Are there any quadrants that will work with the stock clutch cable? I Have heard bad things about aftermarket clutch cables and want to stick with my stock cable.
stock clutch cable and adjustable quadrant
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4.6andSlicks
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I went with the Fiore quadrant because it had the same radius as stock but was made of alluminium. With it I installed the Fiore "Micro Click" firewall adjuster. Stock cables are the only way to go. The aftermarket ones are crap.
The adjusters great. No set screws or tools required.
The adjusters great. No set screws or tools required.
twogts4us
15 Year Member
Do not install an aftermarket quad and adjuster. There is a guy on SVTP who figured out how to correct the design flaw with the stock setup do that.
The stock setup is self adjusting and is absolutely the best solution.
Aftermarket adjusters are a hassle and have to be screwed with constantly and still are never quite right.
Unless you want the trans to come out every summer for a new TOB stick with the stock self adjusting setup but be sure you read the article on SVTP and fix it so it works properly.
The stock setup is self adjusting and is absolutely the best solution.
Aftermarket adjusters are a hassle and have to be screwed with constantly and still are never quite right.
Unless you want the trans to come out every summer for a new TOB stick with the stock self adjusting setup but be sure you read the article on SVTP and fix it so it works properly.
OEM plastic quadrants over time dry out, crack and are known to detonate at a stop light leaving you w/ a tow bill. Any mod utilizing this piece is in vain.
I installed the Fiore racing quad and their firewall adjuster along with the slightly modded OEM cable 3 years ago. Adjusted it to 1" of freeplay and have not touched it since. It took me 40 min's to install, adjust & drive it. The cable now has 164K on it.
Flawless operation!!
GT
I installed the Fiore racing quad and their firewall adjuster along with the slightly modded OEM cable 3 years ago. Adjusted it to 1" of freeplay and have not touched it since. It took me 40 min's to install, adjust & drive it. The cable now has 164K on it.
Flawless operation!!
GT
twogts4us
15 Year Member
cough, cough, bu11sh1t, cough, cough
And if you are going to refer to an article on another board, please include the URL. In the end, there is no fix for the brittleness of the OEM quad except for RNR with an aftermarket piece that can stand up to some abuse...at least stand up to the heat.
ChillPhatCat
20+ Year Stangneter 
I installed an MM quadrant and adjuster and couldn't be happier... the best thing is it reduced the ridiculous throw of the pedal... and that also made operation a little easier since the point of application of force was at a better angle to my leg, being closer to the firewall. If you find yourself constantly adjusting the adjuster, there's something bad in your near future.
I almost have to go with Kilgore on this one. He brings a good point up, if it aint broke don't fix it. My firewall adjuster is a pain in the ass. Sometime I wish I still had the plastic stocker on there. I have had four Mustangs and a few hundred thousand miles and never had a stock one break. On the other hand, my adjustable steeda cable snapped once, and you have to make sure and check your firewall adjuster every so often to make sure it hasn't lost adjustment, if you leave it out of adjustment say bye bye syncros. With the stocker you will never loose adjustment.
I do have to say with the steeda quadrant and stock cable it is silky smooth. And you can adjust how high the clutch engages which is nice.
I do have to say with the steeda quadrant and stock cable it is silky smooth. And you can adjust how high the clutch engages which is nice.
Night Shifter
Well-Known Member
i have a steeda quadrant, firewall adjuster and stock cable....my steeda adj. sucked horribly cause it was binding up and not letting me shift into gears...went back to stock and problem solved....the only problem i have now is that my firewall adjuster doesnt work with my stock cable and i dont know why 
probably the only person on the planet with this problem, but i can tighten the screw down in the adjuster until it wont tighten anymore and no matter what i do for adjustment it wont adjust for chit.. but thats the kind of luck i have...it will probably work and adjust fine for you...either way i have smooth clutch engagement and would reccomend buying an adjuster quatrant from either steeda or MM
probably the only person on the planet with this problem, but i can tighten the screw down in the adjuster until it wont tighten anymore and no matter what i do for adjustment it wont adjust for chit.. but thats the kind of luck i have...it will probably work and adjust fine for you...either way i have smooth clutch engagement and would reccomend buying an adjuster quatrant from either steeda or MM
I knew what I said would be controversial but it is my opinion right now.
