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Look What I picked Up.....

Look What I picked Up.....

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Cous3
Member
211
03-06-2016, 11:29 AM
#1
For £19.99 from Evilbay........ Considering these were in the £200 bracket not too long ago it's got to be a bargain :thumbup:

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Now I know people seemed to have mixed accounts of these B&M shifters, for example the difficulty in engaging reverse. So before I fit this what do I need to do? Do I need to add more lubrication? If so what/where and where do buy it?

Next, excuse my ignorance, but do I remove the plastic cup from the end of the shifter knob/ball (see pic) before fitting it?.

[Image: 369623744.jpg]

Thanks in advance guys.

Keith
Cous3
03-06-2016, 11:29 AM #1

For £19.99 from Evilbay........ Considering these were in the £200 bracket not too long ago it's got to be a bargain :thumbup:

[Image: 369623745.jpg]

Now I know people seemed to have mixed accounts of these B&M shifters, for example the difficulty in engaging reverse. So before I fit this what do I need to do? Do I need to add more lubrication? If so what/where and where do buy it?

Next, excuse my ignorance, but do I remove the plastic cup from the end of the shifter knob/ball (see pic) before fitting it?.

[Image: 369623744.jpg]

Thanks in advance guys.

Keith

Saraj
Posting Freak
2,791
03-06-2016, 11:32 AM
#2
I think theres a guide somewhere on to fit it

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Saraj
03-06-2016, 11:32 AM #2

I think theres a guide somewhere on to fit it


[COLOR="Gray"]December 2008: Crashed Lexus IS200 - Cat B Write Off
August 2009: Crashed Vauxhall Astra - Minor Damage DIY Repair
November 2009: Crashed Vauxhall Astra - Scratches To Bumper No Repair Required
February 2010: Other Party Crashed Into Astra - Extensive Damage To Rear -Settled With Third Party's Insurance
Anyone dare To Predict The Future?[/COLOR]

Cous3
Member
211
03-06-2016, 11:35 AM
#3
Cheers Saraj, seen Stav's guide, and the instructions that come with it are very good, but I'm looking for info from people who have fitted them recently. Anyone solve the reverse gear problem?

Keith
Cous3
03-06-2016, 11:35 AM #3

Cheers Saraj, seen Stav's guide, and the instructions that come with it are very good, but I'm looking for info from people who have fitted them recently. Anyone solve the reverse gear problem?

Keith

Saraj
Posting Freak
2,791
03-06-2016, 11:35 AM
#4
oright kul, was going to link it but cant find it anywhere.

[COLOR="Gray"]December 2008: Crashed Lexus IS200 - Cat B Write Off
August 2009: Crashed Vauxhall Astra - Minor Damage DIY Repair
November 2009: Crashed Vauxhall Astra - Scratches To Bumper No Repair Required
February 2010: Other Party Crashed Into Astra - Extensive Damage To Rear -Settled With Third Party's Insurance
Anyone dare To Predict The Future?[/COLOR]
Saraj
03-06-2016, 11:35 AM #4

oright kul, was going to link it but cant find it anywhere.


[COLOR="Gray"]December 2008: Crashed Lexus IS200 - Cat B Write Off
August 2009: Crashed Vauxhall Astra - Minor Damage DIY Repair
November 2009: Crashed Vauxhall Astra - Scratches To Bumper No Repair Required
February 2010: Other Party Crashed Into Astra - Extensive Damage To Rear -Settled With Third Party's Insurance
Anyone dare To Predict The Future?[/COLOR]

mrMISTeRYo
Junior Member
24
03-06-2016, 12:26 PM
#5
Hi mate,

Fitted my B&M last week and i gotta say the instructions are top notch but it is pretty str8forward anyway

Its literally a couple of nuts and bolts and a lil force to pull the old shifter and a bit more to put the new one in - fitted mine in bout 30mins.

U dont need to take the cup thing off the ball joint it jus slots in once its lined up.

Goin up thru the gears when driving makes a real difference but i gotta admit reverse is a pain in the F**kin A**e!! I gotta use two hands to force it in.

I did use more grease to help but it doesnt make a huge amount of difference, although a lot of ppl have sed it works better as one swift movement from neutral. IMO its the same - but each to his own.

