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Author: Subject: Bring the gear stick closer
alex1991

posted on 28/7/15 at 03:25 PM Reply With Quote
Bring the gear stick closer

Is it possible to bring the gear stick closer to the driver (an inch or two would do it)?
I have to have my seat far back for my long legs, unfortunately my arms didn't develop with the same reach and I have to go to maximum reach to get into 3rd gear.
Is there a product that would move the gear stick further back? I've seen the adapter plates but I don't really want to butcher my interior up as its finished and nicely done.

So a bent longer gear stick or maybe something like this?
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/141161340483?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

Thanks

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nero1701

posted on 28/7/15 at 04:47 PM Reply With Quote
This is what you want

Ah..sorry didnt read all the post

[Edited on 28/7/15 by nero1701]

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snapper

posted on 28/7/15 at 05:18 PM Reply With Quote
I've seen people bend the stock in a dog leg, it works but feels like a 2CV stick
Best option is the extender that goes on the gearbox





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rusty nuts

posted on 28/7/15 at 05:20 PM Reply With Quote
I made my own remote and quick shift following David Jenkins post several years ago, cost me the grand total of £0.92. Can't see any reason you couldn't make a shorter version?
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joneh

posted on 28/7/15 at 05:54 PM Reply With Quote
It's a shame arms aren't made out of the same stuff that your nob is. Just give it a quick rub and Hey Presto! Problem solved.
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SPYDER

posted on 28/7/15 at 07:29 PM Reply With Quote
If an inch or two is all that is needed I would go for a bent or dog-leg lever. My car had a 40mm dog-leg lever hidden by the gaiter. The gearchange was fine.
When I fitted a six speed box I had the opposite problem to yours. I had to move the lever forward by five inches. Now that was tricky!

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dilley

posted on 28/7/15 at 09:39 PM Reply With Quote
What gearbox? Type 9?
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IanSouthLincs

posted on 29/7/15 at 05:57 AM Reply With Quote
Does anyone know if the extension Nero posted the eBay link to works with a 4 speed type E?
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alex1991

posted on 29/7/15 at 08:30 AM Reply With Quote
Yep I have a type 9 although I think I have the V6 version.

Where can I buy a dog leg/bent shifter from?

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