HockeyRX-8

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stage 3 clutch totally not needed for our cars...dont have enough power to use it to its full potential...plus, your clutch pedal will get much heavier, so have fun shifting or getting stuck in traffic

FastFreddy61

Its not really suited to stock Hp, works ok, except at 8k or more(stays engaged until revs drop below 8k), the wife finds it a pain in the *** in traffic, its either in or out.Good if you want to slam thru the shifts, but for every day driving, I wouldnt buy another. The BHR/Spec/Fidanza flywheel makes a difference.It is actually much softer on the pedal than OEM

cajunrx8

Hold on a damn minute!!!!!! What is the problem with the clutch that it meeds to be replaced???? How many miles are on the car and could it be a pedal bracket issue and they gonna nail ya for a clutch instead??
Something sounds real fishy here.

jasonrxeight

whats wrong with your clutch?
stuff in highest gear then floor it. no rpm jump clutch is good.

dmedz8

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the clutch disc and the presure plate needs to be replaced its all worn down apparently... it has the original oem clutch setup and im at 58,xxx

DeViLbOi

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Apparently? Your clutch should last longer than 58K miles as well...if it doesn't then you need to work on your driving a little more.

dmedz8

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i just know what the mazda dealership told me... and i learned on the car so yeah my me and my clutch/ gears have ahd some good/bad times

DeViLbOi

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If you're not having clutch problems I wouldn't replace the clutch. As your clutch starts to fail you will notice it in both rev problems as stated above or gear grinding as your tranny doesn't completely disengage before you shift.

dmedz8

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once i start to notice clutch failure, how long will it be before i has to be fixed? and what damage if any will it cause?

jasonrxeight

it will start to slip especially under hard acceleration .
no damage I can think of other than you dont get power.

dmedz8

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alright great... thanks alot guys