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18-07-2008, 07:57 PM
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Badly Focused
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Been noticing for a while, if you shift hard (especially 1st-2nd) and get off the clutch fast, there's a NASTY thump from the front end, is this a weak engine mount? Bloody bad noise...
RM.
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07 LT CL, CAI, timing, XR5 springs, LS Zetec wheels 16.045...0.05 of a second! I wanted a 15sec pass! 93 GSR/Evo3...too much to mention, 12.2sec 1/4, FOR SALE! *Maybe we don't try putting holes in things that sink, yeah?* |
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18-07-2008, 09:25 PM
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XR Experiment
Join Date: Feb 2006
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I think it is called "axle tramp".....
When I drive my partners CL, and give it a hammering. I get a bit from first - second. Same if I just dump it in the XR5. (standing start no traction control) :evil3: Please correct me if i'm wrong..  :
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18-07-2008, 09:58 PM
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Badly Focused
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Nope, not tramp (that happens too
 ) Hopefully decent springs and shocks'll sort out the tramp. It's like the engine's rocking back and hitting metal. Nasty sound...Maybe the mounts are too soft?RM.
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07 LT CL, CAI, timing, XR5 springs, LS Zetec wheels 16.045...0.05 of a second! I wanted a 15sec pass! 93 GSR/Evo3...too much to mention, 12.2sec 1/4, FOR SALE! *Maybe we don't try putting holes in things that sink, yeah?* |
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19-07-2008, 08:00 AM
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yum
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The rear mount is really soft, a lot of Mazda3 guys (identical engine bays) replace theirs with a corksport mount or use a locktite product to fill in their stock mount.
But first check that the exhaust shield isnt hitting the exhaust.
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20-07-2008, 02:11 PM
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Badly Focused
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Ahah, that's the info I was chasing. Thanks man, I'll look into that, it gets driven pretty hard and i'll be doing some motorkhana days and sprints with it...bangy noise makes me back off, and that's never good
RM.
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07 LT CL, CAI, timing, XR5 springs, LS Zetec wheels 16.045...0.05 of a second! I wanted a 15sec pass! 93 GSR/Evo3...too much to mention, 12.2sec 1/4, FOR SALE! *Maybe we don't try putting holes in things that sink, yeah?* |
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20-07-2008, 11:44 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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it's because the revs don't fall fast enough for fast changes. the clutch has to slow the engine speed down enough to engage drive again to the wheels. that's the "thump" on heavy changes. even more noticeable on start-up (still on choke)
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21-07-2008, 12:17 AM
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Badly Focused
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I did notice that the revs drop very slowly...is it built into the ECU and the electric throttle, or just a heavy flywheel?
RM.
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07 LT CL, CAI, timing, XR5 springs, LS Zetec wheels 16.045...0.05 of a second! I wanted a 15sec pass! 93 GSR/Evo3...too much to mention, 12.2sec 1/4, FOR SALE! *Maybe we don't try putting holes in things that sink, yeah?* |
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26-07-2008, 10:25 PM
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I wanna XR5
Join Date: Aug 2005
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most drive by wire cars are slow in dropping the revs.
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27-07-2008, 10:07 AM
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Torquer
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My TDCi is the same when dumping it into second, quite a thump.
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27-07-2008, 09:26 PM
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Focus TDCi
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yep same here. only when i do a very quick shift. just need to learn when the sweet spot is to shift gears.
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27-07-2008, 10:18 PM
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yum
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Also if you want to change quicker consider a lightened flywheel. That though has some negative tradeoffs in terms of speed - depending on how/where you'll be driving.
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29-07-2008, 06:29 PM
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Badly Focused
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It'd make it easier to stall, but that'd be about the only negative tradeoff... That being said, I don't plan to mess with this one too much...I like my warranty
If it comes to it I might just get a heavier engine mount.RM.
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07 LT CL, CAI, timing, XR5 springs, LS Zetec wheels 16.045...0.05 of a second! I wanted a 15sec pass! 93 GSR/Evo3...too much to mention, 12.2sec 1/4, FOR SALE! *Maybe we don't try putting holes in things that sink, yeah?* |
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Engine 'thump' on heavy changes?
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