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Old 11-09-2006, 07:17 AM   #26
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Re: Lock-out, missed shifts - Mystery solved?

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Just ordered myself a MM quadrant and the Fiore adjuster, we'll see how it goes.
Hopefully that will work for you. I had a Steeda quadrant and the Fiore Adjuster, and I had to replace the Steeda with a Fiore because I didn't have enough adjustment in the cable with the Steeda. The hook on the Fiore quadrant is closer to the firewall than the hook on the steeda, which gives you more room to adjust.

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Do all firewall adjusters require you to drill new holes or is it only the fiore?
Not sure. All of them have to be anchored to the firewall somehow. Some "may" use the factory screw holes. I went with the Fiore because it's by far the best design on the market right now.

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OK, so this quadrant is not maintenance-free? As in I would have to adjust it occasionally (as the cable stretched and the clutch wears)?

Unlike the factory adjustable quadrant, the aftermarket ones are not adjustable at all. That's why you need a firewall adjuster. This allows you to periodically adjust the cable due to either cable stretching or clutch wear.
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Old 11-09-2006, 07:46 AM   #27
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Re: Lock-out, missed shifts - Mystery solved?

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My understanding is that the Ford OE cable is the only way to go.
Aftermarket cables do not last.
yup been there done that
aftermarker quadrant and firewall adjuster with the OE cable is the way to go.
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Old 03-13-2007, 09:14 AM   #28
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yup been there done that
aftermarker quadrant and firewall adjuster with the OE cable is the way to go.
x2 i`ve had a crapload of them !!!!
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Old 06-29-2007, 07:21 AM   #29
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Re: Lock-out, missed shifts - Mystery solved?

Thank you hawk for this extremely helpfull write-up

Just did this mod yesterday. Used Steeda's firewall adj. and dbl. hook quad. WOW! Unbelievable difference! I can actually FEEL the clutch now. It falls right into gear. No more lock-out. I had just started having probs. landing 2nd gear. Not now.

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Old 10-18-2007, 02:53 AM   #30
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Re: Lock-out, missed shifts - Mystery solved?

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Old 10-18-2007, 10:24 AM   #31
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Re: Lock-out, missed shifts - Mystery solved?

By the way, the Fiore firewall adjuster will mount in the factory holes. They include the drill bit and two extra screws so that you can use 4 screws to mount it more securely.

I only used the two factory holes. It's holding just fine so far.
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Old 10-20-2007, 07:14 PM   #32
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Re: Lock-out, missed shifts - Mystery solved?

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By the way, the Fiore firewall adjuster will mount in the factory holes. They include the drill bit and two extra screws so that you can use 4 screws to mount it more securely.

I only used the two factory holes. It's holding just fine so far.
hey whered you get that stuff the fiore site doesnt work
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Old 10-20-2007, 07:33 PM   #33
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Re: Lock-out, missed shifts - Mystery solved?

Fiore is apparently out of business, but people have been getting thm from Lethal Performance.
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Old 10-20-2007, 08:48 PM   #34
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Fiore is apparently out of business, but people have been getting thm from Lethal Performance.
Tell them you heard about it here.

http://www.lethalperformance.com/pag...drant-kit.html
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Old 10-20-2007, 08:53 PM   #35
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Re: Lock-out, missed shifts - Mystery solved?

FYI -------- stolen from some other forum

Jared@Lethal09-27-2007, 09:09 PM
Who said the best working adjuster ever made isn't available anymore??

Not here! Your boys at Lethal Performance were committed to keep this thing around forever and that's just what we'll do.

It's unfortunate that Joe F. who designed these is no longer in the industry however he blessed us with one fine product that will be a part of Lethal Performance's product line for years and years to come..

So with no longer delay you are now welcome to order these as they are in stock with same day shipping.

Here's the link to the kit and below is the Adjuster by itself. We've also put together a kit for those that prefer to use the Steeda Quick Release Quadrant over the Fiore one!!

