Clutch upgrade for Mazda 6 mps

[attica04]

I was thinking of upgrading the clutch on my 6 mps, however, I don't want something that will be a pain in the butt to drive in traffic, I had my clutch changed under warranty over a year ago.

Does anyone have any ideas? if so do who do you recommend in Brisbane to do the install?

Thanks
David

[Doug_MPS6]

Hi ATTICA, what is your current clutch like, how many kms on it, and what, if anything, is wrong with it - and how do you drive or what do you want to do with it?

The answers you get will be different according to whether or not you want to drag with it, or if the current one is worn out or apparently faulty or you simply find it difficult to use, or if you have extensive mod's. Cheers.

[bd581]

Curious to find if when your clutch was changed by Mazda if the replaced it with a stock MPS clutch or their upgrade.
They had an upgrade kit when new that replaces just about everything that has anything to do with your clutch, they use a Falcon F6 clutch plate.
Not perfect, but better than stock

[attica04]

Hey Doug I had the clutch replaced in 2008 under the Mazda warranty fix so I assume it was the clutch bd mentions. My car has 45000 km on it is an 05 build I don't drive fast often at least not from traffic lights as I find the clutch too hard to get right. It is far better than it was but it could be my driving that is the problem. I tend to try for a fast take off and either snuff it or ride the clutch trying to get smooth take off which kills the fast take off I was wondering if the braided clutch line might improve things?

[bd581]

Sounds like a mps 6 to me. Normal. They got a bit of a flogging from the press when new over their "tricky" clutch. Hence the upgrade they released that they didn't tell anyone about.
I don't think that any 6 owner can honestly say that they still don't have troubles with the clutch and they can constantly drive it smoothly.

[blackbetty]

I still stall mine after 3 1/2 years though thats mainly in reverse. Its just a tricky clutch

[lucifuge]

Sounds like a mps 6 to me. Normal. .....I don't think that any 6 owner can honestly say that they still don't have troubles with the clutch and they can constantly drive it smoothly.

Definitely agree. Although I only drive it occasionally, it is by far the hardest car to drive smoothly in first few gears. Not a criticsm, just what I've found to be the case.

[Doug_MPS6]

I must be weird - or lucky. I LIKE my clutch and never stall it. Guess it's all in the technique! And I've always hated woolly clutches that feel like custard anyway. I much prefer direct engagement that feels like a switch - on or off.

[rd415]

I must be weird - or lucky. I LIKE my clutch and never stall it. Guess it's all in the technique! And I've always hated woolly clutches that feel like custard anyway. I much prefer direct engagement that feels like a switch - on or off.

LUCKY - I stall mine occassionally after 5 years of driving and new clutch plus modifying pedal height etc before clutch fitted. I think mine is due to a very tight rear diff as I commonly stall on reversing tight corners. The slight extra load of the diff sufficient to stall at low rpm. Usually unexpected addition of load as it doesn't stall reversing straight or for that matter forward either.

[lucifuge]

LUCKY - I stall mine occassionally after 5 years of driving and new clutch plus modifying pedal height etc before clutch fitted. I think mine is due to a very tight rear diff as I commonly stall on reversing tight corners. The slight extra load of the diff sufficient to stall at low rpm. Usually unexpected addition of load as it doesn't stall reversing straight or for that matter forward either.

Does the short shifter reduce the time between gear changes that makes the clutch easier to engage?