'Best' Quickshift for Saxo

1. James93 Frequent Poster Joined: Dec 2012 Gravesend, Kent Posts: 727 106 GTi, MK2 Saxo VTR, Corsa C SXi,

   #1 12th March 2013, 16:58

   Once I've got my Harnesses sorted I'll probably get myself a Quickshift, now i have seen a few different types of these, the actual gear stick itself, one in the linkages and another one that houses around the gearstick (Compbrake i think) which one is easiest to fit and the 'best'
   
   Also value for money!
   
   Are they worth the expense?
   
   Thanks!
2. James93 Frequent Poster Joined: Dec 2012 Gravesend, Kent Posts: 727 106 GTi, MK2 Saxo VTR, Corsa C SXi,

   #2 12th March 2013, 21:32

   Anyone? *tumbleweed rolls by..*
3. user_34323 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: May 2009 ringwood Posts: 6305 suzuki swift 1.2 sz3

   #3 12th March 2013, 21:34

   I like the compbrake, but ou need too replace the grub screws with stainless steel ones, as the standards just round if you put any pressure on them.
   Best overal would be the satchshift
4. James93 Frequent Poster Joined: Dec 2012 Gravesend, Kent Posts: 727 106 GTi, MK2 Saxo VTR, Corsa C SXi,

   #4 12th March 2013, 21:36

   Satchshift is a pucker bit of kit but mega expensive and needs alot of bodywork modifying etc, not worth it tbh!
5. welshpug Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jul 2010 South Wales Posts: 3078 ZX 16v, 205 GTI, 309 Goodwood, 405 MI16.

   #5 12th March 2013, 22:12

   satchshift, /thread.
   
   only £300.
   
   does not need a "lot" of bodywork modifying, just two or three holes IIRC, comes with instructions.
6. James93 Frequent Poster Joined: Dec 2012 Gravesend, Kent Posts: 727 106 GTi, MK2 Saxo VTR, Corsa C SXi,

   #6 13th March 2013, 18:11

   Satchshift is an awesome bit of kit but bit extreme for an 8v i reckon!
7. Cam Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Nov 2010 Kent Posts: 8439 Gen 7 Celica 190.

   #7 13th March 2013, 18:31

   I got a baker Quickshift its good bit of kit and well worth the money takes 5 mins to fit aswell,
   
   Reduces gearthrow by around 60% i'd say.
8. m4tt274 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Sep 2011 Doncaster Posts: 2627 Fabia VRS, mk1 fiesta + some others

   #8 13th March 2013, 18:47

   To hell with putting a £300 satchshift on a pretty much standard VTR thats worth around £800.
   I would just put a baker quick shift in it like Cam has recommended.
   Its a similar argument to the B8's Vs Apex kit. Yes, B8s are better, but the gains simply dont justify the cost over the apex kit on a road car that being driven to the shops
9. manta Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jun 2009 Jonathan Tonk's yard. Posts: 4232 '85 Opel Manta '88 Manta GT/E '87 Rayleigh Roadi

   #9 13th March 2013, 19:04

   I've had a couple on some of my cars.
   
   I found this style shit.
   
   http://www.kamracing.co.uk/car-tunin...ckshift-1.html
   
   Whereas the baker one is top notch, I'd love a satchshift but yeah im not made of money.
10. MR_N Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Apr 2007 Fareham Posts: 3029 Saxo VTR

    #10 13th March 2013, 19:11

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by James93 Satchshift is an awesome bit of kit but bit extreme for an 8v i reckon!

    I have a satchshift and an 8v.............
11. deano_123 Established Member Joined: Nov 2011 Newcastle Posts: 1698 Range Rover Sport

    #11 13th March 2013, 19:12

    ignore the look of the satchshift for a second, is it as good as its made out to be?
12. MR_N Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Apr 2007 Fareham Posts: 3029 Saxo VTR

    #12 13th March 2013, 19:14

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by deano_123 ignore the look of the satchshift for a second, is it as good as its made out to be?

    ^ Yes.
13. deano_123 Established Member Joined: Nov 2011 Newcastle Posts: 1698 Range Rover Sport

    #13 13th March 2013, 19:16

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by MR_N ^ Yes.

    care to elaborate?
14. MR_N Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Apr 2007 Fareham Posts: 3029 Saxo VTR

    #14 13th March 2013, 19:18

    Totally transforms the gear change. Most quickshift kits will just decrease the gear stick travel, whereas the satchshift completely changes the entire system. Great feel, but mechanical sympathy is advised. No rubber bushes to soak up any sloppy changes.
15. MR_N Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Apr 2007 Fareham Posts: 3029 Saxo VTR

    #15 13th March 2013, 19:24

    Right, simple answer to your question. If you can afford a Satchshift, get one. If you cant stretch to it or want an oem style one than the one linked above would be ideal. (justget decent grub screws and locktite them in.)
    
