T66
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| posted on 9/5/12 at 04:03 PM |
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Gear linkage - cable or rod?
I have about 960mm between the gearstick lever and the gear shaft.
I'm after some pros cons for which way to go, it's a straight run between both, and needs incorporate room for the flat shifter actuator.
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ReMan
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| posted on 9/5/12 at 04:11 PM |
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Ive had many comments about how smooth my knob feels  with my cable set compared to a linked rod system
www.plusnine.co.uk
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mark chandler
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| posted on 9/5/12 at 05:04 PM |
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My rod is a bit notchy 
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Steve Hignett
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| posted on 9/5/12 at 05:09 PM |
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I've driven both and prefer Rods...
ps, did I show you a photo of my turned ali and carbon fibre knob in the pub when we were still sober?
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T66
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| posted on 9/5/12 at 05:13 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Steve Hignett
I've driven both and prefer Rods...
ps, did I show you a photo of my turned ali and carbon fibre knob in the pub when we were still sober?
Negative - Could do with a few pictures of rod/gear setups for blatant copyright purposes aswell 
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Steve Hignett
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| posted on 9/5/12 at 05:13 PM |
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Should have known you'd already posted something sarcy on the previous thread!!!
Anyway, I could make 2 or maybe 3 of this type, but I jus one left with the carbon tube in the 2x2 twill rathe than the Uni Directional weave as
pictured below...
http://locostbuilders.co.uk/post.php?action=reply&fid=34&tid=137956&repquote=1164125
U2U yor mobile number and I'll send you pic of the 2x2 gear knob and I'll also send pics of that Ali catch tank for you on Friday, when I
go to me Mam's...
[Edited on 9/5/12 by Steve Hignett]
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