FT-86 SpeedFactory should be receiving them in the next day or so. We have some on the shelf as well.

These come with a nice black oxide coating now. Pictures are below. This coating serves the same purpose as powder coat, corrosion resistance. Going this route reduces our lead time for a final product to keep it on the shelf more readily.

http://i.imgur.com/8ZmWYKv.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/lfIlQhx.jpg

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Eric

So if I'm on the freeway above 60mph and I down shift from 6 to 5, 5th will grind. Do you guys think this clutch fork will solve the issue?

If all the other gear changes are fine, imho problem is not clutch related, but rather worn synchros of that gear.

What @churchx said. This does not sound like a problem that can be fixed with a clutch fork.

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Eric

Maybe, maybe not. It's hard to say without knowing anything else. But I have been running it on a stock clutch and it has been nothing short of amazing in feel. I have a lot of other transmission work as well, but I can definitely tell the difference with this fork in the pedal feel.

You think there are any solutions to this? Maybe a different fluid? I'm using motul already... Should I invest in another transmission just in case?

I'm in a similar boat but with 1-2. Haven't had it happen inner normal acceleration in a long time but at higher RPMs it will do it once in a while. At first I thought I just fucked up my shift but I'm positive it's not me now

You can definitely try a different fluid. I have a similar crunch (doesn't grind yet, just is uncomfortable) going from 6th to 5th at anything about 75 MPH. I'm on Neo 75w-90. I kind of wanted to try Valvoline 75w-90 next, I had good luck with that in my MR2 Turbo for higher RPM "crunches".

If you do purchase another transmission, I'd be willing to go through your trans for a very reasonable price to try and learn what is going wrong with 5th gear synchro. I plan to do this to my trans when I install our stronger straight cut gearset.

Ensure you're using quality fluid and that the shift gate to reverse isn't causing a slight misalignment.

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Eric

I've been using Amsoil. How do I check the reverse gate?

What else do you have done?


I ran Motul for about a week before I dumped it. I'm guessing that fluid is great in a hot climate, but up here, even in near summer it was atrocious. Now I'm on a mixture of two Redline fluids (MT85 & 90) and it's working flawlessly.

What else do you have done?


I ran Motul for about a week before I dumped it. I'm guessing that fluid is great in a hot climate, but up here it was atrocious. Now I'm on a mixture of two Redline fluids MT85 & 90. We went with the mixture after looking at the specs for the factory specs, and the Motul stuff. We were aiming for a low temp viscosity that was just a little less than factory, to help with the cold weather operation. I haven't had any troubles with shifting in anything from 5 degrees to 40.

Yeah I wanted to open it up when I build the trans! It's annoying that this car as so many problems after boost. Might need those gears sooner! haha

Good to know! Yeah I might try another fluid this week and see how it goes. Hopefully it helps because I like my 5th gear on the freeway!

It's expected in my opinion. We're doubling the power these cars have from the factory, and tripling even.

Well, I'm located in Phoenix. Orange County isn't terribly far, we could tear it apart together in a day easily. PM me if interested. I has beer :cheers: .

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Eric

Just use 4th

if youre going 80 and go down to 4th. You run out of revs quick after boosting a bit..

Should you be passing someone if you are already going 80?

Just don't blame me if it doesn't help. :) I agree with the others, that a clunky 5th isn't a likely indication of fluid being the problem. That said, a different fluid might be able to mask the problem, and extend the life of the wearing part.

Anyone use syncromesh before? Friend said to try it out. I remember that I'm using amsoil right now, and never really had a problem with motul before.

I'm still a big fan of Honda green label MTF. It was designed for transmissions like ours that contain yellow metals. I used it exclusively in my old 400hp Hondas, and it's the OEM spec'd fluid for the S2000. It's not too expensive, I'd just change it with every other oil change and it kept the tranny shifting super smooth.

I have an issue with both fourth and fifth grinding as well. My engine is stock. I too changed the fluid to Amsoil. I will ask the dealer about it under the manufacture warranty when they swap my side glass. I had minor issues from the beginning. One of the reasons why I haven't boosted yet is trying to figure out what to do with the gearbox first.
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Just don't tell the dealer about the different fluid.

I don't intend to. ;)

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I have a PAR gearset installed with a solid transmission mount and a carbon fiber driveshaft. Also had my synchros timed and blueprinted. I ran Motul for about 1,000 miles on the gearset and then switched over to neo synthetic RHD.

