The clutch is fine and doesn't slip under regular driving, it slipped one time at the autocross because it got too hot. The clutch still works exactly as it did before. I took the car to one autocross I don't really consider the car being 'raced'. Is autocross even racing, it actually isn't.
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Honestly why would I post that I took the car to one autocross and the clutch slipped one time? Autocross is not racing. I would bet that a large majority of Miatas have been to way more than just one autocross. The clutch is not roasted or gone or anything.. its just a stock clutch on a turbo Miata. It is to be expected that if you beat on it, it will over heat. I never said that I installed an upgraded clutch in the ad.
Also just got a quote for $150 in labor to have the clutch changed and only $300 for an upgraded clutch disc. This is not a big upgrade if someone did want to autocross the car and not worry about the clutch overheating. I posted in the ad it has potential or is great as a daily driver.
Well I felt attacked by Evans post. Normal driving conditions the clutch is fine, autocross is no where near normal driving conditions. I'm not selling the car as a track car or race car. I listed it as a great daily driver, which it is. I'm not trying to hide anything about it like he is suggesting.
Anthony, you can post everything in one post or use the "multi-quote" feature for future posts. As for Craigslist posts, yours is about on par. Don't mention anything bad about it until a future buyer notices or points it out. And only include one pic. Because if I'm buying something valued at $6000, one pic is all anyone needs.
But in order to sell something to friends here in the Ohio thread, you should probably post more info. And I'm not really sure how a clutch can overheat. How do you overheat a clutch during auto-x? Where you sitting there at the line slipping the clutch for 30 seconds waiting for the green? I could see possibly overheating a clutch when I was teaching an ex-girlfriend how to drive stick and her slipping the clutch for 30mins. But a slipping clutch isn't the result of overheating at an auto-x. And if auto-x isn't racing then why are we being timed?
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But in order to sell something to friends here in the Ohio thread, you should probably post more info. And I'm not really sure how a clutch can overheat. How do you overheat a clutch during auto-x? Where you sitting there at the line slipping the clutch for 30 seconds waiting for the green? I could see possibly overheating a clutch when I was teaching an ex-girlfriend how to drive stick and her slipping the clutch for 30mins. But a slipping clutch isn't the result of overheating at an auto-x. And if auto-x isn't racing then why are we being timed?
I don't like you very much. Good day.
Anthony, you can post everything in one post or use the "multi-quote" feature for future posts. As for Craigslist posts, yours is about on par. Don't mention anything bad about it until a future buyer notices or points it out. And only include one pic. Because if I'm buying something valued at $6000, one pic is all anyone needs.
I only have one pic available at the moment. If someone would like more I can take more pictures, which I planned on adding.
But in order to sell something to friends here in the Ohio thread, you should probably post more info. And I'm not really sure how a clutch can overheat. How do you overheat a clutch during auto-x? Where you sitting there at the line slipping the clutch for 30 seconds waiting for the green? I could see possibly overheating a clutch when I was teaching an ex-girlfriend how to drive stick and her slipping the clutch for 30mins. But a slipping clutch isn't the result of overheating at an auto-x. And if auto-x isn't racing then why are we being timed?
I never tried selling it here, I just posted that I listed it on Craigslist today. A clutch can overheat when it is at the limit of its torque holding ability. The more it heats up the less torque it will subsequently hold.
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I don't mean to be a dick, but I fail to see how an FM2 kit @ 7 PSI is pushing that clutch to its torque holding capacity during an autox. I beat the s*** out of mine and have never experienced issues with it.
Autocross is most definitely racing, it doesn't really matter if you consider it racing or not because it is:
autocross
/ˈtōˌkrs/
Noun
A form of competition in which cars are driven around an obstacle course, typically marked out by cones.
Your clutch isn't going to overheat like that and cause the slipping. If your clutch is slipping it is going to do it all the time. The more likely explanation is that you either have water/air in your clutch fluid or you have a slave cylinder that is on the way out.
If your clutch was actually slipping you'd be able to notice if you tried accelerating hard from around 35 mph in 4th or 5th gear. (Whether the car is cold or hot.) If it only does it when warm or after hard driving you have a different issue.
Also, it is rather annoying seeing 3-4 posts in a row when you could easily combine those thoughts into a single posts separated by spaces. It's just simple forum etiquette.
autocross
/ˈtōˌkrs/
Noun
A form of competition in which cars are driven around an obstacle course, typically marked out by cones.
Your clutch isn't going to overheat like that and cause the slipping. If your clutch is slipping it is going to do it all the time. The more likely explanation is that you either have water/air in your clutch fluid or you have a slave cylinder that is on the way out.
If your clutch was actually slipping you'd be able to notice if you tried accelerating hard from around 35 mph in 4th or 5th gear. (Whether the car is cold or hot.) If it only does it when warm or after hard driving you have a different issue.
Also, it is rather annoying seeing 3-4 posts in a row when you could easily combine those thoughts into a single posts separated by spaces. It's just simple forum etiquette.
If it's a stock clutch with a few miles on it, it surely would.
Just thinking... Will, is it the input shaft seal that can go south and get gear oil on the clutch?
In legalese, autocross is NOT racing. Although sure, it is. But actually it isn't. How's that for confusing.
1.6 Catagory II (two) SOLO Event
A Catagory II SOLO event is a non-speed driving skill contest such as, but not limited to, autocrosses and slaloms. These events are run on short courses that emphasize the driver's ability and the car's handling and agility. Competition licenses are not required, and hazards to spectators and property do not exceed those in normal, legal highway driving.
1.6 Catagory II (two) SOLO Event
A Catagory II SOLO event is a non-speed driving skill contest such as, but not limited to, autocrosses and slaloms. These events are run on short courses that emphasize the driver's ability and the car's handling and agility. Competition licenses are not required, and hazards to spectators and property do not exceed those in normal, legal highway driving.
Rear main crank seal is what you're thinking of. The valve cover gasket or CAS o-ring could accomplish the same thing depending on where they are leaking.
Pablo, you have the 6 speed which has a better ability to deal with the torque than the NA6 5 speeds.
I'm not saying it's not possible, but it doesn't jive with the description of the symptoms. I happen to know a thing about a clutch slippage due to recent events.
It's very possible that the clutch didn't slip and I just imagined it. Perhaps the tires were just spinning and I didn't get the sensation of that. It has new master and slave cylinders and new fluid that I meticulously bled the air out of. The clutch definitely holds on the street at all speeds and throttle inputs.
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I'll change the subject by saying it's good to hear that Nate is now hooked on Ray Donovan. Tam and I will try to find time to watch it tonight when the kids are pre-occupied with other things.
My only grip about the show is the blonde chick. While she is cute, she can't act and or her lines are terrible. I think it's mostly her acting ability.
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Actually, Will and Phen now that you mention it, it does have a small oil leak that may be the RMS. I've changed CAS o ring and valve cover gasket. That may be where this issue is stemming from. Would be an easy fix to do along with the clutch if I decide to go that route.
edit: or maybe the Input shaft seal? I thought an RMS leak wouldn't get on the clutch surface.
edit: or maybe the Input shaft seal? I thought an RMS leak wouldn't get on the clutch surface.
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