Nikov
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« on: June 16, 2015, 14:55:49 pm » |
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Is it possible to modify a 4 speed shifter for use with a Berg 5 gear box? If so how, pics would be good  I have a Flat4 eliminator copy at the moment that I really like, or is it time to put my big boy pants on and dig deep for a dedicated shifter? Cheers Niko |
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Sam K
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« Reply #1 on: June 16, 2015, 18:06:15 pm » |
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If you send it to Berg, they will modify it, for a fee.
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Bruce
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« Reply #2 on: June 16, 2015, 18:28:19 pm » |
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Each shifter has to be analysed on it's own to see if it can be modified. I know a Hurst shifter can because that's what I use.
In a stock shifter, 1st/2nd is straight up when viewed from the back seat in the center of the car. With a B5, it is tilted to the left a small angle in 1st/2nd
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Nikov
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« Reply #3 on: June 16, 2015, 18:29:03 pm » |
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If you send it to Berg, they will modify it, for a fee.
I live in England so it's probably not cost effective to do that. I keep eyeing up the Vintage Speed Club Sport shifter but the price makes me cry a little each time I look at 'em. |
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« Reply #4 on: June 16, 2015, 18:30:31 pm » |
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I seriously doubt that Berg will modify any other shifter to work for a 5-speed, much less for free. The only two shifters that I would consider for the job is either a Berg, or perhaps a Vintage Speed, which can be ordered for a 5-speed by special order.
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Nikov
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« Reply #5 on: June 16, 2015, 19:16:24 pm » |
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I spoke to Ming Tang Lee from Vintage Speed at the Volksworld show about special ordering one. I've talked myself into now as the gearbox is getting closer, you never know the stars might align and all the parts might arrive together so I can do it in one hit |
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Nikov
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« Reply #6 on: June 16, 2015, 19:17:37 pm » |
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Ps I was just being a tight arse wanting to modify my existing shifter  |
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« Reply #7 on: June 16, 2015, 21:32:48 pm » |
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I *think* all you need to do is add a second "pin" (or possibly just remove the single pin and put a longer one in that pokes out each side of the ball), and use the 5 speed shift plate. If you can get a pic of the 5 speed ball it should be self explanatory.
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« Reply #8 on: June 16, 2015, 23:17:28 pm » |
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I spoke to Ming Tang Lee from Vintage Speed at the Volksworld show about special ordering one. I've talked myself into now as the gearbox is getting closer, you never know the stars might align and all the parts might arrive together so I can do it in one hit  |
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TomJ
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« Reply #9 on: July 02, 2015, 15:41:10 pm » |
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Had a Berg one and changed it for a vintage speed, I am very happy Another plus is the adjustment available on the vintage speed shifter and it took only 10 mins to put in and drive. Cheers Tom |
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« Reply #10 on: July 02, 2015, 19:25:23 pm » |
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Vintage Speed all the way. Tried old and new Berg five shifters. Sold them as the VS one was so obviously superior in every way. Such a great product.
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Nikov
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« Reply #11 on: July 03, 2015, 09:51:41 am » |
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Vintage Speed all the way. Tried old and new Berg five shifters. Sold them as the VS one was so obviously superior in every way. Such a great product.
I've set my heart on a Vintage Speed rapid club sport, but I'm holding off until the box arrives. I'm in no real rush any more with my oval as I've bought a Karmann Ghia it's love! |
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