I'm having an issue where it seems as when my trans heats up a bit (say, sitting in traffic for a while, or a lot of stop and go city traffic) I have a hard time getting into 1st or reverse. No issues when the car is cold or it's a normal casual driving day. Could it be that these forks get soft when really hot, and I'm getting some flex? Or perhaps a diff fluid like other may be getting recommended for other issues. I do have a new ACT XT clutch, but it happened before this as well.

I have the ACT HD clutch and LWFW with same identical issue. It occurs when in hot weather, hard driving, or just from driving car for a while. I have clutch fork waiting to install hoping that it will solve this issue.


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I doubt the get in the fork is affecting anything. Maybe the clutch fluid itself

Sounds more like a fluid issue to me as well; but, I've also heard of the XTs having issues with engagement on the stock fork. My engagement point is right around OEM, if yours is lower, I would suspect you may have some bending of the fork.

I have the ACT XT clutch with the lightweight flywheel and full face disc. Honestly, I've been pleasantly surprised with how driveable it is. The noise is pretty rough, sounds like a twin disc. I have about 4k miles at 300+rwhp on our billet fork on this setup and (knock on wood) engagement has been superb!

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Eric

Well I already bought fork and pivot just to eliminate that as possible cause, would you recommend adjusting engagement point and clutch fluid would fix?


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I have no idea, to be honest. I'm truly guessing, going off of it only happening when the car is hot. However, that could very well be the steel becoming slightly more malleable at that temperature and bending... or it could be transmission fluid related, or a synchro wearing down, or clutch fluid getting a bit hot and is old.

The only thing I currently know for certain is that the factory FRS/BRZ clutch forks are a known issue with pretty much ANY aftermaket, stronger than factory, pressure plate/clutch kit. It is my opinion that anyone considering an aftermarket clutch should automatically consider/install a stronger clutch fork as well. It is cheap insurance in the overall scheme of things.

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Eric

I'll likely try the fork/pivot ball just because... I've already swapped the clutch fluid out and added a stainless line to that. Might as well try a different trans fluid too.

I've been running an fx400+ for 3yrs now. Maybe I should check to see if my fork is bent because I've had nothing but issues with engagement being different each time and unpredictable. Btw still waiting for that sexy intake manifold

I have had a customer that had an FX400 (maybe 500?) that got to the point that he couldn't disengage the clutch at all. He adjusted his clutch multiple times and maxed out available travel, still couldn't get the car in first or reverse (or any gear) while stopped.

Our clutch fork fixed his issues and is working great to this day. The clutch pedal required adjusting as well because the engagement point drastically changed and went back to an OEM like engagement point. He was one of the first people to try it.

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Eric

I had the clutch fork installed the other day. I can tell there is some difference in the feel when changing gears at low speeds but feels a lot stronger under heavy driving. Really happy with it.

I have installed a few of these....

http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/b...psg8vuajh6.jpg

All I can say now, is I try to keep these in stock if I can! If your transmission comes out for any reason, put a Velox clutch fork in, and save yourself a lot of headaches.

Very recently I had a customer come in to have his clutch replaced with an ACT SB7-XTSS, and Velox Clutch fork. At the same time, I had a customers car sitting in the shop with an ACT SB7-XTSS already installed, but without the Velox clutch fork(it is actually here getting one installed along with a new TOB) It was a MASSIVE difference in pedal feel and modulation. The Velox-fork-equipped car's, clutch pedal, felt about “10lbs” lighter to push vs. the car without the fork. It was great to have two cars side by side to compare like that, and really just confirms how big of a difference it makes.

After being out of stock for a bit, both Velox and FT86 SpeedFactory has units back in stock! Thanks for your patience!

I got my velox clutch fork and pivot about a week and a half ago! Thanks for taking the time to make these :)




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Eric

I've been asked multiple times in the past few days about pivot points but we just ran out of pivot points a week or so ago. FT86 SpeedFactory has some in stock I believe and we will have them back in stock in another 2 weeks.

Thanks everyone!
Eric

We have added a testimonial section to our webpage!
http://www.velox-motorsports.com/pro...6-255e8d8eb622

For anyone wanting to be added, please message me with your testimonial!

Pivots and forks are in stock at both distributors and us currently :).

Thanks to everyone and have a great Holiday!
Eric

For those curious about the design process of the clutch forks, we have added a blog post. Pretty informative and neat (to me at least haha).

http://www.velox-motorsports.com/sin...Under-Pressure

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Eric