>>“Won” in the sense of which did best in the comparison.
So, actually a meaningless comparison when looked at in engineering terms - a much better comparison would be which part is closest to just being adequate - any over-engineering means that the customer is paying for something they don't need (or reducing the profit a manufacturer should make on a car). Phrased another way, any fool can make an adequate part for a pound, it takes a good engineer to make it for 5p.
>>The comment related to remarks about quality, cars made to a price, crap parts, etc.
Again, the criterion is adequacy. We would all like to run about in cars engineered to Aerospace standards for the price of a wheelbarrow, but, the makers have to make money to carry on making cars - they aren't a charity.
>>The R&M comment related to remarks made about industry practices that don’t favour the end-user.
Again, the motor industry is not there for your or my benefit. Consider the "just one thou" point - making that change might have ruined an already negotiated deal with another supplier of a mating part. Should the manufacturer take that hit?
>>On a check list for the Focus...
Yes, garages are a bit lazy, and some are a bit bent. I'm surprised that you're surprised.
>>When i worked for a Midlands research outfit...
Again, everyone wants their car serviced by a Cambridge Phd, but only to pay the rates for a toilet cleaner - it's not going to happen on a large scale is it?
“…or, it's a driving-style problem.” Like what? If it’s slip wouldn’t I have noticed it? Loss of speed, need to change gear?
There are lots of ways to abuse a clutch - setting off in 2nd is a really good way to get some heat into the clutch. Even light pressure on the pedal will reduce the clamp load significantly. Abuse of the clutch by you can't be discounted, because no-one but you knows how you treat the clutch.
The DMF angle you're trying to push is a red-herring. The question is why is this clutch slipping - that's the only way to get enough heat in there.
Last edited by: Number_Cruncher on Wed 21 Aug 13 at 20:10
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