by "Nick Has an Exocet" (nickallain)
Published 09/28/2017 at 21:49
by "Nick Has an Exocet" (nickallain)
Published 09/28/2017 at 21:49
Tags: $950MiataProject
STARS: 6
Because I work! (mostly)
I got the clutch job wrapped up today. That’s been weeks (uh, month+) in the making. The new lightweight flywheel is in as well along with some big washers on the suspension to keep the bushings in check.
I had gotten used to the clutch release point being up high and vague. Now it’s fairly low (about where it should be) and bites hard. That’s great but the gas pedal is sticking a bit (only in the up position) so it makes feathering the throttle difficult (all or nothing plus the lightweight flywheel sucks a bit). I’m so sorry to anyone who was behind me on my test drive. I’m sure someone who’s owned a manual for many years would find their way around these issues but I’m in the “first manual at 30" club so California drivers will have to bear with me while I iron out the car and my driving style.
Looks like tomorrow I’ll look into the gas pedal / throttle issue.
"arl" (arl1968)
09/29/2017 at 08:40, STARS: 1
Good for you, congrats on the clutch job.
Now you must sing “Slippin the clutch, Slippin the clutch” to the tune of Judas Priest’s Breaking the Law:
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"Bytemite" (bytemite)
09/29/2017 at 14:15, STARS: 0
which flywheel and clutch combo did you go with?
"Nick Has an Exocet" (nickallain)
09/29/2017 at 17:13, STARS: 0
Fidanza flywheel: https://mossmiata.com/lightweight-aluminum-flywheel-by-fidanza-4
Stage 1 Exedy: https://mossmiata.com/performance-clutches-by-exedy
"Bytemite" (bytemite)
09/29/2017 at 20:00, STARS: 0
Okay good that was gonna be my replacement as well. let me know how the clutch pressure is, if its too stiff and high sprung or not.
"Nick Has an Exocet" (nickallain)
09/29/2017 at 20:35, STARS: 0
Pretty soft and engages pretty low but that could be a lot of factors. At first I thought it wasn’t right but I think it was just terrible before (very high engagement).