I'm jus hoping that eventually it'll wear in but tbh if u spend that much time in reverse it aint worth drivin at all!!
:lol:
mrMISTeRYo
03-06-2016, 12:26 PM #5

Hi mate,

Fitted my B&M last week and i gotta say the instructions are top notch but it is pretty str8forward anyway

Its literally a couple of nuts and bolts and a lil force to pull the old shifter and a bit more to put the new one in - fitted mine in bout 30mins.

U dont need to take the cup thing off the ball joint it jus slots in once its lined up.

Goin up thru the gears when driving makes a real difference but i gotta admit reverse is a pain in the F**kin A**e!! I gotta use two hands to force it in.

I did use more grease to help but it doesnt make a huge amount of difference, although a lot of ppl have sed it works better as one swift movement from neutral. IMO its the same - but each to his own.

I'm jus hoping that eventually it'll wear in but tbh if u spend that much time in reverse it aint worth drivin at all!!
:lol:

Sparkystav
Administrator
14,683
03-06-2016, 12:44 PM
#6
Yeah ive noiticed its stiffer to reverse, but a swift sharp movement and it goes across fine.

OutlawJapClub Admin Team
Sparkystav
03-06-2016, 12:44 PM #6

Yeah ive noiticed its stiffer to reverse, but a swift sharp movement and it goes across fine.


OutlawJapClub Admin Team

steviewevie
Posting Freak
7,993
04-06-2016, 12:45 AM
#7
Nice bargain Keith ! :thumbup1:

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steviewevie
04-06-2016, 12:45 AM #7

Nice bargain Keith ! :thumbup1:


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IS200 Turbo project now just about complete ! See my thread here and leave your comments.
Now running standalone Syvecs ECU and no stock ECU !

kam05
Senior Member
387
04-06-2016, 01:30 AM
#8
Select reverse in one movement (from neutral) and you won't have any problems. Selecting the reverse gear using the B&M shifter takes some getting used to.

And I thought I got a bargain at £36 for a B&M shifter!

[SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

Mods:...WIM geometry setup & fine tune, K&N Air filter, Stainless steel A/C rings, Brodit phone kit, Stainless steel clock surround, B&M Shortshifter & LED Domelight, Maplight & Sun Visors, OEM Chrome exhaust tip, OEM rubber bootliner, Fan type windscreen washer jets, LS430 Side repeaters, OEM LE grille, OEM cargo net, Front OEM armrest
kam05
04-06-2016, 01:30 AM #8

Select reverse in one movement (from neutral) and you won't have any problems. Selecting the reverse gear using the B&M shifter takes some getting used to.

And I thought I got a bargain at £36 for a B&M shifter!


[SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

Mods:...WIM geometry setup & fine tune, K&N Air filter, Stainless steel A/C rings, Brodit phone kit, Stainless steel clock surround, B&M Shortshifter & LED Domelight, Maplight & Sun Visors, OEM Chrome exhaust tip, OEM rubber bootliner, Fan type windscreen washer jets, LS430 Side repeaters, OEM LE grille, OEM cargo net, Front OEM armrest

chris200
Junior Member
19
07-06-2016, 01:13 PM
#9
Brilliant price mate Smile
chris200
07-06-2016, 01:13 PM #9

Brilliant price mate Smile

Cous3
Member
211
24-06-2016, 05:16 AM
#10
Well I'm defeated Confusedad: I just spent the best part of 3 hours trying to get the B&M Shifter fitted and no luck........I'm well pi**ed off. Now I must have been doing something wrong.........I got the OEM shifter out no probs, but I just couldn't get the B&M one back in. No matter how much pushing or twisting I did it didn't want to go in all the way, the blue collar at the bottom of the shifter was still about an 40mm above where the bolts go into the gearbox fitting.......So I had to give up and re-fit the OEM shifter againConfusedad:Confusedad:Confusedad:

Guess I'll have to wait until I get to another meet and get one of you who have already fitted one to help me.

Keith
Cous3
24-06-2016, 05:16 AM #10

Well I'm defeated Confusedad: I just spent the best part of 3 hours trying to get the B&M Shifter fitted and no luck........I'm well pi**ed off. Now I must have been doing something wrong.........I got the OEM shifter out no probs, but I just couldn't get the B&M one back in. No matter how much pushing or twisting I did it didn't want to go in all the way, the blue collar at the bottom of the shifter was still about an 40mm above where the bolts go into the gearbox fitting.......So I had to give up and re-fit the OEM shifter againConfusedad:Confusedad:Confusedad:

Guess I'll have to wait until I get to another meet and get one of you who have already fitted one to help me.

Keith

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