1380S
Newbie
Hi to all, this is my first post.
I own a Mini Countryman Cooper SD All4 Dec 2014 registration, (Jungle Green/White). I bought it from an approved Mini dealer Dec 2015 with 6k miles (ex-demonstrator) on the clock I love the car - but it eats clutches. The first lasted to 20k miles the 2nd to 30k miles and now at 39k it is showing signs of wear again. We (wife and me) are mini fanatics and have had all sorts of minis for over 40 years and is still our main car. It is not our driving style as we have never had this problem with any other of our minis. I have taken this up in writing with MINI but no joy. It would appear on various forums this is a problem with this model with others owners.
I believe the factory clutch assembly is at its threshold with the engine torque and 4 wheel drive and hence reduced life.
Does anyone know where I can get a proven performance clutch fitted, or has a cure for this (I don't want to sell the car)? Anyone out there have a similar problem to me?
Cheers.
I own a Mini Countryman Cooper SD All4 Dec 2014 registration, (Jungle Green/White). I bought it from an approved Mini dealer Dec 2015 with 6k miles (ex-demonstrator) on the clock I love the car - but it eats clutches. The first lasted to 20k miles the 2nd to 30k miles and now at 39k it is showing signs of wear again. We (wife and me) are mini fanatics and have had all sorts of minis for over 40 years and is still our main car. It is not our driving style as we have never had this problem with any other of our minis. I have taken this up in writing with MINI but no joy. It would appear on various forums this is a problem with this model with others owners.
I believe the factory clutch assembly is at its threshold with the engine torque and 4 wheel drive and hence reduced life.
Does anyone know where I can get a proven performance clutch fitted, or has a cure for this (I don't want to sell the car)? Anyone out there have a similar problem to me?
Cheers.