Clutch, 4wd escos,350+ AP 4paddle or alcon 6 paddle???
Jan 10, 2005 | 09:21 AM
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Clutch, 4wd escos,350+ AP 4paddle or alcon 6 paddle???
which would be best?????
Jan 10, 2005 | 09:26 AM
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4 paddle!
I asume the less surface area of clutch the better!?
Jan 10, 2005 | 09:28 AM
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4 paddle!
I asume the less surface area of clutch the better!?
thats strange....what about a twin and triple plate then......much more surface...
Jan 10, 2005 | 09:28 AM
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either WILL do
4 plate will be harsher on your leg thou and be like an on/off switch!
Jan 10, 2005 | 09:29 AM
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it was aguess @ best m8!
thoguht thats y paddle clutches were better due to less contact!
Jan 10, 2005 | 09:31 AM
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I have just bought the Alcon for my 4b due to my mates,the feels like its got a standard clutch really soft peddle if thats any help
Jan 10, 2005 | 09:32 AM
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which is gonna last longest???
Jan 10, 2005 | 09:34 AM
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depends how you drive it
i woudl say 6 paddle will last longer
both can be relined for Ł75 anyways so when they wear jsut have them resurfaced
Jan 10, 2005 | 09:36 AM
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which is gonna last longest???
I'll go with the 6plate BUT that all depends on your driving really
Jan 10, 2005 | 09:39 AM
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how my gonna drive????
mmmm flat out
with the odd launch
Jan 10, 2005 | 09:42 AM
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i mean do you ride the clutch
i learnt afteer warping my old flywheel the clutch is best used on or off if your on a hill use the handbrake lol
i never ride the clutch in me cossie now my fiesta gets all the abuse, ive allready had a new gearbox and clutch in that
Jan 10, 2005 | 09:44 AM
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which is gonna last longest???
I'll go with the 6plate BUT that all depends on your driving really
True,when i got mine they (woodford garage) ask what i was using the the car for i told them the track mostly they said 6 paddle then he also told me that the clutch would not last long if i do a lot of launches,i think the guy was called Simon.
Jan 10, 2005 | 09:44 AM
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engine mounts wouldne go a miss either craig!
I will be goin for a 6 paddle in mine!
which reminds me must call martoon!
Jan 10, 2005 | 09:49 AM
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i never ride mine, cars have a handbrake for a reason
engine mounts are solid
Jan 10, 2005 | 09:53 AM
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I was talkin to Craig about enigne mounts spiky!
did u call Mike & get things sorted!?
Jan 10, 2005 | 09:54 AM
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yeah i rang him saturday, straight away, cheers dude
Jan 10, 2005 | 09:55 AM
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Jan 10, 2005 | 10:01 AM
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Be aware that any of the paddle clutches will put a strain on the standard ratchet mechanism and you would be well advised to change it for either the GGR manual set up (at the very least) or hydraulic it. This will then remove the clutch dragging / pedal sticking to the floor problems when giving it large.
Jan 10, 2005 | 10:02 AM
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6 paddle
Jan 10, 2005 | 10:05 AM
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Mike the how much is the ggr manual setup!? or is it on your site!
Jan 10, 2005 | 10:06 AM
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mike my pedal has started to creak
liek a wodden trap door
squeaks for brittain every time i put the clutch down
what is the setup you mentioned above (not the mega Ł hydraulic setup)
i was just gonna replace my clutch cable again
Jan 10, 2005 | 10:28 AM
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Speak to Josh at GGR and tell him I sent you - from memory it is under Ł100, but it is an absolute bastard to fit
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It won't stop the clutch cables from snapping though
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Jan 10, 2005 | 10:40 AM
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Jan 10, 2005 | 10:41 AM
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out of interest who does a hydraulic conversion for a T5 ???
Jan 10, 2005 | 10:44 AM
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Martoon does it! thye prices r on his site!
Jan 10, 2005 | 10:47 AM
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well for now i'm gonna use std setup.
and gonna order a alcon 6 today
Jan 10, 2005 | 10:48 AM
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Just ordered my 6 paddle form Martoon!
Jan 10, 2005 | 10:56 AM
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just need somewhere to put it now Lewis
Jan 10, 2005 | 11:01 AM
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i got somewhere to put it!
it goes between my proper engine & proper gearbox with drive the proper wheels!
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Lewis,
Jan 10, 2005 | 11:02 AM
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dont get the wrong one like i did
i needed the flat type old one not the curved wanky new one
Jan 10, 2005 | 11:04 AM
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Use an AP 4 paddle Spikey
As Mike says the standard cable/ratchet is shite but it will be ok until you have spare funds to go hydraulic
Jan 10, 2005 | 11:04 AM
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Jan 10, 2005 | 11:05 AM
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Puff
Jan 10, 2005 | 11:12 AM
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still need a proper shell to put it all in tho
or you gonna put some proper seats in as well and make the noises
Jan 10, 2005 | 11:15 AM
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Jan 10, 2005 | 11:24 AM
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crash, bang, whallop
Cossie Breaking
Jan 10, 2005 | 11:26 AM
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Been there done that!
Jan 10, 2005 | 11:32 AM
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Clutch, 4wd escos,350+ AP 4paddle or alcon 6 paddle???
4 plate will be harsher on your leg thou and be like an on/off switch! 
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