Audi R8 V10 Clutch Replacement?

[whitey00]

Hi Guys

I've got a 2010 R8 V10 Spyder.

Mileage 7k

Driven fairly hard for past couple of thousand miles... anyway it seems as if the clutch/flywheel is on the way out.

Anything more than 30% of full throttle the car "seems to come out of gear" and just free revvs with no increase in actual speed... Not having this before sounds like a clutch.

I did some research and was pretty alarmed at the prices...

Can anyone recommend any solutions or cheaper than Audi for replacing...

Thanks

[Dr G]

It's a big old job, most of the back of the car, exhausts etc. comes off completely and the box pulled out from the top.

Parts prices are going to be much the same everywhere but you could probably reduce labour by a good slice going to a specialist; there are at least a couple with the tooling for an R8 clutch (there's a couple of gangly special tools from Audi).

[jeremyc]

Not that it is of much use to you, but here's a thread describing the process by someone who did it themselves.

[whitey00]

Thanks chaps...

Yeah just think it maybe a job of hitting the phones trying to get a good quote...

Never thought it would cost so much...

Anyway, its my own fault.....

[Dr G]

http://www.audi.co.uk/owners-area/servicing-mainte...

Could work well here...

[jdearden]

so how much should a clutch replacement cost?

[Maracus]

Try Mr Clutch

[whitey00]

I've been quoted 3k from a main dealer... I did double check with them.. Let's see if that's how much it actually ends up costing..

[ubbs]

whitey00 said:

I've been quoted 3k from a main dealer... I did double check with them.. Let's see if that's how much it actually ends up costing..

Does that include the clutch?

[ubbs]

whitey00 said:

I've been quoted 3k from a main dealer... I did double check with them.. Let's see if that's how much it actually ends up costing..

Does that include the clutch?

[ubbs]

whitey00 said:

I've been quoted 3k from a main dealer... I did double check with them.. Let's see if that's how much it actually ends up costing..

Does that include the clutch?

[whitey00]

Everything bar the fly wheel if that needs to be done it's extra 3k total price

[sumo69]

Have you spoken to Audi UK re some goodwill contribution?

If my GTR had burnt its clutches in 7k, I would be saying they cannot be fit for purpose - have you tried this?

Also, any possibility of a fluid leak onto the clutch causing the issue? Again I would be looking for a goodwill contribution if so.

David

[phumy]

sumo69 said:

Have you spoken to Audi UK re some goodwill contribution?

If my GTR had burnt its clutches in 7k, I would be saying they cannot be fit for purpose - have you tried this?

Also, any possibility of a fluid leak onto the clutch causing the issue? Again I would be looking for a goodwill contribution if so.

David

Depends a lot on where it was bought from, who has done the servicing and in any case the OP has already admitted to driving it "hard" and was his own fault anyway.....doubt Audi will want to add anything to it.

[whitey00]

Hi Sumo

Yeah, that's a good idea. I know their argument would be driving style, but then I've had and driven hard a few Supercars and not had this before so early in its life.

Appreciate you taking the time to suggest that. Will post an update once I get through to them.

[Dr G]

Both correct; whilst it could be entirely down to driving style you are a customer of Audi's flagship product and they tend to want to keep R8 customers happy.

Push for a contribution at least.

[ubbs]

whitey00 said:

Everything bar the fly wheel if that needs to be done it's extra 3k total price

I don't think that's a bad price for a main dealer, my brother had his gallardo clutch done at an independent for similar cost, I'm presuming the parts would be the same?
Ubbs

[djc206]

I've not owned an R8 (I don't work hard enough) but on my RS5 I got a bit of goodwill work done out of warranty. It's worth pushing Audi because even of you'd launched it every time you left a set of lights 7k out of a clutch is a bit st.

[357RS]

If Audi good will doesn't work you could try APS at Brackley: http://www.autops.co.uk/

Used them myself for smaller work and always hear good things about their service and work.

[Maracus]

357RS said:

If Audi good will doesn't work you could try APS at Brackley: http://www.autops.co.uk/

Used them myself for smaller work and always hear good things about their service and work.

A big +1 from me for APS. Ed is a top bloke.