Re: Short Shift Kits

[Suzy <suzy@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

I posted the picture of the ACS short shifter vs the factory shifter
that Chris is referring to on my web site (www.bmwmpower.com) if anyone
is interested in seeing it.

Suzy

>
>
> Date: Thu, 8 Oct 1998 01:50:27 EDT
> From: ChrisBourk@domain.elided
> Subject: Re:Short shift kits
>
> I wasn't going to comment but sinse Ben said to "chime in"
>
> Let me first say I'm greatful to Ben for his original post regarding
the M
> Roadster shifter fitting in other cars.
>
> I never liked the idea of bending pieces and expressed this to both
Ben and
> Rob via e-mail when the frenzy for the BL/SS was going on..  I also
explained
> to them (or at least Rob) that I had fabricated a custom assembly
(thanks Suzy
> for the pics) after the style of the ACS shifter which raised the
stick's
> fulcrum upwards (ASC style).  Not having ever experienced the
notchyness I
> can't really comment.  But I did and still do feel that linkages
should be
> straight and NOT bent.  The seals seem to be a weak link so I would
upgrade
> them (and will) when I have the trans out of the car. I believe
bending the
> linkage was/is a mistake and will lead to increased wear - IMHO
>
> Best regards,
>
> Christopher

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