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 23 2011, 06:43 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 |
Thanks for the comments, they put a huge smile on my face! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
I actually like the shifter position, it is a good bit farther back than the original and i thought it might make me hit my elbow on the backpad but the throw is so much shorter it hasn't been an issue. The biggest advantage of the new position is I dont have to move my leg under the steering wheel to get into first or reverse. (6' 2" with long legs) I hadn't thought of making my own shift boot (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif) That seems like a much better idea than trying to adapt one. Plus I could match it to my interior. I think thats the route I'll go. Thanks andys (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) Safe and Happy Thanksgiving to all!! Kevin |
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