the clutch - she is a'slippin'

[sick_role]

just over 42k on the car. It isn't real serious yet. but it happens pretty easily under heavy load in 3-4...& 5. Nothing too concerning for DD use, but it will certainly slip during a spirited ratchet through the gates.

Unfortunately I do not have the tools/knowledge to pull off the update myself...so labor rates, here I come! I have contacted a few places in the area (via email) and no word back yet. I'm not in a huge rush...plus I'm broke (stupid buying/remodeling houses). Although I did call my local Mazda dealer and they quoted me 697+tax on labor. I get a 20% discount so that would total around $600 out the door I think. Then again, they do have a way of getting that bill up.

I'm still hoping there is a local shop that will be reliable and do it for less. Already talked to Ken at PG and decided on the ACT stage 1 for a replacement. Although I did forget to ask what the fly weight was on that...lighter than OEM, I'm sure.

Is anyone running a beefed up clutch/fly AND have the trz RMM/Trans mounts? I know the trans mount opens up the noise of our drivetrain, but wondering if the upgrade to both mount and clutch/fly will be overbearing.

 

[ScarMS3]

Lenny on msf had act and burnt it up, also he installed tranny mount for two days before saying it was unbearable with that clutch

 

[sick_role]

this news is not so good.

 

[spdjnke]

that set up would be like driving a dump truck with NO suspension....YIKES.

 

[sick_role]

as pleasant as that sounds...anyone have suggestions for clutch/fly that won't be absurd w/ trz rmm/transmount? I'm guessing I'm SOL on that, but replacing with factory is spendy. I've looked on rockauto for an on the cheap solution, but I honestly don't know what all parts I would need from there...as it's a piece by piece ordeal.