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2005 clutch vs. 2007 clutch - 2/6/2008 6:52:35 PM

alemcc

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I was driving my brother-in-law's 2007 V6, and his clutch is definitely shorter and more sporty than my 2005 mustang. Is this possible or am I just losing it?

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RE: 2005 clutch vs. 2007 clutch - 2/6/2008 7:13:22 PM

07 Stang

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Does he have the Pony Package?

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RE: 2005 clutch vs. 2007 clutch - 2/6/2008 7:31:02 PM

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my 07 clutch is the worst clutch in a car that i have ever driven.. can't wait to burn it up and replace it.

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RE: 2005 clutch vs. 2007 clutch - 2/9/2008 10:34:04 AM

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I didn't personally get to try it because I couldn't drive stick when I was looking for my car, but my mom test drove the cars and one of them was an 07, she said it was a lot lighter, and the throw was a lot less notchy and shorter, so I think they did do something to make it better. Personally I like the stiff clutch on my 05, but I guess some ppl do prefer the lighter pedals.

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RE: 2005 clutch vs. 2007 clutch - 2/9/2008 10:29:34 PM

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Maybe his seat was positioned further up than yours? I haven't heard that one before.

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RE: 2005 clutch vs. 2007 clutch - 2/11/2008 6:04:39 PM

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is his newer/older? different drivers can wear in a clutch very differently.

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RE: 2005 clutch vs. 2007 clutch - 2/12/2008 8:34:11 AM

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ORIGINAL: 8cd03gro

is his newer/older? different drivers can wear in a clutch very differently.

Yup. If the older 2005 has more mileage too, that could change the feel of the clutch compared to a newer 2007 with less miles...

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RE: 2005 clutch vs. 2007 clutch - 2/15/2008 3:33:42 AM

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My 2005 mustang only has 15000 miles, while his 2007 has about 35000. I let him drive my car and he instantly noticed it, but he said that mine is definitely feels smoother. I think I may be the problem; I'm only 5'6" and these manual stangs don't seem to be made for a short fellow like ma self.

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RE: 2005 clutch vs. 2007 clutch - 2/18/2008 7:28:37 AM

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+1 to Alemcc on the mustang not being short-driver friendly. I'm 5' 7"...I have to put the seat pretty far forward on this car do drive it well. (I have a manual tranny) Adjustable clutch pedal would have been my first choice for an option on this car.

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RE: 2005 clutch vs. 2007 clutch - 3/2/2008 9:18:13 AM

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I ~hate~ the clutch on my 08. A little too light for my taste.

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