How many miles out of factory clutch... - Focaljet

**Black03ZX3** · 07-02-2008, 03:40 PM

Just curious to see how many miles you have gotten out of your original clutch. My beater zx3 is at 101,700 miles on the original clutch with mostly city driving and the occasional 250 mile highway roadtrip. I'm afraid to brag about it, because I'll probably jinx myself, but it still grabs like new!

**OmniFocus** · 07-02-2008, 03:52 PM

I had 109k on my open track'd and heavily autocrossed stock clutch.... still looked great.

The only reason I replaced it is because I upgraded to a Torsen, 4.06 gears and an aluminum flywheel. The visual inspection showed plenty of clutch left.

I'm happy with my Luk Pro-Gold thus far... though having an 8.5lb flywheel is a little weird, because it makes the car "feel" less powerful.

**Omega Anomaly** · 07-02-2008, 04:06 PM

I have 115k on mine, and it still grabs well. Unfortunately it will be replaced here within the month, for a set up that will handle a turbo.

**CharlesWA** · 07-02-2008, 05:04 PM

I've got about 124K on my clutch. The last 8k or 10k (or maybe more) or so are with the PWSC on it. Lots of autocrossing. With a little bit of luck I'll FINALLY have my other transaxle ready to swap in (along with a Quaife ATB Diff and Exedy Hyper Single clutch).

**Liquid_02_ZX3** · 07-02-2008, 08:55 PM

112k on my stocker, drives fine. Looking for a custom solid hub kevlar dual friction 3 puck when this one goes.

**Focus_2001** · 07-03-2008, 12:34 PM

I wish!!! I just rolled 62K and it slips in high gears when it warms up. I does leak a bit so that can't help..

**00whitefocus** · 07-03-2008, 02:34 PM

i got about 90k on mine

**XsyntaX** · 07-03-2008, 03:18 PM

I got 130K on mine and she really doesn't like the heat. When temps are high, she falls on her face at 5 grand. But I have driven the car like I stole it since i've owned it.

**TXFO** · 07-06-2008, 11:07 AM

I had 150k or more on mine. I just changed it yesterday because I didnt want it to up and quit and leave me in the lurch. Looking at the disc, I probablly could have made it through the rest of the year.

**Johnny_P** · 07-06-2008, 02:06 PM

is there a way to measure how much material is left on the clutch? I'm at 90k and thinking it might be a good preventative maintenance job....

**Reza** · 07-08-2008, 05:50 PM

I got only 10k out of my CM stage 3.

150k how is that even possible?

**blueovaldave** · 07-09-2008, 08:20 AM

I had 85K on mine when I did the tranny swap and still had probably 1/2 the life left on it.

Swapped it anyway so I would not have to pull the tranny again later.

**FordFociSHO** · 07-10-2008, 12:26 AM

135K and climbing. Hasn't started to slip yet and I don't plan on changing it until it does.

**TooStock** · 08-06-2008, 06:34 PM

44k and I don't trust it.. Seems like engagement pedal height is getting higher and higher every day.
Currently researching replacement. Probably will do it at tax refund time.

**ZX3FociChic** · 08-06-2008, 07:21 PM

I had 141K on mine when I replaced it this past weekend. The new clutch doesn't look any better than the old one - go figure.

The only reason I replaced it was because I had the transmission out and figured I may as well.

Now I get to replace the transmission

**SilverZXIII** · 08-07-2008, 03:54 PM

Stock lasted about 60k, before one of the springs on it decided to divorce the clutch plate. That was with very rare strip use, and normal driving.

**MrBhp** · 08-07-2008, 04:20 PM

51k on stock clutch when it let go in a catastrophic manner on the eighth pass down the track.

**Escort1991** · 08-21-2008, 12:57 PM

I have 149,600 miles on my stock clutch right now. That includes mostly city, some hwy and a lot of beating.

