manual transmission question
01-26-2009, 02:24 PM
#21
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01-26-2009, 02:29 PM
#22
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The clunking is probably the 2 piece driveshaft.
Honestly I dont think the stock clutch was very difficult to use as I found it very light for a V8 car. It is hydraulic so it is lighter than a cable clutch in the older stangs.
Sounds like there might be an issue with yours. I would take it in and have it looked at. Might be time for a new clutch or at a minimum a flush and fill on the hydraulic system.
If you need a replacement clutch I would stay OEM if you dont plan on making big power numbers. The fit the best and are very decent clutch.
99Blackpony - I like your ride alot too. I have a soft spot for 99's as that was the last mustang I had before my 07. Honestly I still think they have the best looking rear end of any mustang, defineately like it better than the fat rump on the 07 but overall I prefer the 05 ups.
It was a hard decision for me between the 07 or an 04 Termi. Somedays i wish I went termi, but 99% of the time I like all the upgrades of the 05.
Sorry for the tangent I am a little tired.
Honestly I dont think the stock clutch was very difficult to use as I found it very light for a V8 car. It is hydraulic so it is lighter than a cable clutch in the older stangs.
Sounds like there might be an issue with yours. I would take it in and have it looked at. Might be time for a new clutch or at a minimum a flush and fill on the hydraulic system.
If you need a replacement clutch I would stay OEM if you dont plan on making big power numbers. The fit the best and are very decent clutch.
99Blackpony - I like your ride alot too. I have a soft spot for 99's as that was the last mustang I had before my 07. Honestly I still think they have the best looking rear end of any mustang, defineately like it better than the fat rump on the 07 but overall I prefer the 05 ups.
It was a hard decision for me between the 07 or an 04 Termi. Somedays i wish I went termi, but 99% of the time I like all the upgrades of the 05.
Sorry for the tangent I am a little tired.
01-26-2009, 02:48 PM
#23
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The clunking is probably the 2 piece driveshaft.
Honestly I dont think the stock clutch was very difficult to use as I found it very light for a V8 car. It is hydraulic so it is lighter than a cable clutch in the older stangs.
Sounds like there might be an issue with yours. I would take it in and have it looked at. Might be time for a new clutch or at a minimum a flush and fill on the hydraulic system.
If you need a replacement clutch I would stay OEM if you dont plan on making big power numbers. The fit the best and are very decent clutch.
99Blackpony - I like your ride alot too. I have a soft spot for 99's as that was the last mustang I had before my 07. Honestly I still think they have the best looking rear end of any mustang, defineately like it better than the fat rump on the 07 but overall I prefer the 05 ups.
It was a hard decision for me between the 07 or an 04 Termi. Somedays i wish I went termi, but 99% of the time I like all the upgrades of the 05.
Sorry for the tangent I am a little tired.
Honestly I dont think the stock clutch was very difficult to use as I found it very light for a V8 car. It is hydraulic so it is lighter than a cable clutch in the older stangs.
Sounds like there might be an issue with yours. I would take it in and have it looked at. Might be time for a new clutch or at a minimum a flush and fill on the hydraulic system.
If you need a replacement clutch I would stay OEM if you dont plan on making big power numbers. The fit the best and are very decent clutch.
99Blackpony - I like your ride alot too. I have a soft spot for 99's as that was the last mustang I had before my 07. Honestly I still think they have the best looking rear end of any mustang, defineately like it better than the fat rump on the 07 but overall I prefer the 05 ups.
It was a hard decision for me between the 07 or an 04 Termi. Somedays i wish I went termi, but 99% of the time I like all the upgrades of the 05.
Sorry for the tangent I am a little tired.
I think the clunky sound maybe i'm not explaining that good. its like a universal joint type noise but the guy i got it from said they were fine...I'm just wondering if maybe other GT's in 05+ have an occasional sound like this. If you get on it fairly hard it doesnt do that - just granny the car and it does it... which seems strange to me - maybe its normal - since it has 300 hp and not some 125 hp 4 banger that wouldn't have enough power to make something even "clink" or "clunk" hahah I may just drive it like 200-300 miles and see if any changes - if stays the same - probably nothing or find one at a used car lot and test drive it - take the wifes car so won't look supsicious and see if it does (find a low miles like 10-12k)
and still dont tell her everything 
i get yelled at for using the credit card and she sees the statement 
01-26-2009, 02:57 PM
#24
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hey thanks.... thats a first for this section im pretty sure lol... i always end up posting in s197 tech on accident because i have a bad habit of hitting the New Post button which shows all posts on the entire board, and then i just post in whatever thread catches me eye that i have something to say in... most s197ers dont like my beautiful stang!! lol
01-26-2009, 02:58 PM
#25
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I think the clunky sound maybe i'm not explaining that good. its like a universal joint type noise but the guy i got it from said they were fine...I'm just wondering if maybe other GT's in 05+ have an occasional sound like this. If you get on it fairly hard it doesnt do that - just granny the car and it does it... which seems strange to me - maybe its normal - since it has 300 hp and not some 125 hp 4 banger that wouldn't have enough power to make something even "clink" or "clunk" hahah I may just drive it like 200-300 miles and see if any changes - if stays the same - probably nothing or find one at a used car lot and test drive it - take the wifes car so won't look supsicious and see if it does (find a low miles like 10-12k)
never tell wifes or g/fs anythign. i've just had mine for like 6 months and still dont tell her everything i get yelled at for using the credit card and she sees the statement
never tell wifes or g/fs anythign. i've just had mine for like 6 months
and still dont tell her everything i get yelled at for using the credit card and she sees the statement
01-26-2009, 03:14 PM
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01-26-2009, 03:18 PM
#29
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I can tell you almost 100% the clunking is a two peice driveshaft. It only does it at light throttle it is fairly loud. It is normal but I still hate it.
A 1 piece alum driveshaft is next on my mod list.
A 1 piece alum driveshaft is next on my mod list.
01-26-2009, 03:19 PM
#30
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and do a few burnouts too