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Check out my Video
Posted: 16 Nov 2009, 12:18
by Tontie
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Have a look at the Cable Gearshift I've installed in my van.
Re: Check out my Video
Posted: 16 Nov 2009, 12:27
by Ian Hulley

Why ?
Ian

Re: Check out my Video
Posted: 16 Nov 2009, 12:33
by Louey
The gear stick mechanism looks pretty funky - no more stirring porridge??
As Ian says, WHY??

Re: Check out my Video
Posted: 16 Nov 2009, 12:45
by jamesc76
Cool !! must have took some work to get it to work etc!
Re: Check out my Video
Posted: 16 Nov 2009, 12:47
by Tontie
I spend most days designing cable systems for Trucks & Buses, so am not a fan of linkages, plus my linkage was getting bad.
Light feel, small pattern, simple to install.
Re: Check out my Video
Posted: 16 Nov 2009, 13:01
by T'Onion
that looks ace mate well done
the answer Ian ? cos the man could

Re: Check out my Video
Posted: 16 Nov 2009, 13:14
by Ian Hulley
Aye, you're right.

Re: Check out my Video
Posted: 16 Nov 2009, 14:26
by pocolow
Ingenious...go on then how much and how long did it take to fit?? Mark
Re: Check out my Video
Posted: 16 Nov 2009, 14:33
by macccityrocker
Thats great, i want one.
Re: Check out my Video
Posted: 16 Nov 2009, 14:37
by eatcustard
I guess around £300
Re: Check out my Video
Posted: 16 Nov 2009, 14:53
by Tontie
Target price is infact £300, not sure if we are there yet.
First time fit, including removing old linkage system (never done before), lying on the floor with van raised 6" at each corner, 4 hours.
I guess a skilled man would be well under 2 hours.
Did work first time but had built it on a bench first onto a spare box, did guess the cable length!
Re: Check out my Video
Posted: 16 Nov 2009, 16:03
by ricicles
looks like a quality piece of kit. top work.
Re: Check out my Video
Posted: 17 Nov 2009, 22:12
by ash1965
I love it!
Re: Check out my Video
Posted: 18 Nov 2009, 19:14
by syncrosimon
That is fantastic, would be interested in buying one when available.
Will it work on 5 speeds and syncros, how does the gate handle reverse to prevent accidental engagements?
Simon.
Re: Check out my Video
Posted: 19 Nov 2009, 23:49
by ThorAlex
And can it be made to have 1st forewords and reverse backwards on a 5-speed? One day that stupid original shift pattern is going to get expensive! Only thing that would make me consider buying one, if i got rich some day. Looks like a nice peace of work anyways.