**brads03zx3** · 08-25-2008, 12:32 AM

92,800 of DD, autocross, and track duty. I do love my onramps. I tend to be easy on the clutch most of the time, but I've gotten carried away a time or three

Hopefully I can get 150k as well.

**lepak91** · 08-26-2008, 05:24 PM

76K miles with 59 trips down the 1/4 mile and still going....

**UltegraSTI** · 08-27-2008, 04:58 AM

praying for another year...

R

**sleeperlove** · 08-27-2008, 09:06 AM

Well it depends on how long it takes you to miss a shift and go from 2nd at 7k into 1st instead of 3rd*

Oh wait you mean if you aren't stupid, then 100k doesn't seem unreasonable!

*In no way does this statement reflect any such event that did not happen 5 years ago at 7000 miles.

**Escort1991** · 08-27-2008, 09:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sleeperlove

Well it depends on how long it takes you to miss a shift and go from 2nd at 7k into 1st instead of 3rd*

Oh wait you mean if you aren't stupid, then 100k doesn't seem unreasonable!

*In no way does this statement reflect any such event that did not happen 5 years ago at 7000 miles.

Ha ha! I watched this happen in a talon a few years back here in MN. It took out huge chunks out of the trans, engine, radiator. It was bad, shot out like it was in a cannon.

**RainyZX3** · 08-27-2008, 05:52 PM

70K on mine still going strong. Just stated teaching the Fiance how to drive stick, hasn't killed it yet.

**brads03zx3** · 08-28-2008, 06:42 AM

Oh yeah, I forgot about that one. 3 or 4 people learned how to drive stick on my stock clutch.

07-02-2008, 03:40 PM	#1
Black03ZX3 Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: University Park, Pa. Posts: 1,192	How many miles out of factory clutch... Just curious to see how many miles you have gotten out of your original clutch. My beater zx3 is at 101,700 miles on the original clutch with mostly city driving and the occasional 250 mile highway roadtrip. I'm afraid to brag about it, because I'll probably jinx myself, but it still grabs like new! __________________

07-02-2008, 03:52 PM	#2
OmniFocus Moderator Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Mowin' down the cones. (CA) Posts: 25,823	Re: How many miles out of factory clutch... I had 109k on my open track'd and heavily autocrossed stock clutch.... still looked great. The only reason I replaced it is because I upgraded to a Torsen, 4.06 gears and an aluminum flywheel. The visual inspection showed plenty of clutch left. I'm happy with my Luk Pro-Gold thus far... though having an 8.5lb flywheel is a little weird, because it makes the car "feel" less powerful. __________________ Check out the shiny new PirateNinjasWithLasers.com for the latest updates in 24 Hours of LeMons goodness. Vacuum Vulture Racing: We put the "rad" in scrub radius, and the "ack" in ackerman.

07-02-2008, 04:06 PM	#3
Omega Anomaly TEAM Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Flint, MI Posts: 469	Re: How many miles out of factory clutch... I have 115k on mine, and it still grabs well. Unfortunately it will be replaced here within the month, for a set up that will handle a turbo. __________________ Later -Bryan 02.5 Infra Red ZX3, 115k+ on clock, Steeda suspension, Steeda Fuel Rail, MSS MSD90, MSS exhaust, FS Aluminum Flywheel, Exedy OEM Kit, Torsen LSD, Powerworks Supercharger

07-02-2008, 05:04 PM	#4
CharlesWA Moderator Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Kirkland, WA, USA Posts: 9,884	Re: How many miles out of factory clutch... I've got about 124K on my clutch. The last 8k or 10k (or maybe more) or so are with the PWSC on it. Lots of autocrossing. With a little bit of luck I'll FINALLY have my other transaxle ready to swap in (along with a Quaife ATB Diff and Exedy Hyper Single clutch). __________________ [FJ] STORE GUIDELINES 2000 ZX3 MTX - PWSC, Exedy Hyper Single, Bilstien PSS9 coilovers, SVT brakes, etc.

