Take it Easy on your GT-500 Clutch

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Old Sep 6, 2006 | 10:49 AM
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Take it Easy on your GT-500 Clutch

I just Stumbled over the Price on The 07 GT-500 Clutch Kit. It Looks to be a Multi Disc Unit! Suggested Retail $1659.47 OUCH!!!!!!!!

Come on FORD!
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Old Sep 6, 2006 | 12:08 PM
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If you can afford the car....
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Old Sep 6, 2006 | 12:16 PM
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Originally Posted by mrkabc
If you can afford the car....
Agreed....
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Old Sep 6, 2006 | 12:19 PM
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Even if you could afford the car, thats a bit on the ridiculous side. Im sure someone will come out with a replacement for a lot less soon.
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Old Sep 6, 2006 | 12:19 PM
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you need a good clutch to manage the power. its not like ford was like..."what is the most expensive clutch we can put in this car?"
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Old Sep 6, 2006 | 12:27 PM
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hey Kev does that include the AMD or is it just regular suggested retail price??!
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Old Sep 6, 2006 | 12:29 PM
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dont buy it

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If you can afford the car....
yup...
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Old Sep 6, 2006 | 12:59 PM
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Originally Posted by Webba
hey Kev does that include the AMD or is it just regular suggested retail price??!
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Old Sep 6, 2006 | 04:44 PM
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That's The Retail Price. Jay leno just emailed for one he Needs a Cool Paper Weight!

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Old Sep 6, 2006 | 05:49 PM
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Just outta curiousity, what does the stock Mustang GT one cost?
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Old Sep 6, 2006 | 05:58 PM
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Given the ridiculous prices most dealers are asking, this doesn't seem so surprising. It seems fitting. Remember, the two plastic hood vents go for what, $240.00+ apiece? Still, at that price that clutch better be good.
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Old Sep 6, 2006 | 10:03 PM
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Any idea what replacement brake pads/discs retail for?
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Old Sep 7, 2006 | 11:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Knight
you need a good clutch to manage the power. its not like ford was like..."what is the most expensive clutch we can put in this car?"
I've got a clutch on my 5.0 that is rated at 800HP. It was $250. That price is highway robbery. Ford probably gets it for $150.
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Old Sep 8, 2006 | 08:24 AM
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Originally Posted by eci
I've got a clutch on my 5.0 that is rated at 800HP. It was $250. That price is highway robbery. Ford probably gets it for $150.
Right about that ---- the clutch is hydraulic assisted and multi disc unit. Cerametallic coated Kevlar like most performance ones. But still, not a justification for the outrageous price. i have never heard of a clutch costing that much unless it is NASCAR.

Ford's in the GT is around 150.00. Shelby, perhaps not much more. It is still an OEM Valeo piece.
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Old Sep 8, 2006 | 08:25 AM
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Originally Posted by 05stangkc
That's The Retail Price. Jay leno just emailed for one he Needs a Cool Paper Weight!

Kc
Maybe i can sell Jay the one out of my GT500 and get a Centerforce ....
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