Best bang for buck mod ever??
Posted: Thu Apr 03, 2014 10:47 pm
BARMY the SE has had a fair bit of work done, especially after I exploded him at Winton last year. An early mod was a (not cheap) short shifter kit. Used that while I did 75,000kms repping around country Vic in only a year and subsequently three seasons on the track and more normal ks on the road. Loved it, including the extra effort and the tiny movements, both of which meant I was the only family member who'd drive the car, which was a further bonus. The only downside was the need for a lot of effort and occasional inaccuracies (aka user error) when changing down under heavy braking on the track.
Recently thought I'd try one of these http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/161160800399 ... 1439.l2649
Now I know there will be forumites who'll tell me I could have bought the same thing in Oz for less etc etc, but maybe I just like to support the UK occasionally? It does seem to need help after all.
Gotta tell ya the combo of short shifter plus this cheap-as-chips extension plus a heavy Voodoo knob works just great. Knife thru butter stuff, click click, exact feel for when a gear is engaged (or not), and the knob is nearer the steering wheel, which will be good if I ever get The Beast back on the track, where I reckon downchanging under heavy braking will be more reliable and quicker.
A small further advantage is the extension seems to stop some of the heat from the gearbox reaching the metal gearknob.
No affiliation with the seller. Not looking to organise a group buy or to take a commission (please note Mr M). Just my opinions.
I'll appreciate others' opinions please on how to make a bush to cover the top of the leather gaiter that used to fit the bottom of the gearknob perfectly but now flaps about on the thinner lever extension. Or maybe I just "re-engineer" the leather gaiter? Also the previous occasional buzz from the lower bush at the top of the turret is now worse and more frequent because of the longer leverage. Any thoughts from anyone who has previously sorted such issues?
Recently thought I'd try one of these http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/161160800399 ... 1439.l2649
Now I know there will be forumites who'll tell me I could have bought the same thing in Oz for less etc etc, but maybe I just like to support the UK occasionally? It does seem to need help after all.
Gotta tell ya the combo of short shifter plus this cheap-as-chips extension plus a heavy Voodoo knob works just great. Knife thru butter stuff, click click, exact feel for when a gear is engaged (or not), and the knob is nearer the steering wheel, which will be good if I ever get The Beast back on the track, where I reckon downchanging under heavy braking will be more reliable and quicker.
A small further advantage is the extension seems to stop some of the heat from the gearbox reaching the metal gearknob.
No affiliation with the seller. Not looking to organise a group buy or to take a commission (please note Mr M). Just my opinions.
I'll appreciate others' opinions please on how to make a bush to cover the top of the leather gaiter that used to fit the bottom of the gearknob perfectly but now flaps about on the thinner lever extension. Or maybe I just "re-engineer" the leather gaiter? Also the previous occasional buzz from the lower bush at the top of the turret is now worse and more frequent because of the longer leverage. Any thoughts from anyone who has previously sorted such issues?
