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TexasVdub
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Good morning, I'm just beginning to start tweaking my '67 bug...and I'd like to see what I can do to shorten the amount of travel of my shifter.
The current shifter I have is a 4spd ....and really tall and thin....but it seems like the throws are waaaay long..... without putting in a short shifter (which would have me grabbing the floorboard,lol) is there anything else I can do to make the pattern closer???
Brian
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rgdedge
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| You can a quick shifter kit and still use your stock shifter. |
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TexasVdub
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| You can a quick shifter kit and still use your stock shifter. |
Ahh, ok, THANKS for the info......any idea how much this part might cost?
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| rgdedge wrote: |
| You can a quick shifter kit and still use your stock shifter. |
Ahh, ok, THANKS for the info......any idea how much this part might cost? |
http://www.cbperformance.com/catalog.asp?ProductID=653
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personally, this is the best I have used so-far....I love my Hurst shifter (although, the one in my car has the chrome peeling)
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RareAir
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Another option would be to install a Type 2 shifter base. It's taller than a Type 1 base & will give you a higher fulcrum point much the same way the quick shift kit ($5) does. And it'll look more stealth.
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TexasVdub
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THANKS for the help everyone!
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67jason
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my berg shifter has a 40% shorter throw over stock. they sell a 60% shorter throw shifter too.
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Scat Dragfast.......Click, click, click, click. 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th. Really short throw......not on the floor either. Takes some getting used to though. I liked my stock shifter with the quick shift kit in it also.....it made a big difference! Can't beat it for the $$$.
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personally, this is the best I have used so-far....I love my Hurst shifter (although, the one in my car has the chrome peeling)
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X2 Best shifter i have ever used |
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mikey52
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I got a Bugpac shifter, similar to the one in the pic....it was used...but Im having trouble shifting down into 2 gear..wants to go to 4th or grind....grrrrr...is there a plate missing maybe, what about the stock shifter plate should it be used in conjunction with the Bugpac?
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| mikey52 wrote: |
I got a Bugpac shifter, similar to the one in the pic....it was used...but Im having trouble shifting down into 2 gear..wants to go to 4th or grind....grrrrr...is there a plate missing maybe, what about the stock shifter plate should it be used in conjunction with the Bugpac?
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Mine does not use the stock shifter plate. Check the coupler between the shift rod and hockey stick into the trans. If it is worn, it could cause the same symptoms.
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