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Old 12-09-2008, 02:46 PM
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Many of you that have placed orders with us since Thanksgiving for our F-Body Adjustable Clutch Master Cylinder Kits know that we're waiting on a finished version of our CNC Billet Aluminum brackets to come in before we ship. I got our first small shipment of them in yesterday and I'm expecting a bigger shipment any time now. Hopefully I'll be able to get our current backlog of orders out the door by the end of the week.

In the meantime, I snapped some photos of the current production piece to show you guys and let you know that this new bracket is SEXY! Well worth the wait.




This bracket will seal 100% to the firewall and not allow for any fumes/noises/etc to get into the cab. It'll be available for purchase by those who run the version of our kit with the metal bracket only - I'll report back with a price as soon as I nail it down.
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Look good!! Can't wait to get mine!

Quick question for anybody that has install it or for Joey himself: How hard is the Fbody Tick Master to install compared to the stock master? The biggest mishap during the installation for me was getting the u-bracket back through the firewall in order to actually get the nuts back on. Is the tick master in anyway harder/easier or anybody got any tips for when I tackle this install?
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Overall our cylinder is a bit larger and more bulky than the factory cylinder. It really installs with about the same effort however. There is a large harness running along the frame/base of the strut tower that can get in the way a bit, but by pulling it up a bit it usually goes right into place.

Otherwise, theres no u-bolt to install. It bolts up using two supplied bolts from the inside. If you have a helper to position the cylinder, its usually easier to install IMO.
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I have the kit all ready, i saw your other post and i'd love to buy this when it becomes more readily available!
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i better buy one before my motor gets here and gets put in the way...
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I'll definitely be looking to upgrade to this piece...I'm one of those **** "I don't like noise in my cabin" types...is there any type of rubber/foam gasket like the stocker?
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Originally Posted by Jonathan@Tick
Overall our cylinder is a bit larger and more bulky than the factory cylinder. It really installs with about the same effort however. There is a large harness running along the frame/base of the strut tower that can get in the way a bit, but by pulling it up a bit it usually goes right into place.

Otherwise, theres no u-bolt to install. It bolts up using two supplied bolts from the inside. If you have a helper to position the cylinder, its usually easier to install IMO.

Alright, yea, I have like 5 people helping me,lol. The actual positioning is no problem. The hard part was getting that u-bolt in! This sounds very promising! Can't wait for my tick.
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so does this repalce the u-bolt?
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Mines coming in tomorrow
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Originally Posted by Big Bird WS6
so does this repalce the u-bolt?
Yes. And as of right now we weren't planning on using any type of gasket with it. It completely covers the hole in the firewall, and I really don't see the need for a gasket.
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so with motor out. this thing is easy to put in right?
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Originally Posted by Big Bird WS6
so with motor out. this thing is easy to put in right?
it can be installed in a couple of hours with the motor in on a driveway. With the motor out it should be a joke to install.
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Can't wait to get mine
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Originally Posted by fortmyerspolice
Mines coming in tomorrow
Lucky! Can't wait to get mine and drive my car the way it was meant to be driven! I haven't been able to "abuse" my car since the day I bough it in June because of my clutch disengagement issues! Hope you enjoy the master!
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Originally Posted by SuperSport4life
I have the kit all ready, i saw your other post and i'd love to buy this when it becomes more readily available!
As soon as we've got enough inventory to do so, I'll email all previous owners of our kit and let them know how our upgrade program will work.
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I'll definitely be looking to upgrade to this piece...I'm one of those **** "I don't like noise in my cabin" types...is there any type of rubber/foam gasket like the stocker?
Steve, this piece will be much better than the steel bracket, and we see no need in the rubber/foam gasket like the stocker had. You **** "I don't like noise in my cabin" types can make your own stinkin' gasket if you're that picky! LOL

In all seriousness - this bracket will be 100 times better - that is a promise.
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Lucky! Can't wait to get mine and drive my car the way it was meant to be driven! I haven't been able to "abuse" my car since the day I bough it in June because of my clutch disengagement issues! Hope you enjoy the master!
It'll be worth the wait buddy. I will have yours out the door ASAP.
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Damn, this master cylinder looks sick, so does the new bracket. Got it in the mail today.
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Originally Posted by fortmyerspolice
Damn, this master cylinder looks sick, so does the new bracket. Got it in the mail today.
stop teasing me!!!


Enjoy it, man!!!

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Originally Posted by fortmyerspolice
Damn, this master cylinder looks sick, so does the new bracket. Got it in the mail today.
Well what are you waiting for?? Put that thing in there and go rip some gears! Let me know what ya think.
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stop teasing me!!!


Enjoy it, man!!!

Yours will be in your hands soon buddy!
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Joey,

I would like this billet aluminum bracket for Christmas. And a Red Ryder BB gun.

Thanks.

- Steve
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definitely need more brackets on my car. besides, it's a bracket car.


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