future clutch issues on a st170

[globetrotter]

hi there dont think the clutch has got much life left in my st170 ,i noticed when i looking at buying an st that a few had changed the clutch and flywheel ,is this a common problem,what mods can be done,plus if in future i increase the power is a paddle clutch aviable option.

 

[obi_waynne]

What is the mileage? A performance clutch seems sensible to me, especially if you are planning a power upgrade.

If you use the clutch to match engine to transmission speed then it will wear quickly. Get into heel and toe and try to use the clutch at lower RPM ranges and it will last nearly forever!

 

[globetrotter]

its done 81 thou ,my main query was on this dual mass flywheel that seems to need replacing with the clutch, is this a weak point and what sort of upgrades would you suggest.

 

[pgarner]

if your not looking at major engine upgrades then the OEM fDMF and flywheel should be enough.
your right that both need changed together otherwise they will generally wear the new clutch out very quickly.
have a look see if there is a SMF conversion especially if your looking at keeping the car for a long time as this will mean you should only have to get a clutch next time

 

[HDi fun]

I'm reticent about SMFs and drivetrain durability. The DMF protects the whole lot, crankshaft included.

 

[pgarner]

pros and cons to each, to be honest though the st isnt going to had a whole whack of torque suddenly hitting the gearbox as the likes of a big turbo diesel does even then your seeing taxi drivers that are changing them out for SMF due to the cost of the DMF and a clutch costing around £1k. seen a good few on other forums that are now on the 200k + with no issues after the DMF failing around 80k.

 

[globetrotter]

cheers and thanks for all the info lads this probably explains the price drop off at around 80 thou still avery nice car though

 

[pgarner]

really does depend on how they are driven, have heard of dmf failing at 40k and still going strong at 140k

 

[HDi fun]

Diesels are the arch-enemy of DMFs, especially four cylinder ones. Too much torque is not always ideal . . . . wish I didn't say that