Quick shift - what is it?

1. Leo Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jul 2005 T A M W O R T H Posts: 6080 106 GTI

   #1 28th February 2007, 21:15

   Well I seen an advertisment for a car and it said "quickshit kit brand new, never fitted" came with the car.
   
   Also not long ago i was having a look at a subrau wrx sti and the first thing i noticed was the gears, they felt weirdddd (but good) like really short or something, is that quick shift?
   
   Just want some info on it really if that is it, whats it do? easy to install? im guessing no!
2. bullit Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Dec 2005 e-hollywood Posts: 17160 toyata hilux

   #2 28th February 2007, 21:30

   just shortens the throw of the gearstick or replaces the gearstick, theres a couple available which are easy to fit aswell. all been discussed leo so have a gander.
   
   some newer cars are fitted with short throws like civic type r etc but some older cars have long throws which can be shortened quite alot
3. VTS_16v_Boy Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Aug 2006 Dartford Kent Posts: 5251 Pug 1007 HDi Sport (daily) / Abarth 500

   #3 1st March 2007, 08:30

   A quick shift or short shift is what it says it is -
   
   A item that shortens the throw between the gears there by allowing you to change gear quicker ergo improving your 0-60 times and generally improving the feel of the shift making it tighter and more direct.
   
   Alot of people over look these and spend fortunes on engine.
   
   B&M are the most well known company that make these items, one for the saxo cost around £80-£100 depending on where you get it, its worth mentioning over compaines offer quickshifts/short shift
4. KamRacing Saxperience Addict Joined: Nov 2006 A farm shed in Aylesbury Posts: 14916 Corolla AE86 Peugeot 205 B18C (in bits)

   #4 1st March 2007, 09:59

   some people only change the linkage and retain the original lever. The B&Ms come with a stainless steel gearlever which looks pretty spiffy.
5. mattcp Established Member Joined: Aug 2006 Essex Posts: 1029

   #5 1st March 2007, 10:12

   B&M best thing i ever got for my saxo!
6. VTS_16v_Boy Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Aug 2006 Dartford Kent Posts: 5251 Pug 1007 HDi Sport (daily) / Abarth 500

   #6 1st March 2007, 10:29

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by mattc B&M best thing i ever got for my saxo!

   A! Told you it was a good bit of kit didnt I
   
   Cant beleive people spend loads of mulars else where and totally over look this realative cheap item which makes such a difference to the car!
7. saxo_vtr1234 Established Member Joined: Apr 2006 cambridge United Kingdom (England) Posts: 1208 saxo vtr silver

   #7 1st March 2007, 19:56

   how much of a diffrence ?
   
   nothing to amazing surely besides the point ive got one
8. Tobs Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Dec 2005 London Posts: 3416

   #8 1st March 2007, 22:20

   B&M are very good for the saxs
   
   it makes it alot more postive and shorter throw, as saxo gearboxs throw are like a magic wand flying every where and not very postive at all
   
   they are good put that way but cost a bit