Hey guys I have a Seat Cupra 290 and only had it since February so about two months old. I was in Curpa mode and overtaking a car (so I was doing about 80mph) when the clutch slipped. The car was doing 80mph but the car would not find the gear. Once it found the gear again the clutch pedal lost its responsiveness and has become very heavy, the bite point is also very high. The car drive fine but the clutch has lost its smoothness and is uncomfortable to drive.
I called SEAT and they sent out a technician the next day. He said the clutch got overheated and now it is not right. I have the car booked in on Tuesday for SEAT to have a look but I am guessing it will need either a new gear box or clutch.
The car is only two months old and it was in the race format when it happend so for a sports performance car I would not expect the clutch to go so soon.
The car was perfect and such a delight to drive, so fast yet safe. It is such a shame that something like this can happen.
Has anyone else has any similar problems with their 280 or 290?
I called SEAT and they sent out a technician the next day. He said the clutch got overheated and now it is not right. I have the car booked in on Tuesday for SEAT to have a look but I am guessing it will need either a new gear box or clutch.
The car is only two months old and it was in the race format when it happend so for a sports performance car I would not expect the clutch to go so soon.
The car was perfect and such a delight to drive, so fast yet safe. It is such a shame that something like this can happen.
Has anyone else has any similar problems with their 280 or 290?