short shifters

[micmat]

any ideas on which kit is better----ktr or bb? and what is involved in fitting?

 

[Matty]

Both the same I believe. Cheaper from motorsportworld too.

 

[Fred@BTM]

Jacking up one side of the car

remove exhaust heat sheild (4bolts)

Unbolt gear linkage (1nut/bolt)

remove the circlip hold mech in

pulll out std mech

slide in new mech

put back together



takes about 1hr

 

[pep87]

they are both the same, probably do it in an hour if youve done one before otherwise at least double that!!

 

[monkeymagic]

the KTec shifter is the B+M. You get full instructions with the kit - and a nice sticker.

took me 3 hours in total to fit mine last weekend and today!

I gave myself 2 hours to fit it last weeekend but couldnt get the b*****d circlip out, so had to re-assemble - after Id destroyed the original gear knob! I had to put the plastic shell that was left of the knob back on and drive with a glove on all week!

I had a bit of help today from the bro-in-law and managed to do it, although we had some circlip pliers this time. Still, the worst bit was getting the circlip out and then back in again (he also managed to do fit some new brake pads while was fighting with the circlip).

So if youre not too handy with a spanner then Id get a pro to do it.

Ive been out in the car with the new shifter in and Im well pleased. Very precise shift, much shorter as well although a little stiff. Looks the dogs too. Hopefully itll ease up with use, otherwise my left shoulder and tricep muscles are going to get a little bigger!

 

[Rick_172]

Quote: Originally posted by monkeymagic on 01 February 2004

my left shoulder and tricep muscles are going to get a little bigger!

depends what else u have been usin ur left hand for hehehe

im deffo gonna get one of these. have been wanting one for months. i seen motorsportworld website, but they aint got one listed for 172. Sent em an email to ask if they stock em for 172. will be about 15 quid cheaper than the K-tec ones (even tho they are the same thing and thats WITH the cliosport discount!!!)

 

[BenR]

Quote: Originally posted by monkeymagic on 01 February 2004

the KTec shifter is the B+M. You get full instructions with the kit - and a nice sticker.

took me 3 hours in total to fit mine last weekend and today!

I gave myself 2 hours to fit it last weeekend but couldnt get the b*****d circlip out, so had to re-assemble - after Id destroyed the original gear knob! I had to put the plastic shell that was left of the knob back on and drive with a glove on all week!

I had a bit of help today from the bro-in-law and managed to do it, although we had some circlip pliers this time. Still, the worst bit was getting the circlip out and then back in again (he also managed to do fit some new brake pads while was fighting with the circlip).

So if youre not too handy with a spanner then Id get a pro to do it.

Ive been out in the car with the new shifter in and Im well pleased. Very precise shift, much shorter as well although a little stiff. Looks the dogs too. Hopefully itll ease up with use, otherwise my left shoulder and tricep muscles are going to get a little bigger!




how cold is it?

 

[monkeymagic]

i got mine from motorsportworld, the one listed is the one you need - part number 45103. Give them a ring to check if you want, they havent replied to any of the emails I sent - a bit like KTec I guess, too many emails.

I think Ill be getting a decat from them as well sometime soon.

The metal gearknob isnt too cold although the weathers warmed up lately. Still, Ive got a pair of gloves in the car just in case. Be prepared.

And Rich - Im a happily married man and dont need that kind of "exercise" these days Im right-handed anyway