How to test if the clutch needs replacing on R-Tronic R8?

[SteveG]

Guys, I will be going to view my 08 car at the dealer by Monday. The car will have a warranty, but wear and tear items won't be covered. Everyone thinks that clutches would probably be excluded. I need to therefore find a sure way to test the clutch is OK when I see it. How do you check the clutch is OK on a automated manual (R-Tronic ) ?? On a manual car, I would normally see if the car pulls away in 4th gear from standstill.

Cheers

SteveG

[classba]

Scan it with VCDS and it will tell you the clutch wear and how many launches it's had.

[SteveG]

Thanks for the response..

Unfortunately I don't have that software.

I was told that the R- Tronic doesn't have Launch Control capability. Does it have LC ?

[classba]

Thanks for the response..

Unfortunately I don't have that software.

I was told that the R- Tronic doesn't have Launch Control capability. Does it have LC ?

Yes it does

[SteveG]

Lol. Not according to member doodlebug who confirmed it doesn't in his post earlier. I'm confused now. Is there any literature on the R- tronic LC feature that you could point to by any chance please ?

I couldn't find any. I will ask the dealer again also, as I have a feeling you are correct


Thanks
Steve

[doodlebug]

My bad. I didn't think R-Tronic had launch.

[classba]

<beep> video but you get the idea.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kbiWUP4S4Q8

[SteveG]

Thanks for the video and the confirmation Guys. Funnily, I saw that video the other day, it actually helped convince me that there was NO launch control as the car is spinning it's wheels when trying to launch

I have now found a 2007 Owners manual online which talks about the LC feature and I'll show to the dealer as proof if they still deny it's existance.

Cheers

SteveG