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CWS80 · 21st July 2006, 23:05

Yup I have replaced my clutch, around 6600 miles, took over three weeks to get the machine back. I put another 400 miles( around 1 month period) on it and now I am taking it back in for transmission failure (not sure if it is software or the transmission itself, waiting for them to call me back). I am getting really frustrated.

. By the way they told me they will only replace 1 clutch, saying I used LC to much, I told in a polite way, there idiots and don’t know anything about there own product. I had to explain how US models don’t have LC and then he stood there with no response on how my clutch was out. I have come too two conclusions on possible failure of the clutch:

1. Downshifting alot -- (high rpms 6-7000)
2. Software and possible transmission problems could have lead to failure of clutch.

This is the third time I have taken my car in for transmission issues, and I am coming to a point of

....So how would you guys handle this, what can be done to make sure another fialure doesn't happen in 4-6 weeks again? I really dont want to trade my car or sell it becuase man do I love this car, but it is kinda of frustrating.

CWS

21st July 2006, 23:05	#9 (permalink)
CWS80 Member, Sport: On DSC: Off Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Houston, Texas Age: 28 Posts: 230 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Yup I have replaced my clutch, around 6600 miles, took over three weeks to get the machine back. I put another 400 miles( around 1 month period) on it and now I am taking it back in for transmission failure (not sure if it is software or the transmission itself, waiting for them to call me back). I am getting really frustrated. . By the way they told me they will only replace 1 clutch, saying I used LC to much, I told in a polite way, there idiots and don’t know anything about there own product. I had to explain how US models don’t have LC and then he stood there with no response on how my clutch was out. I have come too two conclusions on possible failure of the clutch: 1. Downshifting alot -- (high rpms 6-7000) 2. Software and possible transmission problems could have lead to failure of clutch. This is the third time I have taken my car in for transmission issues, and I am coming to a point of ....So how would you guys handle this, what can be done to make sure another fialure doesn't happen in 4-6 weeks again? I really dont want to trade my car or sell it becuase man do I love this car, but it is kinda of frustrating. CWS Last edited by CWS80; 21st July 2006 at 23:05.