B&m shortshifter

[jack_kemp]

Where can I get one from? I've had a look on b&m's website but there's no Renault section?

 

[Clio_in_Motion_2008]

not sure about the b&m's but have you looked at this K-tec one?

http://k-tecracing.com/show_product.asp?id=198&catid=16&appid=2&pic=3

 

[Fred@BTM]

my old one is sat in the workshop for sale

 

[chrispy.clio]

175 smackers?

Just type in Clio Quick shift into ebay and buy the one on there for £50 or what ever costs.

Or Buy Freds

 

[jack_kemp]

175 smackers?

Just type in Clio Quick shift into ebay and buy the one on there for £50 or what ever costs.

Or Buy Freds

I saw the one on eBay, are they any good though? Doesn't look as well engineered as the B&m one.
I also read on a previous thread that the k-tec wasn't as good?

Pm sent Fred!

 

[franx]

this is the one you'll want.

http://www.mbcarperformance.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=680_927_1331&products_id=3060

I have this one and the quality is above all the rest. And it's on sale/offer (Price is in EUROS!)
(said is that the rest being sold are weak copies of this one)

 

[Christopher]

my old one is sat in the workshop for sale

How much? Fancy throwing it on when it's in at your place?

 

[jack_kemp]

How much? Fancy throwing it on when it's in at your place?

I've already pm'd. Aha!

 

[Will.]

Would you recomend Fred?

 

[jack_kemp]

this is the one you'll want.

http://www.mbcarperformance.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=680_927_1331&products_id=3060

I have this one and the quality is above all the rest. And it's on sale/offer (Price is in EUROS!)
(said is that the rest being sold are weak copies of this one)

Thanks mate, looks very nice. I'll have a look if I can't get this one from fred.

 

[Ali]

Will eventually knacker the box, but i loved mine! Very heavy and direct.

 

[jack_kemp]

Will eventually knacker the box, but i loved mine! Very heavy and direct.

I've heard a lot of people say this.... I can't see why it would though, you're not putting any extra strain on the gearbox, it's just a shorter linkage. Unless you shift like an American, there's no reason why it should do any damage?

 

[Ali]

It's the mesh it screws, not the box itself. Mine was quite crunchy at the end.

 

[Christopher]

Weak synchos on the JC5 'boxes. They don't like to be rushed.

 

[jack_kemp]

Weak synchos on the JC5 'boxes. They don't like to be rushed.

So it's just the temptation to try and shift too quickly that ruins the gearboxes then.... Does nobody modify these gearboxes to solve this issue?

 

[Ali]

lol. On you go then!

Nowt to do with the temptation to shift quicker. You physically can't! It's just to reduce the throw. Unfortunately the force is what knackered the mesh.

 

[Christopher]

Yeah, it's the fact that with the B&M, you can shift faster. The 'box doesn't like it because you beat the synchro. Crunchtime.

 

[drhowser]

Fred don't do pm's Jack.

 

[MonkeyKnifeFight]

^^^ I'd be amazed if Fred answered a question if you were stood infront of him

 

[jack_kemp]

lol. Perhaps I'll give him a call tomorrow then.

 

[Yanoo]

B&M has metal gear knob, so you won't like it on hot summer days or cold winter days. There is a short shifter conversion kit for Clio, that uses the OEM gear knob. And it has adjustable version, you can adjust shift force (the force to select gears).

 

[jack_kemp]

B&M has metal gear knob, so you won't like it on hot summer days or cold winter days. There is a short shifter conversion kit for Clio, that uses the OEM gear knob. And it has adjustable version, you can adjust shift force (the force to select gears).

Do you have a link or a brand name or anything matey?

 

[Fletcher]

I've driven a clio Trophy with a B&M shortshifter ..good mod.

 

[ForceIndia]

I can't stand them.

 

[Fletcher]

I can't stand them.

How come?

The reason I never had one fitted, was due to the risk of damaging the gearbox.

 

[ForceIndia]

Didn't like the feel/weight.

 

[Yanoo]

Drop me a PM mate if you are interested, moderator has deleted my messages

 

[franx]

the trick with these is you have to adjust the nut connecting the actual stick to the rest of the linkage looser or tighter, looser in my case . The stick felt way too heavy at first but i overtightened this nut.
Once you have done this the stick goes allll smooothe

Great thing is that you can reach the nut without removing the exhaust-heatshield as Renault have left a small opening for you to get a tool through !!? :approve: (positively surprised i was about this)

 

[jack_kemp]

I've been looking at the ktec one, but they only come in blue, black or half black with an anthracite knob and I pretty much hate all of them. The blue is the only possiblity as I guess it will match the blue trim on the inside of my car.

 

[jack_kemp]

Apparently this is better? anyone got one of these?

http://www.mbcarperformance.com/cat...=2930&osCsid=ebfd29e213adc0fcff1cce13b31699a0

 

[Cup_Clio]

mines crunching already so i think putting one of these on will only make my box worse...
3rd gear is a disaster

 

[franx]

Apparently this is better? anyone got one of these?

http://www.mbcarperformance.com/cat...=2930&osCsid=ebfd29e213adc0fcff1cce13b31699a0

Yeah some of us on here got this one. I would def go for it as they are on sale , i paid a lot more than the price they ask now
Do'nt expect a world of difference though ! It is a bit shorter shift, but it's just a more precise + less loose shift feel. Klick klick into gear..
If you have money burning in your hand go for it. If not i would save up for some other goody