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Old 08-03-2008, 08:59 AM
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Martin You've got me thinking since you mention having my gearbox out was a good opportunity to have it modified for the Hydraulic clutch conversion. Its been a while since I looked into it but can you or someone else explain the benefits to it again as all I can remember is Rainbird saying it increases the clutch life
Does it improve the clutch judder of the 6paddle and biting points?
Is the pedal height adjustable?
How much does it cost to havet he box modded first, then a price for the rest of the job and finally are they book and while you wait style jobs or leave the car?

Any pics to help my simple mind aswell
Old 08-03-2008, 09:29 AM
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i dont have a clue how much paul but i can certainly recommend them.the car i have driven has a 6 paddle in it and tbh its doesnt seem much different to driving our st200 albiet slightly heavier.

go for it if you can mate.well worth it.
Old 08-03-2008, 10:04 AM
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mine uses this conversion witha 6 paddle

pedal is nice and light, hardly any judder i dont find, do have some but no way near as bad as cable

plus you wont have cable stretch or plastics ratchets snapping

mine feels lovely and is one of the best things ive had done to the car
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Well worth doing, get it done 110% ... The only problem you might have is the fact that you have to cut a big hole in your bulkhead, which you might not want to do.
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Soft like a 1.1fez mine is paul if thats not a reason to have it done i dont know what is
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Ok I'm sold Martin when you read this can I bring the box down next friday for the mod
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Wish you never put this up Paul my box is coming back out next week for a noisey release bearing, and hydraulic is on my wish list
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You know what it feels like............You drove mine!

Abiet a long time ago
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Originally Posted by NEIL A
Wish you never put this up Paul my box is coming back out next week for a noisey release bearing, and hydraulic is on my wish list

As I say, it transforms the car IMHO, and I have hardly used mine, but my mates saff running a twin plate clutch ( as I am) is like a standard car ... And we all know how nasty a paddle clutch on the cable system is ... One of the best mods you could do to make the car far nicer to drive.
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im glad mt t5 box/clutch is running on my standard bmw hydraulic system. sounds like the cables can be a nuisance
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Originally Posted by Paul Ripley
Ok I'm sold Martin when you read this can I bring the box down next friday for the mod
Yes, no problem.. Bring the release arm too.
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Ok wicked cheers martin
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