Mark Ayling Posted June 7, 2002 Share Posted June 7, 2002 Had my B&M short-shift kit fitted yesterday and I'm not convinced that its right. The reason I bought it originally was because I saw one in a Civic (cringe) and loved the feel of the gearchange. Mine certainly has the "clicky" short-shift feel to it, but it just doesn't seem very slick, its an effort to get it into gear at times...is this normal or has it not been fitted/adjusted properly? I just wondered if anyone else has one so I know what to expect as obviously I'm still getting used to it so it feels strange anyway.... TIA, Mark. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GavinL Posted June 7, 2002 Share Posted June 7, 2002 Hi... I guess that a shorter gear stick means less leverage therefore greater effort...does that make sense? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Ayling Posted June 7, 2002 Author Share Posted June 7, 2002 Originally posted by GavinL Hi... I guess that a shorter gear stick means less leverage therefore greater effort...does that make sense? Yes but its not so much leverage effort as effort to get the stick into a particular "gate" (if thats the right term!). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GavinL Posted June 7, 2002 Share Posted June 7, 2002 Which gears have the problem? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Ayling Posted June 7, 2002 Author Share Posted June 7, 2002 Originally posted by GavinL Which gears have the problem? I can engage all gears, but 5th is awkward, as is reverse. 2nd is a bit less awkward and the rest are all fine.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Martin F Posted June 7, 2002 Share Posted June 7, 2002 I think that there are some adjustments that you can make. If no joy i will check the TRSM this evening, may be worth posting something on one of the American lists as they seem to have fitted quite a few of these short shift gear sticks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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