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Old 06-03-08, 07:07 PM
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does anyone know how the F-Sport quick shifter and F-Sport performance clutch works with the 250 manual? Is there any difference? etc..
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The only IS the F-Sport quick shifter and clutch work with are the 250, since that's the only IS that's available with a manual transmission.

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i meant does anyone know how it is performance wise compared to the stock ones
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i would imagine the F-sport would be better? wouldnt you?
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Haha, the only manual IS I've ever driven had the short-shifter and performance clutch installed, so I have nothing to compare it to... I had no complaints, however.

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i have the quick shifter and its noticeable difference. Such an improvement on the throw. Its really just snaps right in at the flick of a wrist. You'll notice its a little stiffer than before but it smooths out later and you get use to it...I experienced this with other aftermarket short shifters so it was too much of a surprise.

as for the clutch, i don't know if anyone here has gotten theirs replaced yet or changed out but i can guess that it will be less spongy than it is now and will catch better when you slam it down when aggressively driving.
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Originally Posted by chuckler
i have the quick shifter and its noticeable difference. Such an improvement on the throw. Its really just snaps right in at the flick of a wrist. You'll notice its a little stiffer than before but it smooths out later and you get use to it...I experienced this with other aftermarket short shifters so it was too much of a surprise.

as for the clutch, i don't know if anyone here has gotten theirs replaced yet or changed out but i can guess that it will be less spongy than it is now and will catch better when you slam it down when aggressively driving.
I have the quick shifter also and it is much better. Definitely get this for your car.

The clutch is something that differs from car to car. I have chosen to keep mine because it's really not worth the investment for me. My clutch has a very gradual clutch point that runs about 1/4-1/3 of my travel. From what I've heard of other owners, this is somewhat unusual, but it allows me to delicately control my transmission. I would expect the F-Sport clutch to be stiffer and quicker. YMMV.
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hmm ok, my clutch is pretty much new still so i would save teh clutch if anything for the future but as for the quick shifter im going to look into it a little more and possible purchase one soon
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