Gus 5 Report post Posted October 16, 2006 well study break is coming up, which means more e30 playtime for my new toy, im needing a rubber or urethane bush to go into the middle part the picture alloy part. it is 17.4mm in diameter and a small bolt hole is needed in the middle. now i could just go and buy replacement parts from the dealer, but is not that cheap and would rather a better solution. would prefer a urethane bush part to be made up..does anyone know anyone who could possibly do such a thing? i dont imagine it would cost much, with a lathe, some scrap urethane and a drill? any ideas on how to improve the gear shift would be cool, thanks. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Spargo Report post Posted October 16, 2006 cheaper to make lots you think Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gus 5 Report post Posted October 16, 2006 its only for the sheet metal console..not a helluva lot of use for most. cant do the conversion on the box. unless i could take my rear housing off and put it on the new box...but it may not fit? sheet metal one is fine by me anyway..just need some bushes! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Spargo Report post Posted October 16, 2006 ah, dogleg specific then, meh, not alot of use to many then as you say. Try a specialist engineering firm in the yellow pages, it looks to be childs play to someone who knows what they're doing i'd say. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kerrynzl 3 Report post Posted October 16, 2006 any ideas on how to improve the gear shift would be cool, thanks. FIRSTLY; Install a quick-shift lever, and a clutch stop [to limit pedal travel, and to stop the diaphram over pivoting] Remove all the Synchro-cones, and grind off two out of every three teeth, then re-install Use Auto-Trans Fluid instead of 80wt NOW THE SKILL; Always upshift at the Rev- limiter [Hold your foot hard on the gas, kick the clutch, and smash it through!] Don't worry about miss-shifts causing your engine to over-rev [it's already at the limiter] With a bit of practice, you can make your five speed sound like a 'Constant Velocity Trans' SIMPLE HUH! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TronSpec 0 Report post Posted October 16, 2006 Gus I had a nylon bush made up for mine. Tightened up my shifts no sloppyness. Theres a place up here in whangarei that can make them up for you. Like you said .... he used a lath and a drill . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kiwipetrolhead 1 Report post Posted October 17, 2006 any ideas on how to improve the gear shift would be cool, thanks. FIRSTLY; Install a quick-shift lever, and a clutch stop [to limit pedal travel, and to stop the diaphram over pivoting] Remove all the Synchro-cones, and grind off two out of every three teeth, then re-install Use Auto-Trans Fluid instead of 80wt NOW THE SKILL; Always upshift at the Rev- limiter [Hold your foot hard on the gas, kick the clutch, and smash it through!] Don't worry about miss-shifts causing your engine to over-rev [it's already at the limiter] With a bit of practice, you can make your five speed sound like a 'Constant Velocity Trans' SIMPLE HUH! Sounds fine for a track car, but for road driving? Paul Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mops 4 Report post Posted October 17, 2006 Sounds fine for a track car, but for road driving? Paul which part of the linkage is it ? i dont remember it, and i did my custom short shipt not too long ago. if you keen pop in to see how it feels Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
