Ball bearing short shifter !

[Ben006]

Bases shifters received, already taken apart

I have to call the machine shop to bring the parts asap!

Ben

[pdtp]

Can't wait!

Originally Posted by Ben006

Bases shifters received, already taken apart

I have to call the machine shop to bring the parts asap!

Ben

[Ben006]

Dropped the parts this morning at 6:45!
I don't know when I'll get them make, they are not open on weekends. I'll call them Monday to see if they can give me a date!

Also, those shifters came with updated clips! It's something I wanted to do... but no need now, the new clips will be stronger! All good for us (you)!

I'll continue to work on them this weekend, I've never had so many!

Thanks guys!

Ben

[Ben006]

Ok now all shifter are inspected, greased and put back together the correct way

Now we're waiting on the machine shop!

Ben

[PaulE]

Woo-hoo! The ball bearing shifter and Nine8six's projector headlights are my first 2 winter projects.

Originally Posted by Ben006

Ok now all shifter are inspected, greased and put back together the correct way

Now we're waiting on the machine shop!

Ben

[Ben006]

I'm starting to put the shifters back together!

[Ben006]

All packages are almost ready!

They will be picked up Monday!

I hope you'll enjoy them

Ben

[Ben006]

Shifters have been picked up!

I'll try to send you your tracking number before they arrive ...

Thanks everyone!

Ben

[Jeremyh]

Originally Posted by Ben006

Shifters have been picked up!

I'll try to send you your tracking number before they arrive ...

Thanks everyone!

Ben

Im only a few hours away, so mine will likely be here before the tracking number

[busman65]

do you have any left or are they all spoken for?

[Ben006]

Not right now, I'll send you a PM

[Jeremyh]

Got mine today. Looking forward to putting it in

[alynch]

Ben,

I received your short shifter this afternoon. Looks great! I tried to send a PM with a question but your storage is full. Any chance you could free-up some space?

Alex

[rolex11]

Thought I missed this run, but Ben contacted me and said he had one available and I was next on list.

Got it today, installed it today. Very easy, no issues. Good fit, good quality, and functions well.

Drove only 20 minutes cause holiday traffic where I live is crazy, but I like it. Very solid, much shorter throws. It feels less rubbery/buttery and more like everyone says, like a precise rifle bolt.

It takes a little more force, not much, and that is a good thing. Right now with only 20 minutes of driving with it I found myself trying to over force it and wanting to push/pull it as far as it used to take. Before when I used to hit that first notch of resistance it would shift another 2 or so inches. Now as soon as I feel the first notch of resistance it then just goes another half inch and clicks solidly into gear. Muscle memory tells be to try and push/pull it that extra 2 inched or so that isn't necessary anymore.

I, like others have stated, put the cables back on exactly where I marked them before I popped them out.

The only trouble I am having is tightening the lock nuts without letting the cups turning with it. It's kinda hard to grip the cup, but I have found that I can use a screw driver and wedge it in the u shaped cut-out of the cup and that holds it while I tighten the nut. Don't want to grab it with pliers and damage the metal surface.

Nice work Ben, and thanks again.

[pdtp]

Installed it a couple days ago, it's awesome! The stock shifter was worn out and the throw was really long. This one feels so good and close. I had a lot of trouble finding 3rd at first but after my third drive with the sifter it is coming naturally again.
I think i broke the little tabs that hold the bearing cup when i was tightening the adjuster so be careful with that.

[Boxing Cat]

Originally Posted by rolex11

The only trouble I am having is tightening the lock nuts without letting the cups turning with it. It's kinda hard to grip the cup, but I have found that I can use a screw driver and wedge it in the u shaped cut-out of the cup and that holds it while I tighten the nut. Don't want to grab it with pliers and damage the metal surface.

If you are trying to do what I think you are... STOP and NOTE: the threaded portion of the bearing cup shaft has a hex on the end of it (6mm I think) to hold it while tightening the nut.

[Ben006]

Yes sorry about that it got full this morning and I couldn't really do it at work :/

You can send me PMs again

One thing, for those who will receive or have receive their shifter: DON'T TRY TO PUT THE BEARINGS INSIDE THE CUPS IF THERE IS NO WASHER INSIDE FIRST!
The fitment can be very tight and you won't be able to get the bearing out without damaging it.

I think I already said it, but in case you missed it

[Jeremyh]

Originally Posted by Ben006

Yes sorry about that it got full this morning and I couldn't really do it at work :/

You can send me PMs again

One thing, for those who will receive or have receive their shifter: DON'T TRY TO PUT THE BEARINGS INSIDE THE CUPS IF THERE IS NO WASHER INSIDE FIRST!
The fitment can be very tight and you won't be able to get the bearing out without damaging it.

I think I already said it, but in case you missed it

I assume thats what the shiney new pennies are for?

[Ben006]

Yep

I can't find cheaper washers that are durable at the same time.

[Boxing Cat]

Nice surprise in the mailbox tonight. Thanks Ben!