[s-cars] FW:

[Beer, Jerald S.]

Mike
  I respectfully disagree with you. I took 1.5 inches off the stick and
I found a big improvement Just draw a diagram and you will see there is
a reduction in the movement of the stick at the top, effectively
shortening the throw. I simply put a threaded on the stick and used the
stock wooden shift knob. I have about 50k miles and think it is a great
improvement. There is no trouble reaching the know. I am not knocking
any SSK, certainly more elegant and better bushings to replace the tired
stock bushes, just telling you there is nothing wrong with cutting the
stick IMHO.
Regards,
Jerry
91 200qa
E39 M5


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>   I've also had (and aid to have it repaired) a ghetto short-shift as
> implemented by a PO who sawed @ 2" off the top of the shifter on one
> of the cars.  IMO, this is NOT the way to go.  The throw basically
> remains the same, its just that your shift lever is 2 inches shorter,
> producing a longer reach for the knob, but not really much reduction
> in the distance your arms/hand has to travel to change gears. There is
> also the problem of either re-threading the top of the lever that has
> to be cut off to make the length reduction, or finding some other
> means of re-attaching the shift knob to the lever.  In my case, the PO
> opted for an after market red anodized aluminum ball - both hideous &,
> in winter deadly cold.  
> 
> Michael "worried about anything that might lead to a shorter shaft,
> even if it's only Hap's" Pederson
>  
> 
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