Shortshifters...end of a era..we have wrapped it up

May think about doing these again,
I have 2 or 3 knocking around the garage

 

I knew I'd always be too late to the party with this. I have family who live in Bideford but have't had a chance to visit since my lad was born two years ago. I was going to tie in a trip down there with Andrew machining/fitting while-u-wait. Would you ever contemplate doing that Andrew? I'll pay you more (but not the Ktec price!!!).

 

I sent my old one back the day after I got sent my new one - is it not common sense not to buy something on exchange that you don't plan on fitting for weeks/months?

Sad you're chucking it in fella but I'm actually amazed you've kept it up for as long as you have!

 

Shame! i didn't think it was a big job to fit one?! sure there was a step by step guide.

 

Such a shame, a short shift was a definite on the to do list after christmas!

 

Let me know if you do Mark, I'll have one fitted when I book in for a service after Christmas.

 

They are 129, but sure Ads could get it cheaper. I have been in and asked!

 

yeah I was meaning for the whole actuator, I know it costs mate, and understand why you only set up once you have a few to go at.
Have you got any un modified that would sell on? I have machines at work I could use to have a go at making one.

Thanks

 

I am visiting tomorrow mark , I will have one then lol, damn is 15hrs notice enough :rolleyes:

 

I really wanted this mod. So I did a dummy run first to see if I could get the linkage out. Got as far as the battery tray which had a rusted screw. Wouldn't budge and ended up rounding it off. So I gave up and put it all back together.

 

Shame as it's something I wanted done on mine in the new year

 

Hi Andrew, can I request some details about the shortshift for those that may be lucky enough to know someone or work in an engineering company that could do this mod for themselves. Can you confirm the centre distance from pivot to the new hole position. What clearance is required around the new hole. Do you know what the ball diameter is. The reason for asking is that I would prefer to source a new ball pin with thread prior to modding the linkage and not have to thread the existing one. Please pm me if you prefer. Thanks Rob

 

Don't forget.....if you have one available give me a shout and I will drive down cash in hand.

All the idiots should be ashamed of themselves........

 

The is a guide in the guide section!

 

I can't see any mention of the ballsize. Just wanted the specific machining info and ballpin size just so I could plan what tooling was needed and order a threaded ball pin, and to save stripping out the car to measure the ball. No worries, i will take a look over christmas hols and post details for orhers. The guide is very good. Thanks. Rob

 

I paid a rather large deposit when purchasing mine. Once received it did take me two or three weeks to fit it but life is busy and people have little time these days. Cars are at the bottom of my priority behinds friends, work and family. It takes time, you can't expect everyone to return them next day and if they do mess about surely that's what the deposit was for?

Once fitted I sent it back ASAP and got my £100 back immediately. Great mod and easy service.

 

Cant believe it only just joined and the first thing I wanted done was this, guess I will try in myself.

 

K-tec brought out a short shifter mod a few months ago- from pics on meganesport.net of the changes to the linkage on the AJ mod the ktec one looks almost identical. I have fitted this to my motor, and it is as good as everyone says, its not cheap though, but means no faffing around with having your car off the road....depends on how bad you want it.....

http://www.k-tecracing.com/show_product.asp?id=5107&appid=12

There is another mod that works in a different way made by another manufacturer thats a lot cheaper - there's a thread about it on the group buy section I think......

 

Engine Dynamics now supply their own version of the quick shifter. Very good value and no exchange needed.

http://www.engine-dynamics.com/Transmission/pid105406/cid134/Megane225/230ShortShiftGearLinkage.asp

 

Might look into getting the engine dynamics one, the ktec one is £££££

 

Just fitted mine from Engine Dynamics. Gone has the vague feel of the gearbox. Worth every penny of £115 that I paid.

 

Is it something you would look into stocking Angel?

 

Quite possbily, we do supply Engine Dynamics forged goodies so I cant see why not.

 

Do it! I'd personally rather buy from and support a board sponsor

 

Thank you

 

Get 10 in stock angel, I'm sure you'll seel them mate

 

Go for it!!!

 

I would have one, what is your website.

 

You buy one from engine dynamics

 

I can supply them but on a drive in only service as I can't be bothered with all the shit that comes with posting them out

 

how much mark?

 

I charge £60 fitted

 

So far from me