fabia clutch slip

craigwood · 11-11-2004, 22:30

has any one had problems with clutch slip after havin there car chiped
mine slips in fifth and sixth if you plant your foot down to overtake
the dealer said there was no clutch fault as it would stall the car

***DGW*** · 11-11-2004, 22:35

Welcome to Briskoda. Clutch problems are not unknown in the Fabia, and in particular seem to affect the vRS after it has been tuned.

***Neo_VR*** · 11-11-2004, 23:03

I have the same problem. but ive adjusted my driving style to "drive round" the problem... and use the revs more

devonutopia · 11-11-2004, 23:09

Not noticed it with me... but obviously not the same car.

***Neo_VR*** · 11-11-2004, 23:11

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Originally Posted by devonutopia

Not noticed it with me... but obviously not the same car.

Thats because your car aint anywhere near as powerful jason

MonkeyHanger · 11-11-2004, 23:12

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Originally Posted by Neo_VR

Thats because your car aint anywhere near as powerful jason

And neither will yours be, when the clutch dies and Jason rolls past sedately in his less powerful car

devonutopia · 11-11-2004, 23:48

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Originally Posted by MonkeyHanger

And neither will yours be, when the clutch dies and Jason rolls past sedately in his less powerful car

Less use of the word "roll" when talking about me, eh?

MonkeyHanger · 11-11-2004, 23:49

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Originally Posted by devonutopia

Less use of the word "roll" when talking about me, eh?

Well spotted

Thought i'd sneak that one past you

Chavyboy · 12-11-2004, 07:40

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Originally Posted by MonkeyHanger

Well spotted

Thought i'd sneak that one past you

I had this vision of the film "Ace Ventura" when he flips and rolls his Land Rover into the parking space at the animal sanctuary.

faboka vrs · 12-11-2004, 08:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by MonkeyHanger

And neither will yours be, when the clutch dies and Jason rolls past sedately in his less powerful car

helpmedisappear · 12-11-2004, 08:54

Ive had it a couple of times now and mine is standard

FabiaTDi · 12-11-2004, 18:11

Clutch slip not noticed yet, but get strange noise if asking too much of the clutch - so I'm careful and use revs more.

doer1 · 12-11-2004, 19:36

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Originally Posted by Neo_VR

I have the same problem. but ive adjusted my driving style to "drive round" the problem... and use the revs more

mm I have noticed this too... using revs more seems to solve it..
Ivan you had the same???

Nick C · 20-11-2004, 18:52

Just been for a blast in my Furby VRS and the clutch was slipping in 4th and 5 th when you hit the torque hard at 2000 - 2500 rpm. The Car is flying at the moment especially now the temperature is below freezing. I havn't noticed problem before until the recent cold mornings. I assume that's because the car is more powerful breathing in the much colder air. Compensating with higher revs solves it.

Any idea how long the clutch is likely to last on a remapped fabia? Mines now dane 22,000 miles and was revo'd at 12,000 miles. Are there any uprated clutches / flywheels available for the Furby VRs yet?

Nick C

Lummox · 20-11-2004, 20:02

Looking for uprated clutches. We have the 240mm clutch iirc. Sachs are in the process of putting something together and should be relased soon.

21,000 miles and you all know my spec, clutch has just started slipping, as the rest high gear high torqur request. Only did it the once, have been a bit more carefull since and hasnt happened again.

Nick C · 21-11-2004, 10:49

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Originally Posted by Ross Clarke

Looking for uprated clutches. We have the 240mm clutch iirc. Sachs are in the process of putting something together and should be relased soon.

21,000 miles and you all know my spec, clutch has just started slipping, as the rest high gear high torqur request. Only did it the once, have been a bit more carefull since and hasnt happened again.

Thanks Ross, can you keep us all updated on this one please. After Talking to my dealer a few weeks back about waranty claims for clutches it is a very grey area from what i can make out even on standard cars. If they know you are running 30%+ more power they will certainly not be covered

Nick C

Lummox · 21-11-2004, 11:37

Most arent covered after about 5,000 miles. But like you say it is a grey area and really down to individual cases and customer services/dealer.

I've got AmD on the case for the clutch, they will let me know as soon as they know.

cpufreak · 21-11-2004, 12:58

ace.

