Tail shift Cable-shifter, Starting the finishing touches (With Video!) |
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Tail shift Cable-shifter, Starting the finishing touches (With Video!) |
kevin311 |
Nov 2 2011, 10:26 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 105 Joined: 22-May 10 From: Tampa Bay Area Member No.: 11,752 Region Association: None |
My Dad and I thought it would be a fun project to try and build a Cable shifter for my teener.
I can drive the car just fine with the regular shifter but he absolutely hates it. I cant really blame him, even after new bushings and adjustment its like playing with a stick in a sand bucket. I have seen the set-up that is on http://www.etischer.com/914cableshift.html but figured i could simplify it a bit. Heres what we have so far (please excuse the factory rustproofing (oil) still chasing leaks) and remember its still in mock up phase.. so things like where the cables attach to the transmission will be reinforced in the end. i will post more when its finished and cleaned up. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i694.photobucket.com-11752-1320251207.1.jpg) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i694.photobucket.com-11752-1320251208.2.jpg) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i694.photobucket.com-11752-1320251208.3.jpg) Pics of the shifter i used (3000gt) and new shift knob (3 for $5 on ebay (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) ) The cables aren't attached yet but this is pretty much where it will be positioned in the car. Most of the base plate will be cut off also to clean it up. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i694.photobucket.com-11752-1320251208.4.jpg) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i694.photobucket.com-11752-1320251209.5.jpg) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i694.photobucket.com-11752-1320251209.6.jpg) This will all be hidden under the center cushion(sp?) in the last pic that i will build a new base for. So far I'm about $110 into this project 8' marine Teleflex cable $30 6' Teleflex cable $27 Rod ends $25 Shifter $15 (pick and pull) misc. (bolts, clips etc.) $10 Any comments or criticism are welcome! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/poke.gif) |
kevin311 |
Nov 8 2011, 02:07 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 105 Joined: 22-May 10 From: Tampa Bay Area Member No.: 11,752 Region Association: None |
A little progress on the shifter,
I got the cables routed and connected them to the shifter and made a new bottom piece for my center cushion to clear the cables. I also finished off the shift knob. The shifter is still not mounted to the floor but I can shift through the gears nicely already. It feels smooth but notchy. I can't wait to drive it. All thats left is to clean everything up, reinforce the linkage at the transmission, mount the shifter, and buy a shift boot. My plan for the hole in the carpet from the original shifter is to make a cup holder that mounts there. When I saw this video on youtube the whole cable-shift idea made sense, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ncmaxYd1WNI Thanks to DBCooper! (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i694.photobucket.com-11752-1320782857.1.jpg) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i694.photobucket.com-11752-1320782857.2.jpg) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i694.photobucket.com-11752-1320782858.3.jpg) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i694.photobucket.com-11752-1320782858.4.jpg) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i694.photobucket.com-11752-1320782859.5.jpg) |
andys |
Nov 8 2011, 02:46 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,165 Joined: 21-May 03 From: Valencia, CA Member No.: 721 Region Association: None |
A little progress on the shifter, I got the cables routed and connected them to the shifter and made a new bottom piece for my center cushion to clear the cables. I also finished off the shift knob. The shifter is still not mounted to the floor but I can shift through the gears nicely already. It feels smooth but notchy. I can't wait to drive it. All thats left is to clean everything up, reinforce the linkage at the transmission, mount the shifter, and buy a shift boot. My plan for the hole in the carpet from the original shifter is to make a cup holder that mounts there. When I saw this video on youtube the whole cable-shift idea made sense, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ncmaxYd1WNI Thanks to DBCooper! If I may make one suggestion; on the transaxle, the transverse cable (I'm going to assume that's the gate) would best if it were on center with the shift shaft. That would help keep it's action normal to the shaft, and minimize the tendancy of odd feedback to the shit lever in the cabin. Notice they did that on the vid you referenced. Below is my linkage (different trans of course), though I had to reverse the gate with the bellcrank. Your progress looks good. Andys Attached thumbnail(s) |
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