Engine Dynamics Short Shifter 172/182

[Kyle 86]

hello all

my mate is booked up to get this product fitted on saturday
http://www.engine-dynamics.com/Transmission/pid1/cid102/ShortShifterLink30ReducedGearShift.asp

i was thinking of the same myself cos as we all no the gear change on a 172/182 are to long/sloppy
what are peoples views on this i no theres a risk of damaging the box in one way or another

so i thought i'd post something up so i can make a final decision

click on the link and see what you think
30% reduced gear shift

cheers peeps

kyle

 

[Kyle 86]

apparantly renault development

 

[darkbluesheep]

Looks like the feedback on the engine dynamics one is pretty bad and can damage your gear box - http://www.cliosport.net/forum/show...good-thing/page2&highlight=Short+Shifter+Link

Take a look at that thread, found it by doing a search on the forum for - Short Shifter Link

Search is your friend

 

[Chip-mk1]

I can easily change gear quicker on the normal shifter than the synchros can handle, so performance wise there is no advantage, and you lose resolution on the feel as a result of the higher gearing, but that said I so quite like shorter throw levers, you just have to respect the fact you need to use them slowly.

One think it might be good for, is using a taller lever than standard to locate it nearer to the steering wheel, and then end up with the same overall gearing as before.
Ie use a 30% longer gear lever.
Ive considered that as an option for my mk1.

 

[Kyle 86]

Looks like the feedback on the engine dynamics one is pretty bad and can damage your gear box - http://www.cliosport.net/forum/show...good-thing/page2&highlight=Short+Shifter+Link

Take a look at that thread, found it by doing a search on the forum for - Short Shifter Link

Search is your friend

cheers bud ill take a look i wonder what my pal is thinking hahaha

 

[darkbluesheep]

No worries dude, im no pro bear in mind, and iv never really looked into short shifters before. Chip-mk1 knows his stuff though...

 

[Kyle 86]

I can easily change gear quicker on the normal shifter than the synchros can handle, so performance wise there is no advantage, and you lose resolution on the feel as a result of the higher gearing, but that said I so quite like shorter throw levers, you just have to respect the fact you need to use them slowly.

One think it might be good for, is using a taller lever than standard to locate it nearer to the steering wheel, and then end up with the same overall gearing as before.
Ie use a 30% longer gear lever.
Ive considered that as an option for my mk1.

i totally agree with ya mate im the same i like the short shifters it depends aswell how savage u are with the gear change i.e me i can get a bit hard if i get into a quick blip with another car lol

 

[Kyle 86]

No worries dude, im no pro bear in mind, and iv never really looked into short shifters before. Chip-mk1 knows his stuff though...

lol chip is spot on with the technical stuff its certainly tempting it all depends how savage u change gear i suppose with the shorter linkage u would just have to me more careful lol

 

[Kyle 86]

Looks like the feedback on the engine dynamics one is pretty bad and can damage your gear box - http://www.cliosport.net/forum/show...good-thing/page2&highlight=Short+Shifter+Link

Take a look at that thread, found it by doing a search on the forum for - Short Shifter Link

Search is your friend

this is the link ive just been on haha..... HMMMMM its still tempting

 

[MartinR]

It will destroy the box!!

 

[Kyle 86]

Im thinking the same martin

 

[Tony Hunter]

It will destroy the box!!

This, don't bother.

 

[Kyle 86]

Ill try persuade my mate not to have it done then lol

 

[jjones82]

Not had a problem on mine.
Started with the ED short shifter, then added the yanoo short shifter kit, all been fine no crunching, whining etc for at least 10-15k

 

[Chip-mk1]

Not had a problem on mine.
Started with the ED short shifter, then added the yanoo short shifter kit, all been fine no crunching, whining etc for at least 10-15k

With mechanical sympathy you can stop it killing the box.

 

[rollerdan]

Ive been looking into this a while now and mostly every thread i have read they have said yanoo stiff shift kit is ideal .

 

[Tony Hunter]

Stiff kit anyday over short shift, but as Chip says, anything is alright if your careful. But not many are.

 

[Kyle 86]

If i done it i'd defo go for the most recommended kit available u just cant be to brutal

 

[MartinR]

As Tony said Yanoo stiff shift..

Pm Yanoo and see what he says/recommends

 

[Kyle 86]

Will do mate...my mates had the short shifter fitted hes well happy well until his box goes bang haha