seduced Need more power. Now taking donations. Member 753 Member For: 16y 2m 14d Gender: Male Posted 16/06/09 11:46 PM Share Posted 16/06/09 11:46 PM Yesterday I took the drive to warwick to have a new option 3 installed as my stock clutch was a slipping, shuddering bag of crap. The guys there are fantastic, Ben (?) explained the entire driveline while it was up on the hoist, he pointed out all the weak points, asked questions about how it feels to change gear, vibrations etc, told me what he was going to change and explained why. It is nice to have a mechanic chat, listen and explain everything rather than just taking your car and money without even asking what you need fixed.So after the clutch, flywheel, transmax z, re-alignment of the tail shaft, new rear seal etc the car feels amazing. It now is the car it was always meant to be. No more vibrations through the gear stick, no more roll-over noise, no more tight gear feel, no more tail shaft vibration. Its awesome! The option 3 clutch is a master piece, it is actually LIGHTER than my stock clutch, has more feel and feels tough as nails. It is a little less forgiving in stop start traffic, not as progressive as stock, but it isnt bed in yet, and it will be very easy to get used to. Its is a 100% improvment over stock. I cannot stress enough how different the car now feels, its great.If you are thinking of having the option 3 installed, just go and get it, its possibly one of the best mods you can get for your Ford. If only Ford would consult with guys like this before signing off designs...So thanks to all the guys at Mal Woods, excellent job.CheersJas Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/58652-shout-out/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Typhoon Member 564 Member For: 20y 7m 18d Gender: Male Posted 17/06/09 01:22 AM Share Posted 17/06/09 01:22 AM (edited) That's great news mate. How much was all that work?Thanks Edited 17/06/09 01:45 AM by Dagabond quote removed.... Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/58652-shout-out/#findComment-892226 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosie Member 361 Member For: 18y 1m 3d Posted 18/06/09 02:58 AM Share Posted 18/06/09 02:58 AM Another happy customer for Mal and the Crew!They take Customer Service to another level! Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/58652-shout-out/#findComment-892811 Share on other sites More sharing options...
seduced Need more power. Now taking donations. Member 753 Member For: 16y 2m 14d Gender: Male Posted 18/06/09 04:21 AM Author Share Posted 18/06/09 04:21 AM All the work came to almost $1900, but it honestly is worth it and some. Fraud will happily charge you more than that to install another stock clutch, and that's without customer service or care and attention. Kudos to Mal and the crew. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/58652-shout-out/#findComment-892836 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacob_xr6turbo Donating Members 433 Member For: 17y 8m Location: Richmond, Melbourne Posted 18/06/09 05:03 AM Share Posted 18/06/09 05:03 AM Hhey mate,how is your take up point? is it close to the top of the pedal travel or nearer to the floor? Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/58652-shout-out/#findComment-892848 Share on other sites More sharing options...
seduced Need more power. Now taking donations. Member 753 Member For: 16y 2m 14d Gender: Male Posted 19/06/09 04:48 AM Author Share Posted 19/06/09 04:48 AM Its about 2/3s the way out, which is where I like it. and its a definite point unlike the spongy stock one. So not as progressive, but somehow nicer.The new flywheel is a good feeling aswell, I cant really explain what, but the whole experience is now better. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/58652-shout-out/#findComment-893256 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacob_xr6turbo Donating Members 433 Member For: 17y 8m Location: Richmond, Melbourne Posted 19/06/09 06:25 AM Share Posted 19/06/09 06:25 AM yeah it's definitely better. No slipping in mine at all at full song @ 13psi. (even in 5th)Good thing is by the time it needs attention again, it will only need a new clutch disc/pressure plate rebuild and flywheel machine.Much cheaper Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/58652-shout-out/#findComment-893278 Share on other sites More sharing options...
6speedXR8 Mal Wood Automotive Member 537 Member For: 22y 1m 23d Location: WARWICK QLD Posted 21/06/09 09:10 AM Share Posted 21/06/09 09:10 AM Yesterday I took the drive to warwick to have a new option 3 installed as my stock clutch was a slipping, shuddering bag of crap. The guys there are fantastic, Ben (?) explained the entire driveline while it was up on the hoist, he pointed out all the weak points, asked questions about how it feels to change gear, vibrations etc, told me what he was going to change and explained why. It is nice to have a mechanic chat, listen and explain everything rather than just taking your car and money without even asking what you need fixed.So after the clutch, flywheel, transmax z, re-alignment of the tail shaft, new rear seal etc the car feels amazing. It now is the car it was always meant to be. No more vibrations through the gear stick, no more roll-over noise, no more tight gear feel, no more tail shaft vibration. Its awesome! The option 3 clutch is a master piece, it is actually LIGHTER than my stock clutch, has more feel and feels tough as nails. It is a little less forgiving in stop start traffic, not as progressive as stock, but it isnt bed in yet, and it will be very easy to get used to. Its is a 100% improvment over stock. I cannot stress enough how different the car now feels, its great.If you are thinking of having the option 3 installed, just go and get it, its possibly one of the best mods you can get for your Ford. If only Ford would consult with guys like this before signing off designs...So thanks to all the guys at Mal Woods, excellent job.CheersJasWe do consider our customers and want to give them as much detail as possible so they understand their car better and of course we only want to offer a great product and ultimately have a happy customer.The ACE option 3 is a great product and has proven itself time and time again, so thankyou for the support. Regards, Mal Wood Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/58652-shout-out/#findComment-894204 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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