Broom broom

**Valver.** · 03-06-2008, 05:11 PM

Mine isn't 'properly sequential' as the clutch is still needed (can't afford the dog box kit), but should speed up the shifts only have to bump the shifter back and forward, though

I'm sure there'll have to be some sort of delay in the linkage system...

The LCD will be awesome, though

**alex g** · 03-06-2008, 05:27 PM

what is this shifter everyone speaks so highly of???

**Preen59** · 03-06-2008, 06:27 PM

Originally Posted by alex g

what is this shifter everyone speaks so highly of???

It's a H pattern to sequential ratchet shifter adapter. Like the A game V8 supercars can run now.. Except this one obviously doesn't mount straight on to the top of the box..

Hey Valver, how much is that shifter worth? Can you get a dog set to replace the syncro's for a standard gearbox??

TassieGTi · 03-06-2008, 07:32 PM

Sounds like it is a very similar kit to the Seqshift. As Preen mentioned, it converts the standard H shifting pattern to full sequential movement. Unless you have the dog kit installed (bloody expensive) you still need to press the clutch as in ‘normal’ shifting.

The one pictured above looks like a very subtle bit of kit

You just need a big red shifter light to go with the LCD

**Valver.** · 03-06-2008, 07:36 PM

Originally Posted by Preen59

It's a H pattern to sequential ratchet shifter adapter. Like the A game V8 supercars can run now.. Except this one obviously doesn't mount straight on to the top of the box..

Hey Valver, how much is that shifter worth? Can you get a dog set to replace the syncro's for a standard gearbox??

That description pretty well sums it up

There are quite a few Berg Cup cars running them. They're quite different to the CAE setup, which is like a VWM H-pattern shifter - though you needn't pull up the knob to access reverse (there's a collar like a Subaru 6spd instead, whereas the VWM version, and the phase one Stroeve one, need two hands).

I've tried for ages to get the Stroeve one, as it's the nicest looking, but the waiting list is too long.

The SQS one is around $2,300 with freight, duty and some of the accessories. My computer has flat shifting control, which is another reason I've gone sequential. The VWM shifter is very cheap from Bildon now, but I don't think it feels very nice to use, plus the tech support and availability of the linkages is very poor. Bildon are becoming increasingly rude and unhelpful to deal with too, so they've lost my business!

The SQS isn't cheap, but it opens the doorway to a proper driveline when money permits in the future. It's pretty ugly, though!!

P.S. You can get a lot of dog sets for the 02As (and some are quite cheap), but there's no way I'd want to buy one without trying one out first...

**Valver.** · 03-06-2008, 07:38 PM

Originally Posted by ausmk1

How long until go time Stu?

Not till the end of the year - off to Europe for more parts in just over two months

Good old tax return and rental income

**Valver.** · 03-06-2008, 08:04 PM

Originally Posted by ausmk1

Your uhh.... going to europe... AGAIN!?

Want to bring me back some goodies? haha

lol - yep. Half my family are Euro's, remember, which means I pay flights and the rest, bar car hire (and Mk1 parts!!), is free.

Happy to bring goodies back, but I have limited carrying space as economy baggage limits are crap

**Valver.** · 03-06-2008, 08:09 PM

No worries

I leave on about the 18th of August I think - away for only 4 weeks, though.

**Preen59** · 03-06-2008, 08:12 PM

Originally Posted by Valver.

That description pretty well sums it up

There are quite a few Berg Cup cars running them. They're quite different to the CAE setup, which is like a VWM H-pattern shifter - though you needn't pull up the knob to access reverse (there's a collar like a Subaru 6spd instead, whereas the VWM version, and the phase one Stroeve one, need two hands).

I've tried for ages to get the Stroeve one, as it's the nicest looking, but the waiting list is too long.

The SQS one is around $2,300 with freight, duty and some of the accessories. My computer has flat shifting control, which is another reason I've gone sequential. The VWM shifter is very cheap from Bildon now, but I don't think it feels very nice to use, plus the tech support and availability of the linkages is very poor. Bildon are becoming increasingly rude and unhelpful to deal with too, so they've lost my business!

The SQS isn't cheap, but it opens the doorway to a proper driveline when money permits in the future. It's pretty ugly, though!!

P.S. You can get a lot of dog sets for the 02As (and some are quite cheap), but there's no way I'd want to buy one without trying one out first...

Cheap as..

Doesn't Quaife make a full sequential dog box? I'm imagine you'd have to be funded by a small militant group to pay for it though..