For those who run a 915 box
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For those who run a 915 box
Mine was rebuilt well 3K ago, I like it a lot apart from.....
Changing from 5th to 4th at speed - anyone else find this nearly impossible to execute?
Changing from 5th to 4th at speed - anyone else find this nearly impossible to execute?
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Oh yes: I got a fully rebuilt one that I put in. It was a bit baulky going down into fourth, and Swepco made it worse, it was terrible coming back out of fourth: to the degree that I actually pulled the gearlever off trying once .
The next box was better, but baulked something terrible dropping into forth: didn't seem to make any difference whether you double de-clutched, continuous rev gearchanges, or banged it straight in. Not every time mind you, which made it even more frustrating.
I've driven hundreds of cars (ex-motor trader you see) and never had that sort of trouble before, even with knackered gearboxes. Horrible!
I'll have the 901 next time please ....
The next box was better, but baulked something terrible dropping into forth: didn't seem to make any difference whether you double de-clutched, continuous rev gearchanges, or banged it straight in. Not every time mind you, which made it even more frustrating.
I've driven hundreds of cars (ex-motor trader you see) and never had that sort of trouble before, even with knackered gearboxes. Horrible!
I'll have the 901 next time please ....
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who says things always change for the better???!!!
all the 911s I've driven with 915 boxes feel a tad agricultural - I think the first one I drove was on a track day in Jurby on the IoM - made me realise how much better the 901 shift felt (and I guess that is saying something!)
mind you the gearbox in a 993 is lovely..
all the 911s I've driven with 915 boxes feel a tad agricultural - I think the first one I drove was on a track day in Jurby on the IoM - made me realise how much better the 901 shift felt (and I guess that is saying something!)
mind you the gearbox in a 993 is lovely..
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Mines sweet....no problems!!
Guess I'm just lucky to have one where all the tolerances have ended up in my favour.
The new synchros I put in were a bit reluctant at first, but a firm hand (shoulder?) when changing gear and a few thousand miles have put that right.
If the clutch adjustment isn't spot on then things can be sticky, even if it apparently clears at idle.
Guess I'm just lucky to have one where all the tolerances have ended up in my favour.
The new synchros I put in were a bit reluctant at first, but a firm hand (shoulder?) when changing gear and a few thousand miles have put that right.
If the clutch adjustment isn't spot on then things can be sticky, even if it apparently clears at idle.
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Bootsy, Just been thinking about this one whilst repeatedly quickly changing from 5th to 4th!!
Maybe the sliding gate under the stick isn't working properly? When I bought my car the gearshift was an entirely random affair, the bushes were shot, but also one of the springs on the gate was missing. There was nothing other than your own judgement to guide you from 5th to 4th... . Maybe worthwhile pulling the lever off an having a look?
Maybe the sliding gate under the stick isn't working properly? When I bought my car the gearshift was an entirely random affair, the bushes were shot, but also one of the springs on the gate was missing. There was nothing other than your own judgement to guide you from 5th to 4th... . Maybe worthwhile pulling the lever off an having a look?