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jdbaker82 · 06-24-2009, 04:27 PM

Anyone have any idea how durable the clutch's the M6s have are? How long one might last without any track time? and finally how much one might cost to replace? I know labor on clutch's is a bitch if you don't do it yourself.

jdbaker82 · 06-24-2009, 05:09 PM

Since these are so new I guess no one probably has any idea.... Kind of tempting to go with a Automatic for the extra $1200 now

Super Sport · 06-24-2009, 05:41 PM

$1200 right now for the automatic versus $2000 every two or three years for a performance clutch, given how poorly people will be driving these things. A clutch can last a lifetime, but it can also last a couple of months... really depends on the driver and in all honesty automatic vs. manual is a personal choice. Shifting gears isn't as macho as it once was...

alex33x · 06-24-2009, 07:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Super Sport

$1200 right now for the automatic versus $2000 every two or three years for a performance clutch, given how poorly people will be driving these things. A clutch can last a lifetime, but it can also last a couple of months... really depends on the driver and in all honesty automatic vs. manual is a personal choice. Shifting gears isn't as macho as it once was...

A good performance clutch and forged flywheel will outlast even a person new to a manual.

Super Sport · 06-24-2009, 07:35 PM

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Originally Posted by alex33x

A good performance clutch and forged flywheel will outlast even a person new to a manual.

Will still cost loads more than the $1200 to get an automatic and the .3 seconds from 0-60 as a bonus.

jdbaker82 · 06-24-2009, 07:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Super Sport

Will still cost loads more than the $1200 to get an automatic and the .3 seconds from 0-60 as a bonus.

You cannot put a price on the pleasure of getting the feeling of "driving" your car with the manual if you like it.

iwanttogofastNY · 06-24-2009, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by jdbaker82

You cannot put a price on the pleasure of getting the feeling of "driving" your car with the manual if you like it.

True to each his own.....i really enjoy shifting too

Riderover40 · 06-25-2009, 10:20 PM

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Originally Posted by alex33x

A good performance clutch and forged flywheel will outlast even a person new to a manual.

Ya, what he said !

I read somewhere that 150K km is attainable in most cases and even more.

jdbaker82 · 06-29-2009, 05:12 PM

Anyone know the price of a stock clutch?

JohnnyBfromPeoria · 07-01-2009, 10:28 PM

To the OP..."depends." Just like everyone above says. You could have the original clutch in it until the wheels fall off or you could burn it up in a week.

Very little of what you are charged for replacing a clutch is for the parts. It's time consuming to do, requires a few specialized tools, etc. I can replace one in a day for under $200 if I don't feel the need to resurface the flywheel (but you should do this), including a new pilot bearing and throw-out in my manual four wheel drive truck.

John B.

Rogue Leader · 07-01-2009, 10:48 PM

The clutch in my 99 TA was fine when I sold it at 101k miles
The clutch in my 00 Vette was fine when I sold it at 90k miles

I autocross raced and generally drove the snot out of both cars. But I also double clutched every downshift, and never rode the clutch either...

JohnnyBfromPeoria · 07-02-2009, 01:52 AM

Well done, Grasshopper - Rogue.

John B.

Rogue Leader · 07-02-2009, 06:51 AM

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Originally Posted by JohnnyBfromPeoria

Well done, Grasshopper - Rogue.

John B.

hahah thanks..

Oh and I never did any maintenance to either, although I had planned to change the fluid on the vette, but then i sold it to buy the camaro

TomServo · 07-02-2009, 07:42 AM

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Originally Posted by jdbaker82

Anyone have any idea how durable the clutch's the M6s have are? How long one might last without any track time? and finally how much one might cost to replace? I know labor on clutch's is a bitch if you don't do it yourself.

Most Corvette M6 owners follow CF member "Ranger's" clutch fluid change procedure

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-c...al-issues.html

BTW Ranger holds many of the records for fastest STOCK C5 Z06 and C6 Z06 vette over on the forum. You sould search out his threads on the CF. This guy is a legend with M6 Corvettes

06-24-2009, 04:27 PM	#1
jdbaker82 Banned Drives: None Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Baltimore Posts: 425	Clutch Maintenance Anyone have any idea how durable the clutch's the M6s have are? How long one might last without any track time? and finally how much one might cost to replace? I know labor on clutch's is a bitch if you don't do it yourself.

07-01-2009, 10:28 PM	#10
JohnnyBfromPeoria Drives: 2012 LS M6, Black Join Date: May 2009 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 2,045	To the OP..."depends." Just like everyone above says. You could have the original clutch in it until the wheels fall off or you could burn it up in a week. Very little of what you are charged for replacing a clutch is for the parts. It's time consuming to do, requires a few specialized tools, etc. I can replace one in a day for under $200 if I don't feel the need to resurface the flywheel (but you should do this), including a new pilot bearing and throw-out in my manual four wheel drive truck. John B. __________________ 12 LS M6, IPF S/C, ASA GT-5 wheels, VMax PTB 1995 Mitsubishi Montero SR 1987 Dodge Raider Turbo Project 1986 Mitsubishi Montero 2.4l FI Transplant

07-01-2009, 10:48 PM	#11
Rogue Leader Iatefiberglassinsulation Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS M6 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Long Island Posts: 3,601 View My Garage	The clutch in my 99 TA was fine when I sold it at 101k miles The clutch in my 00 Vette was fine when I sold it at 90k miles I autocross raced and generally drove the snot out of both cars. But I also double clutched every downshift, and never rode the clutch either... __________________ 2010 Chevrolet Camaro SS - was daily driver, now toy 2020 Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio - Daily Driver 2017 Mercedes Benz GLE 350 - Wifes Car 2008 Chevy Silverado 2500 HD LT 6.0 - Tow Vehicle 1991 Alfa Romeo 164S - Project Car 1994 Volkswagen Golf - Race Car "Like" my race team on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/farfrumwinnin

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06-24-2009, 05:09 PM	#2
jdbaker82 Banned Drives: None Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Baltimore Posts: 425	Since these are so new I guess no one probably has any idea.... Kind of tempting to go with a Automatic for the extra $1200 now

06-24-2009, 05:41 PM	#3
Super Sport Drives: Mazda 3 GS 2008.5 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Montreal, QC Posts: 55	$1200 right now for the automatic versus $2000 every two or three years for a performance clutch, given how poorly people will be driving these things. A clutch can last a lifetime, but it can also last a couple of months... really depends on the driver and in all honesty automatic vs. manual is a personal choice. Shifting gears isn't as macho as it once was...

06-29-2009, 05:12 PM	#9
jdbaker82 Banned Drives: None Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Baltimore Posts: 425	Anyone know the price of a stock clutch?

07-02-2009, 01:52 AM	#12
JohnnyBfromPeoria Drives: 2012 LS M6, Black Join Date: May 2009 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 2,045	Well done, Grasshopper - Rogue. John B.