View Poll Results: Do you like the 2016 MX-5 feather-light clutch pedal?

Yes

15.38%

Meh, it's okay

I hate Mazda

Have not test drove it, but want to.

53.85%

Have not test drove it, never want to.

15.38%

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2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata (test drive)

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08-03-2016, 11:59 AM

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Krazykoreankid

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I loved everything about the car except for the engine. I like the looks, and all of the controls (steering, brakes, clutch) are great and provide stellar feedback. The engine just needed more oomph. The interior is just great for the price point too.

i dont know what you drive, but how the hell did you adjust to the clutch going N --> 1st and 1st --> 2nd while driving it nicely. I couldnt get it to engage smoothly.
felt like a sports clutch because the engagement point was so small. Did you experience anything similar?

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08-03-2016, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by vader1' timestamp='1470253109' post='24031586

If I remember correctly from my test, the gear would engage almost right off of the floor. If you let out the clutch pedal a quarter inch, it was immediately in gear. It took a little getting used to coming from my S2000 and I would have preferred it to be less abrupt, but I got used to it after a few miles.

With any new clutch, you just need time to get used to it and you will operate it perfectly. It might also be adjustable, but I don't know for sure.

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04-26-2022, 01:49 AM

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Late to the game, In my personal opinion, I believe that it is the most hideous Miata of all, with the NC being the best looking version. So disjointed and unsynchronized makes me wanna puke! In terms of technology and advancing the platform, I am sure it is better in every way, but man, is it UGLY.....