no more clutch ;(

[DjElement]

Dealership should pay for the clutch replacement as long as there are no mods visible.. my advice is do what i did.. if you have mods and have a problem make sure they're either hidden or simple bolt ons.. other than that you can always bring an MSP to my dealership i got the hook up with the service guys.

Brown's Alexandria Mazda

703-660-8400 ask to speak to JON in the showroom.

ANY MSP QUESTIONS call me! certified mazda elite salesperson.. as well as import tuner

 

[funnylittlman]

Good to know DJElement

boOsted, good luck w/ the clutch

 

[SaaBaaDoo]

man...all you guys get these loaner cars... I have to pay for a damn rental and it's usually a early 90's escort... :wtf: !!!!!

 

[INGREXCO]

thankfully i dont need aloaner yet, but if the car is still being worked on after weds. i will see what i get lol (come on trailblazer!)

 

[Vicocola]

any ways to test if the clutch is messed up? i wouldnt wanna wait til last min, instead... would get a new aftermarket one before this one is out... btw my miles at 18k so far

 

[lasermp5]

Well I'm new to the forum but i thought i might be able to help a little bit about mazda based questions etc.. I work for mazda as well as have a MSP, any questions about service/warranty work are fine.. just ask. aight then good luck and happy racing.. HA-HA-HA-HONDA

Ahhhh he's a spy from Mazda here to deny us of our warranties!!! (attn)

lol j/p

 

[GotBoost]

glad to hear it's being covered. which dealership?

 

[boostisgood]

Not to be rude, but it cracks ,e up when people need things like new clutches. Its a wear and tear item, you burn it up faster then someone else, check your driving. Clutches go bad, regardless of how you drive, make sure you can afford to get a new one when it does go out.

Sorry bro, nothing against you man, I have just been seeing alot of threads about clutches lately, and this was the first one I saw to post this in.

 

[b00sted]

it was at the coconut creek lou bachrodt dealership.

boostisgood - sorry i dont drive as good as you...maybe you should open a driving school to teach all of us how to drive like you

 

[t3ase]

Not to be rude, but it cracks ,e up when people need things like new clutches. Its a wear and tear item, you burn it up faster then someone else, check your driving. Clutches go bad, regardless of how you drive, make sure you can afford to get a new one when it does go out.

Sorry bro, nothing against you man, I have just been seeing alot of threads about clutches lately, and this was the first one I saw to post this in.

I'd love to agree with you but due to the number of clutch issues coming up now, I'm left to assume it's not just due to most driving techniques. Thanks, though.

 

[mazdadan]

Not to be rude, but it cracks ,e up when people need things like new clutches. Its a wear and tear item, you burn it up faster then someone else, check your driving. Clutches go bad, regardless of how you drive, make sure you can afford to get a new one when it does go out.

Sorry bro, nothing against you man, I have just been seeing alot of threads about clutches lately, and this was the first one I saw to post this in.

I agree completely. Although there are a few defective ones that slip by here and there, most clutches are toasted due to driver error/lack of skill. I mean look at all the people crashing their MSPs....can't blame that on the car. FWIW, all of the Mazdas I have owned in the past have had clutches that have lasted for well over 100K miles. Even with racing an spirited driving, the clutch should last for quite some time. It all boils down to the driver and how rough they are on the clutch.

 

[jersey_emt]

Yeah I've seen people feather the clutch even when going from 2nd->3rd->4th->5th. And people who downshift from 5th to 3rd without blipping the throttle..they just sloooowly slip the clutch....

Just learn where the revs drop or raise to and dump the clutch when it's near that RPM...it's still smooth if you do it right.

This is my first manual car...and it only took about two or three months to get the rev-matching down pat. Now I can up & downshift without even using the clutch if I'm lazy.

 

[computerGeek]

Well heres how i feel about the clutch, They gave us a boosted car. Thats a 170hp and most of the true HP is coming from FI. Its alot different then say a GSR NA engine. Don't you think the clutch should have been built to withstand higher torgue and slipping better. Its like the problem with the intake boot coming loose and the dealer asking if i was driving hard. Its a Turbo high performance sedan. DUH MAZDA!! What you think we just use it to get groceries?!? Honestly people, throw me a frikken bone here

 

[boostisgood]

Computer Geek, Mazda built the car to run out of the box. They did not build it with yourr modding in mind. If you turn up boost, drop clutch, power shift ect ect, your gonna burn up a clutch faster then normal driving. Thats regardless of MFR or car.

The clutch is a WEAR AND TEAR item. It will go bad, depending on driving habits, regardless of miles.

 

[computerGeek]

I need to start a car company. My cars may cost a bit more but damn would they be solid. Maybe i will start buying up old used MSP, STI, civics and build them up and warranty them as is but as is is amazing and sell those for like 23,000 or something. Things that make you go hmmmmmmmm, *C&C Music Factory*

 

[jersey_emt]

Well heres how i feel about the clutch, They gave us a boosted car. Thats a 170hp and most of the true HP is coming from FI. Its alot different then say a GSR NA engine. Don't you think the clutch should have been built to withstand higher torgue and slipping better. Its like the problem with the intake boot coming loose and the dealer asking if i was driving hard. Its a Turbo high performance sedan. DUH MAZDA!! What you think we just use it to get groceries?!? Honestly people, throw me a frikken bone here

The clutch IS upgraded from the standard Protege clutch.

 

[MoJoeTCM]

you began to CRY!? Come on now, i would just be like....ha you stupid bitches and i race too lol. Nah, i am afraid mine will be going out soon. I use to go 100 plus daily and would street race every night. I am amazed with this car....Knock on wood though.... Would a Injen cause me not to get a new clutch? Just wondering cause if so bye bye injen......

 

[jersey_emt]

Well the clutch is only covered for 12/12K like every other wear & tear item.

 

[INGREXCO]

i have 9k on the car and the transmision is shot along with the clutch, and i dont abuse this car

 

[b00sted]

so if its under 12k miles then they have to replace it no ifs ands or buts?