B&M short shift question
02-11-2005, 10:40 PM
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B&M short shift question
(i could not find one thread on the B&M)
I just had one installed on my 01 AR and I feel like when I am shifting into the top 3 gears (1st, 3rd, and 5th) it is forcing me to go at an angle rather than straight. It feels like there is a notch and the beggening of the gate, pushing the shifter to the right as I try to shift in to those gears.
anyone else experience this or have any ideas on how to correct?
I had a 00 s4 with the same kit and I do not remember having this issue. (of couse it did other crazy crap like wiggle around when I would disengage the clutch....but I digress)
I just had one installed on my 01 AR and I feel like when I am shifting into the top 3 gears (1st, 3rd, and 5th) it is forcing me to go at an angle rather than straight. It feels like there is a notch and the beggening of the gate, pushing the shifter to the right as I try to shift in to those gears.
anyone else experience this or have any ideas on how to correct?
I had a 00 s4 with the same kit and I do not remember having this issue. (of couse it did other crazy crap like wiggle around when I would disengage the clutch....but I digress)
02-11-2005, 11:59 PM
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You need to adjust it, the bottom bolt that attached to the linkage
is the adjustment bolt. Keep loosening it and relaligning the shifter until it's pefect - you can normally tell which direction you need to move it by how much slop you have in 1st vs. 6th, and if you feel any gates...
02-12-2005, 04:41 AM
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What's the build date on your '01. It might have the new style shifter.........
And your B&M will not work. Going off to the right is the classic sign of the old/new style problem. As far as I know, B&M does not make a new style. Your best bet is either the Toy_Guy or the Piggie modified shifters. Do you have the OEM to look at? If so, does the bottom piece point straight ahead, or is it tilted to the right?
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