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Quick shift kit

Postby Grampy » Wed 13.08.2014, 20:16

I had one with the car, yet to be fitted. I am not sure which kit it is. Does it make a real difference?

The only thing I hate about the Élan is the throw of the stick.


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Re: Quick shift kit

Postby Steve A » Wed 13.08.2014, 21:01

Grampy wrote:I had one with the car, yet to be fitted. I am not sure which kit it is. Does it make a real difference?

The only thing I hate about the Élan is the throw of the stick.


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I think there pretty much all the same.
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Re: Quick shift kit

Postby Fredjohn » Thu 14.08.2014, 00:33

Having just fitted one I would recommend the short shift, whoever supplied it! Mine is the latest by BCN. Reduces lever movement in all directions, making for a much more precise change.

Get it fitted or DIY. Awkward but not impossible. I was lucky (?) but I did not need to do any adjustments to mine when I fitted it: it was set up correctly right out of the box!
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Re: Quick shift kit

Postby rip » Thu 14.08.2014, 10:53

Grampy wrote:Does it make a real difference?

The only thing I hate about the Élan is the throw of the stick.

Fit it now. I'm sure you'll like it.
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Re: Quick shift kit

Postby maz_r » Thu 14.08.2014, 11:06

:agree:

It was top of my list to fit to the new car, having had one in Patch.

(Having said that, it would be second on my list if the brakes weren't upgraded, but they are :) )
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Re: Quick shift kit

Postby HJ2 » Thu 14.08.2014, 12:03

After fitting almost 10 of these: This is a no brainer, have it installed or DYI :agree: :poke: 8) :lol:
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Re: Quick shift kit

Postby Grampy » Thu 14.08.2014, 14:40

Thanks guys will def get it fitted the cables have been upgraded so looking forward to the change. The brakes are ok they have been overhauled but they are on my list before I go for a chip
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Re: Quick shift kit

Postby Gazza » Thu 14.08.2014, 18:48

I have thousands of pounds of upgrades but the short shift is the best by far especially value for money
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Re: Quick shift kit

Postby L8apex » Thu 14.08.2014, 19:11

The shift kit is worth every penny and more. The shift cables made by Brit-car-nut make combined with a short shift kit make an incredable difference in the Elans shifting. Sublime..... :bowdown: BCN
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Re: Quick shift kit

Postby yilmazmotorsport » Wed 22.07.2015, 14:41

Guys,

Which shift kit you recommend to install ?

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Re: Quick shift kit

Postby daveiow » Wed 22.07.2015, 16:42

BCN cables and Short Shift Kit :D
Cannot recommend highly enough, transforms the shift quality and improved reliability with new cables ;-)
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