    The ones that clip between two linkages in the engine bay are also worth a try. Its what i have on mine for years.
16. Martijn_M Infrequent Poster Joined: Feb 2013 Eindhoven, NL Posts: 239 106 S2 Rallye

    #16 13th March 2013, 19:28

    I've had a Compbrake for a while now:
    
    
    
    Really like it. Didn't get a Satchshift as it's just bloody expensive. Only thing bad about is that the gear knob is freezing cold in the winter
17. James93 Frequent Poster Joined: Dec 2012 Gravesend, Kent Posts: 727 106 GTi, MK2 Saxo VTR, Corsa C SXi,

    #17 13th March 2013, 19:30

    So then out the three
    
    Baker BM Quickshift (Linkage one)
    B&M Quickshift Gearstick
    Compbrake Gearstick surround one..
    
    Out the three, whats reccommended? As I will get one due to the gearstick having 3 mile of travel between gears, I'd love love love a Satchshift, i think they are pucker! but its £300 i could do without spending!
    
    Out of the few in the link below, what would you say (apart from Satchshift for now.. maybe one day!)
    
    http://www.kamracing.co.uk/car-tunin...hift-kits.html
18. manta Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jun 2009 Jonathan Tonk's yard. Posts: 4232 '85 Opel Manta '88 Manta GT/E '87 Rayleigh Roadi

    #18 13th March 2013, 19:34

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by James93 So then out the three Baker BM Quickshift (Linkage one)cheap and good overall B&M Quickshift Gearstick Compbrake Gearstick surround one..more expensive than the BM, but the grub screws and collars let it down hugely. Out the three, whats reccommended? As I will get one due to the gearstick having 3 mile of travel between gears, I'd love love love a Satchshift, i think they are pucker! but its £300 i could do without spending!

    ya ghet meh

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19. deano_123 Established Member Joined: Nov 2011 Newcastle Posts: 1698 Range Rover Sport

    #19 13th March 2013, 19:35

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by MR_N Totally transforms the gear change. Most quickshift kits will just decrease the gear stick travel, whereas the satchshift completely changes the entire system. Great feel, but mechanical sympathy is advised. No rubber bushes to soak up any sloppy changes.

    i've been planning on getting one for a while, leaving it till the last minute when the car is ready to actually move
    
    did you fit yours yourself? i've heard a few tales of it being a ballache but never really looked into it
20. MR_N Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Apr 2007 Fareham Posts: 3029 Saxo VTR

    #20 13th March 2013, 19:41

    Sadly mine isnt in yet, but after trying other peoples i took the plunge straight away and bought one. Its not a complete ball ache but is 100x easier with the engine out for obvious reasons (drilling holes in the bulkhead)
21. deano_123 Established Member Joined: Nov 2011 Newcastle Posts: 1698 Range Rover Sport

    #21 13th March 2013, 19:44

    the holes are just for the linkage i take it
22. James93 Frequent Poster Joined: Dec 2012 Gravesend, Kent Posts: 727 106 GTi, MK2 Saxo VTR, Corsa C SXi,

    #22 13th March 2013, 19:44

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by robertlittler123 ya ghet meh

    So your saying run two?
23. MR_N Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Apr 2007 Fareham Posts: 3029 Saxo VTR

    #23 13th March 2013, 19:46

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by deano_123 the holes are just for the linkage i take it

    Indeed
24. manta Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jun 2009 Jonathan Tonk's yard. Posts: 4232 '85 Opel Manta '88 Manta GT/E '87 Rayleigh Roadi

    #24 13th March 2013, 20:32

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by James93 So your saying run two?

    Nope.
    
    BM is the best all round one, requiring no maintenance and does not suffer from the grub screw and collar related problems that the whatsitcalledmabob one does.

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25. James93 Frequent Poster Joined: Dec 2012 Gravesend, Kent Posts: 727 106 GTi, MK2 Saxo VTR, Corsa C SXi,

    #25 13th March 2013, 20:39

    Oh right so the BM Linkage one is the bolt on a go hassle free one for daily use?
26. manta Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jun 2009 Jonathan Tonk's yard. Posts: 4232 '85 Opel Manta '88 Manta GT/E '87 Rayleigh Roadi

    #26 13th March 2013, 20:39

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by James93 Oh right so the BM Linkage one is the bolt on a go hassle free one for daily use?

    yeah.....