07-02-2008, 08:55 PM	#5
Liquid_02_ZX3 TEAM Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Fort Wayne, IN Posts: 812	Re: How many miles out of factory clutch... 112k on my stocker, drives fine. Looking for a custom solid hub kevlar dual friction 3 puck when this one goes. __________________ '02 Liquid ZX3 Power Premium MTX 4-1 header, custom 2 1/2" flex and catback, CAI, custom Eibach Springs, KYB AGX's, painted 6 spokers, 225/50/ZR16's, B&M sts, Hurst knob, SVT cluster, Scangauge II, vac/boost & AFR gauges, 5% tint all arround, projectors with halo's, tail light covers, (2)12" Audiopipes w/3k watt amp, Jensen VM9512 headunit.

07-03-2008, 12:34 PM	#6
Focus_2001 TEAM Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Elmendorf AFB, Alaska Posts: 264	Re: How many miles out of factory clutch... I wish!!! I just rolled 62K and it slips in high gears when it warms up. I does leak a bit so that can't help.. __________________ ALASKA where the IAT temps are 20 degrees below zero!!!

07-03-2008, 02:34 PM	#7
00whitefocus TEAM Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 227	Re: How many miles out of factory clutch... i got about 90k on mine __________________ 2004 Liquid Grey Roush ZX3 Roush STS, Roush Exhaust, F2 CAI, Autolite 104's, H&R Cup Kit Springs 1988 Toyota Supra M7GTE Built 7MGTE bored .040 over JE Pistons, Shaved Rods, Knife Edged Crank, Custom Turbo Manifold, T04 Turbo, HKS Dump Pipe, Full 4.5" Exhaust, EGR Block Off Apexi Tuning Software, Walbro High Flow Fuel Pump,, Custom STS, Exedy Stage 2 Clutch and LW Flywheel, Solid Billet Motor Mounts I live my life a 1/4 mile at a time....then 16 seconds later I wish I had a turbo......on my focus

07-03-2008, 03:18 PM	#8
XsyntaX Rookie Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 12	Re: How many miles out of factory clutch... I got 130K on mine and she really doesn't like the heat. When temps are high, she falls on her face at 5 grand. But I have driven the car like I stole it since i've owned it. __________________ :: Daily Driver :: 01 ZX3 Zetec :: K&N Intake :: Focus Central TB :: Focus Sport Long Tube Header & Flex Pipe/w o2 Cheater :: Borla non-Cat Back :: Taylor Battery Relocation Box :: Custom Power Distribution :: Honda s2000 Push Button Start (removed key cylinder):: Steeda Short Throw :: VF Engine Mounts :: CFM Underdrives :: Ford Racing Strut Bar :: Focus Sport Rear Stress Bar :: Eibach Sways :: Eibach Struts & Springs ::

07-06-2008, 11:07 AM	#9
TXFO Moderator Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: My sweet insanity Posts: 12,875	Re: How many miles out of factory clutch... I had 150k or more on mine. I just changed it yesterday because I didnt want it to up and quit and leave me in the lurch. Looking at the disc, I probablly could have made it through the rest of the year. __________________ German and Italian car tech. Chinese Democracy is badass. Get on the stick Axl, release it already!!!!

07-08-2008, 05:50 PM	#11
Reza Formerly focus_wrc Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 8,492	Re: How many miles out of factory clutch... I got only 10k out of my CM stage 3. 150k how is that even possible? __________________ H&R/// , Team Dynamics , FocusSport , TCE Brakes, Bridgestone.

07-09-2008, 08:20 AM	#12
blueovaldave Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Fredrick, Md Posts: 2,676	Re: How many miles out of factory clutch... I had 85K on mine when I did the tranny swap and still had probably 1/2 the life left on it. Swapped it anyway so I would not have to pull the tranny again later. __________________ 2001 S2 Liquid Grey, PWSC 243 hp, 190 lb/tq Strikeforce Racing Patrick Carpantier (sp) learned a valuable lesson this weekend at Talladega. Don't argue with your crew chief as a rookie. You will be unemployed come Monday afternoon.

