Apology for being ignorant here.. Why is the clutch only last for such a short time/ mileage. Surely it can be better design??
Its the same reason that a clutch in a 911 can last only 20,000 miles in the hands of some, operation. The computer controls the actuation of the clutch and shifting of the box that algorythm and driver style to some extent with takeoff and backing up inclined driveways, will lead to greater wear on the clutch. If anything, later software is a better design.. that leads to improved clutch life.
I assume it has to do with the power the motor puts out AND the RPM at which you shift at. When you shift at 8k rpm, there is no way to avoid some clutch slippage vs. shifting a regular car at 3.5k rpm that and the F1 doing some work for you like when backing up that is not as good as you might be.
Clutch is very small to allow mounting the engine lower. Flywheel was made very light and is subject to warping into a bowl shape. I have seen them last for 75000 miles in an F1.
Oh ok.. That's a definite better explanation. I'm not very technical but sounds like the design has to be unique for better output. Just that I'm struggling to master the f1 shifting and smell clutch all the time... N get worried
Cyt- Just drive it like a three pedal car with one pedal missing and avoid backing up hills. The less you let the system choose the gear you are in, the happier you will be. You should not be smelling the clutch burning. Talk to your tech and describe what you are doing when you smell the clutch. May be something mis-set.
Hi Cyt, Like Taz said, just think of it as a 3 pedal and not push the pedal hard until you feel the clutch is fully engaged to avoid slippage. Someone here suggested to me to thump / blip the gas pedal for a faster clutch grab and that appears to work for me. Have a great Sunday!
