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Old 05-27-2006, 12:08 PM
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Which Clutch to get?

I need to get a new clutch I am trying to decide between act street or a Clutch Masters stage 1 clutch. They cost about same, I was hoping to get a supercharger next year or two. Which of these be the best for that or are they about the same?
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ACT. A bunch of people here have their setup.
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Will getting a aftermarket clutch void my powertrain warranty?
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it will void you clutch and pp warranty... cause it is new...

after that you have to fight for you right to vote.

btw search is a good thing and sticky trumps search...

food for thought..

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replacing the clutch huh? ...out of curiosity, how many miles do you have on your car?
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Originally Posted by DynamicDookie
replacing the clutch huh? ...out of curiosity, how many miles do you have on your car?

dd,
you are missing the point.... he or she is replacing something for no reason at all.... does that sound like anything you have anything you have heard of before????

and they got a new name in clutchmasters.... ebay....

the point of the answer is there is no answer....

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hitman....

pick your battles.....

think read, do.....

btw search... and read...

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Originally Posted by swoope
dd,
you are missing the point.... he or she is replacing something for no reason at all.... does that sound like anything you have anything you have heard of before????

and they got a new name in clutchmasters.... ebay....

the point of the answer is there is no answer....

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felt like I was just watching an episode of matrix there...

a little moody there lately aye swoope?
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nope,
just seeing in 3d....

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edit, this same ? is going on in two stupid places.... yes matrix we have...

i am sharp like pizza...

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Originally Posted by swoope
dd,
you are missing the point.... he or she is replacing something for no reason at all.... does that sound like anything you have anything you have heard of before????

and they got a new name in clutchmasters.... ebay....

the point of the answer is there is no answer....

beers

My clutch went out after 25K miles. The car was towed to the dealer. The dealer said if I go w/ a aftermarket clutch ,only the clutch won't be cover. Thats why I'am asking. If the clutch voids the whole warrenty then I will also get a act flywheel.
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then buy the mazdaspeed setup and keep the warrenty
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Does mazdaspeed sell a clutch in the US?
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i have the SR motorsports HD clutch and have no complaints so far. grabs hard and is pretty easy on my left leg.
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Originally Posted by hitman408
Does mazdaspeed sell a clutch in the US?
Yes, go chk out mazdaparts.com.

Its basically an excedy clutch.
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Originally Posted by hitman408
Does mazdaspeed sell a clutch in the US?
Yes
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You have a link from where I can buy it?
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Originally Posted by hitman408
My clutch went out after 25K miles. The car was towed to the dealer. The dealer said if I go w/ a aftermarket clutch ,only the clutch won't be cover. Thats why I'am asking. If the clutch voids the whole warrenty then I will also get a act flywheel.
you got it,

only the non mazda part will not be covered by mazda.....

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Originally Posted by hitman408
You have a link from where I can buy it?
Read my post... Kinda see why swoope got on ya'
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Originally Posted by IZoomZoomI
Read my post... Kinda see why swoope got on ya'
But thats for a Japan's mazdaspeed and that won't be covered under warrenty either. If I get a act flywheel will that just void the flywheel part? I decide to get the act street clutch, but I'am in between the act and mazdaspeed flywheel.
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Originally Posted by hitman408
But thats for a Japan's mazdaspeed and that won't be covered under warrenty either. If I get a act flywheel will that just void the flywheel part? I decide to get the act street clutch, but I'am in between the act and mazdaspeed flywheel.
here is the one that mazda will cover....

http://www.finishlineperformance.com...n&key=RX8M1015

take some time and read through the vendors section, you can find what you want and save lots of money...

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Yeah theres alot good deals on the vendors site, but I need get the part soon has I can. I wasn't planning on doing of these upgrades any time soon, and its long weekend no ones is open.
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i will bet all the vendors are open on monday....

if i lived in the west i think mazdaparts would be the way to go,, i think they are in ohio..

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ACT. A bunch of people here have their setup.
funny you say that. You switched to centerforce.

Thinking about going Centerforce too!
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Originally Posted by hitman408
But thats for a Japan's mazdaspeed and that won't be covered under warrenty either. If I get a act flywheel will that just void the flywheel part? I decide to get the act street clutch, but I'am in between the act and mazdaspeed flywheel.
Mazda Japan = Mazda USA's mother company

Do you think they have any right to ban your warranty ? its still made by Mazda (Rebranded, to be exact)

Oh well, it sounds like you dont really give a damn about the warranty anyway, so go with something else instead of overpriced (mostly) Mazdaspeed stuff.

Search is your friend
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"Oh well, it sounds like you dont really give a damn about the warranty anyway, so go with something else instead of overpriced (mostly) Mazdaspeed stuff."

If I didn't care about warranty why would I waste my time asking these questions?

"Search is your friend"

I have been searching the forums for the last few days, soon has my clutch gave. But I couldn't find post on the clutchmaster, some of threads seem outdated, didn't answer my questions fully or I need clarification. I started this thread hoping someone , who know about these parts, could guide me to the right parts so I don't waste my money.


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