Slickiest gearbox on the planet
08-17-2009, 07:26 AM
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Originally Posted by Mr.E.G.,Aug 17 2009, 07:08 AM
Now, every Mustang I have driven that has an aftermarket clutch took all of my 130 lbs (at the time) to depress the damn thing. I don't know how anyone could daily drive such a clutch.
08-17-2009, 07:30 AM
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Originally Posted by Jimmies,Aug 17 2009, 07:26 AM
You can thank the mechanical clutch for that. I had a 600rwhp fox that had a Spec stage 3 clutch. Couldn't handle driving it for more than a half hour at a time. Why Ford didn't see fit to use hydraulic clutches is beyond me.
08-17-2009, 08:26 AM
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Originally Posted by Jimmies,Aug 17 2009, 07:49 AM
Well, solid axles are better for the heritage of the car - drag racing. That one's more understandable.
just technology, IMO, has gotten independent suspension past that hurdle. I think they just used them because they were cheaper. Wasn't the regular mustang the fastest car under 20 grand for a while?
08-17-2009, 08:33 AM
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All honda MTs tend to have very smooth shifter feel. personally I loved my Evo 5-speed, very firm and smooth. My friend's 350Z on the other hand, talk about notchy and 'clicky' (not 'snick' clicky LOL)
08-17-2009, 08:39 AM
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zach, IRS rear still does not stand up to drag racing abuse like the solid rear. Though for a while there was a brisk business of swapping axles between the Cobra and Mach 1 owners.
I won't disagree about the Mustang being made cheaply (e.g. iron block, but also durable). That is how they sold more cheaply than GM F-bodies and why they survived while F-bodies went bye-bye.
I won't disagree about the Mustang being made cheaply (e.g. iron block, but also durable). That is how they sold more cheaply than GM F-bodies and why they survived while F-bodies went bye-bye.
08-17-2009, 08:40 AM
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Originally Posted by zachismisitok,Aug 17 2009, 08:26 AM
ehh, I don't disagree reall
just technology, IMO, has gotten independent suspension past that hurdle. I think they just used them because they were cheaper. Wasn't the regular mustang the fastest car under 20 grand for a while?
just technology, IMO, has gotten independent suspension past that hurdle. I think they just used them because they were cheaper. Wasn't the regular mustang the fastest car under 20 grand for a while?
The effect is more or less pronounced depending on the swing axle length of the IRS, but it is virtually impossible to make it go away altogether and have good control of camber in roll.
08-17-2009, 08:42 AM
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You said live axle when I think you meant IRS. just a heads up.