Important! : Gear links rod kit advise needed

  1. Frequent Poster Joined: Sep 2013 Space Posts: 873 JuliustoogyJD
    #1
    Are these all the same for the VTS just different brands. Managed to pick up my new gear selector nylon ball unit and deciding going to do the link rods too as seems to be a fair bit of play so going to do the lot including arm.

    What ones are advised to get I have seen the following on ebay however am unsure if their high grade or budget cheap crap.



    I know their only £20 but what's the going price on after market good grade

    also seen for same price



    Quick silver £32
  2. Infrequent Poster Joined: Aug 2012 Lancs Posts: 187 99 VTS
    #2
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by DaCrazyOne View Post

    I've just put a set of these on my car today, I haven't driven it yet or even felt the gear change as the car is part in bits from another job I'm doing (I will report back tomorrow). They look very similar to the OEM ones with the only difference being the cups that sit on the gear leavers on each linkage are smaller than the standard linkages. These are only a put on as I had them lying about unused from my old VTR project, if I was to buy another set of MA linkages I'd go for the thicker ones for peace of mind as they look more solid.
  3. Established Member Joined: Jan 2008 Scotland Posts: 1764 Because racecar
    #3
    They'll all fit. The linkages are all the same sizes throughout all saxos/106s. I'd stick with some known brands though such as constella
  4. Regular Poster Joined: Dec 2011 Rochester, Kent Posts: 493 Saxo VTR
    #4
    I would say the ones in the 3rd picture are your best bet buddy
  5. Frequent Poster Joined: Sep 2013 Space Posts: 873 JuliustoogyJD
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    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Xplodee View Post
    I would say the ones in the 3rd picture are your best bet buddy
    Them quick silver I am thinking of going for however I have yet to see any ones with the rubber seals from picture 1. Where can you get them from on theri own the rubbers to protect from crap getting in it. as in picture one they have rebber seals and the quick silver ones dont.

    Anyone know where I can get them on their own or included.

    Quote:
    Originally Posted by AntscVTR View Post
    I've just put a set of these on my car today, I haven't driven it yet or even felt the gear change as the car is part in bits from another job I'm doing (I will report back tomorrow). They look very similar to the OEM ones with the only difference being the cups that sit on the gear leavers on each linkage are smaller than the standard linkages. These are only a put on as I had them lying about unused from my old VTR project, if I was to buy another set of MA linkages I'd go for the thicker ones for peace of mind as they look more solid.
    How easy where they to replace as I tried to remove the bloody rods and couldn't get them off tried to use spanner and split apart however still wouldn't come off. I thought they just pop off r do they with some force.

    Quote:
    Originally Posted by chompy View Post
    They'll all fit. The linkages are all the same sizes throughout all saxos/106s. I'd stick with some known brands though such as constella
    Where can you get them from as not finding any on ebay
  6. Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jul 2010 Morley, Leeds Posts: 8469 Civic ep3 type r powered by TDI NORTH
    #6
    I'll sell you a set of kam racing linkages for £30 posted if you like. Proven to work and made by a company with years of spot on customer service and reliable build quality.
  7. Established Member Joined: Jan 2008 Scotland Posts: 1764 Because racecar
    #7
    They're on ebay. Just google constella saxo and you'll find their ebay store
  8. Infrequent Poster Joined: Aug 2012 Lancs Posts: 187 99 VTS
    #8
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by DaCrazyOne View Post

    How easy where they to replace as I tried to remove the bloody rods and couldn't get them off tried to use spanner and split apart however still wouldn't come off. I thought they just pop off r do they with some force.

    The gear linkages can be a pain in the arse if they are on tight, my last saxo it took me 3 hours to remove them as they were solid, my current saxo they popped off in 10 minutes. Be persistent with the spanners and you should be able to wiggle the gear linkage cup off the gear lever on the box (try different sizes) if not then use a bar to pry them off.
  9. Infrequent Poster Joined: Aug 2012 Lancs Posts: 187 99 VTS
    #9
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by AntscVTR View Post
    I've just put a set of these on my car today, I haven't driven it yet or even felt the gear change as the car is part in bits from another job I'm doing (I will report back tomorrow). They look very similar to the OEM ones with the only difference being the cups that sit on the gear leavers on each linkage are smaller than the standard linkages. These are only a put on as I had them lying about unused from my old VTR project, if I was to buy another set of MA linkages I'd go for the thicker ones for peace of mind as they look more solid.


    I removed these as they were flimsy, I managed to bend the long rod with one hand so god knows what a harsh gear change could do to these. I went back to the OEM rods for now.
  10. Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Mar 2009 Morpeth Posts: 2539 BMW 116d Regional Toner Sales Edition
    #10
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by AntscVTR View Post


    I removed these as they were flimsy, I managed to bend the long rod with one hand so god knows what a harsh gear change could do to these. I went back to the OEM rods for now.
    I was literally about to post, they look ridiculously flimsy!
  11. Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jul 2011 Newcastle upon Tyne Posts: 7779 Phase 2 VTS , E61 M5
    #11
    Do you have that clip from mine D4????
  12. Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Mar 2009 Morpeth Posts: 2539 BMW 116d Regional Toner Sales Edition
    #12
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by MuZiZZle View Post
    Do you have that clip from mine D4????
    Probably

    You can't have it like.

    Yours need adjust also, so it stops jumping out of 2nd gear.
  13. Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 31279 Citroen Saxo VTS, S60 D5
    #13
    I'd go for the 3rd pic. I've got Constella ones.

    They're okay.
  14. Newbie Joined: Jul 2014 Washington, Tyne & Wear Posts: 2 Citroen Saxo desire 1.1 litre
    #14
    will replacing these stop the gear stick tightening up when gear box heats up to normal running temp or am i on totally the wrong track here ? Not sure if its my gear linkage rods or just need gearbox oil topping up/changing
  15. Frequent Poster Joined: Sep 2013 Space Posts: 873 JuliustoogyJD
    #15
    Got me a set of quick silvers the last lot on the pick. Now all I need is time to fit them on. Am just hoping that my original ones are not adjustable.



    in hand including rubber seals now all I need to do now is fit hoping that when getting under the car to remove the old ones that they fit.

    @ chompy so their pretty much universal fit then.

    @D4MJTp

    Was reading your comment about hear slipping from 2nd gear. Am I going to have this problem too and need adjustable on o3 VTS or will work fine. I dont even know if ones on it are adjustable now lol
  16. Established Member Joined: Jan 2008 Scotland Posts: 1764 Because racecar
    #16
    Yeah they're the same for all models. Takes all of 10mins to swap them over with a correcly sized spanner.
  17. Frequent Poster Joined: Sep 2013 Space Posts: 873 JuliustoogyJD
    #17
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by chompy View Post
    Yeah they're the same for all models. Takes all of 10mins to swap them over with a correcly sized spanner.
    Thanks for the advise.

    Changed over to quick silvers today. No more play in it also had to tighten the nut abd bolt under the gear stick as found this was lose too. Not by much but now done everything on it and no more gear stick play and much smoother gear changing. Old ones one was fucked and plastic broke on it for covers and one split and another one partly bent rod lol.