14 replies to this topic

[Spence1380]

Hi
How do I remove the old gear stick to replace it with a quick shift?

[Spider]

Most kits come with Instructions, but I think most are similar in that you undo the bayonet holding the original stick in place, remove the stick, fit an adaptor collar, then the new stick.

[nicklouse]

press down and twist. then remove the stick assy.

 

then put it all back together after a clean and grease and sell the short shift onto someone else.

[GraemeC]

(assuming you have a rod change)

[grizzler73]

He he... Good advice Nick.

press down and twist. then remove the stick assy.

then put it all back together after a clean and grease and sell the short shift onto someone else.

Edited by grizzler73, 03 November 2018 - 02:20 PM.

[burchy35]

I would certainly never fit one again. I had the kad quickshift and it was a real pain in the ass!
There was times that I couldn't even get any gear , which gets hairy when on track. I personally think minis don't need them but don't let me put you off.
Good luck and I hope you have more success than I had.

[Spider]

I would certainly never fit one again. I had the kad quickshift and it was a real pain in the ass!
There was times that I couldn't even get any gear , which gets hairy when on track. I personally think minis don't need them but don't let me put you off.
Good luck and I hope you have more success than I had.

 

Interesting and not an uncommon story.

 

I've only every used the poor mans version from  Mini Spares. I've fitted around 7 or 8 of these now, Rod Shift types. and I gotta say, I love them. The very first time I tried one after fitting my first, it did feel very very close and I wasn't instantly sold on it, but after about 2 shifts through the pattern, I loved it.

 

I'll add though that I have never fitted one to a worn shifter. These have all been fitted up to fully overhauled gearboxes and shifters, so I gotta wonder if that is where all the issues stem from that people have with these?

 

The one in my Moke has now done almost 40 000 km, there is some very small play in that now, but still feels sweet as.

 

I do one small modification to them to make then 'tighter' as well. The extension collar rocks about, so I fit a big O ring and an additional screw at the back to take all that out.

 

A while back, to improve the feel on the Rod Shift in general (and this is something I've done a few of on otherwise stock shifters) is to do away with the rubber cotton reel mounts for the shifter body and fit a slide mount, it allows the shifter body to move back and forth with the engine, but it can't 'roll' at all. I gotta say, this one modification has completely transformed the feel of the Rod Shift.

[Bat]

Hi,

I've had mine for years, that long I can't remember if it came from spares or sport.

Love it, never a spot of trouble.

Cheers 

[nicklouse]

I would certainly never fit one again. I had the kad quickshift and it was a real pain in the ass!
There was times that I couldn't even get any gear , which gets hairy when on track. I personally think minis don't need them but don't let me put you off.
Good luck and I hope you have more success than I had.

same it cost the driver an engine when he could not get 3rd and ended up getting first. (again KAD)

[Bat]

 

I would certainly never fit one again. I had the kad quickshift and it was a real pain in the ass!
There was times that I couldn't even get any gear , which gets hairy when on track. I personally think minis don't need them but don't let me put you off.
Good luck and I hope you have more success than I had.

 

 

A while back, to improve the feel on the Rod Shift in general (and this is something I've done a few of on otherwise stock shifters) is to do away with the rubber cotton reel mounts for the shifter body and fit a slide mount, it allows the shifter body to move back and forth with the engine, but it can't 'roll' at all. I gotta say, this one modification has completely transformed the feel of the Rod Shift.

 

Hi,

Moke, is the slider mount and off the shelf item or something home brew?

I can picture what you mean, just thinking about how best to make one...

Cheers 

[Spider]

Hi,

Moke, is the slider mount and off the shelf item or something home brew?

I can picture what you mean, just thinking about how best to make one...

Cheers 

 

It's home brew mate.

 

I like to say I've finally found a good use for Drum Brakes !!

I make them from the CV and Drive Flange Spines, these are perhaps a little on the heavy side for what they are, but very smooth and totally jam free (very important). These permit about 50 mm of engaged travel.

 

 

The style in which this one has been made suits a Moke, the Mini ones are a little different.

 

I fit some silicon hose over the assemble to keep the dust out.

[markking]

Hey moke spider.

I love a thread revival.
I’ve come across this post numerous times while trying to find advice on how to perfect my KAD shifter and wondered if you make these to sell or just for personal use?

I love the idea of having the shifter more solidly mounted and illuminate the side to side movement.
Mark

[Spider]

Hey moke spider.

I love a thread revival.
I’ve come across this post numerous times while trying to find advice on how to perfect my KAD shifter and wondered if you make these to sell or just for personal use?

I love the idea of having the shifter more solidly mounted and illuminate the side to side movement.
Mark

 

Hi Mark,

 

I don't make these to sell I'm afraid. I've done a few for myself and for some close traveling companions.

 

While I've done this with a splined set up, you could make one from something simpler, Telescoping steel square section tube as an example. You want something that's fairly neat so it doesn't rattle but will allow it to slide with minimum resistance.

 

After spending some time examining and trying lots of mods (most no good) on the Rod Shift set up, the way the Shifter Housing Body Mounts to the car would have to be the single biggest issue with the feel of it.

[Retroman]

Invention necessity is the mother

 

Cracking idea Spider...I hate those bobbins, over here with all the rain and salt they are a nightmare

 

And classic recycling mate..Drum CV and flange

 

Another idea for the list

[Spider]

Another idea for the list

 

Cheers for the kind words there Retro.

 

I've loads and loads of ideas mate, it's just finding the ones that are any good !