Quickshift question

1. Davemori L-plater Joined: Sep 2012 Gwynedd Posts: 71 205 1.9 gti. Mk 1 clio 1.8 16v.2001 saxo vtr

   #1 5th November 2012, 20:48

   Hi,just a quick question.will a quickshift kit off a vts fit on a vtr??
   Thanks
2. AzzAW93 Frequent Poster Joined: May 2010 worcester Posts: 703 peugeot 106 VTR

   #2 5th November 2012, 20:49

   yes....
3. Davemori L-plater Joined: Sep 2012 Gwynedd Posts: 71 205 1.9 gti. Mk 1 clio 1.8 16v.2001 saxo vtr

   #3 5th November 2012, 20:55

   Ideal thanks!! Is it a straight fit or does it require any modification? Is it easy to fit?
4. Kirky Regular Poster Joined: Oct 2010 medway Posts: 314 saxo mk2 desire

   #4 5th November 2012, 20:58

   Yeah they all the same
5. AzzAW93 Frequent Poster Joined: May 2010 worcester Posts: 703 peugeot 106 VTR

   #5 5th November 2012, 21:01

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by Davemori Ideal thanks!! Is it a straight fit or does it require any modification? Is it easy to fit?

   theres a few types mate, there all easy to fit but for more help you'll need to elaborate a lil
6. user_39461 Super Moderator Joined: Nov 2009 Cambridge(ish), UK. Posts: 10581 BMW 5x M50d.

   #6 5th November 2012, 21:05

   yes - they are all the same.
7. Davemori L-plater Joined: Sep 2012 Gwynedd Posts: 71 205 1.9 gti. Mk 1 clio 1.8 16v.2001 saxo vtr

   #7 5th November 2012, 21:11

   Cheers guys,thinking of buying a kit for my vtr but its currently fitted to a vts so just wanted to know if its a straight swap! Does it make a lot of difference?
8. user_39461 Super Moderator Joined: Nov 2009 Cambridge(ish), UK. Posts: 10581 BMW 5x M50d.

   #8 5th November 2012, 21:13

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by Davemori Cheers guys,thinking of buying a kit for my vtr but its currently fitted to a vts so just wanted to know if its a straight swap! Does it make a lot of difference?

   Shortens the throw. Which quickshift is it? some are rubbish and others are pretty good. Nothing beats a satchshift however, but the GMC quickshifts are pretty good imo.
9. moony Infrequent Poster Joined: Dec 2010 worcestershire Posts: 102 citroen ax 1.0 (1.4gt) saxo vtr mk2

   #9 5th November 2012, 21:17

   if you want the best out of it, buy some group n gear linkages aswell. you will feel so much different, short sharp gear changes. But as above don't buy any old quikshift buy a good quality one as you'll be able to tell the difference.
10. Davemori L-plater Joined: Sep 2012 Gwynedd Posts: 71 205 1.9 gti. Mk 1 clio 1.8 16v.2001 saxo vtr

    #10 5th November 2012, 21:20

    Il find out the make and i will get back to you! Thanks again
11. AzzAW93 Frequent Poster Joined: May 2010 worcester Posts: 703 peugeot 106 VTR

    #11 5th November 2012, 21:20

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Davemori Cheers guys,thinking of buying a kit for my vtr but its currently fitted to a vts so just wanted to know if its a straight swap! Does it make a lot of difference?

    again mate it depends which type, theres the stick type, linkage bolt on type, and the compbrake adjustable type.
    like ross said none compare to the satchshift but for simple driveway mechanics all will shorten the throw and tighten up the shift with minimal difficulty
    
    grp n linkages are also worth considering if you want to reduce stick wobble and tighten up the shift
12. Kebabman Regular Poster Joined: Sep 2012 Lancs Posts: 439 Saxo VTS mk1 stage rally car

    #12 6th November 2012, 00:20

    I'd disagree with the above to some degree... I've seen a few satchshift's and the throw usually looks pretty terrible due to the long stick. When done properly they do look pretty impressive but I've seen quite a few that have a longer throw than the original stick. Cases in point:
    
    
    
13. user_39461 Super Moderator Joined: Nov 2009 Cambridge(ish), UK. Posts: 10581 BMW 5x M50d.

    #13 6th November 2012, 08:19

    I'm not sure I understand the point of your post? Those are setup poorly (user preference not withstanding of course). What you're saying is that a satchshift, when setup incorrectly or intentionally loosely, has a long throw. Erm, yeah. It does.
    
    Mine for example has maybe double the width of the gearknob from 1st to neutral, then neutral to 2nd. Maybe 4 inches maximum on full throw.
    
    If you look at colins for example it's still longer throw than I like mine, but his is much better:
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-GorMK_mUeA
    
    Go 1 minute in to waynes video:
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jeN_Evrvx_s
    
    That's how I prefer them.
14. Kebabman Regular Poster Joined: Sep 2012 Lancs Posts: 439 Saxo VTS mk1 stage rally car

    #14 6th November 2012, 12:08

    I suppose I've just seen so many badly setup that it's put me off. I'd also heard that they are pretty tricky to setup well to get good response from them. Personally I like a lower stick setup but part of that has to do with good access to the vertical handbrake. As you said though, a lot of it is personal preference. It's worth trying a few setups if possible to see which one works best for you.
15. user_39461 Super Moderator Joined: Nov 2009 Cambridge(ish), UK. Posts: 10581 BMW 5x M50d.

    #15 6th November 2012, 12:33

    When you're fighting torque steer (severe enough that it will smack your wrists together on full boost if you don't fight it), you want maximum time with both hands on the wheel lol - the closer the gearknob is to the wheel the better for me!
16. Kebabman Regular Poster Joined: Sep 2012 Lancs Posts: 439 Saxo VTS mk1 stage rally car

    #16 6th November 2012, 12:41

    Nah, you just need one of these
    
    
    
    Or that sequential you were on about, with a paddle setup...
17. user_39461 Super Moderator Joined: Nov 2009 Cambridge(ish), UK. Posts: 10581 BMW 5x M50d.

    #17 6th November 2012, 13:06

    lol - a big bus steering wheel for me please
    
    Those horn buttons are the don
18. user_61020 Established Member Joined: Aug 2012 Posts: 2009 Saxò VTS 16v

    #18 6th November 2012, 13:11

    Did anyone buy the one from KamRacing?