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Re: [T3] kookie question


--- Toby Erkson <air_cooled_nut@pobox.com> wrote:
> I'm still on my Mk.III Jetta's original clutch with
> over 110,000 miles on the
> engine/tranny.  I rev-match and double-clutch in her
> all the time (practice
> makes perfect).  I'd say the clutch lasts a long
> time as it is.  Your chances
> of thrashing your gearbox and reducing its lifespan
> is much higher if you don't
> use the clutch.
> 
> There is stuff on cars that is meant to wear. 
> Clutches are but one of the many
> and they are cheaper than a new tranny!  Being
> frugal has its place but let's
> not get cheap!

Cheap? I was just curious... I got 124K out of mine,
and then it cost me a friggin thousand to get it
replaced. I don't think I'm trying to be cheap by
wanting to get another 40K out of it or so. :)

I don't think I'll be trying this on my Type 3 all the
same...

Um, mostly because it's an automatic... What might be
fun is backing up and then JOLTING it into drive
before I stop and then taking off!!!

(not)



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