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 hanktheplank
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| posted on January 31st, 2006 at 09:25 PM |
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Loose Shifter--Replace with Gene Berg?
We have a 76 Kombi that is now being turned into our daily driver. This means my wife will need to be comfortable in driving the Kombi as required.
The shifting in the Kombi is quite loose and I am considering putting a Berg (or similar) shifter in to help her find the gears.
Do you think this is a wise move? Is it really going to make the gears easier to find or am I just going to have a fancy shifter in a Kombi?
I assume that if we put in the Berg we will replace the shift coupler, but I probably wouldnt be looking at any other components in the shifter
mechanicals.
Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
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JRW
61 Karmann Ghia - "Audrey"
76 Kombi, Sopru Conversion - "Bob"
68 Wife - "DS-W"
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| posted on January 31st, 2006 at 09:51 PM |
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they do make shifting easier. reverse is easy to select and the position of the top of the shifter is closer to the driver-no more reaching.
you don't have to replace anything, just unbolt the old one and replace it with the newbie.
it would be wise to check the couplings first, if you are unsure of their condition
they last for ever and hold their value, so can easily be sold seperately if ever you part with the kombi and don't find yourself ending up with
another
http://www.geneberg.com/cat.php?cPath=17_476
helbus has just got one and loves it
http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=46988&page=1#pid438261
you've also got u2u
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| posted on January 31st, 2006 at 09:51 PM |
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yep change the shifter coupling up the gearbox end and make sure the rubber ring thing is there at the front of the shift rod tube
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| posted on January 31st, 2006 at 10:15 PM |
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Definitley a shifter you keep and put in the next car. I have kept the old one for that reason, however I believe we will have this bus for another 30
years. (So I'm told)
Expect to pay up near the $600 mark. Direct from Berg It may be $50-100 less? I am unsure as the exchange rate, taxes, etc all play a part there.
You can also get an Empi one like Lobus has in his bay. Similar setup, but with a knob instead of a T handle, and a lift reverse lockout instead of a
button.
I went the Berg as Fleur DEMANDS the best for her wanna be 'race bus'
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| posted on February 1st, 2006 at 02:23 AM |
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I loved mine. Fantastic feel and short throws. Don't know if the bus one is the same as the bug one??
"Tell him 'We've already got one'"
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| posted on February 1st, 2006 at 07:53 AM |
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Bus shifter is same as bug but heeeeeeaps longer. If you put it in a bug you would hit your hand on the rearview mirror 
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| posted on February 1st, 2006 at 08:31 AM |
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If you want to save yourself a heap of money, simply replacing the shift coupler and cleaning up the shifter will probably make a big difference. If
you want a quickshift, you can install one of the kits which only cost around $15.
I'm sure the Berg unit is the bee knees, but if the rest of the shift assembly (coupler, bush etc) is dodgy, it will still feel sloppy. I would
suggest fixing these items first, see how it feels and if it's still not good enough then splurge on a Berg or similar shifter.
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| posted on February 1st, 2006 at 07:32 PM |
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Thanks for that! Other than the $, I couldnt come up with a reason to not get one.......for the wife of course! Ordered one today, so it should be
in BOB within a week or so.
Planning on changing as many bushings, sloppy couplers as I can find too!
Hopefully the installation is as easy as they say. I've replaced a couple of shifter couplers before, so reckon I can manage it..........
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| posted on February 16th, 2006 at 08:58 AM |
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Berg was out of shifters when I ordered, but it is expected to ship this week. Where is the best place to call up and order a coupling kit? Thought
I'd go ahead and replace everything I can get to as long as I am gonna have things pulled apart.
Also, arent these parts relatively cheap?
Cheers,
JRW
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| posted on February 17th, 2006 at 03:57 PM |
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Purple T3, where can I get me one of them $15 kits?
JRW
61 Karmann Ghia - "Audrey"
76 Kombi, Sopru Conversion - "Bob"
68 Wife - "DS-W"
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| posted on February 17th, 2006 at 04:44 PM |
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classic vee-dub sells them ring george on 02 9638 4200
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| posted on February 17th, 2006 at 08:22 PM |
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Get the shift kit...
Leave the Berg for the bathroom.
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| posted on February 17th, 2006 at 09:59 PM |
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bit slow getting the toilet stick up this time hotrodmatt.
hee he, i was gonna steal the piccie and post it a bit earlier to save you the trouble...next time
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| posted on February 19th, 2006 at 02:59 AM |
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This is a bit late but im trying to get my posts up.
CSP shifter,customspeedparts,stainless steel made in germany.
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Dont listen to what they say,just watch what they do.Oh yeah ive NEVER finished anything ive started.:o
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| posted on March 25th, 2006 at 11:22 AM |
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I put the Berg shifter in today. Can only say that it is the most significant improvement that I have ever made to the handling of a bus (yes, have
had a bus with a rebuilt front end). The shifter is ergonomically perfect! I used to have a problem with the shifter hitting my left knee on long
trips when I'd stretch my legs out. As the Berg is longer, this is not a problem anymore.
I know they aint cheap, but they are certainly very good.
cheers,
JRW
61 Karmann Ghia - "Audrey"
76 Kombi, Sopru Conversion - "Bob"
68 Wife - "DS-W"
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| posted on April 7th, 2006 at 08:31 PM |
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I bought one of the CSP shifters and for $310 landed in aus (in less than 6 days!) im very happy with it. I havent driven the car yet but it feels
very positive and tight, not like the empi shifters I have used. The only berg shifter i have felt was one of the 60% shorter units in a tube chassis
drag car and i like the feel of this more.
testing 1 2 3...
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