes.