Saxo VTR Gear Linkage

1. pally_21 L-plater Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 79

   #1 8th November 2009, 20:38

   HI all,
   
   I have just brought a 2001 vtr with 63000 miles but the gears are very floppy and very squeecky.. I was thinking bout changing it for a shirt/ quickshifter but ive read mixed reviews about it..
   
   I was looking into changing the linkages also...would this stop the squeeking and floppy long throw that is has.. The car does not feel like a sports car with this crappy gearing.... Any helk would be greatt...
   
   Thanks
   
   Pally
2. natvts L-plater Joined: Oct 2009 antrim kidddddd Posts: 27 mk 1 vtr (black) ended up raped round a tractor)

   #2 9th November 2009, 21:30

   if u use a 106 1.3 rally linkage and tighted the middle linkage i used wire brings it very close ratio better than any quick shift never ha a problem with this top mod
3. pally_21 L-plater Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 79

   #3 10th November 2009, 09:56

   there are 3 linkages on a vtr which one do i replace..??
   
   thanks again
4. user_27114 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Sep 2008 jarraaaaaaaaaa Posts: 3580 Mk2 16v VTR + Nitrous

   #4 10th November 2009, 10:21

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by pally_21 there are 3 linkages on a vtr which one do i replace..?? thanks again

   
   All of them, check out www.kamracing.co.uk
5. user_27114 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Sep 2008 jarraaaaaaaaaa Posts: 3580 Mk2 16v VTR + Nitrous

   #5 10th November 2009, 10:22

   or this to be exact
   
   http://www.kamracing.co.uk/citroen-s...d20e28178dbe4b
6. AlexBp West Midlands Joined: Dec 2007 West mids Posts: 23149 Supra,civic GL

   #6 10th November 2009, 10:40

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by natvts if u use a 106 1.3 rally linkage and tighted the middle linkage i used wire brings it very close ratio better than any quick shift never ha a problem with this top mod

   How does a linkage effect the ratios inside the box??
   
   
   Another common problem on the ma gearbox which causes a floppy shift is the roll pin in the rear selector this can wear and allow the linkage to move apart from the selector
7. pally_21 L-plater Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 79

   #7 10th November 2009, 11:07

   great guys thanks, are these kamracing ones better than the ones from citreon themselves...why are they better..??
   
   Thanks in advance...
8. jamer Infrequent Poster Joined: Aug 2009 Posts: 156

   #8 10th November 2009, 14:00

   has anyone on here used the linkages from kam racing ??
   
   are they any good ??
9. AlexBp West Midlands Joined: Dec 2007 West mids Posts: 23149 Supra,civic GL

   #9 10th November 2009, 17:25

   the kam linkages dont have any rubber in them so they are a lot more solid feeling to shoft with
   
   a lot of people have said they love them
   i have a set on my car and they do feel good
   
   but i have heard stories about them damaging the syncros in the box as there is no give in the linkage so it put smore stress on them
10. Colin Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jan 2006 Banbury Posts: 4623 Saxo Rally Car Evo 6

    #10 10th November 2009, 17:38

    Floppy gear selector feel is probs the roll pin on the side to side selector on the actual box

    1 user thanked this post: pally_21
11. stupotvtr Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jul 2007 EDINBURGH Posts: 3143 BMW e36 328i sport

    #11 10th November 2009, 17:40

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Colin Floppy gear selector feel is probs the roll pin on the side to side selector on the actual box

    +1
    
    or the black rubber ball on the gear selector has come off (not the gearknob btw)
12. natvts L-plater Joined: Oct 2009 antrim kidddddd Posts: 27 mk 1 vtr (black) ended up raped round a tractor)

    #12 12th November 2009, 20:29

    our its just a normal saxo thery are all like a stick in a bucket b and m short shifter sorted mine out
13. pally_21 L-plater Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 79

    #13 1st December 2009, 13:34

    thanks colin i just had me roll pin changed and the shaft bushes..feels better now