3 inches of dead clutch?
9/21/11, 08:14 PM
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3 inches of dead clutch?
Does anyone else out there feel like they have 3-4 inches of extra clutch travel? Seems like i'm fully engaged well before my foot can leave the pedal.
Just trying to get a feel if I'm the only one or not. Is there anyway to improve this?
Boss #787 is going strong other than I have the front end squeak along with everyone else it seems. Mine's not too bad so I'm waiting for someone to find a solution before i head to the dealership!
Just trying to get a feel if I'm the only one or not. Is there anyway to improve this?
Boss #787 is going strong other than I have the front end squeak along with everyone else it seems. Mine's not too bad so I'm waiting for someone to find a solution before i head to the dealership!
9/21/11, 08:45 PM
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The clutch is hydraulic. My engagement as well as the other two LS's parked over here occasionally all have pretty quick clutch engagment. Frankly, I prefer it this way. I think it is normal.
9/21/11, 11:03 PM
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Mine feels the same, it's like the top 1/3 of the travel is dead space.
That being said, I have absolutely no issues with clutch operation or engagement. I think it is just a characteristic of this clutch setup. The clutch is extremely light compared to the one in my '06.
That being said, I have absolutely no issues with clutch operation or engagement. I think it is just a characteristic of this clutch setup. The clutch is extremely light compared to the one in my '06.
9/21/11, 11:04 PM
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Didn't happen at all on-track where the clutch release was much more abrupt and direct from one gear to another (no skipping gears).
9/22/11, 12:05 AM
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Absolutely no problems with #94 at this time. My clutch take up is linear without any issues. My '70 Mach1 was like driving a dump truck with the pressure required. People have been complaining about the Boss clutch and Trans but IMHO, they don't know how to drive a car with a synchromesh transmission. I thought my '95 Miata had a great trans until I got the Boss. No comparison. Best trans and clutch I've had in any vehicle. Keep in mind that it's not designed for drag strip speed shifts. It's a Track Car! Also, if you have the "skip shift" interferring with you, maybe you didn't break it in properly. I've never had skip shift activated, nor do I burn any oil.
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9/22/11, 05:23 AM
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I know what you are referring to. The Clutch does not engage in the first part of your depression. My 2001 (SN95) had the same issue, the throw was way too long. It is especially noticeable if you have driven Japanese sports cars where the clutch throw is very short. I put in a clutch height adjustment in my 2001 Mustang and LOVED the result, it lowered the pedal and shortened the throw significantly. You only had to depress the clutch about 3 inches or so to have it fully disengaged. To me it made it feel more like a sports car! I don’t know if a clutch height adjustment kit is available for the 11/12 mustang
9/22/11, 06:49 AM
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I have this happen if I try to slowly release the clutch to a much higher gear after high RPM in a low gear. example: Taking off hard at a stoplight in first and second, then high RPM in 2nd to 5th or 6th.
Didn't happen at all on-track where the clutch release was much more abrupt and direct from one gear to another (no skipping gears).
Didn't happen at all on-track where the clutch release was much more abrupt and direct from one gear to another (no skipping gears).
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9/22/11, 11:55 AM
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"3 inches of dead clutch? "
I read the title and I guess my mind was in the gutter
My normal 2012 gt seems to have a nice catch point. I could say my car has less but I will have to play with it to see.
I read the title and I guess my mind was in the gutter
My normal 2012 gt seems to have a nice catch point. I could say my car has less but I will have to play with it to see.
9/22/11, 03:08 PM
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and now more of you have the same issue i have with the clutch sticking interesting. FWIW both the 10 i had, the 11 i tested, and both Boss 302's i drove feel like the clutch only disengages in the last inch of travel or so. It's so apparent that you can actually shift perfectly when on the hoon if you don't hit the floor with the pedal. On the 11 i tested i messed around and at about half pedal travel the clutch was fully disengaged and woudl shift with no grind or binding.
9/22/11, 03:32 PM
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Yeah, I don't think there's anything wrong with my car, its just different than what i'm used to (2008 GT was a much, much stiffer clutch, but the catch point was right at the end if travel).
Yeah, you don't notice it so much when you have the car in hoon mode, but in the daily grind to work and back i have a hard time predicting when its going to catch.
Oh well, i'll get used to it eventually. My clutch is definitely not sticking, but i've read elsewhere in this forum where that is happening. Boy, that needs to get fixed!
Yeah, you don't notice it so much when you have the car in hoon mode, but in the daily grind to work and back i have a hard time predicting when its going to catch.
Oh well, i'll get used to it eventually. My clutch is definitely not sticking, but i've read elsewhere in this forum where that is happening. Boy, that needs to get fixed!
9/23/11, 07:02 AM
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Thank you Deysha. I think it's really impressive that Ford has taken initiative to put someone like yourself on these message board, and furthermore you do a great job! Seriously, Thank you!
Thank you very much for your kind words! I really appreciate it!!
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