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I'm getting ready to DIY mod a spare shifter unit and install it in my 1997 900SE turbo. I have done my homework and am tenatively going to follow Eric's advice and raise the fulcrum 25mm. In searching the boards I found DCSAABs idea to use stacked metal spacers to both raise the fulcrum and stiffen the unit (LINK Short Shifter Thread
I like that idea as I am not proficient with fabrication like certain engineering students from Conn, USA. I also think it would be a more rugged and adjustable unit. Any thoughts guys after more use of your units? Would you still suggest 25mm? What do you think would best suit a spacer like DCSAAB suggested?
I also plan on examining the bushings in the linkage and perhaps tightening them with electrical tape. When I removed this gearshift unit from the donor car I was amazed at the slop in the bushings (96 however). I am really seeking a stiff and responsive feeling from a shifter that is anything but!
I'll take pics, hope to get a web page soon too.
Thanks guys, I'm really excited about this and I think it will be good to have another DIY short shifter out there as I don't think many have attempted this amazing mod.
Cheers,
nicholas
1997 900se 140k
Speedparts Intake
MBC
viggen IC
ported tbtc
ceramic Exh Manifold
SAAB SS 9-3 Exh
SAS Sway Bar
I like that idea as I am not proficient with fabrication like certain engineering students from Conn, USA. I also think it would be a more rugged and adjustable unit. Any thoughts guys after more use of your units? Would you still suggest 25mm? What do you think would best suit a spacer like DCSAAB suggested?
I also plan on examining the bushings in the linkage and perhaps tightening them with electrical tape. When I removed this gearshift unit from the donor car I was amazed at the slop in the bushings (96 however). I am really seeking a stiff and responsive feeling from a shifter that is anything but!
I'll take pics, hope to get a web page soon too.
Thanks guys, I'm really excited about this and I think it will be good to have another DIY short shifter out there as I don't think many have attempted this amazing mod.
Cheers,
nicholas
1997 900se 140k
Speedparts Intake
MBC
viggen IC
ported tbtc
ceramic Exh Manifold
SAAB SS 9-3 Exh
SAS Sway Bar