Short throw gear shift

1. emerylloyd L-plater Joined: Nov 2004 Portsmouth United Kingdom (England) Posts: 31

   #1 27th November 2004, 17:20

   Has anyone installed a short throw gear kit onto their saxo ?
   
   Just I was wondering if it made any difference from standard performance. As the standard throw is massive !
   
   Any help i'll be grateful
   
   
   Lloyd
2. Scottp Administrator Joined: Dec 2002 Glasgow United Kingdom (Scotland) Posts: 26097 Chelski Traktor

   #2 27th November 2004, 19:25

   gmc supply one that you can vary the throw to as short or as long as you like, though i dont know if its listed on the website price guide you may have to ring them
   
   www.gmcmotorsport.co.uk
3. emerylloyd L-plater Joined: Nov 2004 Portsmouth United Kingdom (England) Posts: 31

   #3 27th November 2004, 19:51

   Yer thats where I see it mate, it costs £75 on there. Just wonderin if any1 has got one incase they arent worth buyin.
4. user_3656 Saxperience Addict Joined: Aug 2004 Herts. N/W London Posts: 13578 Project MK4 MoreDoor

   #4 27th November 2004, 23:03

   £75 is good, Didn't know it was that cheap !
   Was looking into the price of a B&M one from work and its quite expensive! I have heard from people that they are well worth it . And I feel that I need one on my saxo as the length of the standard throw is overwhelming!
   Not to hard to fit them> Think you hav to remove part of the exhaust to do it, as the linkage is a bit of a pain to get to.
   
5. Scottp Administrator Joined: Dec 2002 Glasgow United Kingdom (Scotland) Posts: 26097 Chelski Traktor

   #5 27th November 2004, 23:11

   gmc one can be fitted without even getting under the car and is adjustable
6. user_3656 Saxperience Addict Joined: Aug 2004 Herts. N/W London Posts: 13578 Project MK4 MoreDoor

   #6 28th November 2004, 01:08

   Really Scott?
   How does that one work then ? Do u know how to do it? I may have to purchase one now then !
7. Jambob Infrequent Poster Joined: Oct 2004 St.ives United Kingdom (England) Posts: 232

   #7 29th November 2004, 19:02

   is that the thing that makes ur gear stick shorter?
8. need4speed L-plater Joined: Nov 2004 STAFFORDSHIRE United Kingdom (England) Posts: 31

   #8 29th November 2004, 19:39

   yes!
9. Jambob Infrequent Poster Joined: Oct 2004 St.ives United Kingdom (England) Posts: 232

   #9 29th November 2004, 19:43

   could u just saw it off with a hacksaw then put a gear know on the end?
10. Scottp Administrator Joined: Dec 2002 Glasgow United Kingdom (Scotland) Posts: 26097 Chelski Traktor

    #10 30th November 2004, 02:10

    you could if you wanted but your not actually making the throw shorter you are just giving yourself the impression that it is shorter
    
    The gmc one so i hear (i dont have one) is very easy to fit and is completely adjustable. I dont have one or any experience with one so cant really comment further check the gmc website
11. user_3656 Saxperience Addict Joined: Aug 2004 Herts. N/W London Posts: 13578 Project MK4 MoreDoor

    #11 30th November 2004, 04:09

    Thanks Scott. Something else to get on 2moros pay then !!
12. Scottp Administrator Joined: Dec 2002 Glasgow United Kingdom (Scotland) Posts: 26097 Chelski Traktor

    #12 30th November 2004, 04:24

    thank fuck we get paid tomorrow im skint!
13. user_3656 Saxperience Addict Joined: Aug 2004 Herts. N/W London Posts: 13578 Project MK4 MoreDoor

    #13 30th November 2004, 04:33

    same as mate same as !! most going out though as soon as I get it !
14. Jason Infrequent Poster Joined: Dec 2003 Ireland (Republic of) Posts: 208

    #14 30th November 2004, 05:44

    http://www.griff-eng.co.uk/citroen.htm - cheaper but not fully adjustable like b & m.
15. user_3656 Saxperience Addict Joined: Aug 2004 Herts. N/W London Posts: 13578 Project MK4 MoreDoor

    #15 30th November 2004, 05:55

    good price, I think i would rather have the fully adjustable one from GMC though
    
    Good find though mate!