I cannot link to the article because I do not go to SVTP any more so I cannot get the link, it should not be hard to find.
The stock setup is self-adjusting and no aftermarket setup is. Therefore if the self adjusting feature is corrected to work properly the stock setup is superior. Do not talk to me about "brittleness" I have never ever heard of one shaterring its nylon and it seemed very robust top me when I scrapped those parts out for my ill-advised Fiore setup. And now it looks like I can replace my TOB every summer OR I can adjust the clutch with the fork inspection plate off and being under the car to be sure it is adjusted properly every few months. Yeah, that is way better NOT!
Correct the stock setup, that is the best way to go.
I cannot link to the article because I do not go to SVTP any more so I cannot get the link, it should not be hard to find.
The stock setup is self-adjusting and no aftermarket setup is. Therefore if the self adjusting feature is corrected to work properly the stock setup is superior. Do not talk to me about "brittleness" I have never ever heard of one shaterring its nylon and it seemed very robust top me when I scrapped those parts out for my ill-advised Fiore setup. And now it looks like I can replace my TOB every summer OR I can adjust the clutch with the fork inspection plate off and being under the car to be sure it is adjusted properly every few months. Yeah, that is way better NOT!
Correct the stock setup, that is the best way to go.
SRT Handz
I tripped & fell down and cut myself & got blood
ChillPhatCat
20+ Year Stangneter
First off, an adjuster and aftermarket quadrant have no effect on the life of your cable, so this is really a preference issue. If you don't like the crazy high stock clutch engagement point it's well worth it. I've had mine in for 4k miles and have not had to touch it... It's not like you need to check it every day, the cable does not drastically change length day to day. Just pay attention to how your clutch is working and check it once a month or whenever you've got the hood up.
twogts4us
15 Year Member
Well I spent a good hour trying to find the article you are referring to over at SVTP but I cannot find it...I'm sure it exists, but it isn't easy to find, at least for me. I thought it would be a sticky, but no such luck.
I never said they shatter, but they do chip and lose teeth, rendering it useless or less than effective.
Why did you throw away your OEM quad?
Why are you adjusting the clutch at the fork?
If the OEM quad is self adjusting, meaning it automagically removes any slack from the cable, and you can do this exact same thing with the firewall adjuster (although not automagically), what is the harm?
I will go back in time and ask myself why I made that decision two years ago...
Why would you think I am doing that? I said I remove the fork cover to verify the clutch adjustment visually. I did not say I adjust it there. Can it even be adjusted there? I do not think so.
You can do the same exact thing with the fw adjuster but you have to do it regularly, correctly, and manually. Self adjusting and always adjusted just right is clearly better unless you are a mad tyte racer which sometimes I forget everyone here is yo.
Y'all do what you think is best I am simply putting another option out there. An option that currently, IMHO, is the best way to go.
twogts4us
15 Year Member
Umm, yes you did...but I'll give you the benefit of the doubt bro...maybe this was a typo?
ChillPhatCat
20+ Year Stangneter
Ok, you've interjected your opinion, now let everyone else put their $.02 in without blasting them.
Personally, I HATE the stock mechanism, but haven't upgraded it yet. I CAN notice the inconsistent clutch engagement when I am spiritedly driving. This inconsistency IS caused by the plastic quadrant bending under stress.
That said, I am ordering the Fiore pieces soon as I have heard NOTHING but GOOD about them.
hotdog71
Member
I have been using the steeda firewall adjustable cable kit w/ quadrant for about over 45k miles without any problems, and never need to adjust the cable since install.
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