I think it can be assumed that towing anything adds stress to a factory clutch.
When starting from a standstill, with extra weight attached to the vehicle, you
need more RPM to get going. More RPM to a clutch means wear.
The amount of wear is probably minimal. I tow with my RX-7 and really don't
worry about it...it's the 5 Pro's I will attend in 1999 with multiple drivers
that's killing me!
Your SIG line says you run in CSP so a heavy duty clutch from Mazda Motorsports
is a natural progression. They have various degrees of clamping force available
per your budget.
Good Luck.
AB
Hi Guys (and Gals)----
I've heard that the 1.6 Miata clutch is a fairly weak unit, but I've
noticed the demise (slippage) of my clutch has happened very rapidly over
the course of this autocross season and I wonder if can be attributed to
towing a trailer rather than just the normal autocross abuse.
Are there any fixes other than "new clutch"?
Would the group recommend a stronger aftermarket clutch, and are there any
available for the 1.6, or do I have to upgrade to the 1.8 flywheel and get
a 1.8 clutch in the process?
Thanks for your advice/comments.
Eric Moon
'92 Miata SOLO II CSP
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