pearsonm90

Ok so I bought a brand new 07 rx8 at 2500 miles the clutch goes which I was pissed about because of course mazda isnt going to cover it. Than at 6500 miles the engines needs to be replaced just another problem but atleast covered and no money out of my pocket. So 200 miles later the clutchs goes yet again and of course mazda won't pay for it so I finnaly said screw it I know it isnt me driving the car wrong never had this problem with any other stick car I had before.

Does anyone know a good reliable clutch+ flywheel that wont burn a hole in my pocket? I have been looking at the act clutchs but I don't know how good they are had a friend use one in his honda but thats a honda not an rx8.

Nubo

Wow. The stock clutch may not be the strongest unit in the world but they generally last more than 2500 miles! Maybe something else wrong. 200 miles for the replacement makes me suspect the mechanic more than the part. I'm going to believe you when you imply that you do not dump or drag the clutch.

If you go aftermarket, careful of the clutch force. The pedal bracket has been known to fail with stiffer clutches; I think there's an aftermarket replacement for that piece as well, with stronger construction.

Raptor2k

Ummm...if your car is under 12,000 miles, your clutch should be replaced under warranty.

And you went through two clutches in just 6700 miles? There has to be more to this...

pearsonm90

Because the clutch is a wear item they say its my falut that the clutch went. I don't know what is wrong with the car I was thinking of looking into the lemon law but hell thats just a big mess.

What would be the best for me im not sure what I should do came here because I know the people on these forums have better knowledge than my mazda dealership about the 8

expo1

My swapped out my OEM clutch @ 86,000 miles and I could have put more on it.
I went with ACT HD Clutch & Streetlite flywheel, so far so good after you get used to the stiffer pedal.

Raptor2k

http://www.mazdausa.com/MusaWeb/disp...ustomer&bhcp=1

Around the middle of the page. I don't see how it's possible to damage your clutch so soon, unless you're abusing the crap out of it or if there's a defect. But show that to your dealership, or go to another one.

If you do have to go aftermarket though, I'd say the ACT Street Performance and a light flywheel as a treat...I'll be getting that clutch and the Fidanza 8.5lb Flywheel installed soon.

ivory8

noob question incoming! (semi hijack) how do u know when a clutch is "gone"?

whats the difference in feel?

pearsonm90

Will that void the warrent or no because its a wear item anyway??

Rotora911

I know for Toyota's your clutch would be covered if its under 12k but then again Mazda may have a different policy, do you have another local dealer to take it to or ask?

swoope

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the warranty did not work the first time why should it now?

beers

nycgps

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you should've gone to another dealership.

Raptor2k

The clutch won't be covered but the rest of the car SHOULD be. So if something goes wrong that isn't clutch-related, they will cover it, assuming they're competent.

pearsonm90

I just ordered the ACT Streetlite Flywheel and an Act Street/Strip Clutch hope I made good choices

CnnmnSchnpps

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I have the ACT Street/Strip Clutch and Prolite flywheel (I got the combo deal off rx7store.net). I am loving the flywheel! The clutch is a little firmer than stock (I believe the number is like +30%), but it's hardly noticeable. Engages very quickly, which is a plus as far as I'm concerned.

People say the prolite is hard to drive on the street / in traffic. I live in North NJ and go into NYC regularily. Took about 30 minutes to adjust to the new feel. I actually find it easier to start on inclines, since it reacts to throttle input faster.

Three thumbs up all the way!