Sport shift clutch wear
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arinb12 said:
Could someone help me interpret these figures given with the car I just bought to tell me how the clutch wear is? The seller got me a print out after it had a warranty work done once I put the deposit down. But I have no idea how to interpret. Help would be great.
My guess is whoever recorded the data didn't have much of a clue either, it isn't too helpful that the engine isn't running. Data / values all look quite odd, is it a twin plate clutch or std?
Probably best to go into the AMDS user menu, erase trans statistics, put system into rapid learn mode and then drive accordingly to learn all adaptive settings. With a few clutch position learns too, that activity and data review will diagnose something, but the data you post here from the source who gave it to you is worthless and I bet with those figures stored, it isn't driving that nicely ??
Probably best to go into the AMDS user menu, erase trans statistics, put system into rapid learn mode and then drive accordingly to learn all adaptive settings. With a few clutch position learns too, that activity and data review will diagnose something, but the data you post here from the source who gave it to you is worthless ...
This is all very complex. Talk about interpret, I cannot even begin to understand.
Unlike Sportshift, I know clutch plate wear cannot be monitored with a manual, but eventually slipping will be the clue that replacement time has arrived. Nothing more for me to worry about.
BamfordMike said:
My guess is whoever recorded the data didn't have much of a clue either, it isn't too helpful that the engine isn't running. Data / values all look quite odd, is it a twin plate clutch or std?
Probably best to go into the AMDS user menu, erase trans statistics, put system into rapid learn mode and then drive accordingly to learn all adaptive settings. With a few clutch position learns too, that activity and data review will diagnose something, but the data you post here from the source who gave it to you is worthless and I bet with those figures stored, it isn't driving that nicely ??
I think this was done at the local Aston garage when the seller sent the car in for some warranty work. I asked them to check the clutch wear as it's a sportshift. This is what they gave me.Probably best to go into the AMDS user menu, erase trans statistics, put system into rapid learn mode and then drive accordingly to learn all adaptive settings. With a few clutch position learns too, that activity and data review will diagnose something, but the data you post here from the source who gave it to you is worthless and I bet with those figures stored, it isn't driving that nicely ??
Does that tell me absolutely nothing about the clutch wear at all?
Why would you assume driveability issues? It feels fine to me, that said this is my first Aston so not sure.
I could do a few clutch learns but I have no AMDS system myself
Original single plate clutch
Edited by arinb12 on Wednesday 5th October 21:06
I have a 2014 SS2 (N430) which has had some minor clutch issues. I've taken it in two times to Stratstone this year. They've 'recalibrated' the clutch (when cold) which has improved the shifting 'lag' most noticeable when changing up in higher gears. The symptoms are, particularly in 5th, that when the up lever is flicked it can take 3 or 4 seconds for the gear to engage. Pressing the accelerator beforehand feels like the clutch is slipping, hence laggy. It doesn't happen every time and I now drive around it. I'm sure it's been exacerbated by the roundabout problem*.
They then told me the number of clicks on the clutch. I think the range was something like 1200/1300 new and 1700/1800 when it needed replacing. Mine was 1600. From the mileage I guesstimated replacement at 30 to 40k miles, making a mental allowance for the fact that the first 800 miles on mine were as a demonstrator.
Incidentally, they referred to the value as clicks not bits.
They then told me the number of clicks on the clutch. I think the range was something like 1200/1300 new and 1700/1800 when it needed replacing. Mine was 1600. From the mileage I guesstimated replacement at 30 to 40k miles, making a mental allowance for the fact that the first 800 miles on mine were as a demonstrator.
Incidentally, they referred to the value as clicks not bits.
- Ah yes, I hear you say, what's the roundabout problem? Well, sometimes one approaches a roundabout at a middling speed hoping to maintain velocity, not change down any more and progress smoothly on. Every now and then the gods are against us and we have to slow down a bit further. Those with SS will know that the car can then decide to change down depending on speed. The tricky part is that, if you then hit the gas 'mid-change', the clutch hasn't bitten fully and one can be left hanging. Or is it just me?
arinb12 said:
I think this was done at the local Aston garage when the seller sent the car in for some warranty work. I asked them to check the clutch wear as it's a sportshift. This is what they gave me.
Does that tell me absolutely nothing about the clutch wear at all?
Why would you assume driveability issues? It feels fine to me, that said this is my first Aston so not sure.
I could do a few clutch learns but I have no AMDS system myself
Original single plate clutch
Without knowing the wider gear / clutch / trans statistic, in isolation this data isn't good enough to hang a hat on imho Does that tell me absolutely nothing about the clutch wear at all?
Why would you assume driveability issues? It feels fine to me, that said this is my first Aston so not sure.
I could do a few clutch learns but I have no AMDS system myself
Original single plate clutch
Edited by arinb12 on Wednesday 5th October 21:06
If you experience no issues then forget about it and drive car doing regular clutch learns is all you need to do
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