Gibbo GTI 0 Posted October 16, 2008 I finally got round to modifying the 'L' bracket by moving the ball 20mm inwards. This has improved the throw slighly but I would really like it much shorter. Those that have done this mod, how far did you move the pivot point? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spiky 37 Posted October 16, 2008 only moved mine 17mm, not fitted it back on yet to test, i've seen on here some have moved it 25mm, but thats the limit they said Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
engine killer 5 Posted October 16, 2008 I have instead of moving it inward, I welded a plate to the long arm of the "L-plate" and drilled a few holes there to give adjustability. I can now have setting between original and ultra short throw. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Baz 421 Posted October 16, 2008 i personally don't like the extended welded ones, unless you can trust the welds etc, It's said that 25mm is about the max or the gearchange starts getting very notchy, and you'll have trouble engaging gears in a hurry. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gibbo GTI 0 Posted October 16, 2008 (edited) i personally don't like the extended welded ones, unless you can trust the welds etc, It's said that 25mm is about the max or the gearchange starts getting very notchy, and you'll have trouble engaging gears in a hurry. Thats why I went for 20mm. The throw is still way longer than my standard rover coupe. Has anyone fitted one of the gear levers from ebay? Edited October 16, 2008 by Gibbo GTI Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Baz 421 Posted October 16, 2008 the lengthened un-welded ones? if so yes i have one on one of my cars, it's great, although as i say above, sometimes makes changing in a hurry notchy/difficult, although that could also be my worn out 155k mile 'box/dragging clutch. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
engine killer 5 Posted October 16, 2008 i personally don't like the extended welded ones, unless you can trust the welds etc, It's said that 25mm is about the max or the gearchange starts getting very notchy, and you'll have trouble engaging gears in a hurry. it is quite right for both moving inward (cutting the short arm and weld it back together) and extending outward (welding a plate to the long arm), so a good welder is the key for both method. my welder guaranteed me to survive trackday abused Thats why I went for 20mm. The throw is still way longer than my standard rover coupe. Has anyone fitted one of the gear levers from ebay? by cutting the short arm you don't get any alternative but by extending it, you don't get just one setting but some if you have it extended by 4cm like what i have done. anyway you can just drill an extra hole along the short arm instead of cut and weld, it will still be strong enough. I also have the gear lever from TAS. if you look at it (the picture) carefully, there is a small hole 4 cm above the pivot point, it will CRACK! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vickiw106 1 Posted October 16, 2008 i extended mine on my rally car by 45mm i have no problems very nice quick change Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
