short shift kit [Archive] - BerlinaSportivo

peter holst

23-04-09, 13:37

I have been looking all over the internet but I can?t find it any where.

Perhaps a kit from a Fiat coupe turbo, lancia delta integrale would fit?

Can anybody help?

AlfaJack

23-04-09, 15:44

I will soon, I promise (sorry wrinx) get a photo of the plates on my gear connection - have been promising it for ages but never got far enough. Give me a week or so.

wrinx

23-04-09, 17:36

:fp::cool:

wrinx

mindus

23-04-09, 21:13

I have been looking all over the internet but I can?t find it any where.

Perhaps a kit from a Fiat coupe turbo, lancia delta integrale would fit?

Can anybody help?

Lancia Delta Integrale to my best knowledge has levers/rods system, Q4 - cables, but I think you know that...
So it's a bit different, but I you should be able to interchange them if needed. Need to cut some holes in front section of car to fit Delta rods/levers...
However I don't know where to get short shift for Delta Integrale either

Edit: here you go some pictures for Q4:
http://www.alfaamore.com/kepnezo/cars/2829?num=0
posted from here..
http://forum.berlinasportivo.org/showthread.php?t=1363&highlight=short+shift

AlfaJack

23-04-09, 21:30

Edit: here you go some pictures for Q4:
http://www.alfaamore.com/kepnezo/cars/2829?num=0
posted from here..
http://forum.berlinasportivo.org/showthread.php?t=1363&highlight=short+shift

Ah, forgot about that:doh: Saves me having to take a photo :)

I will try an get the dimensions.

jimnielsen

23-04-09, 22:10

My Q4 has that exact same short shift kit. I did not realize that it was a commercial 'product'.

jimn~

.. edit.. um, not I see why it looks so similar - its a picture from my car, when I first stripped out the interior....

AlfaJack

23-04-09, 22:18

arjunior45

24-04-09, 08:51

I'll shoot someone here, grrrrrr.

It's less than a month I've change my gearshift cables and I was wandering if it is possible to mount the Integrale's levers/rod system - with or without the short shift kit. Did someone has already done this mod?

@mindbus
do you have more infos about? pictures?

@ Jimnielsen,
could you measure the dimensions of the additional parts?

mindus

24-04-09, 14:43

I'll shoot someone here, grrrrrr.

@mindbus
do you have more infos about? pictures?

Ill take some pictures of what need's to be cut off in the body to fit it... well that's my guess, cause I bought the body without engine and transmission but with those levers left in the car and bits cut off inside to fit it...
so don't know if it was really functioning in it but if it will help I'll take some pictures.. Ultimately, it should not be a major problem. If you have those levers/rods etc., some DIY work and it should fit...
edit: picture, shows how much the body was cutted

Michael_kal

26-04-09, 10:03

Hello,
I ordered a short shifter kit from Japan. It was a little difficult but a guy from my company dit it for me.
I ordered this one, http://item.rakuten.co.jp/ggshop/a155-ar4002/ or this site
http://www.flatout.jp/store/item/list.php?f=1&mode=0&n=20&page=0&md=c&id=7&type=b
and it fits perfect, it needs some modifikation on the body but it take only 1/2h to fit. The price was 55€.

Regards Michael

PS. There are a lot of other interesting product on this japanese page

wrinx

26-04-09, 10:16

Very interesting, wonder if we could organise a group buy with some of the V6 owners on 155.org???

Currently ?58/€65

wrinx

peter holst

26-04-09, 16:45

any one got an idea how to get into contact wiyh japan and place an order?

Ditlev

27-04-09, 11:25

I'm interested in this modification too, if a group buy could be set up, since I don't know any japanese.. :)

Xti

27-04-09, 20:16

I also might be interested in.

Cristian

Q4-Dave

28-04-09, 21:44

Count me in as well :D

arjunior45

29-04-09, 08:24

I'm not. I do prefer the 'levers/rods system' mod and given the opportunity I'll go for it.
I find this system more reliable than the cables and I could use the 'short shift' from the Grales {for example}.

Nick

peter holst

29-04-09, 12:07

when you have done it Nick I would like that too...

arjunior45

29-04-09, 12:36

it will take me a while as it's almost a month I've just replace the broken cable of mine and there are too many things to do before that.
Mindbus, I believe is going to to this mod before me and I hope he will keep posting pictures of this mod.

Nick

mindus

29-04-09, 20:32

...
Mindbus, I believe is going to to this mod before me and I hope he will keep posting pictures of this mod.

Nick

not right now... :( have to find or repair solar gear first and put the engine with gearbox back to the car, and then... :)
Well, not on top of my list.
M

arjunior45

30-04-09, 10:47

not right now... :( have to find or repair solar gear first and put the engine with gearbox back to the car, and then... :)
Well, not on top of my list.
M

no one is in a harry, not me at least. Just do not forget the picture when you'll do it.

Nick

Steve Webb

03-05-09, 08:38

Just a thought, but instead of increasing the distance between where the cable joins the gear stick and its fulcrum, why not decrease this distance at the gearbox end? It will give the same effect of a shortened gear shift.
Then again there might not be room at the gearbox end of things.

Q4-Dave

23-01-10, 02:19

Did you go through with a group buy on these?
never heard anything more...

