S40 T5 Clutch Stick

[domhart10]

Originally Posted by LizardOfBodom

Have seen this recently, seem a very fair price. Bookmarked this page "for future" as I have no doubts I will need one in not so distant future... From what I researched so far, seem to be best and cheapest and also an upgrade to OEM.

What the heck that's an amazing link, thanks for that great price and they quoted "Now just £845 fully fitted!" Volvo dealer are quoting me over £1000 on the original part, so would probably end up being around £1200.

[LizardOfBodom]

Originally Posted by domhart10

What the heck that's an amazing link, thanks for that great price and they quoted "Now just £845 fully fitted!" Volvo dealer are quoting me over £1000 on the original part, so would probably end up being around £1200.

No problem, our US friends actually found it and are whining that its far away and wishing they have it there:P
Although maybe dont suggest yourself with "fitting" quote as I am pretty sure its a price for Focus ST, not our moose

[Yobbo]

Originally Posted by LizardOfBodom

No problem, our US friends actually found it and are whining that its far away and wishing they have it there:P
Although maybe dont suggest yourself with "fitting" quote as I am pretty sure its a price for Focus ST, not our moose

Dreamscience are about 30 minutes from my house!
Shame I don't have a T5 but then again I'd probably be skint if I did...

[domhart10]

Originally Posted by Yobbo

Dreamscience are about 30 minutes from my house!
Shame I don't have a T5 but then again I'd probably be skint if I did...

You would be surprised, running a T5 isn't as bad as you might think

[Yobbo]

Originally Posted by domhart10

You would be surprised, running a T5 isn't as bad as you might think

Regarding fuel economy, I thought of a phrase the other week which probably ain't far off the truth -

"A T5 at it's very best will return what D5 will at it's very worst."

I think the magic number that marks the intercept is 35mpg!

[scoobysn7x]

Originally Posted by Yobbo

Dreamscience are about 30 minutes from my house!
Shame I don't have a T5 but then again I'd probably be skint if I did...

When I had My T5 I messaged Dremascience are their maps were pretty cheap compared to the other quotes I was getting, at that time they said they couldn't do the T5 ecu, something about different ECU and engine management in the volvos, so I went with Shark instead, and they didn't disappoint ;-)

[domhart10]

Originally Posted by FunkyMelon

I've been recommended fitting the clutch from an S60R for more power - Why the RS clutch out of interest? Is it meant to be better?

Ok so after speaking to Elk performance about the part and the upgrade options and they discussed it with Tim Williams yeh the S60R clutch is a route to upgrade but apparently requires more work to get it into the car, which sounds too much hassle really. So probably going to look back at the Focus RS Clutch route? Im guessing this should be an easy upgrade and parts should fit in (Obviously done by a mechanic and not myself)

I know Chris850 who sold his T5 had the Focus RS clutch put in but I think he has disappear now?

[LizardOfBodom]

Have you found out what the problem actually is/was?

[domhart10]

Originally Posted by LizardOfBodom

Have you found out what the problem actually is/was?

no not yet, yet to do the clutch change but I might get more work done at the same time so its going to have to wait a bit longer but when they find out I will update here

[LizardOfBodom]

Originally Posted by domhart10

no not yet, yet to do the clutch change but I might get more work done at the same time so its going to have to wait a bit longer but when they find out I will update here

Thanks, please do.
I recently started to notice a bit of stickyness on mine aswell and suspecting a dreaded slave cylinder issue so in general gathering all the info for future reference.... :/