Who has the quickest N/A unopended BA XR8 - Page 4

jabba · 05-04-2005, 06:35 AM

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Originally Posted by XRFPV8

$285 for his short shifter is cheap, I know Kev wants a good one; they tried one from another company and sent it back. Said it was ordinary.

And not only is $285 cheap. but the short shifter is a geuine Tremec part. Why would you want to pay $600 for something that is a copy.

HEMI POWER · 05-04-2005, 08:57 PM

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Originally Posted by GTP-330

Depends where you shop around buddy. Generally you will pay around the 1500.00 including fitting.

I would say its about 20 percent stiffer on the foot? It rattles a little now in nuetral which it didnt used to do but the overall feel of the clutch is lovely and the short shifter i had fitted is lovely also, 285 mal woods short shifter, one of the cheapest and best investments around.

Hi Simon,
I drove a GT-P not long ago with the MalWoods clutch and it was a completely different car to drive the only problem i had was it made a noise like u have stated which put me off buying one.

Xtreme F6 · 05-04-2005, 09:08 PM

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Originally Posted by FPVGT

Hi Simon,
I drove a GT-P not long ago with the MalWoods clutch and it was a completely different car to drive the only problem i had was it made a noise like u have stated which put me off buying one.

Yer its a bit like the roll over noise the Ol T3 makes in nutral with foot off the clutch, but the feel on the foot is worth the noise mate, it feels great.

HEMI POWER · 05-04-2005, 09:29 PM

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Originally Posted by GTP-330

Yer its a bit like the roll over noise the Ol T3 makes in nutral with foot off the clutch, but the feel on the foot is worth the noise mate, it feels great.

I might consider when my clutch dies but at the moment it's pretty good and i am quiet happy with it. :evilsasmo

SpoolMan · 05-04-2005, 09:33 PM

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Originally Posted by FPVGT

I might consider when my clutch dies but at the moment it's pretty good and i am quiet happy with it. :evilsasmo

Hi Alex, Stop driving it like a Granny..lol. :evil_laug

HEMI POWER · 05-04-2005, 09:34 PM

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Originally Posted by XRFPV8

Hi Alex, Stop driving it like a Granny..lol. :evil_laug

I got some tips from Gary maybe that's why my clutch is like new.

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GT 8888 · 05-04-2005, 09:39 PM

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Originally Posted by GTP-330

Yer its a bit like the roll over noise the Ol T3 makes in nutral with foot off the clutch, but the feel on the foot is worth the noise mate, it feels great.

Simon

I spoke to Ben at Mal Wood today as I have had the same noise after mine went in on Friday.

Said it is quite common and will most likely stop after a about a 1000 k's.

Brad

rodderz · 05-04-2005, 09:43 PM

Brad have you noticed anything with the lightened flywheel?

HEMI POWER · 05-04-2005, 09:45 PM

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Originally Posted by xr8888

Simon

I spoke to Ben at Mal Wood today as I have had the same noise after mine went in on Friday.

Said it is quite common and will most likely stop after a about a 1000 k's.

Brad

Hi Brad,
Would be interested if the noise does go away,personally i didn't like the sound of it.

SpoolMan · 05-04-2005, 09:46 PM

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Originally Posted by FPVGT

I got some tips from Gary maybe that's why my clutch is like new.

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take it easy on Poor Gary the granny gear stick grabber,

GT 8888 · 05-04-2005, 09:49 PM

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Originally Posted by rodderz

Brad have you noticed anything with the lightened flywheel?

only my tread disappearing at a great rate of knots....mate this clutch would put an erection on a jellyfish.

Brad

GT 8888 · 05-04-2005, 09:52 PM

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Originally Posted by FPVGT

Hi Brad,
Would be interested if the noise does go away,personally i didn't like the sound of it.

Alex...to be honest I was a little worried at the start especially as I noticed it whilst waiting to take the car down the 1/4 but after speaking to Ben today at length it said my mind at ease ( a bit !!).

Doesn't happen all the time though...seems to occur mainly when car is very warm.

Brad

**Chris** · 05-04-2005, 10:35 PM

Brad, watch the temperature deal, I have a theory, and it is only a theory.....

I have noticed that after fitting the Mal woods clutch, yes, these noises are happening all of a sudden.

I dont think its the clutches............

The clutch has more clutch plate spring pressure, therefore reducing its ability to absorb harmonic vibration and noise.

The noise is geartrain noise.

ALSO - temp affects gearbox noise bigtime. keep and eye on it.

Basically, the 2800lb Mal woods clutch will outlast the diff, gears, cv's, gearbox, (and possibly even the big end bearings).

Anyone worried about it? They are a good thing, fit them without hesitation.

Alex, dont worry about the noise, the clutch is a little bit more quiet than solid lifters in a clevo, lol!!

GT-P 738 · 06-04-2005, 05:44 PM

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Originally Posted by xr8888

Simon

I spoke to Ben at Mal Wood today as I have had the same noise after mine went in on Friday.

Said it is quite common and will most likely stop after a about a 1000 k's.

Brad

ARGHH,just like the oil burning,third gear rumble,diff noise, THEY ALL DO THAT.~!!!!!!!!!!!

