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offshores
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 Posted: Sun Aug 12, 2012 11:06 am Post subject: Air Kewld Heavy Duty Clutch Cable System. |
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Just started looking into other alternatives to the stock clutch cable on my 65 and came across this system from AK http://airkewld.com/index.php?page=shop.product_de...Itemid=270
Looks pretty nice, but can't find any feedback on it. Anyone use them and what's your experience? Also, any other options available? |
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Hugo Stiglitz
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RareAir
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X2 on the clutch pedal shaft from Unique Parts for $30. I'm running a 1700lb pressure plate on my Beetle. I don't really notice a difference on my foot, but I bought & installed the pedal shaft for piece of mind and hopefully it will prolong the longevity of both the cable & pedal shaft itself.
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offshores
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| Posted: Sun Aug 12, 2012 3:07 pm Post subject: |
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| I agree, $30 is a much better price, but I know nothing about either. Never even saw them until today. Thanks for the heads up on the $30 one though. Seems like it's pretty close to the one from AK and worth a try. |
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Doodoob
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| I went with the Bigfoot option and roller pedal from Unique parts and love them! |
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BWD
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That's slick! 
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offshores
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| Posted: Sun Aug 12, 2012 5:49 pm Post subject: |
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| I went with the Bigfoot option and roller pedal from Unique parts and love them! |
I just Googled it and I must have one. I like the extra space between the clutch and brake pedals. What a bargain. Thanks!!! |
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Bruce
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mxracer
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| Posted: Mon Aug 13, 2012 5:39 am Post subject: |
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I also have the Big Foot ($30) one from Unique and it works great.
Nothing against Air Kewled but how the hell can there be a $80 diff between them. |
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Bruce
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Maybe the one from Air kewled is forged?
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Lidpainter
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| Posted: Tue Aug 14, 2012 5:37 pm Post subject: |
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| Bruce wrote: |
| Maybe the one from Air kewled is made of gold? |
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Insaniac
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| I don't have the unique-parts one myself, but I've heard nothing but good things about it. I'm sure the airkewled one is nice, but I doubt it's worth the price difference. This is just my opinion, not backed up by anything, but it seems airkewled just copied unique-parts idea and jacked up the price. Yeah yeah I know it's probably high quality and whatever, but.. c'mon. |
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Pogel
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| Posted: Thu Jun 06, 2013 8:10 am Post subject: Bigfoot Clutch Assembly |
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| Does the Bigfoot set up interfere with the floor/firewall mounted high beam foot switch? |
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