Clutch went out in 5000 miles

[Richard 350z]

My B6 S4 6MT sedan has 5000 miles on it. The clutch went out. It is being repaired under warranty.

I think this is pretty weird. I owned a '95 E36 M3 that I bought new, kept for 8 years, and drove for 90,000 miles. I was still on the original clutch when I sold it.

[snopyro]

How'd you do that? Drive around hilly areas? Smoke the clutch often? How many times can the clutch be replaced under warranty?

[Richard 350z]

I have been driving stick shift sports cars for 30 years. I do not abuse the clutch. I drove the S4 no differently than the E36 M3 that I got 90,000+ miles from the original clutch. I think my S4 clutch was defective.

[h2o/S/]

dealers will only cover ONE time clutch replacement...

[jimmyrecluse]

Hmmm... I can have a custom performance clutch made for anyone that will hold up to 30% more power than stock for 400.00. I'm putting one in mine when it goes out.

[Richard 350z]

I got my S4 back today from the dealer with a new clutch installed on warranty. I asked the service advisor "how much would this repair have cost me if it was not covered by warranty?" He said $2,500. Oy vey. Hope the 2nd clutch lasts a little longer than the first one.

[jimmyrecluse]

Yo Richard, I need your clutch... what dealer did you go to or did you get the stock part by any chance?

I'm in La too...

[stealth]

My clutch went in during the first 6k miles I drove my A4. I drove my E46 3series 60+ miles on the original clutch. I do not ride the clutch nor do I abuse it. My clutch was replaced under warranty but I don't think if it happens again the dealer will replace it. I am investing in something a bit better than stock. AWE-Tuning got a few applications for our Audi's that will last a lot longer than our stock clutch.