My 05 RX-8 has probably spent more time at the dealership than I've actually had it on the road since I bought the thing in mid June. First my synchros and second gear had to be replaced, then the neutral safety switch failed, then I had the sun visor issue, and now my clutch pedal went "pop" and it's sitting at the dealer while they determine if it is under warranty or not. The pedal now is all play and will not disengage the clutch, so I'm thinking it shouldn't be the clutch. Sometimes...I wonder.

 

Did you buy it used? What's the milage on it? ... Just out of curiosity of course.

But sorry to hear about all the problems

 

Yeah, used with 43k, M/T.

 

It's probably not the clutch but the clutch pedal bracket, kinda prone to it. Sorry to hear about the problems, try to be paitent and stick it out. Once you get it back on the road you'll forget the problems and just enjoy it.

 

Previous owner probably learned to drive stick with it and wailed on it. Thus, your transmission issues.

I didn't know used cars can be called lemons.

 

yeah stick it out everything will work out i had the same prob about 3 months after i got mine...transmission/neutral safety switch/ synchros/ gears/forks/ all the good stuff ahah was in teh shop for 27 days without a loaner and after i got it i basically fogot all about it.....just think you basically will have a completely new drive train..

 

used cars can't be called lemons.. you have absolutely NO idea how the previous owner treated your car so you can't blame Mazda.

 

Yeah, apparently the previous owner ragged on my car. My clutch is done. $1400 oh well.

 

yeah that is very true ^^^^

 

thats all ??? wow.. thats not even half the issues ive had on my car..

ive now been clean for a year and a half..

Oh BTW ive gotten my tranny overhaulled 3 times..

1st synchros..
2nd synchos..
and 3rd i couldnt go into reverse without grinding.. after the seond overhaul..

lol BUT Much more probs..

hope everything goes well brodda

 

trans....yeah been there done that.....

 

I'm just sad that I'm actually going to spend all that to put in my new clutch. Since I'm getting a new OEM clutch installed by the dealer I wonder if I'll have a warranty on it.

 

1400 to replace a clutch? that is just silly. i would do a bit of research.

beers

 

1400 ?!

u know that u do NOT have to pay The dealership to replace the clutch right ?

Just tell them to warranty the clutch bracket, Tell them stop giving you bullshit about the clutch is the cause. cuz its not. I've been there and I know more than those greedy bastards.

if u want a new stock clutch setup. stock clutch & new pp cost like what 300 something 400 only, + the pp bearing and other crap I will say 450 u can get everything. install cost like 300 in a good shop

 

That price for a clutch you don't need is ridiculous. I wouldn't let them go near the clutch. There is more than likely nothing wrong with it. Just the pedal.

I think I am the warranty king on here. I've got 2 full pages of single line warranty repairs. They could have paid for my car and another car. And I ain't done with them yet.

 

and i have just one. had car in for grease on the seat belt. and a new motor..

i am so glad you are sticking with it.. btw, i think my pedal is going..

beers

 

Well according to them my clutch is now missing some teeth. Unless they are full of it.

 

Wait, you spent 1400 on a new clutch and it's now missing teeth...?

Do they have monkey's working there?

 

rofl.

Im telling you. Warranty the clutch pedal, and stay away from that dealership

 

I think he meant that is y they are reccomending replacing the clutch in the first place

 

Yeah, that's what I mean. Apparently the clutch lost some teeth when my pedal dropped to the floor.

 

Luck of the draw, and/or previous owner abuse.

 

yeah you never know what ur first owner did or how they drove

 

i am confused. are they saying the clutch disk lost teeth or the flywheel lost teeth.. it the clutch lost teeth, post a photo up. that would be fun to see.

you really need to look at the parts that came out..

you seem to be getting hosed.

beers

 

I think the OP is a lemon.

Love,
05rex8