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Posted by SantaClara_Lx (Member # 9488) on :
 
had the shifter in for about 2 months and still feels like it sticks right before it goes into the next gear not a grind but as if its bumping.if i shift fast i dont notice too much but im just wondering if i need to adjust or is this common for short shifters [Confused] [Confused]
 
Posted by Duncan Motors (Member # 7045) on :
 
im not sure whos yours is made by, but ive been comin across some hurst short shifters that shift like crap, just as u explain, but worse when tryin to shift fast. but no shiftin should be a breez
 
Posted by SantaClara_Lx (Member # 9488) on :
 
hmmm?? got my thinking i dont think it has anything to do with the tranny it was rebuilt by aaron ttop50 and yeah its not a grind you know maybe i just need it adjusted properly?? thanks for the input though man [patriot]
 
Posted by Duncan Motors (Member # 7045) on :
 
i didnt say anything about the trans itself., just maybe the shifter is crap,, the only adjustments i think u can do is the shift stops.
 
Posted by SantaClara_Lx (Member # 9488) on :
 
yeah just thought id throw that in there to rule out someone might ask how many miles on the tranny you know more info the better

[ August 22, 2010, 03:43 PM: Message edited by: SantaClara_Lx ]
 
Posted by Duncan Motors (Member # 7045) on :
 
oh so is the combo of shifter and trans all new to you?
 
Posted by SantaClara_Lx (Member # 9488) on :
 
yes sir sure is so you think that has a lot to do with it. ive had a few 5 speed cars but never a short shifter
 
Posted by Duncan Motors (Member # 7045) on :
 
hard to say unless i heard it my self. but a short shifter does feel different, maybe try some one else s car with variable short shifters maybe one like u have and see if there similar.
 
Posted by kast1376 (Member # 8499) on :
 
I use a MGW shifter in my car and it seemed to have a rather long break-in period, around 3 or 4 months. Never had the bump issue as you described. Your bump-stops are adjusted properly, or removed completely (depending on transmission)
 
Posted by 94tealgt (Member # 10127) on :
 
I had a mgw in my mach 1 and it did the same thing until it fully broke in. It took about 4-5 months then it went away.
 
Posted by SantaClara_Lx (Member # 9488) on :
 
Thanks for all the input fellas ill wait it out for a bit longer and ill be sure to update if it gets smoother...

[ August 24, 2010, 03:16 AM: Message edited by: SantaClara_Lx ]
 




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