Early model 03's : Clutch and Mileage

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May 17, 2005 | 09:41 AM

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netmand

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March 2003, 24k, stock clutch still strong.

May 17, 2005 | 09:43 AM

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mike69

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Originally Posted by Redcloud

I have 90K and I'm still on the stock clutch. No slipage but the engagement is at the high side of the pedal now. I did have the first clutch replaced at 5K due to a faulty throwout bearing. I wasn't having any trouble with the clutch, the TOB was just making a bunch of noise. They elected to replace it all so I said why not?
So to be clear I have 85K on my current stock clutch with no slipping yet!

Holy ****, you pretty much just proved that the Evo and the stock clutch is not a POS like DSMs are.

May 17, 2005 | 09:50 AM

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28,300 here with the stock clutch, mild power mods. Im not overly easy on it but not frequently harsh on it either.

May 17, 2005 | 10:02 AM

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36,700+ miles here, stock clutch, delivered to me Sept 6 2003!

May 17, 2005 | 10:09 AM

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16.3k miles on my late 03. Stock clutch is holding fine. Been drag racing twice and has about 15 launches on it.

May 17, 2005 | 10:23 AM

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I got mines in April 2003, stock clutch went out at 50,000 miles. Replaced with Exedy stage 2 single disc....got TRE transfer case so im not launching it hard anymore, not that i doubt TRE but i decided not to abuse the car anymore. Currently at 60,000 miles

May 17, 2005 | 11:14 AM

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Scraper

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Picked up my 03 on 6/30/03 and fixing to turn over 20k.
Stock clutch still going strong.
One lunch hour lapping session, one all day lapping session and numerous autocrosses.

May 17, 2005 | 11:18 AM

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Greyfox5

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Originally Posted by Redcloud

yeah but was the new clutch an oem one or aftermarket?

May 17, 2005 | 11:46 AM

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yeah but was the new clutch an oem one or aftermarket?

I don't think the dealer would install an aftermarket clutch. Especially not the dealerships in the DC Metro Area.

May 17, 2005 | 12:00 PM

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Redcloud

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Originally Posted by Greyfox5

yeah but was the new clutch an oem one or aftermarket?

A dealership may only use OEM parts to make repairs under warranty. It is in fact a stock EVO VIII

factory clutch, with 85K miles on it. I don't launch it but I get it moving quickly and then beat the **** out of it on these back woods WV mountain roads!

Simply put...I drive it like a rally car not a mustang on a local strip!

May 17, 2005 | 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Redcloud

Simply put...I drive it like a rally car not a mustang on a local strip!

Ditto!

May 17, 2005 | 12:29 PM

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DocMortal

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03 Purchased in May

30000 stock clutch no problems... engagement is high just like when I got the car new...

No slippage about 10 clutch drops from 5000-6000 rpm..

Grabby when cold it studders.. after warm up perfect...

Clutch rattling fairly loud but the whole car is .. and love it