Humm didnt i just see this in the crx forum, j/k what exactly broke off? the springs get sheared off with? i really dont think its just from downshifting, u'd think itd be more from launching unless u "drop" the clutch while downshifting which sure isnt going to be a comfortable way to stop, i really do say BS. it was a defective clutch and they should replace it for free or at least prorate u for a new one, but as we both know unfortunately ur gonna have to bend over and take it up the a$$ for their incompatence, i hate dealers almost as much as shops sometime, but hey who can u trust? but really ur not pushing a whole lot of hp and our little crx's dont have a great amount of torque, i could see this happening with a 400 hp turboed car but not with ur particular setup. just a thought good luck on reinstalling a new one.