Chimaera T5 Gear Change

[V8 FOU]

Having recently bought a '99 Chimaera I really don't get on with the gearchange, especially into 5th. Having read many posts on this subject, I decided to have a look at the linkage.
This is what I found.


This is the support rod and it has been rubbing on the chassis. Out with Mr Angrygrinder and took a bit off. Seems to work a lot better with everything greased up. Low miles car, so no wear to cause this. Typical TVR one might say. Once all the (many) other jobs are done, we'll see what it's like on the road.

[2 sMoKiN bArReLs]

Have you got in the habit of selecting 4th before engaging reverse? This make the selection process much easier.

[BritishTvr450]

That’s a first. Never heard of this before.
What’s the gaps like between the manifolds and top of chassis rails.
Should be around 10 mm.
Could be something to do with sagging engine or gearbox mounts but that’s purely a guess.

[RichB]

2 sMoKiN bArReLs said:

Have you got in the habit of selecting 4th before engaging reverse? This make the selection process much easier.

I always use 5th because, to me, it seems more convenient but any forward gear has the same effect.

[2 sMoKiN bArReLs]

RichB said:

2 sMoKiN bArReLs said:

Have you got in the habit of selecting 4th before engaging reverse? This make the selection process much easier.

I always use 5th because, to me, it seems more convenient but any forward gear has the same effect.

My other half tried that...trouble is we were doing 70 mph & she was going for sixth

[RichB]

2 sMoKiN bArReLs said:

RichB said:

2 sMoKiN bArReLs said:

Have you got in the habit of selecting 4th before engaging reverse? This make the selection process much easier.

I always use 5th because, to me, it seems more convenient but any forward gear has the same effect.

My other half tried that...trouble is we were doing 70 mph & she was going for sixth