[s-cars] RE:

[mlp-505]

I'd put cutting the stick down in the a personal choice Jerald.  You've done
it and find it comfortable, producing an  acceptable reach etc., in the 200.
I inherited a version and didn't like it in my UrS4.., although that may
have also been influenced by the way it was done, and the less than elegant,
and extraordinarily cold aluminum shift knob that was used to replace the
stock leather part.. on a subzero day, it was like getting a frozen
margarita headache, but in your hand.  Hap on the other hand apparently has
both, along with a lead filling and loves his.

 

mike

 

-----Original Message-----
From: Beer, Jerald S. [mailto:jbeer at boosecasey.com] 
Sent: Friday, January 14, 2005 10:00 AM
To: mlped at qwest.net
Cc: s-car-list
Subject: FW: 

 

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 

 

 -----Original Message----- 

 

  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