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05-08-2007, 03:14 PM
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When I am driving along at any speed but about 3000rpm, put my foot down, the revs rise and i slowly go somewhere.
So after I get to work today, I smell that oh so wonderful smell of burning clutch :S I assume that this is the problem, what do you think ? How much do clutches on these POS cars cost, I really think its time to trade and get rid of this nightmare now. Chris
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05-08-2007, 03:55 PM
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Sounds like clutch to me Chris.
On the Zetec I just paid the Ford Stealer $1500 for an Exedy clutch, (quote was $1350 for OEM clutch) That included some flywheel machining and fitting. God knows how much for the Getrag unit in yours The price of the part was outrageous, and in hindsight, I should have bought one from a US website and had it flown in. Would have been cheaper. And will probably be cheaper for you (assuming the SVT spec is the same) to do that and pay for fitting. The labour shouldn't be much different between the Zetec and the ST170
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Manual 2003 Machine Silver 5 Door LR Focus Zetec. Mods: Ford Racing CNC'd cylinder head milled .040", 3 angle valve grind. Ford Racing Stage II camshafts. Ford Racing cam gears. Ford Racing long tube header. Random Technology hi flow cat. Herrod 2.25" stainless cat-back. Pipercross Viper intake. CFM 65mm throttle body. 2000 ported intake manifold. Herrod Custom SCT tune. Eibach suspension. Quaife ATB diff. Wilwood 13" brakes. Custom ST170 leather interior. www.cardomain.com/ride/2773918
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05-08-2007, 04:05 PM
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Tricolore Tard
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Yeah thats what I am afraid of :S
I think its time to trade the car in on something with a warranty that will last. Cheers for that 
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05-08-2007, 11:33 PM
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Good grief Chris, you just don't have any luck with that car do you.
How many ladders did you drive under in that car? Timmeh |
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06-08-2007, 03:42 AM
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about 170 i think lol
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06-08-2007, 10:19 AM
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hehe I think Chris has been chasing black cats at night in his ST170 :P
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06-08-2007, 01:09 PM
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Oh so you mean im NOT meant to chase them :P
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06-08-2007, 01:17 PM
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Spoke to ford, prices are evil as are ford
Parts $857.18 Labour $800 at least Yey !
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06-08-2007, 05:24 PM
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SHIZA..... thats heaps... have you got a quote from Exceedy?
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06-08-2007, 11:11 PM
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Tricolore Tard
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Yeah stupid prices from ford
Went to KPM Motorsport today, they are doing it for $1269 fitted, a hell of a lot better price. Saw CDAA's car down there as well when i was talking to them.
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07-08-2007, 12:07 AM
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Clutch shouldn't cost anymore than $250, labour shouldn't be anymore than $300.
I'll do the clutch for $100, but it'll take a day
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07-08-2007, 12:59 AM
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ST170 is kinda different to a normal focus though.
If you can get me those prices sure you can do it ;)
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07-08-2007, 02:00 AM
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ST170 has a dual mass flywheel so they normally cost more.....anyway let me know what u get it for....might need one soon.
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07-08-2007, 03:59 PM
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My getrag 6 speed in my supra cost $800 for an exedy heavy duty ceremic clutch, i then put it in myself, if i'd bought a 5 speed supra it only would have cost $330 for the heavy duty one! :S
and the dual mass flywheel we had to machine by hand with emery paper :(
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08-08-2007, 12:36 AM
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Yikes thats nasty..
The price above in the other post is quoted as fitted so wont be to much more then that. Big question, do i keep the car and wait for the POS to break down again or trade it now and let the nightmare end.
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08-08-2007, 07:39 AM
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depends if you get a good trade in price. and what the next car will be?
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08-08-2007, 05:45 PM
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Something totally un Ford my next car will be
Really wanting a 4wd these days anyway, beach driving and stuff holds a lot more interest to me at this point.
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08-08-2007, 06:52 PM
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have a look at the renault Megane sedan as I did today...
hot price for a car substantially more advanced than the focus. Wife drives a Megane Scenic which I had to book in for a service and couldnt help peeping at the range. I like the standard 3 year road side assist and electronic everything.. |
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08-08-2007, 06:57 PM
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mmmm, that will drive well on the beach!!!!!!LOL
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Manual 2003 Machine Silver 5 Door LR Focus Zetec. Mods: Ford Racing CNC'd cylinder head milled .040", 3 angle valve grind. Ford Racing Stage II camshafts. Ford Racing cam gears. Ford Racing long tube header. Random Technology hi flow cat. Herrod 2.25" stainless cat-back. Pipercross Viper intake. CFM 65mm throttle body. 2000 ported intake manifold. Herrod Custom SCT tune. Eibach suspension. Quaife ATB diff. Wilwood 13" brakes. Custom ST170 leather interior. www.cardomain.com/ride/2773918
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09-08-2007, 11:05 AM
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Buy a Suzuki Jimny
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09-08-2007, 04:49 PM
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hehe now that could be fun
 Thinking an Outlander actually, dont care if you laugh at me, i like them I was looking at a Forester Turbo, but there isnt enough room in them :(
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09-08-2007, 07:58 PM
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Heaps of room in a Jimny sport !!!
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09-08-2007, 10:57 PM
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Sell the focus and get this;
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10-08-2007, 12:42 AM
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mmm 300c now thats sweet
but it wont go off road :(
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10-08-2007, 08:09 AM
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http://www.thrifty.com.au/promotion....ysler-300c.php Rentals can go anywhere! LOL
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Manual 2003 Machine Silver 5 Door LR Focus Zetec. Mods: Ford Racing CNC'd cylinder head milled .040", 3 angle valve grind. Ford Racing Stage II camshafts. Ford Racing cam gears. Ford Racing long tube header. Random Technology hi flow cat. Herrod 2.25" stainless cat-back. Pipercross Viper intake. CFM 65mm throttle body. 2000 ported intake manifold. Herrod Custom SCT tune. Eibach suspension. Quaife ATB diff. Wilwood 13" brakes. Custom ST170 leather interior. www.cardomain.com/ride/2773918
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10-08-2007, 04:48 PM
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hahaha nice.
Always amazed at how well those rental cars go lol
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