The 4 new tires wants to try the curvy Swiss alpsShould have the F50 back in a week. It now has a new clutch and four new tires.
Hard at work on a plan to give them a good long roll.The 4 new tires wants to try the curvy Swiss alps! You should let 'em roll!
Wear was not the cause of the clutch replacement on the F50. One of the seals went and allowed oil to contaminate the clutch plate, ruining it. Hence the need for replacement. Classic case of what happens when a car sits. Prior to my purchase it had barely been driven for several years.Getting 4 new ones for the 550 as well. I'm curious to know what it will drive like on new tires, this being my first swapping exercise.
How many miles did you squeeze out of the clutch, Boxer? Were you relieved or shocked?
I've just had a look at some 512BB records - it seems that on average that particular example replaced the clutch every 10,000 miles. Does that sound about right to you?
Onno
My pleasure and you take outstanding pictures.Hi boxer , i have posted some pictures of your amazing F50 in the uk section from the concours show , i remember seeing your car when it was new in the north east , i took some photos of it in a dealership near durham around 1997 or 1998 but unfortunately cant work out how to post them as they are off 35 mm film , thanks for bringing your car to the concours , i know a lot of people comment on it as it is so rare to see one , Andy.
Ah, that's good to know, thanks. It makes me hesitant about a couple of Boxers for sale - it seems that they sit in the garage for quite long periods during their life. The 365 at Foskers for instance looks like a nice car but it has travelled 661 miles in the last 9 years! And 2,479 since November 1990! 137 miles per year... Hmmm!!Wear was not the cause of the clutch replacement on the F50. One of the seals went and allowed oil to contaminate the clutch plate, ruining it. Hence the need for replacement. Classic case of what happens when a car sits. Prior to my purchase it had barely been driven for several years.
Excellent, thanks for the info.On the 512BB, you should be able to get 15-20k miles out of the clutch if you are gentle with it.
That should be illegal! A new law should be imposed: a minimum 2500 km per year per F car otherwise you have to turn it in...(and I'll be happy to enforce the law on that one137 miles per year... Hmmm!!
Onno
Louis, no decision has been made yet but we can firmly blame Archie! Always a good policy, I think.That should be illegal! A new law should be imposed: a minimum 2500 km per year per F car otherwise you have to turn it in...(and I'll be happy to enforce the law on that one)
Onno, what happend with the TVR? or did the BB desire took over?