quick shifts

1. Jamie Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 9363 Focus ST & 206 GTI180

   #1 1st May 2007, 11:33

   Are they easy to fit? like what would i need to do if anyone knows lol its for my 206 obviously...
   
   also do i have to declare to my insurers?
   
   any help greatly appreciated,
2. Toad Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Mar 2007 Reading Posts: 8980 French tin can

   #2 1st May 2007, 13:07

   I think they come in different forms. The one I got was from Ecosse, and it was a small steel instuemnt, not much bigger than a cigarette lighter. I seen other things that look like an actual gear stick.
3. Jamie Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 9363 Focus ST & 206 GTI180

   #3 1st May 2007, 13:18

   Are they easy to fit? like what would i need to do to fit one? i looking at one from Ecosse, how they work? good?
4. olivts Regular Poster Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 338

   #4 1st May 2007, 13:21

   mine is a TAS one i think really good i can adjust it. makes the box fell so much better.
   
   mot many tools need to do it. just make sure you get all of the parts needed.
5. VTS_16v_Boy Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Aug 2006 Dartford Kent Posts: 5251 Pug 1007 HDi Sport (daily) / Abarth 500

   #5 1st May 2007, 13:22

   As long as you have acsess to the under side of you car via ramps or large kerb and a Haynes manual I think you should be ok.
   
   I beleive its only a case of removing the surround/centre consol, undo the bolts holding the unit in, undo the gear linkage and then refit with the new item.
   
   Alot depends on the type/style of item as some are a shifter like the B&M item and others are just the base unit like the ones that places like PugPerformance do I think.
   
   Worth checking on a 206 Forum but I dont think its gona be overly complecated
6. Toad Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Mar 2007 Reading Posts: 8980 French tin can

   #6 1st May 2007, 13:23

   The one from Ecosse was tricky to fit. I had the car up on the ramps at the time for other reasons, so I got it done then. The main problem for me, was the wiring which was in the way. But as your car is a different model, it's likely to be a different ball game. I don't think I can help mate, sorry.
7. VTS_16v_Boy Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Aug 2006 Dartford Kent Posts: 5251 Pug 1007 HDi Sport (daily) / Abarth 500

   #7 1st May 2007, 13:26

   I had mine fitted as I dont have the space either at home or at my parents house to do stuff under the car so depending on your situation you might be as well to have it fitted.
8. Scottp Administrator Joined: Dec 2002 Glasgow United Kingdom (Scotland) Posts: 26097 Chelski Traktor

   #8 1st May 2007, 13:28

   i wouldnt bother on the gti 180 it has quite a short shift as standard
9. VTS_16v_Boy Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Aug 2006 Dartford Kent Posts: 5251 Pug 1007 HDi Sport (daily) / Abarth 500

   #9 1st May 2007, 13:41

   Try talking to Ecosse and see what they recomend as like Scott said you could see not alot of gain for alot of money.
10. Jamie Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 9363 Focus ST & 206 GTI180

    #10 1st May 2007, 15:08

    thanks for your help guys!