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Old Oct 6, 2010 | 02:56 PM
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Well I moved from MA to KY and don't have all the resources I used to have (lift and air tools plus any automotive tool needed for a job). But I'm still wanting to tinker. I was looking into either subframe connectors or quadrent/firewall adjuster.

Already have midpipe and CB, MGW, 2 tuners (diablo and SCT), lowering springs, wheels+tires, tint, chin spoiler, grille delete.

I"m asking opinions on subframes or clutch parts. I have read that quadrant/adjuster wont net much difference on a stock car/clutch. but have also heard that the stock adjuster tends to bend giving me that 2-3 shift problem at the track...(yes have updated the fluid)

I would go MM subframes or the UPR triple hook+quick adjust fire wall adjuster, just going back and forth on what you think would be more "fun" lol

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Old Oct 6, 2010 | 04:23 PM
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Smitty,

Wecome to town, if you need any tools, welders or anything like that, this fellow mustang lover can help you out, I have alot of tools, just let me know
Old Oct 6, 2010 | 04:33 PM
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I would go with fiore quad and firewall adjuster if you decide that route. But subframes need welding but aren't hard if you have a welder. The clutch stuff is gonna take a decent amount of time to install. Subframes would be my vote though.
Old Oct 6, 2010 | 06:15 PM
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03 GTswag I really appreciate it, I love to play with the car every weekend and that was something I was worried about giving up by moving out here. I have a whole tool chest, but no air tools or welder. If I got the SFC's I would deff keep you in mind for having a welder. A MIG I take it??

TJ I wouldn't suspect it would take more than half a day to a day to do the clutch parts. I say that long since it would be my first time doing it and don't want to break anything. even though I read you have to cut off a part of the stock firewall adjuster.
Old Oct 6, 2010 | 07:05 PM
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Originally Posted by teej281
I would go with fiore quad and firewall adjuster if you decide that route. But subframes need welding but aren't hard if you have a welder. The clutch stuff is gonna take a decent amount of time to install. Subframes would be my vote though.
uhhh no it won't. a quadrant and adjuster is a very simple install. it shouldn't take longer than an hour, and thats with running into a few issues.
Old Oct 6, 2010 | 07:20 PM
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If its your first go around with it...its not that its difficult, its the fact that you have to get up under the dash for the quadrant. its not very hard but its just figuring out everything and doing it for the first time.
Old Oct 6, 2010 | 07:37 PM
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I don't think it's too hard or time consuming. It's a couple of screws or bolts and some retainer pins. Like I said since I no longer have a full garage and a mechanic at my disposal for any issues I run into, I will take my time to not screw anything up. Since I would be doing this at my fiance's farm where she works (where all my tools are stored and such).
Old Oct 6, 2010 | 10:36 PM
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I strongly suggest the full length sub frame connectors. These cars need the additional structural support. The MM flsfc are VERY good units. I have them and love them!

I'm not sure about the adjuster addressing an issue you are having on the 2-3 shift.
Old Oct 6, 2010 | 10:39 PM
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i personally don't have them yet but i've also heard good things about the MM FLSFCs.
Old Oct 6, 2010 | 11:10 PM
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i have mmflsfc, makes the car feel very solid. the clutch adjuster is a good mod too though, your stock adjuster kinda sucks. When I removed mine a bunch of the plastic teeth were sheared from my quick shifting.



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