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Old Aug 23, 2011 | 06:21 PM
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I'm getting the firewall adjuster but which quadrant is better? Based on what I read I think using a factory cable is best, but do all 3 of these work with the factory cable?

I was thinking of getting this one:

http://www.americanmuscle.com/maximu...-quadrant.html

But wanted you opinions on these as well:

http://www.americanmuscle.com/stqureclqu.html

http://www.americanmuscle.com/stdohoqu.html

What are the plus' and minus' of each? It's a DD street car; going to be running a stage 1 clutch.
Old Aug 24, 2011 | 05:34 AM
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In my expereince and on 3 cars, the only quadrant that has worked with a mofidied stock cable is a TRIPLE hook quadrant, UPR makes one i think its around 40$.
Old Aug 24, 2011 | 02:12 PM
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Steeda's 2-hook quadrant will work with the stock cable as well.

AFAIK the only reason UPR made theirs a 3-hook unit was to avoid a patent pissing-match with Steeda--I have never heard of anyone using the 3rd hook (the one farthest from the firewall).

OP, the quick release quadrant will noticeably increase the required pedal force--that's the price paid for the quicker release...
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Ok I don't need the quick release on a street car then. So Steeda or MM? Whats the difference if any and which one would you guys recommend?
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Ok I don't need the quick release on a street car then. So Steeda or MM? Whats the difference if any and which one would you guys recommend?
The MM is a single hook quadrant which can be difficult or impossible to use with a stock cable.

You can get the UPR 3-hook quadrant for $25 to $30 depending on which you select.
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The MM is a single hook quadrant which can be difficult or impossible to use with a stock cable.

You can get the UPR 3-hook quadrant for $25 to $30 depending on which you select.
So they lie when they say you can use an OEM cable?
Old Aug 24, 2011 | 08:31 PM
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What do you guys think of this firewall adjuster vs the one at AM? It's half the price, but does it serve the same purpose?

http://www.uprproducts.com/mustang-b...-adjuster.html


And what the hell is this? Do I need this spacer?

http://www.lethalperformance.com/99-...-spacer-p-3760

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Old Aug 24, 2011 | 10:02 PM
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Originally Posted by 69MustangCoupe393cid
So they lie when they say you can use an OEM cable?
Basically, yes...

I take it you have not purchased a lot of aftermarket parts?
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Originally Posted by 69MustangCoupe393cid
What do you guys think of this firewall adjuster vs the one at AM? It's half the price, but does it serve the same purpose?

http://www.uprproducts.com/mustang-b...-adjuster.html


And what the hell is this? Do I need this spacer?

http://www.lethalperformance.com/99-...-spacer-p-3760
There is not one bit of rocket science in any of this, they are all fundamentally the same--they just do what they do in a slightly different manner...
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Originally Posted by cliffyk
Basically, yes...

I take it you have not purchased a lot of aftermarket parts?
Not for this car no.



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