On my '02 the problem was also the flywheel. Replaced it with an older model Miata Flywheel and a Mazda clutch and it has been fine ever-since!
I was told that there was a little clutch chatter when i bought the car however, I hadn't experienced it much before. I have now! The symptoms don't appear until the engine has been warmed up... i.e. driving back from Lone Star park. Then it isn't noticeable, (no slippage in higher gears etc.) until you are starting from a stop, and only then starting in 1st. Once the car\engine cools down it goes away.
What's your prognosis?
'01 NB, 125k, and no idea how old the clutch is.
Time for a new clutch?
On my '02 the problem was also the flywheel. Replaced it with an older model Miata Flywheel and a Mazda clutch and it has been fine ever-since!
More stuff - http://www.dfwmiata.com/threads/22443-Clutch-Shudder!
Thanks all.
Rogue should I buy a clutch from Mazda Speed and have you do the clutch and flywheel?
That will work, LMK
What's the differences in the flywheels? Older ones are better balanced?
Ive never heard a concise reason, but it wouldn't be a balance issue.
Ok, I pieced this shopping list together from POS's thread...
VPM,CLUTCH KIT Part No : BP07-16-490 -MV
INSULATOR Part No : NA01-64-481B
BOOT,DUST Part No : M513-17-480A
SEAL,OIL C/SHAFTPart No : BP05-11-312
Front trans seal - OIL SEAL (H501-17-103)
Front trans gasket - FE50-16-225A
Tail shaft seal - OIL SEAL (M507-17-335A)
Motor mounts - RUBBER,ENGINE MT. (NC10-39-040)
Older Flywheel: from Rogue
Am I missing anything? I want to stay in STR.
Last edited by itsnota911; 03-17-2016 at 12:30 PM.
I would go with MazComp mounts (NAY1-39-040) and maybe rebuild the shifter.