Stainless steel gear shift cables

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Re: Stainless steel gear shift cables

Postby DavidEJM » Wed 15.06.2011, 16:48

By the sounds of things it is a transformation.

if someone had broken cables, however, their need would be greater than mine.

I might get a chance to try Speckys improved shift, I'm hoping to meet with him tomorrow swapping some spares!

I am a bit worried about the ease of fitting though, so if there is anyone keen to help to fit these and Daves shortshift kit, just get in touch. Beer and burgers provided!

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Re: Stainless steel gear shift cables

Postby bobbrown » Wed 15.06.2011, 17:28

If you are meeting up with Specky tomorrow and you get a chance to try them I try them I think it will all become very clear.

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Re: Stainless steel gear shift cables

Postby JonT » Wed 15.06.2011, 19:09

DavidEJM wrote:I am a bit worried about the ease of fitting though, so if there is anyone keen to help to fit these and Daves shortshift kit, just get in touch. Beer and burgers provided!

+1 - shame we're a bit far from each other, otherwise a spannering day/weekend would be a good way to do it.
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Re: Stainless steel gear shift cables

Postby Specky » Wed 15.06.2011, 19:28

Don't worry about fitment, They're no easeier or harder than any other cables (N/A,SE AB)

I'm not to sure, but I think there's a write up as well.

I don't know if I'll have the Elan tommorrow, it might be the Ovlov.

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Re: Stainless steel gear shift cables

Postby bobbrown » Sun 19.06.2011, 15:15

Well all the parts are here and I've been sorting out the detail and getting the cables assembled ready for packaging up.
I am getting some long boxes delivered to ensure they make the journey safely rather than coil the cables which I have ordered and they should be with me Tuesday so the cables will leave here Wednesday ready to fit for the weekend.

I have done some fitting instructions all be it rough if you want to add any thing fee free as it will benefit all and I'll add some pictures showing how the parts go together once I have taken them.

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Re: Stainless steel gear shift cables

Postby rip » Sun 19.06.2011, 22:35

DavidEJM wrote:I am a bit worried about the ease of fitting though, so if there is anyone keen to help to fit these and Daves shortshift kit, just get in touch. Beer and burgers provided!

DM

I'll be happy to help (although arranging a time may be tricky)
I've fitted AB SS & cables to mine without a problem. I believe Dave's SS is easier & the cables should be the same process. They are not particularly difficult but do take a while when you are doing the job for the first time.
It took me a few hours to do each but I did not really know what I was doing & a 2nd person would have helped massively to feed the cables through.
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Re: Stainless steel gear shift cables

Postby bobbrown » Tue 21.06.2011, 14:27

Two sets are on there way Denny's and JonT the other 6 will leave here tomorrow
So a list re-jiggle time.

1. Tannerman, fitted
2. Steve A, job done and dusted
3. DavidEJM
4. Denny (SE) Sent 21/6/2011
5. JonT Sent 21/6/2011
6.Quiksilva (SE)
7. superbad (USA)all the bits less cables
8. BDC Peter
9. Niall (SE)
10. neillj
11. markv

Second Batch of cables and the more the merrier.

1. MPx (S2)
2. Cliff
3.
4.
5.
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Re: Stainless steel gear shift cables

Postby DavidEJM » Tue 21.06.2011, 16:29

rip wrote:
DavidEJM wrote:I am a bit worried about the ease of fitting though, so if there is anyone keen to help to fit these and Daves shortshift kit, just get in touch. Beer and burgers provided!

DM

I'll be happy to help (although arranging a time may be tricky)
I've fitted AB SS & cables to mine without a problem. I believe Dave's SS is easier & the cables should be the same process. They are not particularly difficult but do take a while when you are doing the job for the first time.
It took me a few hours to do each but I did not really know what I was doing & a 2nd person would have helped massively to feed the cables through.


A spare pair of hands would be very welcome, if you are sure you don't mind. Just not keen on making the car undriveable without being confident to get it back together quickly since it is the unknown for me.

Let me know when you are around. :cheers:
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Re: Stainless steel gear shift cables

Postby bobbrown » Tue 21.06.2011, 22:44

Two sets are on there way Denny's and JonT the other 6 will leave here tomorrow
So a list re-jiggle time.

1. Tannerman, fitted
2. Steve A, job done and dusted
3. DavidEJM sent 22nd June
4. Denny (SE) Sent 21/6/2011
5. JonT delivered
6.Quiksilva (SE) sent 22nd June
7. superbad (USA)all the bits less cables
8. BDC Peter sent 22nd June
9. Niall (SE) sent 22nd June
10. neillj sent 22nd June
11. markv sent 22nd June

Second Batch of cables and the more the merrier.

