MNlotus Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 can you remove the gear lever from the top at all or do you have to drop the trans? If you can remove the gearshift mechanism how do you do it? I bought this and was wondering the easiest way to install it. http://www.demon-tweeks.co.uk/motorsport/engine-tuning-parts-accessories/caterham-quickshift-gearlever Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
11Budlite Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 Not sure how you remove the gear shift boot on the top of the tunnel on a Caterham, but once you do it's just three bolts to remove the gearshift lever from the top of the gearbox. It's on the left side of this photo where the yellow cover is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MNlotus Posted September 3, 2014 Author Share Posted September 3, 2014 yeah thats the same thing i was thinking, i don't know the best way to get around that shift boot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yellowss7 Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 On my Caterham build, the gear shift gaiter was part of the tunnel top. Take the shift nob off and remover the whole tunnel top to get to the shifter. Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MNlotus Posted September 3, 2014 Author Share Posted September 3, 2014 (edited) On my Caterham build, the gear shift gaiter was part of the tunnel top. Take the shift nob off and remover the whole tunnel top to get to the shifter. Tom ok thanks for the response, what is the best way to get the tunnel top off? i have a 2003 s3 Edited September 3, 2014 by MNlotus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yellowss7 Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 It just lifts off if I remember correctly. Sort of held on by compression. I don't remember any fasteners. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlumba81 Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 You might need to remove the seats to get room to remove the tunnel top off. Also need to take off the parking brake grip off, a lot of twisting and pulling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yellowss7 Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 Re: the handbrake, you may also need to loose the cable underneath to allow the handbrake to pull all the way up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drew... Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 MNLotus As stated above - remove the shift knob (if I remember correctly there is a set screw holding it in place), remove the parking brake grip and pull the brake up as far as you can. Move both seats forward as far as they will go and pull up on the rear of the tunnel cover - it should come up and give enough clearance to slip it over the brake handle. Drew... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IDreamOfChapman Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 Please post a review of that shifter once you have installed it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MNlotus Posted September 4, 2014 Author Share Posted September 4, 2014 ok, just installed it. First thing i notice is it extremely easy to put the car into any gear, you barely have to push on the shift knob for the car to go into gear which is pretty nice. The other thing i noticed is that the length of the gear throws has increased. Its faster to shift but the throw is longer now. I did like how short the throws were on the old shifter so I'm gonna have to drive it for a while and see if the faster shifting is worth the longer throws. other than that, the installation was simple after your guys help, thanks again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MNlotus Posted September 5, 2014 Author Share Posted September 5, 2014 I drove the car today and love the new shifter. the shifts are effortless, its extremely easy to change gears. Reverse is also easier, i think they have a less stiff spring in the new shifter. I am really surprised at how smooth and quick you can shift now. The only thing about the new one is it does have the slightly longer shift throws. After driving for a while it didn't seem to mind the added length in the throw, i thought the smoothness and the quickness of the new shifter outweighed that. I would recommend this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlumba81 Posted September 6, 2014 Share Posted September 6, 2014 Any before and after pics to compare the height difference? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TurboWood Posted September 6, 2014 Share Posted September 6, 2014 I'm a little confused by what this product actually does. It sounds promising, but don't most quick throw shifters accomplish this by shortening the throw? Daniel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Croc Posted September 6, 2014 Share Posted September 6, 2014 I have to agree with Turbowood that I am confused too but still very interested in knowing more. I cannot see what changed to make it smoother other than it may be better engineered? How does it compare to the original part removed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maurice1 Posted September 6, 2014 Share Posted September 6, 2014 Jlumba81 is on to it, I know my quick shifter lever was about a foot long when purchased, it is now about 4 to 5 inches long, shorter length above the pivot equals shorter the throw. Maurice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MNlotus Posted September 6, 2014 Author Share Posted September 6, 2014 the height is the same as the stock unit. What makes it faster is the socket? Where the lever meets the circular joint. It is much easier to move than the stock unit even when out of the car. It that joint under the spring that is much easier to move resulting in a faster shift Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klasik-69 Posted September 8, 2014 Share Posted September 8, 2014 To anyone removing the tunnel cover, I recommend that once off you pull the vinyl of the right front edge and cut about an inch off the aluminum, then glue the vinyl back on. You will find that future install and removal of the tunnel cover is now much easier and allows you to lift it up a bit and rotate it CCW and easily clear the parking brake handle. Also, it sure helps to have the pass seat out first and saves time overall. I finally learned this after about 3 tunnel removals and figured there had to be a better way. On the subject of short throw shifters, it sure seems to me that my stock shifter is about as short as it can get. What is to be gained by an even shorter shifter ? Drag racing ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MNlotus Posted September 8, 2014 Author Share Posted September 8, 2014 To anyone removing the tunnel cover, I recommend that once off you pull the vinyl of the right front edge and cut about an inch off the aluminum, then glue the vinyl back on. You will find that future install and removal of the tunnel cover is now much easier and allows you to lift it up a bit and rotate it CCW and easily clear the parking brake handle. Also, it sure helps to have the pass seat out first and saves time overall. I finally learned this after about 3 tunnel removals and figured there had to be a better way. On the subject of short throw shifters, it sure seems to me that my stock shifter is about as short as it can get. What is to be gained by an even shorter shifter ? Drag racing ?? it isn't a shorter shifter, the gear change itself is quicker because of the bushing? or whatever its called. You barely need any force now to change gear, its a lot less stiff feeling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BruceBe Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 Did the shifter also include a new saddle bush, to be installed where the shifter fork engages the transmission? If so, that alone could sharpen things up a bit. -Bruce Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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