lsd warning?

[mspHtown]

are there any warning signs of a stock lsd on the verge of failing?

 

[vxfilmer1000]

are there any warning signs of a stock lsd on the verge of failing?

im sure there are threads about this somewhere, but im wondering this too. idk if this would be a warning bu when i start off from a dead stop (just going normal) my car will shake like crazy and vibrate everything in the car because of the shaking...?

 

[wicked]

no worning,when it snaps it snaps.

 

[mspdfreak]

If you're beating the s*** out of your car, that's your warning sign. These cars weren't made for racing.

 

[Alejo_NIN]

If you're beating the s*** out of your car, that's your warning sign. These cars weren't made for racing.

not made for racing, yet they're called MAZDASPEED....weird...

 

[INGREXCO]

no warning just dies... it sucks ass

 

[mspHtown]

im sure there are threads about this somewhere, but im wondering this too. idk if this would be a warning bu when i start off from a dead stop (just going normal) my car will shake like crazy and vibrate everything in the car because of the shaking...?

mine shakes sometimes also. it seems to only occur when it is cold out and the car is not warmed up (only when engaging first gear). i actually tried to find the reason for the shaking on the forums and came up with that alot of people experience this problem and there is a document out there (for n/a proteges) on the topic of clutch shuddering. i dont know though, never a definite answer because we dont drive n/a proteges.

 

[gboromsp]

It shakes b/c your rear motor mount is most likely torn. You can look at mine and see where it it ripped. I'll take pics of it when I install the awr.

 

[ZenProtege]

here is a good thread on proteges getting clutch chatter. In short,there is a TSB saying its caused by the clutch. If your getting the shudder all the time in every gear it's probably your mounts. If you get it when its cold out or during the first drive of the day thats what your problem is likely to be. I get the same shudder all the time. It's annoying but it goes away after a few minutes. What sucks is they won't cover 03's

http://www.msprotege.com/forum/showthread.php?t=92553&highlight=clutch+chatter

 

[TX Speed Demon]

mine shakes sometimes also. it seems to only occur when it is cold out and the car is not warmed up (only when engaging first gear).

Me too. Noticed it after I installed the AWR Front Motor Mount. Sounds like two pipes hitting each other. I pulled out all my FMIC pipes, wrapped any areas that looked like they were hitting something and reinstalled. No difference. I'm going to mark my front motor mount, drive around and see if it is loose (if markings don't line up).

If it's not a loose front one I think it is a torn rear one. My clutch still grabs strong, doesn't slip. There doesn't seem to be any corrolation to the sound and turning/power, it only happens when I engage first gear, or sometimes in second if I let the rpms drop close to 1000. I've checked everything else I can think of.

I'm going to take JDM Sam and LinuxRacr for a ride tonight to get their opinions. If we get this figured out I'll post back up.

 

[goku4658]

subbed

 

[vxfilmer1000]

mine shakes sometimes also. it seems to only occur when it is cold out and the car is not warmed up (only when engaging first gear). i actually tried to find the reason for the shaking on the forums and came up with that alot of people experience this problem and there is a document out there (for n/a proteges) on the topic of clutch shuddering. i dont know though, never a definite answer because we dont drive n/a proteges.

yeah mine only does it in 1st gear too

 

[mspdfreak]

not made for racing, yet they're called MAZDASPEED....weird...

Yep, it's called branding. It sells cars.

 

[mspHtown]

so if i take the car to the dealership, will they fix the clutch chatter? or not.

 

[mspdfreak]

They will if they think that's the problem.

 

[ForceFed]

They will if they think that's the problem.

No they won't...A clutch is a wear item and is NOT covered under warranty at this point for anyone owning a MSP.
It IS the clutch if its only when cold and just the first couple of shifts.Its most likely the flywheel with some heat checks on it causing the shudder...I have it and My dealer fixesd everything I complain about except this.
My LSD also failed on Sunday and there is 0,ZERO warning when one of these goes out.Your problem is not the LSD ...You will know if it goes.

 

[MrDiggler]

here is a good thread on proteges getting clutch chatter. In short,there is a TSB saying its caused by the clutch. If your getting the shudder all the time in every gear it's probably your mounts. If you get it when its cold out or during the first drive of the day thats what your problem is likely to be. I get the same shudder all the time. It's annoying but it goes away after a few minutes. What sucks is they won't cover 03's

http://www.msprotege.com/forum/showthread.php?t=92553&highlight=clutch+chatter

Thanks guys. I was just about to post a question about the clutch chatter/vibration I get. Mine will do it in first and through all gear changes that occur at lower rpm. I'd describe it as some sort of drivetrain backlash or slop. I've wondered if my flywheel or pressure plate could be wavy, but the torn motor mount theory sounds much more likely. My clutch still grips strong as hell at 40k miles and I don't think it's a clutch problem. I think letting out the clutch with a little bit of load at lower rpm's just exposes the problem.

 

[MrDiggler]

are there any warning signs of a stock lsd on the verge of failing?

No. There was no warning on mine before it went, and it went when I least expected it to. Putting along in 1st gear at under 3k rpm's. (WTF?) All of a sudden you'll hear a pop-crunch-grind thing and the car won't move under power anymore.

 

[Rawyzf]

What clutch did you decide to get?

No they won't...A clutch is a wear item and is NOT covered under warranty at this point for anyone owning a MSP.
It IS the clutch if its only when cold and just the first couple of shifts.Its most likely the flywheel with some heat checks on it causing the shudder...I have it and My dealer fixesd everything I complain about except this.
My LSD also failed on Sunday and there is 0,ZERO warning when one of these goes out.Your problem is not the LSD ...You will know if it goes.

 

[DiscreetSpeed]

i had none..just happened