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PhantomXR8 · 07-04-2005, 08:30 PM

Went down to WSID last night to better my Saturday time, was doing 13.4s & 13.5's all night. The track was slippery at first, it gripped up by the end of the night. I was launching at 3000rpm+ but bogging down, the Toyo's are fantastic with heat in them. I was too scared to launch over 3500rpm, just a girl. I'll save some money before heading for the track next time in case I break something. One run was a great launch, see slip. Was on track for atleast another 13.2 something, WSID said I did 11's. So now, does this make mine the quickest BA XR8 of all time? he he...

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SpoolMan · 07-04-2005, 08:38 PM

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Originally Posted by PhantomXR8

WSID said I did 11's. So now, does this make mine the quickest BA XR8 of all time? he he..

Hi Craig, 11's on a 107 km per hr pass..lol.

Quadcams · 07-04-2005, 08:55 PM

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Originally Posted by PhantomXR8

Went down to WSID last night to better my Saturday time, was doing 13.4s & 13.5's all night. The track was slippery at first, it gripped up by the end of the night. I was launching at 3000rpm+ but bogging down, the Toyo's are fantastic with heat in them. I was too scared to launch over 3500rpm, just a girl. I'll save some money before heading for the track next time in case I break something. One run was a great launch, see slip. Was on track for atleast another 13.2 something, WSID said I did 11's. So now, does this make mine the quickest BA XR8 of all time? he he...

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Hey Phantom good to see ya doing another 13.2's, finally will be able to go next street meet next wednesday, hey whats a good time to get there and not miss the cutoff.

PhantomXR8 · 07-04-2005, 09:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Lowride260

Hey Phantom good to see ya doing another 13.2's, finally will be able to go next street meet next wednesday, hey whats a good time to get there and not miss the cutoff.

Not sure mate, 7:30pm is the cut off for entry, some were still coming in at around 7:00pm. I was there right at 5:00pm, one of the 1st through scrutineering and 4th in the line. Turning up around 7:00pm would have been great for grip, the track was starting to get very sticky around then.

PhantomXR8 · 07-04-2005, 09:07 PM

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Originally Posted by XRFPV8

Hi Craig, 11's on a 107 km per hr pass..lol.

Hi Mark!
First of all, what does lol mean? One of my runs was against a 378ci TD Cortina, talk about 60' times, he creamed me. Was gaining on him near the end though. His best time was a 11.5, great car!

jabba · 07-04-2005, 09:13 PM

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Originally Posted by FPVGT

Hi Simon,
I drove a GT-P not long ago with the MalWoods clutch and it was a completely different car to drive the only problem i had was it made a noise like u have stated which put me off buying one.

The noise might be caused by the way it was installed (something to tight or loose) My clutch was installed by Mal wood himself and the only noises I get are theses cherping sounds when I change gears. I wonder what it might be...

But seriously, I dont get a single rattle or a squeak out of my clutch.

Matt

SpoolMan · 07-04-2005, 09:23 PM

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Originally Posted by PhantomXR8

Hi Mark!
First of all, what does lol mean?

Laugh out Loud....
was looking at this, to run a 11 sec pass at 107 klm or 63 mph app, there was some major trouble some ware.

PhantomXR8 · 07-04-2005, 09:25 PM

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Originally Posted by PhantomXR8

Hi Mark!
First of all, what does lol mean?
Laugh out Loud....to run a 11 sec pass at 107 klm or 63 mph app, there was some major trouble some ware.

Yeh, the timing was out on some runs. One happened to be mine when I was on a screamer!

PhantomXR8 · 07-04-2005, 09:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Lowride260

Hey Phantom good to see ya doing another 13.2's, finally will be able to go next street meet next wednesday, hey whats a good time to get there and not miss the cutoff.

Thinking about another visit to WSID next Wednesday, if so I'll look out for you in the lines.

HEMI POWER · 07-04-2005, 10:40 PM

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Originally Posted by PhantomXR8

Hi Mark!
First of all, what does lol mean? One of my runs was against a 378ci TD Cortina, talk about 60' times, he creamed me. Was gaining on him near the end though. His best time was a 11.5, great car!

I think u might of gained on him when the 1/4 was finished.11 sec pass that is close to 120 mph.Anyway well done those times are pretty good.

Xtreme F6 · 07-04-2005, 11:04 PM

Bummer Mate, im sure your car will run a 13.1 very soon, Good on you for having another go.. keep it up

im waiting for your clutch to go R.I.P

**Chris** · 07-04-2005, 11:24 PM

I think I know a mexican who will be trying an "xtreme" launch sat night lol

PhantomXR8 · 08-04-2005, 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Chris

I think I know a mexican who will be trying an "xtreme" launch sat night lol

If he's got tyres as sticky as mine tell him.......3500rpm+

XRQTOR · 09-04-2005, 01:41 AM

Hey Craig, did you see a R32 GTR running at all. Apparently it runs low 1o's.

PhantomXR8 · 09-04-2005, 09:33 AM

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Originally Posted by XRQTOR

Hey Craig, did you see a R32 GTR running at all. Apparently it runs low 1o's.

I saw it in the lines but not on the track. There was some great Turbos and rotarys there, they're pretty resourceful some of those guys.

XRQTOR · 09-04-2005, 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by PhantomXR8

I saw it in the lines but not on the track. There was some great Turbos and rotarys there, they're pretty resourceful some of those guys.

How about 4ORD, black AUIII xr8. He went lost the finals last weekend in the holden vs ford show, dialled in 11.oo and ran a 1o.8o

Will they let someone race with a full face dirt bike helmet or does it need to be a special helmet.