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Old 15-03-2010, 02:31 PM   #1
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Default ST 170 Clutch Replacement

I need to replace my clutch on my focus, Ford wants $2,000 for it!
I was wondering if you guys can suggest a better and cheaper place where I can get this done in Melbourne.
Thanks for your suggestions.

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Old 15-03-2010, 02:56 PM   #2
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Cant suggest anywhere in melb, but surely anywhere HAS to be cheaper...
Ford is just rude with spares!
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Old 15-03-2010, 06:29 PM   #3
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Try Central Florida Motorsports in the US
http://focus.c-f-m.com/clutchkitsflywheels_1.aspxand

And look for the SVT clutch. The Focus SVT was the same as the ST170.

Looks like starting price is about US $500 plus freight. Better than $2000
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Old 15-03-2010, 10:01 PM   #4
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I can help with a really good price on a Exedey Clutch if ya interested.
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Old 15-03-2010, 11:48 PM   #5
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I can help with a really good price on a Exedey Clutch if ya interested.
For a Getrag gearbox??? That's what's in the ST170
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Old 16-03-2010, 08:19 PM   #6
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Just check it is the right clutch.

I queried Extreme here in Adelaide mid 2009, and they did not supply one. Ford only part, as there were not many sold here.

Could pay to get onto the UK Focus sites and see what part numbers etc they recommend. More than a few clutch posts on those sites.
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Old 16-03-2010, 10:30 PM   #7
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For a Getrag gearbox??? That's what's in the ST170
Yep, they've got them coming but can't give an ETA. Looks like about $1000 for the kit.
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Old 18-03-2010, 10:55 PM   #8
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i bought a kit from america for the standard one (yes i know its not st170) for 500 delivered to my door. and that was exceedy clutch and fidanza flywheel in one kit.

im sure that they do them cheap.

i might still have a clutch that i pulled off a wreck if your interested. just need to check the car (ST170 wreck in back yard)
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Old 25-03-2010, 02:21 PM   #9
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Guys thanks for all your suggestions. I took it to Noble Park Brake and Clutch in Dandenong. They quoted $1200. I just got a call from them and told me that the flywheel is fried and said $4100 with flywheel. I said that's a lot of money

So I've checked out Central Florida Motorsports (thanks melbzetec), since I need a flywheel aswell. I was just wondering if they would fit my ST170. Mine was built in 03/03, I understand they changed something mid 2003.

Also do you think its worth upgrading 2 a stage I clutch or just get a straight replacement?

Once again thank you for your suggestions.
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