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]

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.

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

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

Jack the arse end up (supported by axle stands under rear wishbones ) and try it with the wheels driving

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Originally posted by mad-butcher
Jack the arse end up (supported by axle stands under rear wishbones ) and try it with the wheels driving

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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.

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