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11-05-2008, 10:32 AM

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lizzyfan

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so you think an adjustable cable and firewall adjuster would be "better" for fine tuning compared to just a firewall adjuster?

Stay away from adjustable cables as your OEM is strong. There is yet to be an adjustable aftermarket cable that's as near as strong as the OEM cable

11-05-2008, 11:34 AM

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Stay away from adjustable cables as your OEM is strong. There is yet to be an adjustable aftermarket cable that's as near as strong as the OEM cable

so you think i should get the firewall adjuster and the new quadrant, and stick with OEM? like one of the links above?

11-05-2008, 04:12 PM

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so you think i should get the firewall adjuster and the new quadrant, and stick with OEM? like one of the links above?

I do!

11-05-2008, 04:14 PM

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http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/96-04-Mustang-GT-Steeda-3pc-Clutch-Cable-Adjuster-Kit_W0QQitemZ250316451988QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item2 50316451988&_trkparms=72%3A727|39%3A1|65%3A12|240% 3A1318&_trksid=p4506.c0.m245

Go with this one minus the cable

11-05-2008, 05:30 PM

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i just want to know how many people have first hand experince with the adjustable cables snapping. not i know someone or i heard someone first hand!!! i am very aggressive with the clutch and i have no problems with mine i adjusted it and thats where its stayed for 10 months of heavy abuse and i dont even have the firewall adjuster locked down!!

11-05-2008, 05:57 PM

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I had one snap on me about 6 months ago
A bud of mine had a UPR adjustable break while adjusting at the track a year ago so that's not hearsay with me

11-05-2008, 06:56 PM

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ive had my adjustable cable for quite some time from steeda and have not had a problem. i snapped my stock cable tho after putting in a new spec 2 clutch