gear cables

[richone]

Is there a way to adjust the gear cables as i have a lot of travel as in the gear knob hits the dash and the hand brake .

with thanks richard

[Specky]

That sounds about right for a really worn set of cables, I take it you can still get all gears?

TTFN

[rip]

Not sure about the SE/NA cables. These apparently have a plastic fitting.
S2 & AB cables have adjustment on the bracket which sits on the back of the gearbox casing, but from what I have seen, these should move the centre position left/right/forward/back. The distance of each gear from the centre position should remain constant.
A shortshift kit would help matters. It makes a massive improvement to the feel of the whole car. The only drawback is that this places more stress on the cables. (work = force x distance: work remains constant & if distance is reduced, force must increase) S2 & AB cables have a metal fitting.

I highly recommend a shortshift kit &, if you are a bit nervous of your cables, a set of S2 or AB cables to go with them.

[richone]

hi and thank you yes i can still get it in gear ok but where can i get the shortshift kit .

with thanks richard

[BFG in the BRG]

Here Shortshift group buy I can't reccomend a Dave Short-shift enough.

[HJ2]

Check out my tread as well, perhaps the crimps have worked loose. Repair is cheap, as long as it's S2 cables...
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[BFG in the BRG]

Oh Oh,

while I think on I have a set of used SE cables after I fitted a shortshift kit and replaced the cables with AB Racing ones. After getting to the point of no return I founf the cables to be in very good nick so I fitted the AB's anyway.

If you want them make me an offer - say £40 plus delivery - I would point out however that if fitting a shortshift kit it is recomended by several people on this forum that you replace the cables with AB's which are stronger and all metal - the theory being that the shortshift kit puts extra load on the cables and they may snap - personally I don't necessarily agree - I think it depends on how you drive - if you are tracking then you are more likley to snatch gears and snap the cable - for normal use I don't believe it would be a problem - but there will be many who disagree - so I fitted AB's anyway - and found them to be a little stiff so that the gear stick didn't return to centre on its own - but it is getting better with use. By the way - fitting new gear cables is a bit of a pig of a job

AB's are available from Will B on this forum - AB also do a shortshift kit - (again from Will B) - which is a bit more complicated in it's operation and therefore more expensive - however IIRC it is also adjustable so you can adjust how much stick travel you want to change gear - personally I like Daves - simple to fit and works like a dream and cheaper - I could never see me changing settings besides ......I like simple.

[Specky]

A bit more information.... Clicky

TTFN

[muley]

After the bush debacle I'm not sure WillB is in cahoots with AB any more

Jim

[richone]

hi how do i get hold of dave for a price for a shortshift kit and cables

ta richard

[rip]

hi how do i get hold of dave for a price for a shortshift kit and cables

ta richard

For the shortshift kit, add your name to the list on this thread. A PM to DeeAitch would be worthwhile too.

Dave does not make the cables though. You would have to get Lotus or AB ones. Lotus ones are very expensive though

I fitted AB's anyway - and found them to be a little stiff so that the gear stick didn't return to centre on its own - but it is getting better with use.

Monty found the reason for this: The bush fits too tightly on the spigot at the transmission end therefore resists any movement. 5 minutes with a needle file (once you get to it ) improves this greatly.

[steve matthews]

You can also contact A.B. direct they are distributing
Short shifters and cables as I have just received a set.
Steve

[BFG in the BRG]

Monty found the reason for this: The bush fits too tightly on the spigot at the transmission end therefore resists any movement. 5 minutes with a needle file (once you get to it ) improves this greatly.

But hopefully straightforward if done whilst replacing coolant pipes with Samco's

and thus the Project creep began