Short Shifter choice
04-09-2007, 10:24 AM
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Thanks for the write up.
I will do the CDV when I'm changing brake fluid since I will need to bleed the clutch anyway. I think I will hold off on doing the short shifter, it sounds like a pretty big job and would be really tough without a hoist!
Have you looked at also getting a shorter knob to go with the short shifter? I have a ///M knob that is weighted and probably 3/4" shorter than stock. It was a nice improvement with the stock shifter.
I will do the CDV when I'm changing brake fluid since I will need to bleed the clutch anyway. I think I will hold off on doing the short shifter, it sounds like a pretty big job and would be really tough without a hoist!
Have you looked at also getting a shorter knob to go with the short shifter? I have a ///M knob that is weighted and probably 3/4" shorter than stock. It was a nice improvement with the stock shifter.
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Originally Posted by JPJ' post='411767' date='Apr 9 2007, 02:24 PM
Thanks for the write up.
I will do the CDV when I'm changing brake fluid since I will need to bleed the clutch anyway. I think I will hold off on doing the short shifter, it sounds like a pretty big job and would be really tough without a hoist!
Have you looked at also getting a shorter knob to go with the short shifter? I have a ///M knob that is weighted and probably 3/4" shorter than stock. It was a nice improvement with the stock shifter.
I will do the CDV when I'm changing brake fluid since I will need to bleed the clutch anyway. I think I will hold off on doing the short shifter, it sounds like a pretty big job and would be really tough without a hoist!
Have you looked at also getting a shorter knob to go with the short shifter? I have a ///M knob that is weighted and probably 3/4" shorter than stock. It was a nice improvement with the stock shifter.
04-26-2007, 10:33 AM
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04-28-2007, 07:49 AM
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for those that have done this mod, what operation requires the car to be so high(on a hoist/lift)? removing the exhaust? body panels? just having access underneath the car to work on?
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Originally Posted by 6spd' post='418864' date='Apr 28 2007, 11:49 AM
for those that have done this mod, what operation requires the car to be so high(on a hoist/lift)? removing the exhaust? body panels? just having access underneath the car to work on?
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Originally Posted by pa550' post='419219' date='Apr 29 2007, 04:25 PM
You have to remove the exhaust in order to remove the heat shields so you can get access to the transmission. I would only do it on a hoist. Jack stands won't get the car high enough.
it is not possible to remove the exhaust mounting hardware, and then move the exhaust out of the way to remove the heat shields?
I know it would be easier without the whole exhaust, just seeing if this way would be feasible
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Originally Posted by 6spd' post='419273' date='Apr 29 2007, 11:55 PM
it is not possible to remove the exhaust mounting hardware, and then move the exhaust out of the way to remove the heat shields?
I know it would be easier without the whole exhaust, just seeing if this way would be feasible
I know it would be easier without the whole exhaust, just seeing if this way would be feasible
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