My driving style and the way I've my car setup now, the clutch very rarely slips...but it will be good to have a avenue to go down when/if it gets worse, or I go down the route to more power

AmD are only about an hours drive from me now, so that would be handy

11-11-2004, 22:30	#1
craigwood Briskodian Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: chester Posts: 11 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	fabia clutch slip has any one had problems with clutch slip after havin there car chiped mine slips in fifth and sixth if you plant your foot down to overtake the dealer said there was no clutch fault as it would stall the car

11-11-2004, 22:35	#2
*DGW* BRISKODA Staff Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Cambridgeshire Posts: 17,129 Thanks: 49 Thanked 170 Times in 127 Posts	Welcome to Briskoda. Clutch problems are not unknown in the Fabia, and in particular seem to affect the vRS after it has been tuned. __________________ Denis 2002 Octavia 1.8T 4X4 turbo Estate - rebreathed on by Jabba ... 31.93mpg 2007 Fabia vRS - CC, ESP and full leather trim by Seat Surgeons ...48.09 mpg...

11-11-2004, 23:03	#3
*Neo_VR* UberMod™ Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Manchester Posts: 12,084 Thanks: 66 Thanked 162 Times in 113 Posts	I have the same problem. but ive adjusted my driving style to "drive round" the problem... and use the revs more __________________ ColGod the UberMod VXR, Gti, ST, Type-R, vRS, Cupra, Shifty... An MPS fears not these things...

11-11-2004, 23:09	#4
devonutopia Mongreller Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Ooo-ar, Oi be from Devonshire Posts: 29,506 Thanks: 60 Thanked 308 Times in 253 Posts	Not noticed it with me... but obviously not the same car. __________________ Jason - Mongrel owner! WOOOOF! Grrrrr Custom Fabia Bonnet Lifter Kits - £45! Click Me. See the mongrel's 260bhp Dyno Video!

12-11-2004, 08:54	#11
helpmedisappear Briskodian Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Bolton Posts: 1,762 Thanks: 36 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Ive had it a couple of times now and mine is standard __________________ Martin Black Magic Fabia vRSv

12-11-2004, 18:11	#12
FabiaTDi VT5 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Warwickshire Posts: 2,016 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Clutch slip not noticed yet, but get strange noise if asking too much of the clutch - so I'm careful and use revs more. __________________ Was: 2003 Allard Tuned Fabia vRS VT5 Turbo Conversion Now: 2008 Audi A3 Sportback TDI

20-11-2004, 18:52	#14
Nick C Briskodian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Suffolk Posts: 111 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Just been for a blast in my Furby VRS and the clutch was slipping in 4th and 5 th when you hit the torque hard at 2000 - 2500 rpm. The Car is flying at the moment especially now the temperature is below freezing. I havn't noticed problem before until the recent cold mornings. I assume that's because the car is more powerful breathing in the much colder air. Compensating with higher revs solves it. Any idea how long the clutch is likely to last on a remapped fabia? Mines now dane 22,000 miles and was revo'd at 12,000 miles. Are there any uprated clutches / flywheels available for the Furby VRs yet? Nick C

20-11-2004, 20:02	#15
Lummox U18 Automotive Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Newport Pagnell Posts: 21,805 Thanks: 22 Thanked 658 Times in 554 Posts	Looking for uprated clutches. We have the 240mm clutch iirc. Sachs are in the process of putting something together and should be relased soon. 21,000 miles and you all know my spec, clutch has just started slipping, as the rest high gear high torqur request. Only did it the once, have been a bit more carefull since and hasnt happened again. __________________ Unit 18 Automotive Services now open Servicing, repairs, modifications you name it we do it. Cupra console bushes at special price, PM for a very competitive quote.

21-11-2004, 11:37	#17
Lummox U18 Automotive Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Newport Pagnell Posts: 21,805 Thanks: 22 Thanked 658 Times in 554 Posts	Most arent covered after about 5,000 miles. But like you say it is a grey area and really down to individual cases and customer services/dealer. I've got AmD on the case for the clutch, they will let me know as soon as they know. __________________ Unit 18 Automotive Services now open Servicing, repairs, modifications you name it we do it. Cupra console bushes at special price, PM for a very competitive quote.

21-11-2004, 12:58	#18
cpufreak Briskodian Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: London UK Posts: 47 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	ace. My driving style and the way I've my car setup now, the clutch very rarely slips...but it will be good to have a avenue to go down when/if it gets worse, or I go down the route to more power AmD are only about an hours drive from me now, so that would be handy __________________ S4

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