I am still interested anyhow, someone speaks japanese? :D

peter holst

23-01-10, 14:14

I will pay what ever the price - i want it

Q4-Dave

23-01-10, 17:22

Peter where are you from?
I am planning to contact them tomorrow, hopefully they know english, its worth a try anyhow..
should I order one for you as well?

peter holst

23-01-10, 19:35

i am from denmark. i would be very greatfull if you could order one for me too

Q4-Dave

24-01-10, 01:50

will look into it tomorrow :)

Ditlev

30-01-10, 11:49

If you haven't ordered yet Dave, I am interested in having one too! (Also from Denmark)

Xti

30-01-10, 19:48

Are you going for a group buy? If so, please count me in. Thanks, guys.

Greatings,
Cristian.

wrinx

30-01-10, 22:44

I might be interested too...

wrinx

Q4-Dave

31-01-10, 01:32

Are you going for a group buy? If so, please count me in. Thanks, guys.

Greatings,
Cristian.

Well the group buy idea was not my plan from the beginning, but I have sent them an email, not gotten a reply yet, so I don?t know anything yet I?m afraid..

will keep you all in mind if/when it comes to that point, but first await a reply and see if the item are available at all.

cheers
David

Valle

06-02-10, 11:40

Count me in for 2 sets. I am located in Denmark.

Q4-Dave

07-02-10, 20:58

Is someone else more suited for this groupbuy-thingie feeling an urge to help us, preferrably someone who knows japanese?

still haven?t gotten a reply so maybe a old email or something!?
but I will keep trying guys :D

markgq4

27-02-10, 14:51

i would be interested too if you have any luck with the e-mailing

Q4-Dave

27-02-10, 17:38

no luck on that front I?m afraid, have spoken to a friend whose girlfriend knows a little japanese but not come anywhere in the matter so far.. sorry..

Q4-Dave

06-03-10, 08:45

my friends girl didn?t have any luck either sorry guys!
hope someone can be able to get a hold of these, noone on here from that part of the world feeling to be a "hero"? :P

Q4-Dave

10-03-10, 14:23

I have tried a little more in getting these, translating every screen up til the inquiry-form with a sentence-translator, but it will take some time to get a hold of where which translation go, but a little more work should just do the trick, for your info the price are about 70ish Euros excluding the freight.

Xti

10-03-10, 19:34

70 EUR is not that much if this kit realy does make the difference.
Do we know someone who has this kind of kit mounted on his 155 Q4? I feel like I've read somewhere on the forum...

PS: Dave, your effort is appreciated. Thank you.

Greatings,
Cristian.

Q4-Dave

10-03-10, 22:27

Here are a picture of the kit mounted in a Alfa 155, found on another alfa romeo forum, some cutting of the trim required as seen in the pic but should be covered by the gear-shift surround. :)

http://www.alfaamore.hu/files/user_cars/0000018/0000018903-06005d345e7e0883.jpg

Q4-Dave

10-03-10, 22:30

now when I look at it, you should be able to do those yourself, maybe I?ll have a go later on, but until then I will keep trying to buy it..

AlfaJack

10-03-10, 22:44

I have them, I just need the chance to remove and measure them. Been meaning to do it for years :rolleyes::rolleyes:

jimnielsen

11-03-10, 00:10

That pic is of my car :)

jim..

peter holst

11-03-10, 07:08

please do that alfa jack

arjunior45

11-03-10, 08:47

I have them, I just need the chance to remove and measure them. Been meaning to do it for years :rolleyes::rolleyes:

Please do it {measure them}. It wont be that difficult to 'hand made' a copy - with laser cut of coarse.

Q4-Dave

11-03-10, 20:26

That pic is of my car

jim..

hope you don?t mind, we others are only jealous drooling over your cars parts :P

Quote:
Originally Posted by AlfaJack
I have them, I just need the chance to remove and measure them. Been meaning to do it for years

Please do it {measure them}. It wont be that difficult to 'hand made' a copy - with laser cut of coarse.
__________________
Nick

and then you could lasercut a bunch and make a group buy out of it :D
perfect, I hate japanese! ;)

/David

arjunior45

12-03-10, 11:32

no, I'm not interested in selling them. I'd like just to try them in my car. But if someone from the forum is interested I could make a copy of it at the cost of the guy with the laser cutting {and 'water cutting'} machine.

Brul(tm)

12-03-10, 11:58

I am not sure if this is a mod I'd like.

Greetings,
Marc

Q4-Dave

12-03-10, 13:22

I want a set if you get the laser guy to make them after you got the measurements sorted :)

arjunior45

12-03-10, 13:37

markgq4

12-03-10, 16:04

yes, me too, please if youre aquaintance does not object to making more than one set of course . . .

AlfaJack

12-03-10, 17:46

I will see what I can do this Sunday after the GP :)

Q4-Dave

13-03-10, 08:22

great, thank you all for all your efforts, alfisti?s are great :)

wrinx

13-03-10, 10:28

I will see what I can do this Sunday after the GP :)

You sure you mean this season's GP...? :tongue2::biggrin:

wrinx

markgq4

14-03-10, 14:00

You sure you mean this season's GP...? :tongue2::biggrin:

wrinx

lol

i was just wondering if Jack might be outside by now with the tape measure ??

AlfaJack

14-03-10, 21:39

lol

i was just wondering if Jack might be outside by now with the tape measure ??

Sorry guys...I tried. I pulled all of the centre console out. I attempted to undo the nut holding one of the plates on but it has been done up too tight before and the nut would not free up - just spinning and not biting the thread to undo. Things were a bit tight to get a grinder or hacksaw in there, I think I needed something more like a Dremel with cutting disc....didn't have that available so had to call it quits. bit of a pain as I was planning to send drawings of them off to the same place I know that does the 166 caliper brackets.

I wonder if Jim might be able to help you instead?

Sorry :(