B&M QuickShift

[CocoPops]

First of all, thanks to matt (j3n3d) for it in the first place.

I fitted this afternoon, it wasnt too bad to fit, dropped one end of the cat, removed the heatshield and dropped the old gearstick out. Repeat that in reverse order and the B&M quickshift was fitted.

Its quite nice to use actually, thought Id miss the leather gearknob, but not really. it feels solid, and actually has less wobble than the standard setup.

Changing gear is so much easier, it definitely feels like the throw is shorter.

 

[M.C..]

pics

 

[rmccardal]

Dont go rushing that gearbox.

 

[Lunner]

Quote: Originally posted by rmccardal on 23 January 2005

Dont go rushing that gearbox.

Ditto, reno boxes dont like to be rushed

 

[CocoPops]

Hmm, had a couple of traffic light starts on the way home, and she loves it!

 

[CocoPops]

Tell ya what!!!!

Ya knob gets freezing cold in the mornings!

 

[cli0 172]

Once u start gripping it itll soon warm up tho

 

[Alan]

Quote: Originally posted by cli0 172 on 24 January 2005

Once u start gripping it itll soon warm up tho

Someone mentions knobs, your ears go up like a dog in heat dont they!

 

[MATT BLACK]

rub your knob when it gets cold - it is feels better in your hand when its warm

Glad your happy with it Cocopops.

 

[haitch]

..ya heard its not good on her box gota use soft strokes eh, still likin mine tho

 

[scondog]

Sorry for what may be a really crap I have no knowledge of cars type question, but what are the advantages of having a quick shift kit over the standard set-up in my cup???

Detailed responses would be great!

 

[CocoPops]

Taken from http://www.needforspeed.co.ukwww.needforspeed.co.uk

"B&M Short Throw Sport Shifters offer a dramatic improvement in shifting performance. This is due in large part to a reduction in shifter travel (shift throw).

The shift throw is shortened by changing the sticks pivot point. By changing the pivot point, they reduce the distance the top of the stick must travel to engage the gears."
http://www.needforspeed.co.uk/images/sys/techsts01-1.jpg

 

[scondog]

and this helps because....???

 

[CocoPops]

Its quicker to change gear? ie "quickshift"?

Less time between pressing the clutch pedal and allowing it back up again?

 

[rmccardal]

It also increases the time between new gearboxes AND increases glove sales in high street.

I like the idea though

 

[CocoPops]

Quote: Originally posted by rmccardal on 24 January 2005


......increases glove sales in high street........

That I can understand, went and used the car at lunch and it was bloody freezing again.

It does add to the driving experience, changing gear is suddenly more interesting than before!

 

[haitch]

..my hands never on my stick for long once it gets going