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27. James93 Frequent Poster Joined: Dec 2012 Gravesend, Kent Posts: 727 106 GTi, MK2 Saxo VTR, Corsa C SXi,

    #27 13th March 2013, 20:53

    Thanks mate, thats the answer i was looking for
28. Martijn_M Infrequent Poster Joined: Feb 2013 Eindhoven, NL Posts: 239 106 S2 Rallye

    #28 13th March 2013, 20:54

    I'm using the compbrake daily and it doesn't give me any problems.
29. Dave_P Established Member Joined: Dec 2010 Aberdeen Posts: 2129 Race: 106 Rallye 16v. Road: Mercedes Vito 120 CDI

    #29 13th March 2013, 20:54

    I have a q/s for sale. (£15)
    
    http://www.gumtree.com/p/cars-vans-m...ift/1011262624
30. user_61020 Established Member Joined: Aug 2012 Posts: 2009 Saxò VTS 16v

    #30 13th March 2013, 22:28

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Martijn_M I've had a Compbrake for a while now: Really like it. Didn't get a Satchshift as it's just bloody expensive. Only thing bad about is that the gear knob is freezing cold in the winter

    Would like to get this for mine,was it hard to fit? Thanks.
31. user_39461 Super Moderator Joined: Nov 2009 Cambridge(ish), UK. Posts: 10581 BMW 5x M50d.

    #31 13th March 2013, 22:58

    I had one of the first saxo satchshift's. Well THE first BE gearbox satchshift for a Saxo/106.
    
    I took it to trax back in '11. Many people sat in the car and felt it. 3 people placed orders for one within a month after using mine. They are awesome bits of kit and if you can afford it, I'd highly recommend it. Cannot even compare them to the baker/gmc etc items (which are ok in their own right.

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32. Marv_106 Infrequent Poster Joined: Dec 2007 Settle, N. Yorks Posts: 154 '99 Cherry 106 GTi (In pieces) - '98 Cherry 106 GT

    #32 13th March 2013, 23:42

    You really do have to have a go with a satchshift to see how good they are.
    
    Baker one seems perfect for OP though. I used to have a compbrake, grub screws are a nightmare.
33. manic Regular Poster Joined: Jan 2012 hemel Hempstead Posts: 413 l200 worrior saxo vtr stock hatch Seat leon 20v

    #33 14th March 2013, 04:48

    I had a compbrake style. After the gear stick falling down on a test day at silverstone it flew about 3-4 garages forther down the pits.
    now i got a baker style stick. nice short throw. but depending on if your cgangung yours cos you want it shorter or cos its a bit sloppy. i would also change the main shaft under the car. the piviot on the bulkhead and the 3 rods too. this will tighten up the shift a lot
    
    manic
34. Jimmy-Boy Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jul 2006 Suffolk Posts: 7551 N/A 200bhp+ per ton 106 gti

    #34 14th March 2013, 08:10

    On a budget b&m by a long shot, tried all the other 3 they shorten gear throw but don't feel as tight as the b&m!
35. James93 Frequent Poster Joined: Dec 2012 Gravesend, Kent Posts: 727 106 GTi, MK2 Saxo VTR, Corsa C SXi,

    #35 14th March 2013, 23:06

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Jimmy-Boy On a budget b&m by a long shot, tried all the other 3 they shorten gear throw but don't feel as tight as the b&m!

    The B&M being the Gearstick replacement yes? all these names
36. Gabbastard Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Dec 2002 United Kingdom Posts: 8390

    #36 15th March 2013, 13:32

    I have a TAS one, the original beast that compbrake copied, and its been fine. The grub screws are bang on and have been for 9years so maybe compbrakes ones are snidy.
    
    The rose joint is a wee bit tired now though, still perfectably usable.
37. ns9900 Frequent Poster Joined: Jun 2012 123 happy land, worcestershire/surrey Posts: 798 saxo vtr 2002

    #37 26th March 2013, 11:25

    i just got an OBP (combrakes style) quickshift, but being a novice and having read up, is it a bastard to fit?
38. user_10176 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jun 2006 Ramsey st marys, peterborough Posts: 8288 Saxo's, Corsa (Daily)

    #38 26th March 2013, 13:01

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Ross I had one of the first saxo satchshift's. Well THE first BE gearbox satchshift for a Saxo/106. I took it to trax back in '11. Many people sat in the car and felt it. 3 people placed orders for one within a month after using mine. They are awesome bits of kit and if you can afford it, I'd highly recommend it. Cannot even compare them to the baker/gmc etc items (which are ok in their own right.

    After seeing yours at the ring trip few years back I wanted one, and wasn't disappointed once I used one, really works well for the track, well design kit, and easy to fit even with the engine still in place.
39. welshpug Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jul 2010 South Wales Posts: 3078 ZX 16v, 205 GTI, 309 Goodwood, 405 MI16.

    #39 26th March 2013, 17:55

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Gabbastard I have a TAS one, the original beast that compbrake copied, and its been fine. The grub screws are bang on and have been for 9years so maybe compbrakes ones are snidy. The rose joint is a wee bit tired now though, still perfectably usable.

    Compbrake did not copy TAS, they ARE TAS