Stacov Posted March 29, 2005 Share Posted March 29, 2005 Alright, for yous who have the pinto in there escort. Do any of yous have problems with the gearstick hitting the handbrake? and whats the easiest way to solve this little problem? I dont think it would be much of a problem if the guy i got the car off didnt cut the gearstick down. So now the top of the gearstick hits the front/sides of the handbrake without its knob on any ideas? cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidian Posted March 29, 2005 Share Posted March 29, 2005 does this only happen in 4th? this happened to me after putting in the 5spd but only hits when the handbrake is up, not when its down so sweet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerm Posted March 29, 2005 Share Posted March 29, 2005 how about getting a short shift gear lever? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stacov Posted March 29, 2005 Author Share Posted March 29, 2005 does this only happen in 4th? this happened to me after putting in the 5spd but only hits when the handbrake is up, not when its down so sweet 2nd and 4th its because the gearstick been cut down how about getting a short shift gear lever Yeah i could but that costs money. Thats like a last resort. I think theres some guy on trademe who sells them? looks like a home made jobbie Short Shift Gear Lever With spherical bearing Sierra & Rocket long or short $250.00 thats from palmside.. ouch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.Mk1 Posted March 29, 2005 Share Posted March 29, 2005 Hacksaw it where the thick bit goes into the stick part, then grind both points to a blunt, rounded end, weld them together in a suitable position. Mines been cut down and moved forward, real racy styles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest dreadedretard Posted March 29, 2005 Share Posted March 29, 2005 Just cut it down and put a thread on it. Wouldnt that work? instead of welding and crap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest blown4 Posted March 29, 2005 Share Posted March 29, 2005 try heating and bending or would that weaken it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
esky boi Posted March 29, 2005 Share Posted March 29, 2005 Id just leave it, I mean why would you have the handbrake on in 2nd or 4th gear anyway? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest dreadedretard Posted March 29, 2005 Share Posted March 29, 2005 It may not be on. it may just hit when its not on. Just entering them gears. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest dreadedretard Posted March 29, 2005 Share Posted March 29, 2005 Who needs a gear knob. lol:P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RT Posted March 29, 2005 Share Posted March 29, 2005 $10 from the wreckers and stick a factory lever in there.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stacov Posted March 29, 2005 Author Share Posted March 29, 2005 Id just leave it, I mean why would you have the handbrake on in 2nd or 4th gear anyway? lol that is with the handbrake off yeah RT probably have to get another factory stick. might even have one lying around somewhere if im lucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
esky boi Posted March 30, 2005 Share Posted March 30, 2005 oops, mi bad lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ned Posted March 30, 2005 Share Posted March 30, 2005 FUKD50 put a 5spd in his lancer (now owned by logan (or sara)) and they got someone to cut the shift lever really low, put a horizontal piece on pointing forward and then put another piece on going up again so that the shift lever went forward 100mm or so Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
two_days_late Posted March 30, 2005 Share Posted March 30, 2005 bro, persuming that youve got the normal sierra 5 speed its easy as to make a quick shift for, i'll find the plans when im home then send them too you. all you need is 3 nuts and 3 bolts plus some silicon to seal it up. you take off the plate where the stick goes into, theres 3 bolts, think you'll need a star drive to get them off,then you put some nuts underneath it to raise the plate up and bolt it back together with some longer bolts then just jam silicone around the gap so shit doesnt get into it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RT Posted March 30, 2005 Share Posted March 30, 2005 or get a plate made up thats thicker.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
two_days_late Posted March 30, 2005 Share Posted March 30, 2005 found it easier just to raise the original plate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stacov Posted March 31, 2005 Author Share Posted March 31, 2005 sweet lotsa of ideas, yeah not too sure what im going to do yet but im sure ill come up with something now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrome_GT Posted March 31, 2005 Share Posted March 31, 2005 Hey twodays late. Might try that on my 5speed. If it feels good then I'll go for the proper plate as RT said. Cheers guys. It great finding stuuf like that in forums eh. In response to the gear lever hitting the handbrake. Have you tried fitting one of those gear knobs that are basically a aluminium stick (ugly). They dont have an actual knob so you'll have an extra 10mm or so between gearshift and handbrake. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RT Posted March 31, 2005 Share Posted March 31, 2005 Hey twodays late. Might try that on my 5speed. If it feels good then I'll go for the proper plate as RT said. Cheers guys. It great finding stuuf like that in forums eh.. let me know how it works out and I'll do it too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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