Steeda Clutch quadrant and adjustable cable swap finished November 13, 2011, 11:41:39 AM So I drove my T-bird yesterday and noticed that the clutch pedal engagement was really low to the floor. It has been too low since I did the swap, and I had planned on eventually buying the necessary parts to remedy it.However, when I brought the car in the garage to try to adjust the clutch pedal I heard a loud 'pop' and now when you depress the clutch, you can see the whole clutch quadrant move and the car will NOT go into gear. So I assume the plastic POS finally broke.What kind of setups are you guys running/recommend as far as firewall adjusters, clutch cables, quadrants, etc? I see Steeda offers a combo deal with firewall adjuster, cable, and quadrant. I really hate to spend the extra dough and replace the brake booster in order to use the firewall adjuster. It seems as if I have seen cables that are adjustable at the transmission end...anyone use one of these? Quote Selected
Steeda Clutch quadrant and adjustable cable swap finished Reply #1 – November 13, 2011, 12:03:39 PM Well it looks like Steeda makes and adjustable cable as well.Thinking of combining it with their quadrant...thoughts? Quote Selected
Steeda Clutch quadrant and adjustable cable swap finished Reply #2 – November 13, 2011, 07:44:14 PM I have an adjustable cable and aluminum quadrant. Works great for me. I always keep an extra cable as back up just in case. Most parts stores don't keep the adjustable ones. Quote Selected
Steeda Clutch quadrant and adjustable cable swap finished Reply #3 – November 13, 2011, 07:52:57 PM First Quote Selected
Steeda Clutch quadrant and adjustable cable swap finished Reply #4 – November 14, 2011, 08:58:41 AM Thanks Vin and Tom. I knew as soon as I did the T-5 swap that I should have changed the quadrant while the pedals were out. Now I get to really have fun :hick:. I am contemplating removing the front seat to gain easier access. I'm 6' 3" so its hard for me to get at anything under the dash.Looks like the wife will be getting me Steeda parts for Christmas this year. Quote Selected
Steeda Clutch quadrant and adjustable cable swap finished Reply #5 – November 14, 2011, 09:46:22 AM Pull the seat and yank the column.....took me about 45 minutes when I did it last week. Quote Selected
Steeda Clutch quadrant and adjustable cable swap finished Reply #6 – November 14, 2011, 10:24:31 AM Yeah it may be easier to drop the column than try to fight around it. Quote Selected
Steeda Clutch quadrant and adjustable cable swap finished Reply #7 – November 14, 2011, 11:17:33 AM Putting my pedals in and interior back together tonight....T5 may be in also!! Quote Selected
Steeda Clutch quadrant and adjustable cable swap finished Reply #8 – November 14, 2011, 02:37:35 PM Quote from: Dan B.;372920Putting my pedals in and interior back together tonight....T5 may be in also!! I took my time when I did my T5 swap and actually enjoyed it. It really isn't that bad other than the pedal swap part. I also had a hard time cutting a hole in my virgin floorpan, but the fun of rowing the gears is totally worth those few moments of butchery. lol. Quote Selected
Steeda Clutch quadrant and adjustable cable swap finished Reply #9 – November 15, 2011, 02:00:42 PM It isn't to hard to get out. I'd def. take the seat out though. I'd stick to a factory cable or like stated keep a spare with you. I'd still use an aftermarket firewall adjuster with it. Crawling under the car can be more of a hassle.As far as the aluminum quadrant goes, I'd also get a double or triple hook. A 90 didn't work for me but ymmv. Before you install it, go to the hardware store and get some rubber O rings that fit tight around the shaft of where the quadrant goes. Put one on each side of the quadrant. That will help keep it quiet and perfectly placed. Quote Selected
Steeda Clutch quadrant and adjustable cable swap finished Reply #10 – November 15, 2011, 04:04:52 PM Quote from: shame302;373029 Before you install it, go to the hardware store and get some rubber O rings that fit tight around the shaft of where the quadrant goes. Put one on each side of the quadrant. That will help keep it quiet and perfectly placed.Thats a darn good idea! Quote Selected
Steeda Clutch quadrant and adjustable cable swap finished Reply #11 – November 15, 2011, 04:18:35 PM Quadrant....has to hammer mine on. Can't see how it would move.Floorpan...my T5 shifter fit right up in the auto shifter hole. Will post pic later. Quote Selected
Steeda Clutch quadrant and adjustable cable swap finished Reply #12 – November 15, 2011, 06:22:54 PM Quote from: 50tbrd88;372820So I drove my T-bird yesterday and noticed that the clutch pedal engagement was really low to the floor. What car did you get your pedal box out of? If it came out of a 4 cylinder Mustang, the clutch pedal is different and it'll sit too low for a V8. Quote Selected
Steeda Clutch quadrant and adjustable cable swap finished Reply #13 – November 15, 2011, 06:30:54 PM Quote from: 5.0 bird;373060What car did you get your pedal box out of? If it came out of a 4 cylinder Mustang, the clutch pedal is different and it'll sit too low for a V8.What do you mean by "too low". I'm pretty sure my pedal box came from a 4 banger car.Here's a pic of my shifter through the stock floor opening....no tpuppies required. Quote Selected
Steeda Clutch quadrant and adjustable cable swap finished Reply #14 – November 15, 2011, 07:34:46 PM My clutch pedal came out of a 93 5.0 Mustang.I had to cut my floorpan for my shifter because I had column shift. Quote Selected
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