07-10-2008, 12:26 AM	#13
FordFociSHO Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Minnesota, Darwin Posts: 1,731	Re: How many miles out of factory clutch... 135K and climbing. Hasn't started to slip yet and I don't plan on changing it until it does. __________________ Free Factory Service Manuals - click the text for info

08-06-2008, 06:34 PM	#14
TooStock Rookie Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Napa, Ca Posts: 30	Re: How many miles out of factory clutch... 44k and I don't trust it.. Seems like engagement pedal height is getting higher and higher every day. Currently researching replacement. Probably will do it at tax refund time.

08-06-2008, 07:21 PM	#15
ZX3FociChic Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: San Antonio,Tx, 78233 Posts: 76	Re: How many miles out of factory clutch... I had 141K on mine when I replaced it this past weekend. The new clutch doesn't look any better than the old one - go figure. The only reason I replaced it was because I had the transmission out and figured I may as well. Now I get to replace the transmission

08-07-2008, 03:54 PM	#16
SilverZXIII Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Orlando, Florida Posts: 2,673	Re: How many miles out of factory clutch... Stock lasted about 60k, before one of the springs on it decided to divorce the clutch plate. That was with very rare strip use, and normal driving. __________________ 1/4: 15.50 @ 90mph 2.4 60' 1/8: 9.9 @ 73mph 2.4 60' Bolt-on's, a tune, and a few motor mounts here and there. Zetec must've engaged..........

08-07-2008, 04:20 PM	#17
MrBhp Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Lumberton,TX Posts: 78	Re: How many miles out of factory clutch... 51k on stock clutch when it let go in a catastrophic manner on the eighth pass down the track. __________________ 'Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways - Beer in one hand - chocolate in the other - body thoroughly used up, totally worn out and screaming 'WOO HOO, What a ride'

08-21-2008, 12:57 PM	#18
Escort1991 Rookie Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 28	Re: How many miles out of factory clutch... I have 149,600 miles on my stock clutch right now. That includes mostly city, some hwy and a lot of beating.

08-25-2008, 12:32 AM	#19
brads03zx3 [FJ] Specialist Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: California Posts: 8,726	Re: How many miles out of factory clutch... 92,800 of DD, autocross, and track duty. I do love my onramps. I tend to be easy on the clutch most of the time, but I've gotten carried away a time or three Hopefully I can get 150k as well. __________________ Mountain Tested----'03 zetec DuraMonster---'03 duratec ZX3 vs MNTN - 9/0 & ZX3 vs TRACK - 4/1 *JCM Racing #88* Bouncing Back---Bigger, Faster, Stronger Vacuum Vulture Racing - We put the ARG in 'CHARGED

08-26-2008, 05:24 PM	#20
lepak91 TEAM Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Redford, MI Posts: 328	Re: How many miles out of factory clutch... 76K miles with 59 trips down the 1/4 mile and still going....

08-27-2008, 04:58 AM	#21
UltegraSTI [FJ] Specialist Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: ... Posts: 7,195	Re: How many miles out of factory clutch... praying for another year... R __________________ it amazes how long i've been here...

08-27-2008, 05:52 PM	#24
RainyZX3 Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Anywhere where there is water and wind Posts: 1,083	Re: How many miles out of factory clutch... 70K on mine still going strong. Just stated teaching the Fiance how to drive stick, hasn't killed it yet. __________________ There is a special place in hell for people who go 45 on the freeway. 2001 Silver Focus ZX3

08-28-2008, 06:42 AM	#25
brads03zx3 [FJ] Specialist Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: California Posts: 8,726	Re: How many miles out of factory clutch... Oh yeah, I forgot about that one. 3 or 4 people learned how to drive stick on my stock clutch. __________________ Mountain Tested----'03 zetec DuraMonster---'03 duratec ZX3 vs MNTN - 9/0 & ZX3 vs TRACK - 4/1 *JCM Racing #88* Bouncing Back---Bigger, Faster, Stronger Vacuum Vulture Racing - We put the ARG in 'CHARGED

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