Quickshift, has anyone bought one of these?

1. r3d_fac3d Frequent Poster Joined: Oct 2007 Loughborough Posts: 583 Black 1.6i Mk2 Saxo VTR

   #1 15th March 2008, 15:39

   Has anyone bought one of these and do they work? from the instruction ive been sent for them it looks like its just a 2-3 inch extension off the ball on the left side of the longest gearlink and am not sure if this would do anything?
   
   
2. Ryanp Super Moderator Joined: Feb 2004 Tonbridge United Kingdom (England) Posts: 38236 Vtr, 172, throttle bodied track slut

   #2 15th March 2008, 15:40

   search on here griffiths quickshift. millions have them
3. r3d_fac3d Frequent Poster Joined: Oct 2007 Loughborough Posts: 583 Black 1.6i Mk2 Saxo VTR

   #3 15th March 2008, 15:41

   but how much do they cost? this is quite cheap, its 20quid... would this one actually work though?
4. Ryanp Super Moderator Joined: Feb 2004 Tonbridge United Kingdom (England) Posts: 38236 Vtr, 172, throttle bodied track slut

   #4 15th March 2008, 15:44

   theyre cheap new.
   
   ive not fitted one, the way they are meant to work is simply reduce the travel of the gearstick
5. r3d_fac3d Frequent Poster Joined: Oct 2007 Loughborough Posts: 583 Black 1.6i Mk2 Saxo VTR

   #5 15th March 2008, 15:45

   where can i find one? i cant see any on ebay?
   
   so would my original one i shown in 1st post work or not?
6. acemastr Frequent Poster Joined: May 2007 Huntingdon, Cambs Posts: 498 2008 YBR 125

   #6 15th March 2008, 17:42

   easiest thing in the world to fit, bit tight space but no probs, makes a bit of difference, but can make it difficult to get in gear, a bit 'clunky'
7. Emma_ZS Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jun 2006 Lincolnshire Posts: 8845 1. Mk2 Posi Furio 2. Fiesta Zetec S

   #7 15th March 2008, 17:44

   Dont buy the ones on ebay that are listed for £29, its a rip off!
   
   Buy from here £23 posted:
   
   http://www.griffiths-engineering.co.uk/
   
   
8. VTR_Craig Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Apr 2007 Lincoln/Newark Posts: 2673 Mercedes C220, Scooby, Saxo VTS

   #8 15th March 2008, 17:45

   this is asked twice a week every week.
   
   amazing bit of kit for the price.
   
   notice such a big difference straight away. theres even a guide on how to fit it somewhere
9. VTR_Craig Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Apr 2007 Lincoln/Newark Posts: 2673 Mercedes C220, Scooby, Saxo VTS

   #9 15th March 2008, 17:46

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by furiofanatic Dont buy the ones on ebay that are listed for £29, its a rip off! Buy from here £23 posted: http://www.griffiths-engineering.co.uk/

   
   Follow that click and click on the videos at the top, thats what it does
10. Emma_ZS Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jun 2006 Lincolnshire Posts: 8845 1. Mk2 Posi Furio 2. Fiesta Zetec S

    #10 15th March 2008, 17:48

    Still got to fit mine
11. r3d_fac3d Frequent Poster Joined: Oct 2007 Loughborough Posts: 583 Black 1.6i Mk2 Saxo VTR

    #11 15th March 2008, 17:48

    This is the instruction i got from someone on ebay, i asked before attempting to buy it.
    
    quick shift Fitting instructions
    
    First find the gear linkage bellcrank, this is located on the bulkhead, it has 2 short link rods and a long link rod which come from your gearbox. Carefully lever off the long link rod from the bellcrank balljoint, be careful not to damage the link rod. Now slide the quick shift block over the top of the bracket and ball joint. Make sure it is evenly spaced over the ball joint, now tighten grub screw with 4mm allen key, then tighten nut with 13mm spanner to lock the grub screw.
    Clip the link rod you took off earlier too the quick shift balljoint, now check clearance trough all gears.
    I find it takes some getting use too when first fitted, but the benefits when you adjust too gear change makes this car a racier little motor too drive.
    
    
    
    
    
    
12. VTR_Craig Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Apr 2007 Lincoln/Newark Posts: 2673 Mercedes C220, Scooby, Saxo VTS

    #12 15th March 2008, 17:51

    http://www.saxosportsclub.com/Forums...ift+guide.html
    
    theres my guide on ssc
13. Emma_ZS Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jun 2006 Lincolnshire Posts: 8845 1. Mk2 Posi Furio 2. Fiesta Zetec S

    #13 15th March 2008, 17:52

    There is guide on here too:
    
    http://www.saxperience.com/forum/sho...=ge+quickshift
    
    
14. r3d_fac3d Frequent Poster Joined: Oct 2007 Loughborough Posts: 583 Black 1.6i Mk2 Saxo VTR

    #14 15th March 2008, 18:00

    hmm ok thanks repped
15. r3d_fac3d Frequent Poster Joined: Oct 2007 Loughborough Posts: 583 Black 1.6i Mk2 Saxo VTR

    #15 15th March 2008, 20:06

    was also thinking about cutting down the gear stick a inch or two, any recommendations to how much to cut off? also after i cut it does any gear knob still fit on?
16. VTR_Craig Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Apr 2007 Lincoln/Newark Posts: 2673 Mercedes C220, Scooby, Saxo VTS

    #16 15th March 2008, 20:08

    someone else did this. Thought there was a guide.
    
    Just go for what you are comfortable with. If its too high then cut a bit more off.
    
    BUT REMEMBER........You can cut more off, but you cant add more on
17. r3d_fac3d Frequent Poster Joined: Oct 2007 Loughborough Posts: 583 Black 1.6i Mk2 Saxo VTR

    #17 15th March 2008, 20:09

    yea lol, regrets afterwards when you have a inch long gear stick
18. r3d_fac3d Frequent Poster Joined: Oct 2007 Loughborough Posts: 583 Black 1.6i Mk2 Saxo VTR

    #18 15th March 2008, 20:10

    is it also supposed to make your gear changes feel more smooth and quick as the gear stick is so long normal lol?
19. VTR_Craig Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Apr 2007 Lincoln/Newark Posts: 2673 Mercedes C220, Scooby, Saxo VTS

    #19 15th March 2008, 20:10

    http://www.saxperience.com/forum/sho...hortening+gear
    
    there you go matey
20. r3d_fac3d Frequent Poster Joined: Oct 2007 Loughborough Posts: 583 Black 1.6i Mk2 Saxo VTR

    #20 15th March 2008, 20:14

    ok thanks!!!