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Old Feb 19, 2006 | 04:54 PM
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Just a bit of info. If you are buying a quickshift to sort out ur crappy gear change, be aware that it isn't always going to be the cure. There are linkages that wear at the gearbox end, and u only get replacement bits for the acutal gear lever in the kit
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Old Feb 19, 2006 | 04:57 PM
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STD linkage bars are naff.

I use a steering colum knuckle, cut off and welded in place of the STD factory knuckle.

Also if you use Puma internals it will be the same as a Quickshift.

Money spent = £15

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Old Feb 19, 2006 | 08:07 PM
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I have seen another piece of info in the last few days about how to improve the S2 linkage and might try that out soon.

Also, B&M is the ONLY way to go IMO for shifters. I have used the Rally Design type set-up and it isn't even close to the feel of the B&M.
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Old Feb 19, 2006 | 10:38 PM
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That info your talking about to improve the linkage in on www.Zetecinside.com in the gearbox bit
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Old Feb 20, 2006 | 10:26 AM
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Old Feb 20, 2006 | 01:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Jano_OddKidd
STD linkage bars are naff.

I use a steering colum knuckle, cut off and welded in place of the STD factory knuckle.

Also if you use Puma internals it will be the same as a Quickshift.

Money spent = £15

Are you talking internals in the actual box the gear stick is in? Any more info on how this is done please
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Old Feb 20, 2006 | 05:49 PM
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Yes mate, just that...

Take them both apart and have a look for yourself.
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Are you donating a Puma linkage to a worthy cause then???
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Originally Posted by Christian and Beccy
I have seen another piece of info in the last few days about how to improve the S2 linkage and might try that out soon.

Also, B&M is the ONLY way to go IMO for shifters. I have used the Rally Design type set-up and it isn't even close to the feel of the B&M.
Even the RD one must be better than a wooden spoon?
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Are you donating a Puma linkage to a worthy cause then???

Load of pumas in essex that are dead. The scrappers here give the linkages away anyways
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Free u say??? Hint Hint nudge nudge
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