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Old 10-01-2005, 09:21 AM
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Default Clutch, 4wd escos,350+ AP 4paddle or alcon 6 paddle???
which would be best?????

i dont care if it's a bit rough on road, as it wont get many road miles

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Old 10-01-2005, 09:26 AM
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4 paddle!

I asume the less surface area of clutch the better!?
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Old 10-01-2005, 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...
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Old 10-01-2005, 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!
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Old 10-01-2005, 09:29 AM
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it was aguess @ best m8!

thoguht thats y paddle clutches were better due to less contact!
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Old 10-01-2005, 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
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Old 10-01-2005, 09:32 AM
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which is gonna last longest???

as neither are cheap and i'd prefer ti have the longer lasting one
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Old 10-01-2005, 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
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Old 10-01-2005, 09:36 AM
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which is gonna last longest???

as neither are cheap and i'd prefer ti have the longer lasting one
I'll go with the 6plate BUT that all depends on your driving really
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Old 10-01-2005, 09:39 AM
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how my gonna drive????

mmmm flat out

with the odd launch
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Old 10-01-2005, 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
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Old 10-01-2005, 09:44 AM
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Originally Posted by Alvyn
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which is gonna last longest???

as neither are cheap and i'd prefer ti have the longer lasting one
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.
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Old 10-01-2005, 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!
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i never ride mine, cars have a handbrake for a reason

engine mounts are solid
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I was talkin to Craig about enigne mounts spiky!

did u call Mike & get things sorted!?
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yeah i rang him saturday, straight away, cheers dude
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6 paddle every time
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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.
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Old 10-01-2005, 10:02 AM
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Old 10-01-2005, 10:05 AM
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Mike the how much is the ggr manual setup!? or is it on your site!
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Old 10-01-2005, 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
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Old 10-01-2005, 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 .

It won't stop the clutch cables from snapping though .
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Old 10-01-2005, 10:40 AM
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i havent had one go yet but it is well loud creak when i push the clutch pedal

i will order a new one now and keep it in the car
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Old 10-01-2005, 10:41 AM
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out of interest who does a hydraulic conversion for a T5 ???

marco told me martooooon did his and that it was top anyone know how much this costs ?
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Old 10-01-2005, 10:44 AM
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Martoon does it! thye prices r on his site!

the GGR thingsy is Ł150 on their website!

& it says Ł25.74 for a GGR Clutch Cable! any idea if this is any better than standard!?
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Old 10-01-2005, 10:47 AM
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well for now i'm gonna use std setup.

and gonna order a alcon 6 today
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Just ordered my 6 paddle form Martoon!
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Old 10-01-2005, 10:56 AM
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just need somewhere to put it now Lewis
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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,
Don't forget you still need the release bearing...
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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
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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
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explain pls mike!?
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too late just ordered a alcon 6paddle now
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too late just ordered a alcon 6paddle now
Puff
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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
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mere details scotty, mere details!

gunna whack it in a shonly shell for a bit! yes a saff! until the proper shell is sorted yes a mk4 escort!
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crash, bang, whallop

Cossie Breaking
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Been there done that!
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i know

not big and not clever

now work out if thats you or the crash
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