1. MPx (S2)
2. Cliff
3.
4.
5.

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Re: Stainless steel gear shift cables

Postby JonT » Wed 22.06.2011, 08:48

Mine have arrived :clap: Thanks Bob!

Hopefully get time to put them on at the weekend.
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Re: Stainless steel gear shift cables

Postby Denny » Thu 23.06.2011, 08:18

Cables arrived safely. Thanks Bob.
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Re: Stainless steel gear shift cables

Postby bobbrown » Thu 23.06.2011, 11:18

Denny,

Let me know how you get on with the cables as it will be the first fitting to the AB short shift.
Pictures are always useful along with any comments good or bad.

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Re: Stainless steel gear shift cables

Postby niall » Thu 23.06.2011, 21:15

My package arrived in good order today.
I shall have to wait till the week-end to inspect, but I am confident that
all will be just as it should be.
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Re: Stainless steel gear shift cables

Postby DavidEJM » Fri 24.06.2011, 09:39

Hi Bob. All arrived safe and sound yesterday (though no-one told me until 11pm!!). Looking forward to getting them fitted with Daves shortshift kit to finish off my mini rebuild and update. Piccys to follow as soon as I am able.

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Re: Stainless steel gear shift cables

Postby bobbrown » Fri 24.06.2011, 11:51

Please mark them off when you get them

1. Tannerman, fitted
2. Steve A, job done and dusted
3. DavidEJM Received
4. Denny (SE) Received
5. JonT Received
6.Quiksilva (SE) sent 22nd June
7. superbad (USA)all the bits less cables
8. BDC Peter sent 22nd June
9. Niall (SE) Received
10. neillj sent 22nd June
11. markv sent 22nd June

Second Batch of cables and the more the merrier.

1. MPx (S2)
2. Cliff
3.
4.
5.

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Re: Stainless steel gear shift cables

Postby neillj » Sun 26.06.2011, 08:19

Please mark them off when you get them

1. Tannerman, fitted
2. Steve A, job done and dusted
3. DavidEJM Received
4. Denny (SE) Received
5. JonT Received
6.Quiksilva (SE) sent 22nd June
7. superbad (USA)all the bits less cables
8. BDC Peter sent 22nd June
9. Niall (SE) Received
10. neillj sent 22nd June (Received)
11. markv sent 22nd June

Second Batch of cables and the more the merrier.

1. MPx (S2)
2. Cliff
3.
4.
5.
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Re: Stainless steel gear shift cables

Postby neillj » Mon 27.06.2011, 19:53

Cables fitted,smooth and self centering (another credit for Bob ) however there is still more play in the gear lever than i would like which i think is down to worn nylon bushes on the gear lever. Does anybody know if you can buy the nylon parts and if so from where and what would the part numbers be?
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Re: Stainless steel gear shift cables

Postby HJ2 » Mon 27.06.2011, 22:45

Peter' s set arrived as well i guess. I'll shoot some how to piccies this friday. It will be in combination with yet another one of Dave' s finests :-)
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Re: Stainless steel gear shift cables

Postby markv » Mon 27.06.2011, 23:25

Please mark them off when you get them

1. Tannerman, fitted
2. Steve A, job done and dusted
3. DavidEJM Received
4. Denny (SE) Received
5. JonT Received
6.Quiksilva (SE) sent 22nd June
7. superbad (USA)all the bits less cables
8. BDC Peter sent 22nd June
9. Niall (SE) Received
10. neillj sent 22nd June (Received)
11. markv sent 22nd June (Received)

Second Batch of cables and the more the merrier.

1. MPx (S2)
2. Cliff
3.
4.
5.

Thanks Bob! Will send the cost of postage to you in the next day or so.
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Re: Stainless steel gear shift cables

Postby lotusnut » Tue 28.06.2011, 22:55

1. Tannerman, fitted
2. Steve A, job done and dusted
3. DavidEJM Received
4. Denny (SE) Received
5. JonT Received
6.Quiksilva (SE) sent 22nd June
7. superbad (USA)all the bits less cables
8. BDC Peter sent 22nd June
9. Niall (SE) Received
10. neillj sent 22nd June (Received)
11. markv sent 22nd June (Received)

Second Batch of cables and the more the merrier.

1. MPx (S2)
2. Cliff
3.Lotusnut - collect at Cricketers when ready
4.
5.

Thanks Bob! Will send the cost of postage to you in the next day or so.[/quote]
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