First week with my new mustang and clutch assist spring
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Let's see if this upload works, either way here are some of the cars I used for my comparison. I'm fortunate enough to have fun toys in our family.
The tesla s I've only driven a few times but if I had to choose I think I'd still want both, one mustang and one tesla. The S' build quality is leaps and bounds better than the roadster.
The tesla s I've only driven a few times but if I had to choose I think I'd still want both, one mustang and one tesla. The S' build quality is leaps and bounds better than the roadster.
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Fantastic looking car! Really dig the Tesla brand. Thanks for the comparisons. Still prefer the mustang 
About the clutch... This is my first mustang since 92 when I had an 84 GT. So...a little difficult to compare. I really don't like the added "push" at the top of the clutch travel. It is very springy compared to other manual cars I have driven. The spring is the culprit? If so...should I take it out as well? Thanks
About the clutch... This is my first mustang since 92 when I had an 84 GT. So...a little difficult to compare. I really don't like the added "push" at the top of the clutch travel. It is very springy compared to other manual cars I have driven. The spring is the culprit? If so...should I take it out as well? Thanks
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Thanks, from what I read, and what I've experienced over the last two days, yes. The clutch just feels linear from one end to the other. If had to do it again I would. Just make sure you don't break anything do you can easily put it back.
Out of the three methods I saw for removal I chose the one on which you twist the cruise control switch and remove it. Remove the clutch arm clip (that took the longest to figure out how) screw driver to lift the upper section of the clip so you can slide it off). Detach the arm and lift the pedal so the spring will fall out. I slid the seat forward half an inch to make sure that the ball of my foot had a nice contact area with the clutch to make up for the heavier push. It works great.
Out of the three methods I saw for removal I chose the one on which you twist the cruise control switch and remove it. Remove the clutch arm clip (that took the longest to figure out how) screw driver to lift the upper section of the clip so you can slide it off). Detach the arm and lift the pedal so the spring will fall out. I slid the seat forward half an inch to make sure that the ball of my foot had a nice contact area with the clutch to make up for the heavier push. It works great.
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i just took mine out like 3 hours ago. this is my first manual car so i didnt have anything to compare the clutch feel to to say that its a more "natural" feel without it but it is easier to shift smoother. its gonna take some getting use to thats for sure but i like it already. i didnt do it how the video up there showed doing it done though.
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Yes, the Porsche is much faster than the 5.0... but I'm not sure if you've ever driven one but I made several long trips with a beautiful one. The 5.0 acceleration is much more linear, which I like. The Porsche does not give you its full power until the turbos kick in. So seat of the pants feel from about 0-30 is rather boring... when the turbo kicks in then its like someone us launching u from a canon. In addition, the $200,000 Porsche's exhaust sounds messy. I love the Porsche but I do like some aspects of the 5.0 better.
I drove a Tesla roadster for 6 months since my bro couldn't get in it due to an injury. I sincerely love that tiny toy, its hard to describe what it feels like to have full grip and full torque from 0 rpm and shot putting to 60 in 3.4 3.6 seconds. The only thing that I missed was the top end acceleration and lack of growl, although the jet engine sounding whine was cool.
I drove a Tesla roadster for 6 months since my bro couldn't get in it due to an injury. I sincerely love that tiny toy, its hard to describe what it feels like to have full grip and full torque from 0 rpm and shot putting to 60 in 3.4 3.6 seconds. The only thing that I missed was the top end acceleration and lack of growl, although the jet engine sounding whine was cool.
Understood on Tesla too - you meant the RIGHT NOW torque, which of course is only with an EV.
Just was a curious comparison!
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I did this a while back and I really like the result. It's more direct feeling instead of a wait for it wait for it feel. That's the best way for me to explain it. I can bang through the gears with little effort now. I have a Barton shifter and like it a lot. I still have to get the 2 post bracket and WhiteLine urethane trans mount bushing though.
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I have plans for a shift bracket. But first I have to figure out who has jack stands and floor jacks in my family so I can also install the pan hard bar. I'm not using the emergency jack and wooden blocks again...that was a huge pain.
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Pick up a jack and stands from sears. Well worth it. Or a set Of ramps. I had a set if ramps but they were stolen back when I lived in an apt. Jack and stands has worked out just fine tho
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