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| posted on November 18th, 2005 at 03:00 PM |
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Quick shift for bay bus?
I want to fit a close ratio shifter to the Helbus.
I have looked on the Flat 4 website and they don't list a type 2 elimimator shifter.
Comments appreciated on these or other brands. Scat, Empi?
The shifter must be suitable for a bus, and do not want a shifter with a big T handle.
I have rung some places and get varying answers, so I thought I would get some feedback from owners who have had them fitted.
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| posted on November 18th, 2005 at 03:02 PM |
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Get a SCAT one from Custom Offroad....works well for me!! You could always unscrew the "T" handle and install something else?
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helbus
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| posted on November 18th, 2005 at 03:22 PM |
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I like the look of the Empi shifter.
http://www2.cip1.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=ACC%2DC20%2D3593
Is the Scat one similar?
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helbus
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| posted on November 18th, 2005 at 03:27 PM |
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Hmm this is a Scat one?
http://www2.cip1.com/PhotoGallery.asp?ProductCode=C15%2D80503
Not so keen on the extra handle for rev lockout.
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| posted on November 18th, 2005 at 05:27 PM |
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i have the empi one its awesome  really easy to fit and shortens
the shift throw by alot, not to mentions tightend the gear stick feel as well (less slop)
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| posted on November 19th, 2005 at 01:06 PM |
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there's always the $10 quick shift kit, that retains your original shifter. you don't need to cut the floor mat either.
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helbus
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| posted on November 19th, 2005 at 03:50 PM |
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Hmmm I do like the look of the empi one, and it would be good to have all new parts.
Lobus, can you get a closer shot of how much of the mat you had to cut? Or anyone?
Our mat has a couple of cracks just around the shifter anyway.
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| posted on November 19th, 2005 at 04:24 PM |
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the bigger hole isnt too large i think i cut mine at 2-3cm each side
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helbus
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| posted on November 19th, 2005 at 09:05 PM |
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Lobus, You going to DOVW? If so I will check out your shifter there.
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| posted on November 19th, 2005 at 09:32 PM |
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I have a Scat one and have found them to be the best on the market for the money. If you get a Empi one make sure you have a look at the quality of
it. In particular the wire that goes to the reverse lock out from the trigger. I have had a few brake and leave people without reverse, that is one
big advantage on the Scat it has a solid shaft running to the lock out plate.
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| posted on November 19th, 2005 at 09:49 PM |
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Can the T be removed and a ball put on ?
| Quote: | Originally
posted by Mick H
Get a SCAT one from Custom Offroad....works well for me!! You could always unscrew the "T" handle and install something else?
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| posted on November 20th, 2005 at 08:53 PM |
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| Quote: | Originally
posted by Helbus
Can the T be removed and a ball put on ?
| Quote: | Originally
posted by Mick H
Get a SCAT one from Custom Offroad....works well for me!! You could always unscrew the "T" handle and install something else?
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Yes.
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| posted on November 21st, 2005 at 08:16 AM |
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go the Scat.
2nd best there is.
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