Hey guys! I'm getting a 2.3L GT sedan (manual transmission). I just wanted people opinion on the clutch. I'm used to a clutch with a higher friction point (about halfway up or even higher) and I'm wondering what the common impression was with the low near the floor friction point of the Mazda3.
In my opinion its easier to learn with the friction point so low but for high speed shifting, it adds extra delay. Currently, I press the clutch in fast and as soon as it hits the floor, I can take it out because I have shifted during the lower half of the clutch throw. With the friction point on the floor, its press the clutch THEN shift THEN let go because the friction point is so near the floor. Currently its press the clutch WHILE shifting THEN let it out WHILE shifting still causing a faster overall shift.
I'm thinking of trying to get my friction point moved higher. Is this possible?
In my opinion its easier to learn with the friction point so low but for high speed shifting, it adds extra delay. Currently, I press the clutch in fast and as soon as it hits the floor, I can take it out because I have shifted during the lower half of the clutch throw. With the friction point on the floor, its press the clutch THEN shift THEN let go because the friction point is so near the floor. Currently its press the clutch WHILE shifting THEN let it out WHILE shifting still causing a faster overall shift.
I'm thinking of trying to get my friction point moved higher. Is this possible?