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Old Jun 15, 2008 | 09:00 PM
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As above im going to have to buy soon. I dislike a heavy pedal and seen a few times now the std one is up to the job on a 2wd. advice on this would be great.. Driving style would be a bit mad but never a hard man on clutchs... Cheers folks
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Old Jun 16, 2008 | 05:09 AM
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How much power are you running, a std clutch will take 350/400 no problem.
After that I would go ALCON 6 paddle with std cover(diaphragm), nice and light and NOT snappy like some are, very progressive they are.
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Old Jun 17, 2008 | 09:01 PM
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Cheers my good man. 350 in or around. More than enough for my Irish roads.
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Old Jun 17, 2008 | 10:39 PM
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You can never have enough!:P

I have a 4 paddle AP in my car and its very heavy!

My friend has a 6 paddle (Think its Alcon) and its no heavier than standard, fair enough, can be a bit juddery to drive, but once you get used to it you'll be grand.
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Old Jun 17, 2008 | 11:57 PM
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I have a 6 paddle Ap in mine on a motorcraft cover and bearing and it's fine but judders when setting off but it's fine.

I have a standard clutch thats done 700 miles for sale cheap if you need a new one, this was used to run in then the uprated fitted before set-up.
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Old Jun 18, 2008 | 09:07 PM
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Thats the thing. I don't want a heavy pedal but as for the judder can't live with that atall atall.... Std it is until someone comes up with a better plan. I'd be right in thinking there half the price to. Not being a tight feck just ya'd have a box out and back in jig time if need be. Paul RS you going to mullingar. Should be a good show......
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i've got an AP 6 paddlein my cossie; and it aint that heavy; it does judder slightly when pulling away but you get used to that

standard clutch are pretty good for 350hp ish; just make sure you skim the flywheel when fitting a new clutch and i would install a new clutch cable too
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Originally Posted by borderfox
Thats the thing. I don't want a heavy pedal but as for the judder can't live with that atall atall.... Std it is until someone comes up with a better plan. I'd be right in thinking there half the price to. Not being a tight feck just ya'd have a box out and back in jig time if need be. Paul RS you going to mullingar. Should be a good show......
Try an organic AP? they are ok, i had one in my old RS turbo.

Yes we will be down for mullingar! Are you going?
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Old Jun 19, 2008 | 06:45 PM
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For sure heading with R5cos in his escort. see you there.... ill prob be the drunk one beside the tall fella.lol
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