Jabba

I got on to Mal wood yesterday. and I am going to get the stage 2 clucth kit with thw lighten flywheel, that will fix it and Mal said that hypnodoc has one on his GT so if you read this Doc can you coment on the whole kit and how much better it is.

Anyhow Mal was saying that the problem with the clutch was that it has a self ajusting pressure plate. And at high revs the pressure plate ceases hence the heaver clutch peddle. any how $1200 + 150 to fit will fix it. I am fcuken spewing. If ford only put in a half decent clutch I would be able to spend the cash on the edit or barrys new boss r plenum and twin T/B.

FORD YOU PENNY PINCHING BA5TARD5

Just one quetsion for Ford to answer. Are you still using the slogan BUILT FORD TOUGH. DECAUSE IN REALITY IT AINT.

 

FANTM1

My clutch is hydraulic - no cable.

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'03 BA XR8 Manual, Edit, Hi Flow Cats, HPX twin system, King Springs, Battens C.A.I.

Rodderz

Mine must be an unusually tough early one. My ute is a Feb 03' build, it's been to a fair few drag meets and the only time the clutch felt crap was when i was next to some loud banger and didnt hear enough revs doing the burnout...the only smoke i got was the clutch type lol

I can however see if i get more power and torque this one will either be too weak or i will have the same drama's as you guys are...may have to get a mal woods jobby then

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BAXR8 Ute 5M- 13.51@106.03
zorst, SS Cai,240rwkw

XRQTOR

Up side is you'll pick up a bit of power with the lightn'd flywheel to.

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Blown Boss 377rwkw

"Its not the 300rwkw, its the instant V8 torque that kills things"

dumbarse

To be fair Mcdennis If you modify a vehicle you should expect to up grade other parts as required. All vehicles are built to a price even rolls royces.
If you are worried about breaking bits or voiding warranty keep it standard for 3 years/100000kms. If your vehicle is standard the factory warranty will cover pressure plate problems

XRQTOR

Well bugger me i forgot to post the link

Clicky or right click save as, woth the wait and the download.

http://www.strategicqld.com.au/files/burnbabyburn.mpg

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Blown Boss 377rwkw

"Its not the 300rwkw, its the instant V8 torque that kills things"

Jabba

Hi Dumbarse
I do respect your opinion. But what I was getting at is that the clutch in these HI powered V8s and 6T are on the edge of there limit. Whereas other performance viehcals clutches & pressure plates are built tough to handle the power and fast gear changes such a Nissan skyline GTS & GTR, both have a remarkable drive train that is nothing short of being bullet proof. As the saying goes a chain is only as strong as it weakest link.
and the XR8s and 6ts are sold a Hi performance veihcals, am I not wrong?.
When you speak to the dealers when buying the car they tell you that there are as tough as nails. I have to admit I am a little disappointed in my BA XR8 ute (lack of power below 3000rpm, floaty front end suspension,fuel gusler compared to the AU2 XR8, and the clutch) otherwise it is a beautiful car and I love it even if it does have a few faults. Anyhow I am going to try changing the clutch fluid( as the ford tech advised ) and using Motul RBF600 which has a boiling point of 312 degrees(doing the brakes to). A
And if it is still no good I will see Mal woods.

On a brighter note I will be doing another video for you all to droooool over.
On Jan 27th I am doing a Hi performance driving course in my own car. so I can not wait and the video and driving will all be legal so no Issues with the law

And Bumbarse you should change your ID as you are not a dumbarse at all.

And to all have a very safe and happy Christmas
and safer motoring. I want to see you all back here in the new year not, If you no what I mean.

Matt