Thanks, Jared
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Old 10-21-2007, 12:13 AM   #36
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Re: Lock-out, missed shifts - Mystery solved?

thx for the extra info, G!
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Old 10-21-2007, 12:29 AM   #37
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Old 11-01-2007, 09:33 PM   #38
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Re: Lock-out, missed shifts - Mystery solved?

Man, sounds like the machs have a rep for the 2nd/3rd gear problem...this is a good thing to know for when I get my car
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Old 11-02-2007, 02:37 AM   #39
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Re: Lock-out, missed shifts - Mystery solved?

Not really 2nd to 3rd mach 1 problem. It's the way factroy makes the stock shifter on most manual cars.
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Old 11-09-2007, 07:47 PM   #40
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Re: Lock-out, missed shifts - Mystery solved?

Oh so most of this is the shifter and not the tranny? Would getting a short shifter make things better or worse?
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Old 11-09-2007, 07:51 PM   #41
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Re: Lock-out, missed shifts - Mystery solved?

I don't think it's a shifter problem. Definitely wasn't in my case. I had both the factory shifter and a Tri-Ax on mine, and had the same problem with both shifters installed. I'm currently using the stock shifter and sold my Tri-Ax. After experimenting with both shifters, I found that for driving on the road, the factory shifter was better for me. Yes, it's looser and less precise than a Tri-Ax, but it's also much less notchy and I don't need to slam it through the gears since I'm not racing it. If I were racing it, I'd definitely have a better shifter, most likely the MGW.

It's more in how the clutch releases, which is controlled by the quadrant and cable adjuster.
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Old 05-08-2008, 01:35 PM   #43
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Re: Lock-out, missed shifts - Mystery solved?

Would the Fiore fix a problem with it grinding going into 2nd gear at high rpms? Its only above 6K. Kinda wierd, i talked to D&D and they said they clutch may not be disengaging.
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Would the Fiore fix a problem with it grinding going into 2nd gear at high rpms? Its only above 6K. Kinda wierd, i talked to D&D and they said they clutch may not be disengaging.
It did for me..I had that exact problem and the firewall adjuster and quadrant solved it.
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Old 05-09-2008, 10:56 AM   #45
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Re: Lock-out, missed shifts - Mystery solved?

i was having this problem too. I just bought my 04 shadow Grey Mach..I rolled of a 2nd twice both missing 3rd. The second time my clutch went out..so i said to my self " new car barely a month" how does a clutch go out on a Mach 1 that has 40,100 miles??? i am still puzzled and i guess i am screwd..
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Old 05-09-2008, 12:33 PM   #46
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great info Hawk
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I don't think it's a shifter problem. Definitely wasn't in my case. I had both the factory shifter and a Tri-Ax on mine, and had the same problem with both shifters installed. I'm currently using the stock shifter and sold my Tri-Ax. After experimenting with both shifters, I found that for driving on the road, the factory shifter was better for me. Yes, it's looser and less precise than a Tri-Ax, but it's also much less notchy and I don't need to slam it through the gears since I'm not racing it. If I were racing it, I'd definitely have a better shifter, most likely the MGW.

It's more in how the clutch releases, which is controlled by the quadrant and cable adjuster.
Definately MGW is the way to go, i had the tri-ax also before i totaled the Mach . it fell apart on me while driving to work..not very good..

so now ama go with an MGW ...
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Old 05-09-2008, 11:03 PM   #48
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alright than, who can install the cables for me hahaha...
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Old 05-10-2008, 08:01 AM   #49
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Definately MGW is the way to go, i had the tri-ax also before i totaled the Mach . it fell apart on me while driving to work..not very good..

so now ama go with an MGW ...

Howinthehell did a Tri-Ax fall apart on you? They are pretty stout. No much that can go wrong with them when properly installed.
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Old 05-11-2008, 02:22 AM   #50
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i thought so too, we all have different opinions but
all i know is that i am going to buy an MGW next..

Dam JDraper i miss my black Mach now...
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