Budget quickshift
Discussion
Hi all,
As possibly every S-owner, I'm not satisfied by the feeling of my S gear stick. So I think about fitting a quickshift system. I already read the thread on the nice Quaife device modified by Kitchski (Richard) from Southways Automotive to fit our cars. I'm pretty sure this is the best way, but for the moment, I don't want to spend much money in this device.
So I would like to talk about this cheaper way :
(Picture from Burton Power)
I can realise it for free. I found the spacer drawing on a Russian website :
Come from there : https://www.drive2.ru/l/483515736946377422/
I also need 3 hex M8x35 bolts in 12.9 quality (free) and for the 2 little cylindrical spacers, I can use bronze bearing ans modify it (free).
I know that several members on this forum have already use this device : Sebackman posted this picture :
So he replaced the cheaper solution by the Southways's one. And Phillipot also wrote he has the cheaper solution.
Could you please tell me the drawbacks with this solution ? Do you like using it ? Is it worth doing it ? Or I shouldn't wast my time doing it and wait.
Regards
As possibly every S-owner, I'm not satisfied by the feeling of my S gear stick. So I think about fitting a quickshift system. I already read the thread on the nice Quaife device modified by Kitchski (Richard) from Southways Automotive to fit our cars. I'm pretty sure this is the best way, but for the moment, I don't want to spend much money in this device.
So I would like to talk about this cheaper way :
(Picture from Burton Power)
I can realise it for free. I found the spacer drawing on a Russian website :
Come from there : https://www.drive2.ru/l/483515736946377422/
I also need 3 hex M8x35 bolts in 12.9 quality (free) and for the 2 little cylindrical spacers, I can use bronze bearing ans modify it (free).
I know that several members on this forum have already use this device : Sebackman posted this picture :
So he replaced the cheaper solution by the Southways's one. And Phillipot also wrote he has the cheaper solution.
Could you please tell me the drawbacks with this solution ? Do you like using it ? Is it worth doing it ? Or I shouldn't wast my time doing it and wait.
Regards
phillpot said:
Those kits are so cheap it's hardly worth messing around making one, unless you're doing it in works time
Pass phillpot said:
the plus side is, if your gearbox is a bit tired, with a "quickshift" you have even more chance of crunching gears as you beat the synchro's
Right, but this point is common to all types of quickshift systems. I'm never brutal with mechanics, I'm not afraid by crushing anything. I don't want to speed-up the gear change, I just don't like the feeling....especially when moving from front (1st, 3rd, 5th) to back (2nd, 4th). I have to lift up the knob (due to circular translation of the gear stick, instead of pure rotation on a regular system). I hope the quickshift system fitment will reduce the feeling ( for want of completely remove it)mentall said:
On my original shift I was putting my passenger's right eye in danger with my elbow, going from 1st to 2nd.
That's exactly the same thing for me mentall said:
Do change the nylon saddle on the selector shaft: it won't break the bank, even from BurtonPower, and a new one makes a big difference. I'd love to try a bronze one, though.
OK. I have read that bronze ones tend to rattle, and made the driver mad.... any opinion on the subject ?phillpot said:
Can't recall where the nylon one goes or what it does?
On the Ford config, the rubber gaiter is hold by steel crimping.You have to grind it to allow the stick to go lower. After that, the nylon spacer is use to retain the gaiter, 14mm upper.
phillpot said:
But, the metal one goes around the shaft and is squeezed in a bit then the "ball" knocked back down a little bit to hold it. I suspect bronze would not tolerate that and would crack?
You should be right, that may be better to use a steel pipe. OK.Thanks for all the replies.
I have never wanted to open a battle between pros and cons Southways' quickshift lever. On all Ford T9 accessories sellers, we can find the 2 quickshift devices. As there is a huge price difference between both, I just wanted to know the drawbacks of the cheaper one. I retain that the command is smoother and that the reverse gear selection is easier and more accurate with the complete lever.
Thanks for the saddle changing advice. I will do.
As I previously said, making the spacer won't cost me a penny ..... and is already done :
So I will test and give you my opinion.
I have never wanted to open a battle between pros and cons Southways' quickshift lever. On all Ford T9 accessories sellers, we can find the 2 quickshift devices. As there is a huge price difference between both, I just wanted to know the drawbacks of the cheaper one. I retain that the command is smoother and that the reverse gear selection is easier and more accurate with the complete lever.
Thanks for the saddle changing advice. I will do.
As I previously said, making the spacer won't cost me a penny ..... and is already done :
So I will test and give you my opinion.
phillpot said:
Time or money, depends what you have most of....
I totally agree with that. I don't have much time, but no more money. And as soon as something is done, I start another project, so time is not really a parameter.... if the car is not immobilized. Hi all,
I installed the quickshift mod last week-end. I have to say it's not so easy to do. First of all, removing the 3 torx head screws is just a pain. I had to drill a hole in the body fibre to access to the back screw. This screw head was already damaged so I had to drill to remove it.
My spacer and the bolts was OK. I changed the nylon saddle easily but the old was not worn. I made the lever spacer with a little 2.5mm -thick steel sheet.
The lever fork slips with difficulty in the new nylon saddle. I have to push strongly on the knob to be able to engage the reverse gear. I also have to help the lever to go back in upper position. But this "problem" come from the new saddle, not the quick-shift mod. I put a lot of grease to help... I hope time and wear will help.
But concerning the gear selection .... that's GREAT .... The lever stroke is much shorter. There is no difficulty to select the correct gear. Perfect.
I installed the quickshift mod last week-end. I have to say it's not so easy to do. First of all, removing the 3 torx head screws is just a pain. I had to drill a hole in the body fibre to access to the back screw. This screw head was already damaged so I had to drill to remove it.
My spacer and the bolts was OK. I changed the nylon saddle easily but the old was not worn. I made the lever spacer with a little 2.5mm -thick steel sheet.
The lever fork slips with difficulty in the new nylon saddle. I have to push strongly on the knob to be able to engage the reverse gear. I also have to help the lever to go back in upper position. But this "problem" come from the new saddle, not the quick-shift mod. I put a lot of grease to help... I hope time and wear will help.
But concerning the gear selection .... that's GREAT .... The lever stroke is much shorter. There is no difficulty to select the correct gear. Perfect.
Edited by Fefeu52 on Friday 11th January 08:02
Fefeu52 said:
The lever fork slips with difficulty in the new nylon saddle. I have to push strongly on the knob to be able to engage the reverse gear. I also have to help the lever to go back in upper position. But this "problem" come from the new saddle, not the quick-shift mod. I put a lot of grease to help... I hope time and wear will help.
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