Compbrake quickshift fitting problems

1. DanT Established Member Joined: Feb 2007 P'boro Posts: 1619 R27 Clio

   #1 2nd January 2009, 17:18

   I may be being really stupid but omg how on earth does this go together?!!!?
   
   The instructions leave alot to be desired in my opinion.
   
   I take off the gear stick knob and it still wont go over it because the black thing that holds the gear knob on is too large
   
   Then there is a white ball thing which the lever uses to pivot on and it wont go over that either, does it have to be cut off or??
   
   A guide or a link or anything to help will be appreciated.
   
   Or im useless.
2. DanT Established Member Joined: Feb 2007 P'boro Posts: 1619 R27 Clio

   #2 2nd January 2009, 17:38

   Also.....when u set the leaver quite low to reduce the throw of it, how low can u go with out hitting something thats there as standard? Wouldnt the heatshield get in the way if thats what it is thats hitting it??
   
   This is an unknown for me lol....can you tell.
3. The_Notorious_C_A_T Established Member Joined: May 2007 Near Inverurie (kind of...) Posts: 2303 Twingo Silverstone

   #3 2nd January 2009, 18:46

   remove both the white ball thing and the thing that the gear knob sits on.
   The comp brake thing itself kind of acts like the ball. As thats the pivot point of the gear stick.
   
   You can lower it a little more if you remove the heat shield. Just trial and error there mate and how low/short you like it.
4. KamRacing Saxperience Addict Joined: Nov 2006 A farm shed in Aylesbury Posts: 14916 Corolla AE86 Peugeot 205 B18C (in bits)

   #4 2nd January 2009, 19:25

   here is our instructions for the compbrake
   
   http://www.kamracing.co.uk/pages/how...-pv-c0-14.html
5. Mr_suv Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Aug 2007 blandiago Posts: 4483 Hondaaaa

   #5 2nd January 2009, 19:27

   just saw off the white ball thing and then everything pops off then place one of the rings on(best if heat shield is removed!) quickshift over the top bolt down
   then second ring ontop happy days!!
6. wallsy Established Member Joined: Sep 2007 Colchester, Essex Posts: 2224 Saxo westcoast

   #6 2nd January 2009, 20:38

   Is the heat shield needed on the car? Because im thinking of taking mine of to get bit of a shorter throw.
   
   The compbrake is quality though, love mine! I done the same as Mr_suv, pretty straight forward when you know what goes where.
7. The_Notorious_C_A_T Established Member Joined: May 2007 Near Inverurie (kind of...) Posts: 2303 Twingo Silverstone

   #7 2nd January 2009, 21:05

   if it's a 2 piece shield it's ok to remove. Wouldn't remove teh other half as iirc that protects the fuel tank from heat.

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8. wallsy Established Member Joined: Sep 2007 Colchester, Essex Posts: 2224 Saxo westcoast

   #8 2nd January 2009, 21:30

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by The_Notorious_C_A_T if it's a 2 piece shield it's ok to remove. Wouldn't remove teh other half as iirc that protects the fuel tank from heat.

   Excellent mate, ill have a look tomorrow!
9. AlexBp West Midlands Joined: Dec 2007 West mids Posts: 23149 Supra,civic GL

   #9 2nd January 2009, 21:40

   wrap your centre section if your worried
   
   however its not nessecry no
10. Karl Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Apr 2006 Ashford Posts: 25611 LY R26

    #10 2nd January 2009, 22:16

    Anyone know if you can fit one of these compbrake kits easily if you have the shitty keypad in the cointray?
11. AlexBp West Midlands Joined: Dec 2007 West mids Posts: 23149 Supra,civic GL

    #11 2nd January 2009, 22:22

    wouldnt think it would cause huge problems
    
    b&m might be a better option as you dont need to take the centre console out top fit it
12. Noddy Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Mar 2007 Maidstone, Kent Posts: 4121 Mk2 Posi Blue 1.1

    #12 2nd January 2009, 22:50

    Once this is fitted, how easy would it be to revert it back to standard? - as kams guide mentions about cutting the OE nylon ball to allow the compbrake to fit on....
    
    any photos available as a guide to how much should be cut away?
13. AlexBp West Midlands Joined: Dec 2007 West mids Posts: 23149 Supra,civic GL

    #13 2nd January 2009, 22:57

    youd need a new standard stick mate
    
    basically all the plastics gotta come off
14. Noddy Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Mar 2007 Maidstone, Kent Posts: 4121 Mk2 Posi Blue 1.1

    #14 2nd January 2009, 23:01

    yeah thats what i thought....
15. AlexBp West Midlands Joined: Dec 2007 West mids Posts: 23149 Supra,civic GL

    #15 2nd January 2009, 23:06

    tbh i cant see why you would wanna revert to standard
16. Noddy Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Mar 2007 Maidstone, Kent Posts: 4121 Mk2 Posi Blue 1.1

    #16 2nd January 2009, 23:19

    nah i know, its just one of those things that i always think about (fcuk knows why i wonder)
17. AlexBp West Midlands Joined: Dec 2007 West mids Posts: 23149 Supra,civic GL

    #17 2nd January 2009, 23:20

    if thats what you worry about get a linkage attachment or a b&m
18. Noddy Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Mar 2007 Maidstone, Kent Posts: 4121 Mk2 Posi Blue 1.1

    #18 2nd January 2009, 23:30

    I was considering the B&M at one point, i'm juggling between the two.....
19. AlexBp West Midlands Joined: Dec 2007 West mids Posts: 23149 Supra,civic GL

    #19 2nd January 2009, 23:31

    i prefer the b&m but the comprakes ok and looks better in a stripped car
    just the feel is nicer imo
    
    however a freezing cold gearknob sucks
20. Noddy Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Mar 2007 Maidstone, Kent Posts: 4121 Mk2 Posi Blue 1.1

    #20 2nd January 2009, 23:35

    true, the b&m and compbrake both have their perks. I'll make up my mind by the time i get round to getting one.
21. willsy West Midlands Joined: Nov 2005 Nuneaton (West Mids) Posts: 13835 '64 Volvo V40 R’Design, '89 Ph1 309 GTi, ‘97 Mk1 S

    #21 2nd January 2009, 23:47

    Dont bother cutting thew ball off, honestly cover your eyes and smack the ball with a hammer, itll split straight off.
    
    Got a B&M on the Saxo and its brilliant, firm solid and no problems atall.
    
    Got the compbrake on my AX and it doesnt feel as good, a bit snaggy at times and wont move freely, im beginning to wonder if without the heat sheild keeping it covered from dirt whether its getting covered in shit and muck is getting into its own ball like section/
22. Noddy Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Mar 2007 Maidstone, Kent Posts: 4121 Mk2 Posi Blue 1.1

    #22 2nd January 2009, 23:51

    the lack of movement is what i found when i tried the compbrake on another sax. It seemed stiff to get into gear. Thats what is swaying me to the b&m