Major Stare
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| posted on 10/5/10 at 10:26 PM |
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Paddle Shift adjustment.. is this ok?
Tonight, a friend of mine welded the brackets for the paddle shift cable. Cable fitted, no tight bends and everything in line.
A quick test (non engine running) seemed very positive.
Two questions.....
(1) Do the shifts get lighter when the engine is running/driving?
(2) Shifted up and down the box, im sure i couldn't get all the gears. Is this because its a syncro box and once driving it will be fine?
[Edited on 10/5/10 by Major Stare]
Jon "FISH"
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gingerprince
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| posted on 10/5/10 at 10:48 PM |
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You can't properly test it without the engine running. The gearbox has to be spinning in order for the dogs to engage and select the gears.
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james h
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| posted on 11/5/10 at 01:47 AM |
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1) Shifts do get lighter
2) You will be able to get all gears when driving.
Try rocking the car back and forth when you change gear, you should then be able to find all the gears.
James
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Davey D
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| posted on 11/5/10 at 07:32 AM |
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As above. once the engine is running you will be able to change easier. Sometimes when parked up in neutral, and the engine stopped i cant change out
of neutral without either rocking the car, or starting the engine again
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mad-butcher
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| posted on 11/5/10 at 12:19 PM |
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Jack the arse end up (supported by axle stands under rear wishbones ) and try it with the wheels driving
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Richard Quinn
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| posted on 11/5/10 at 01:49 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by mad-butcher
Jack the arse end up (supported by axle stands under rear wishbones ) and try it with the wheels driving
Just don't do a Ferris Bueller
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Peteff
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| posted on 11/5/10 at 04:32 PM |
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You'll knacker your selector changing gear with it not running, they don't work like car boxes. Rev the engine to warm up and get some oil
round before you try to select as well, the clutch may be a bit sticky if it's been stood for a while.
yours, Pete
I went into the RSPCA office the other day. It was so small you could hardly swing a cat in there.
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Major Stare
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| posted on 4/6/10 at 02:38 PM |
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Took car for its first run with the paddle shift today - to the MOT station.
BLUDY GREAT 
Sussed the best way to get neutral, second neads a presise frim pull and the rest slot in like a dream.
Infact it seems to change gears so much smoother than a stick
Jon "FISH"
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