triksterb Posted October 4, 2006 Share Posted October 4, 2006 Hi Guys New to the forum so Hi to y'all who love a bit of meat under your feet...loving the V6. My piece is running at about 26k and has been into the dealer for the usual problems I've seen noted - rear axles, CD skipping, Amp failing during hard accelerating / braking, driverside window staying down etc etc.. Dealer has also mentioned that the clutch is getting worn - what milage are the clutches going on average for these machines? Finally - can anyone recommend any specialists ( non-dealer) either in Berkshire or Bham that can do both tuning and replacing parts like clutch for less than 70 p/h..? Comments most seriously welcome..! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkfish Posted October 4, 2006 Share Posted October 4, 2006 Mate!! Don't know how long the clutch is supposed to last as I've not had my zed for long, but I hope it lasts longer than 26K miles!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyC Posted October 4, 2006 Share Posted October 4, 2006 mate, mines got bout 25k on now and no noticeable feel/smell of the clutching starting to go. I have heard stories of some lasting well less than 30k or even 20k, by all accounts the clutch isn't the toughest part of our cars I'm afraid. Sorry can't help on the specialists in your area, no doubt someone local will be along shortly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Removed Posted October 4, 2006 Share Posted October 4, 2006 I have 31k but no issues with the clutch and it's been driven "properly" too. But yeah some clutches have failed not due to abuse at only a few thousands miles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
triksterb Posted October 4, 2006 Author Share Posted October 4, 2006 Cheers boys - I think it's got some life in it yet - but I was keen to get some feedback from anyone who has had it replaced - including the kind of pain we're going to feel in our wallet - assuming it's going to be quite a big job at least..... Still tryin' to get details of any specialists out there who would know what they're doing with a Z - so tuning the engine and replacing all consumables too - I'll be b*gered if I'm paying Dealer prices for that stuff..!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Removed Posted October 4, 2006 Share Posted October 4, 2006 it's a gearbox out job, so takes quite a few hours. Lots of upgradeable clutches out there for you to choose from. IRO $500 plus shipping VAT & customs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
triksterb Posted October 4, 2006 Author Share Posted October 4, 2006 oooooh yeah - I'm guessing this is seriously old news amoungst you lot but I was watching the Goodwood Festival O'Speed couple of nights ago and SERIOUSLY proud to see that it was a Z that won this years hill climb - up against some fierce other motors....ccoooommooonnnnn....!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Removed Posted October 4, 2006 Share Posted October 4, 2006 yeah the GT500 Z wasn't it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
triksterb Posted October 4, 2006 Author Share Posted October 4, 2006 Yep - it whooooped some ass...! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P15UL T Posted October 4, 2006 Share Posted October 4, 2006 just thought i would add that i get a smell from the clutch now and again, i am looking to upgrade - so any advice or recomendations would be appreciated ? oh and welcome to the site !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarnie Posted October 4, 2006 Share Posted October 4, 2006 just thought i would add that i get a smell from the clutch now and again, i am looking to upgrade - so any advice or recomendations would be appreciated ? oh and welcome to the site !!! That sig is MASSIVE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P15UL T Posted October 4, 2006 Share Posted October 4, 2006 im on it !!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarnie Posted October 4, 2006 Share Posted October 4, 2006 im on it !!!! Much Better!! Looking very as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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