Textralia Z Grip Review
03-06-2008, 01:53 PM
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Textralia Z Grip Review I love to read the reviews on parts, as I do a lot of research before buying. Like all my parts I get, I always do a review.
Got my Tex Z 2 days ago along with all new GM hydros and drill mod. I have only put like 30 miles on her, but this is what I have noticed thus far.
-Clutch is grabby once it is fully engaged (good thing).
-There is less pedal travel then the stock clutch (good thing)
-Pushing the clutch in to change gears, almost feels like a honda, way better than stock
-The transmission seems to even shift smoother now, didnt change fluid only topped up what was spilled on disassembly.
-I have been going pretty easy on it, just normal driving with some light throttle to around 4000ish. Was in 2nd gear yesterday, rolled into the throttle, tires came loose reall easy.....def different than my old stocker, even given the cold/dusty roads.
-As for all this chatter and such, havent heard a peep. Once in a while while starting out in first gear, it shudders a bit, but I believe that is b/c I dont have enuf throttle in it, and it wants to grab but I am not letting it.
-Maybe a few more miles and I will start to get on her, I relaize it says no break-in....but that is just the way I am with things.
Hope this helps anybody that is contimplating a new Tex. When I did call Byunspeed and Textralia with possible issued that turned out to be nothing, they called me back the next day and made me feel way more comfortable. Very helpful.
R
Got my Tex Z 2 days ago along with all new GM hydros and drill mod. I have only put like 30 miles on her, but this is what I have noticed thus far.
-Clutch is grabby once it is fully engaged (good thing).
-There is less pedal travel then the stock clutch (good thing)
-Pushing the clutch in to change gears, almost feels like a honda, way better than stock
-The transmission seems to even shift smoother now, didnt change fluid only topped up what was spilled on disassembly.
-I have been going pretty easy on it, just normal driving with some light throttle to around 4000ish. Was in 2nd gear yesterday, rolled into the throttle, tires came loose reall easy.....def different than my old stocker, even given the cold/dusty roads.
-As for all this chatter and such, havent heard a peep. Once in a while while starting out in first gear, it shudders a bit, but I believe that is b/c I dont have enuf throttle in it, and it wants to grab but I am not letting it.
-Maybe a few more miles and I will start to get on her, I relaize it says no break-in....but that is just the way I am with things.
Hope this helps anybody that is contimplating a new Tex. When I did call Byunspeed and Textralia with possible issued that turned out to be nothing, they called me back the next day and made me feel way more comfortable. Very helpful.
R
03-06-2008, 02:00 PM
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The twin discs make a rattle when you push the clutch pedal in. I leave it in neutral at lights so don't have to listen to it. Twin discs have floater plates. I wish text would redesign their clutches like some other companies have to minimize or eliminate floater plate rattle.
03-06-2008, 02:13 PM
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Thanks for the review. My Z-grip is arriving Monday from Byunspeed, so I'm glad to hear about the customer service, also. I will post up a review once I have a few miles on it, but I loved my buddy's when I drove it. I'm hoping mine turns out the same.
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03-17-2008, 09:01 AM
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I just installed mine last night. Beat the hell out of it twice with about 5 miles on it with no issues, so the install went well. I'm waiting until the end of the week to do a writeup as I want some more seat time with it to make sure everything is working well, but so far my experience matches up with the OP's to a T.
