alcazar

iTrader: (2)

I'm sure I've read somewhere that you can saw 20mm or so off the top of the OE gearlever on a UK car to give you the short throw that you can also pay a lot for. Anyone done it?
Does it have any advantages apart from cost, or any disadvantages apart from not being able to go back to the longer throw if you want to?
If buying a complete kit is a better idea, WHY is it?
Thanx guys
Alcazar

barge

its an old trick the escort boys did in the 80's.

once cut [squarly] you will need to tap & die it to get the thread back on.

personaly I would spend the money & get a quick shift or a altered shift stick, some guys on here have moved the linkage on the stick creating the altered shift possition.

caz1562

Check out my website to allow download of DIY quickshift instructions.

Plug for DG Rallying

Click on the obvious link - Subaru Impreza

alcazar

iTrader: (2)

Caz1562: thanx for that. I can see why you need to cut off 18mm from the main tube, but why cut off the other? have we shortened that too?
Alcazar

D Noble

if you get a momo ****(ooh err missus) it will slip a few (5/6 mm) down the shaft(there i go again) and shortens the throw without resorting to cutting it
hope this helps
dave