I didn't have problems with mine until well over 100,000, but it did go. And a few times after that, I had one go after 4,000. It's all random. IMO

:mad: point taken!


:rofl2:

Better yet, what if you remove factory csc that's working perfectly, Replace with aftermarket, and THAT ONE Fails?? Wouldn't that blow your mind? Would you put the factory back in??

Has anyone used the Z1 CSC elimination kit? Does it change the clutch feel significantly?

IMNSHO, it depends on what you use your car for. If it's a DD that rarely gets far from a tow truck, I'd wait until it fails. If you do a lot of driving out in the boonies, I'd do a proactive replacement. YMMV

I looked at that but as I have the z speed CSC already it's just a curiosity.

this type of thinking is not healthy! :mad:

I'm constantly worried about it happening, but I can't go throw down the cash for a replacement part that I may or may not need.

Catch-22 almost.

well since I drive about 100 miles a day I made up my mind to just buy the replacement. I seen a deal a while back on a csc, clutch, and fly from some website but I cant seem to find now. Any good combo recommendation? I DD this care and maybe track it like 1 day a year if that nothing serious.

I would go insane.

It's a gamble, but I wouldn't put too much into it. Without statistical data and analysis, it truly is a speculation at what mileage that it would fail.

The car is still drivable in medium to no traffic without a clutch. The Synchro Rev Match would make it easier, but it can be done without. It's called, strangely, rev matching. Hard to do in a very heavy to stop-n-go traffic and the route needs to be well-planned to lessen the number of stops. Shifting should be minimized to avoid the chance of wearing the synchronizers too much.

So, basically, when stopped, engine must be turned off. Put the shifter in 1st and start the engine; the car will jerk while the starter is cranking and the engine firing up. Bring engine speed a bit high, around 4-5k, then relax the throttle (do not lift completely) before moving the shifter to Neutral. Zero throttle while shifter is in neutral.

Next gear, I would pick 3rd to minimize shifting, would be engaged while the engine speed is on the way down or, if the Sport mode is engaged, the Synchro Rev Match will put the engine at the correct speed. Slide the shifter into the next gear, there should be little to no resistance when the engine speed and the vehicle speed are matched for that gear. If a downshift is required, slide the shifter into neutral, blip the throttle (or Synchro Rev Match would do it) while gently resting the shifter at the gate of a gear; once revs are matched, the shifter will slide into gear.

When a stop is imminent, reduce speed accordingly in gear. Once engine speed is low enough (I use 1.5k rpm or lower), slide the shifter into neutral, and continue braking. Once in a complete stop, turn off engine. To start, repeat the process from the top.

Stop signs are tricky and they can be two handfuls, literally. Watch traffic closely, be a defensive driver while doing this, and absolutely anticipate every and any possible scenario. Adjust vehicle speed to minimize stops at traffic lights. Left-hand turns can be nerve racking, but it's doable. Use hazard lights and turn signals (hazard is always on whenever a turn signal isn't needed).