Tamora Clutch Life

[nigelj77]

Having previously owned 3 chimaera and fancying a return to tvr ownership I've started thinking about a Tamora.

Having read a buying guide and a couple of other articles I'm a bit concerned about clutch life.

Is 20 to 25k miles really the expectation for a clutch?

I know driving style can have an effect so assuming reasonable driving, how long should a clutch last?

I'd hate to be hit with a big bill shortly after purchase.

Any other pointers would be appreciated.

Thanks in advance.

Nigel

[s6boy]

Can't remember exact mileage but think I got about 70k out of mine and then it was only changed as a precaution while the slave cylinder was being done. It had very little wear.
Driving style matters hugely, but unfortunately you can't judge how a car has been driven.

[brownspeed]

Mine let go on me a couple of years ago due to diaphragm failure with <35k on it. Plates themselves still looked to have plenty of wear left in them.

[nawarne]

I had a new clutch assembly about 50K miles ago on my Tuscan.

Friction plates still seem OK, - it doesn't slip! (Touching wood) I haven't had issues with gear selection,,, so assuming diaphragm plate is holding up too.

I did have a problem whilst driving to STR8Six a few years ago for service, when the slave seals blew and I had to stall the engine on the brakes driving into the yard!!
New seals sorted that

Nick

[nawarne]

I had a new clutch assembly about 50K miles ago on my Tuscan.

Friction plates still seem OK, - it doesn't slip! (Touching wood) I haven't had issues with gear selection,,, so assuming diaphragm plate is holding up too.

I did have a problem whilst driving to STR8Six a few years ago for service, when the slave seals blew and I had to stall the engine on the brakes driving into the yard!!
New seals sorted that

Nick

[nigelj77]

Thanks for the responses folks, it sounds like they're not quite as fragile and he article I read would suggest.

[ginkent]

Also.. most ppl tend to do <5k miles a year. Worse case scenario that’s a 5 year life.

[Gladers01]

nigelj77 said:

Thanks for the responses folks, it sounds like they're not quite as fragile and he article I read would suggest.

Clutches can be a complete lottery on the Speed 6, have had them fail at 20k miles due to broken fingers, current Tam is on 37k miles and no problems so far, last time I paid for a full clutch and slave refurb the bill came to just over £1400, the dealer reimbursed me in full as the car was less than one month old worth asking the question when/if etc if you have a specific car in mind