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Started with 17k. At 23k now. It's been to a few drift events to date. I purchased the car last December and it is now April. So 5 months.
So far I have had no mechanical issues, but I am doing maintenance on this thing more often than needed since its meh baby.
I have changed the oil three times. Once when I got the car, another just before a drift event, and the third just recently when I hit 22.5k
Transmission is a different story. Let me tell you the shifter is a lot smoother than a 2003 Miata, but it still felt a little rough sometimes. I changed the diff and transmission fluid at 22k. It was a little costly, but worth it. (I did not do anything clutch related). The difference was night and day. The fluid that came out of both was fairly black and water-like. It was most definitely in need of changing.
I am not entirely sure what your problem might be. It may in fact need some fluid replaced. If you have a new transmission it is highly recommended to change the fluids once it is broken in.
I would also note that our transmission is known to be a little rough sometimes. Especially when it is cold. If the ambient temperature is cold, it will likely be rough for the first few miles of driving. I try to help the car along regardless of what the temperature is by starting the car, and waiting for the idle to drop under 1k. I do this to give the car a chance to get closer to its operating temperatures.
TL;DR: try changing tranny fluid at the least. Sounds like your transmission has stuff in it you don't want.
I used Motul 300 for mine. It was a little pricey, but I would rather do that than have the transmission break later down the line.
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