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Old 26-12-2007, 06:59 PM   #1
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Default Shorter gear stick?

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Where can i get one of the shorter gear sticks? I think its off the te50's?? Is there an aftermarket one or do i have to go to ford?? How much am i lookin at??

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Old 26-12-2007, 07:28 PM   #2
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Herrod or Billet sell an aftermarket one, most performance shops can get them.
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Old 26-12-2007, 07:28 PM   #3
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BPT (site sponsor) do them.
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Wait, a short shaft or a short-throw shifter? If the former, as I said, if the latter, what b2tf said.
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Old 26-12-2007, 07:36 PM   #5
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Here's the link you need.

http://www.norcom.net.au/~bpt/gear%2...%20turrets.htm

Has info on short shift kits and short levers. I bought one of the short levers on Death351's advice. Cost me $105 and was delivered overnight! It's heaps better than the pole vault lever that's stock. It was very easy to fit.

Here's the "How to" for that process.

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Old 26-12-2007, 10:20 PM   #6
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How big a difference does the shorter lever make GK?
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Old 26-12-2007, 10:25 PM   #7
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Lots! Looks better and was more comfortable to hold. Mated with a short shifter, it was a great combo.
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Old 26-12-2007, 10:34 PM   #8
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How big a difference does the shorter lever make GK?
Death351 is correct. Lots! Feels much, much sportier to drive and lets face it, you do a mega truckload of gear changes in a manual. It most certainly looks better also. I just got the short lever. It would have been even better to go the whole hog, but funds wouldn't permit that. No worry, I'm more than happy with the outcome just from the lever.

If funds are tight, you could get your existing lever shortened by 3 cm or so. It'd cost you next to nothing to do and all you'd need to do is tap on a new thread. If you do, make sure you know what the thread size is before you cut anything, as you won't know what thread to cut back onto the shaft.

Personally, I'd go the short lever from BPT, then you could sell your other one, or put it back on when you sell the car and sell off the shorty. Either way the shortening must take place! LOL!

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Old 26-12-2007, 11:47 PM   #9
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cheers guys,

Yea im keepin the XR now so its time to start some work on her. Seen that "how to" thread the other day and thought it mite be a good idea.

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