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Posted 16 November 2015 - 02:54 PM
I'm simply considering modifying the original part as in the attached picture. Cut it in two, remove some material in order to get the same ratio as the short shifter and then weld it together.
Are there any other benefits of buying a short shifter instead of modifying the original one for free?
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Edited by harboged, 16 November 2015 - 03:01 PM.
Billy No Mates
Posted 16 November 2015 - 04:17 PM
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Posted 16 November 2015 - 06:05 PM
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Posted 16 November 2015 - 06:11 PM
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Posted 16 November 2015 - 08:38 PM
I have had that one as an option (and the other one available for the f23 box) but I don't really like spending that kind of money on something that I'm not sure will make a noticeable difference. Especially when it can be done for freeThere's one a short shifter of some sort on eBay at the minute. eBay no. 321803752849
The one you recommend has a nylon bushing as well, which might be good! It's possible to buy it separately though.
Edited by harboged, 16 November 2015 - 08:39 PM.
Super Member
Posted 16 November 2015 - 08:39 PM
I hope so too!!I loved having this mod on the f23 Hope the pin holding the original one on is ok though as that can Be a pig!
Scary Internerd
Posted 17 November 2015 - 11:37 AM
I hope so too!!I loved having this mod on the f23 Hope the pin holding the original one on is ok though as that can Be a pig!
I wouldn't do it to my current car - my last VX had it, and yes it shorted the shift, but it made it relatively stiff to change, and you had to be more accurate in gear selection..
No it's not a Lamborghini!
Super Member
Posted 17 November 2015 - 02:17 PM
Has anyone installed this nylon bushing from MTech and if so, was there any significant difference in feel?
Here's a comparison of the original bushing and the upgraded one:
Original:
MTech:
Super Member
Posted 23 November 2015 - 01:55 PM
Huge want http://www.gema-moto...ltung-Cabl.html
What kit does this elise have to raise the gear stick? ----->
https://www.youtube....h?v=oYdyoePZxvc
From this guys history he wont have spent much on it so it could be shonky but it looks good so worth asking!
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Posted 23 November 2015 - 05:31 PM
oh dear!!!!! What kit does this elise have to raise the gear stick? -----> From this guys history he wont have spent much on it so it could be shonky but it looks good so worth asking!Huge want http://www.gema-moto...ltung-Cabl.html
Super Member
Posted 01 February 2016 - 10:00 PM
harboged engineering got inspired by the £100 mtech shortshifter and came up with this beautyI'm simply considering modifying the original part as in the attached picture. Cut it in two, remove some material in order to get the same ratio as the short shifter and then weld it together.
Are there any other benefits of buying a short shifter instead of modifying the original one for free?
It has a replaceable counterweight which makes it possible to optimise the feeling.
Billy No Mates
Posted 02 February 2016 - 11:23 AM
Nice!
Looks like something from the Batmobile! 
Feelreport are now expected.
RaceMode
Posted 02 February 2016 - 12:10 PM
I will upgrade to the mtech nylon bushing as its noticeable when they wear
Evil Triumphs When Good Men Do Nothing
Posted 03 February 2016 - 03:56 PM
Nice work harboged
I actually use a slightly longer gear lever, what I was attempting to achieve was avoiding getting 5th gear when I was changing up from 2nd. In simple words, same movement back and forward but better definition accross the gate
Kindly, Paul
Super Member
Posted 05 June 2016 - 10:38 AM
I’m jealous of Batman’s driving skills
Posted 06 June 2016 - 05:13 PM
I often have gear selection issues when really hot. I was also considering a short shifter. Do you think the mtech short shifter & nylon bush would improve gear precision? I don't mind precise but notchy.
4th to 3rd is a pain, It often goes into 5th instead. I think a big problem for me is that I have removed my boot floor & I think the heat from my exhaust silencers are contributing greatly to my gear selection issues.
The mtech quick shift youtube video with the nylon bush looks impressive.
Nipper's Minion
Posted 06 June 2016 - 09:00 PM
I often have gear selection issues when really hot. I was also considering a short shifter. Do you think the mtech short shifter & nylon bush would improve gear precision? I don't mind precise but notchy.
4th to 3rd is a pain, It often goes into 5th instead. I think a big problem for me is that I have removed my boot floor & I think the heat from my exhaust silencers are contributing greatly to my gear selection issues.
Hi Max, if you remember your gear shift is poor due to one of your adjustment lock nuts being completely lose at the turret end, such that the adjustment threaded bar was able to unwind itself. Also, the C-cups on the ends of the cables that fix to the turret are substandard or worn and probably contribute to more play. Getting rid of those tie wraps with a proper solution (maybe rose joints?) and maybe a heat shield would help solve this for you, I am sure.
Lastly, if you look at the routing of the cables to the gearbox, it might be possible to twist them and offer them up to the gearbox in a better "line" such that there is less twisting. I had a problem like yours once briefly and I simply solved it by adjusting where the cables ran slightly.
GL.
Edited by Nev, 06 June 2016 - 09:03 PM.
I’m jealous of Batman’s driving skills
Posted 07 June 2016 - 06:12 AM
I often have gear selection issues when really hot. I was also considering a short shifter. Do you think the mtech short shifter & nylon bush would improve gear precision? I don't mind precise but notchy.
4th to 3rd is a pain, It often goes into 5th instead. I think a big problem for me is that I have removed my boot floor & I think the heat from my exhaust silencers are contributing greatly to my gear selection issues.
Hi Max, if you remember your gear shift is poor due to one of your adjustment lock nuts being completely lose at the turret end, such that the adjustment threaded bar was able to unwind itself. Also, the C-cups on the ends of the cables that fix to the turret are substandard or worn and probably contribute to more play. Getting rid of those tie wraps with a proper solution (maybe rose joints?) and maybe a heat shield would help solve this for you, I am sure.
Lastly, if you look at the routing of the cables to the gearbox, it might be possible to twist them and offer them up to the gearbox in a better "line" such that there is less twisting. I had a problem like yours once briefly and I simply solved it by adjusting where the cables ran slightly.
GL.
Nev,
I've always had gear selection problems for the past two years at least, way before the new cables were fitted. There seems to be a lot of slack in the linkages on the box which isn't helping, as in the mtech video.
Super Member
Posted 08 June 2016 - 10:29 PM
On my car with 32,500 miles on the clock the nylon bush had more or less no play at all, so I didn't bother about it. I'm pleased with the feeling of my short shifterThe mtech quick shift youtube video with the nylon bush looks impressive.
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