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[mini_lad_1990]

hey people i been looking at getting a quick shift to go in my little 998 lol

i was wondering what type to get i know there is 2 but i aint a clue what they mean road?? or remote??

also i will be getting my new engine next month 1275 with the gear box was just wondering if the shifter would fit in that aswell??

cheers

[mini_lad_1990]

o i forgot to mention mines a 1990 rover mini

cheers!!

[Racer_Pete]

You'd need a ROD type, The 'Remote' ones where for the early Minis.

[day101]

what about if you got a lift R

[miniclubmaan]

i just brought a kad quickshifter with lift reverse the other ones are cheap s**t keep away from them they are a ******* to fit
you will need the rod type like above said

[mini_lad_1990]

from the majority of the comments i take its a rod design haha

when i come to get one i will ring the company i get it from and ask them but i wont bother for the 998 just get it when i get the 1275 built up

cheers

[Guess-Works.com]

makes no difference if it's 998 or 1275, it's the gearbox it's connected to not the engine...

All I would say is, make sure the gearbox is in good condition before you fit one otherwise you'll be cursing ever spending the money on one.. and remember it does not make gear changes quicker, just shorter in the throw of the gear stick, beat the clutch and you'll break your gearbox, eventually.

The best ones come with KAD written on them..

[mini_lad_1990]

when i get my new engine it comes with a box and i am rebuilding everything on it new baringd the whole 9 yards!

when rebuilding the gear box i will be going for straight cut gears will that be a problem?? also i thought the idea of a wuick shift was to make the distance shorter meaning you get into gear alot faster lol

cheers

[Racer_Pete]

when rebuilding the gear box i will be going for straight cut gears will that be a problem?? also i thought the idea of a wuick shift was to make the distance shorter meaning you get into gear alot faster lol

Having straight cut gears won't make any diffrence, It really should be called a short shift

[john1.2pearl]

Does one of these make the box sequential ?


Ditto about the KAD, tis the only one to go for

Edited by john1.2pearl, 10 June 2008 - 11:23 PM.

[T.Harper]

Consider why you want one of these. - really

Let your gearbox synchro at its own pace and don't try to 'quick' shift with these as already mentioned above, you will either lead to premature wear of baulk rings or get it wrong with the clutch.

[CMcB]

i only liked them for the auto centralling. centralising the gearstick. lol, but i wouldnt get one just for that, and dont like the idea of short shifts

[BoyracerAU]

I've got a quickshift in a non Mini. The standard throw was a lot like that in a truck. I don't force it and I don't drive it hard, the good thing is being able to change gears with my finger tips instead of having to move my whole arm.

[Mini-Hazel-Nut]

I know this topic is ancient but my advice to everyone is - DON`T BOTHER!  I put £42 worth on mine and could only get 3rd and 4th gears. No amount of messing around would get me the other gears and after weeks of messing around I`m going back to standard.

[Tones61]

I just fitted a KAD one in mine,rod change type,
£95 plus post direct from KAD ,
Straight in,all good 🚘👍

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