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I'm not certain it's the stalk, but a couple of times it seemed like steering angle seemed to affect it. That being said, it doesn't happen very often, so I cannot replicate the issue on command. I figured swapping out the stalk would be a cheap-ish and easy way to see if that fixes it. New OE would be preferred, but maybe aftermarket (Vemo, Febi, etc.) would also be ok.

Can anyone recommend an online parts retailer for Ford parts (UK or Europe based)? I am struggling to find someone that carries this part new. I contacted https://shop.ford.co.uk/ but they don't carry this part. They told me to check PartsPlusUK, which seems to be a brick and mortar store and doesn't sell parts online. I am located in the US so I would need order this online and have it shipped. From what I have found, the correct stalk with the info button was only used on the Mk3 Mondeo. The Mk1 Focus uses the same stalk but doesn't have the info button. Any help is appreciated.

Looks like I have the same one (98AG13335BG). Doesn't seem like you can buy new ones anymore though, only used from eBay, etc.

Thanks for the part numbers. So it's either 98AG13335BE or 1S7T13335BE? Mine has the info button. I will see if I can find the part number on the existing one without having to pull everything apart (aside from the lower column cover). Where can I order these new? I was having a hard time finding a good site that sells OE Ford parts.

Thanks. Hoping to find the equivalent Ford part if possible. I'm assuming it will be cheaper, but if I can't find a vendor that sells it then it doesn't matter much.

Every once in a while when I use my left turn signal I get the fast blink like one of them is out. Sometimes it changes as the signal is flashing (goes from fast back to slow). This seems to only happen on hotter days (80F/26C or hotter) and has never happened with the right signal. I haven't been able to catch it in the act from outside the car, but a couple of times the steering angle seemed to affect it. This leads me to believe it's not an intermittent LED in the headlight/side marker/taillight, but something is up with the stalk and/or wiring inside the steering column. I removed the column lower shroud and inspected the wiring and don't see any chafing or damage. I was thinking of trying a new stalk next, but cannot figure out what the correct Ford part number is and where to buy a new one. Has anyone come across this before? Any help is appreciated.

The stock S1 S flywheel is already pretty light (17 lbs?). Not sure I'd want a lighter one, it revs up and down pretty fast as is. The ECU tuning can have an effect on that as well. I can assure you I'm not ham fisting it, that is not my driving style. I have more mechanical sympathy than most people, maybe too much sometimes. I can try slowing my shifts down, I am already used to that from driving cars w/ heavy dual mass flywheels (E39 M5, B7 RS4). It just seems counterintuitive on a car that revs so freely.

Thank you. I didn't get much feedback on LT, only one person spoke up about doing this. However, these are only present on MY12 and newer Evoras. There is also only one vendor that sells the line to delete it (InoKinetic). Kind of surprised BOE or MWR doesn't sell one. I'd be curious to see one of these clutch dampers cut in half to see what's inside. Is it actually restricting flow, or does it use some sort of diaphragm to dampen pulses/vibration in the clutch fluid, etc. On a BMW, it is restrictive, but it literally is just an inline fitting with an orifice/flow restrictor (a hole much smaller than the ID of the clutch hose). Even so, on my E46 M3 I never had high rpm mis-shift/grinding issues with the delay valve in place. Removing it just helped clutch engagement feel/predictability. You are probably right. It may just be a matter of cable adjustment. Even with the gearbox fluid nice and warm I still get the high rpm grind/mis-shift if I don't slow it down a bit. As I said, my car shifts smoothly the other 95% of the time, but I will definitely have the cable adjustment checked next time I take it in for service.

Who here has deleted their clutch damper/delay valve? Those who have deleted it, what was your reason(s) for doing so and what differences did you notice afterwards? I am considering deleting mine. Based on previous experiences with cars that had them (BMW), it was only a positive thing to remove it. Two main reasons I am now considering this on my Evora. 1) High rpm shifts (at or very close to redline) are often times not smooth. 2nd to 3rd and 3rd to 4th in particular (I rarely do this from 1-2). I have missed the 3-4 shift completely a couple of times or even got a slight grind and I know I had the clutch fully depressed when I shifted. Very annoying, slightly dangerous. 2) For the first few shifts into 2nd when the car is completely cold and fluids haven't warmed up yet I have to shift very slowly into 2nd or I get a slight grind. Not uncommon to need to slow it down when the trans in cold in most cars, but I find it a little excessive in this car for some reason. Wondering if the clutch damper exacerbates things when the clutch fluid is still cold. I realize worn engine mounts and poorly adjusted shift cables could be a factor in these issues as well but my car shifts very smoothly 95% of the time and the shifter has a nice positive feel to it, no vagueness. I don't shift at redline that often but when I do I want to know that I'm not going to miss or grind. I am not power shifting or slamming gears here. A reasonably quick, smooth shift is all I'm looking for. The revs drop pretty quick with the lightweight single mass flywheel so I want to match the revs as closely as I can. And yes, my brake/clutch fluid is fresh. I change it once a year with Motul RBF600. Pedal feel is firm and smooth. Never had it get soft in the 2.5 yrs I've owned it. Trans fluid is Redline MTL 75w80, changed 1.5 yrs ago. Any feedback/help is appreciated.