Td5 slick shift worth the hassle???
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jamesmartin
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defender one comes with a longer lower stick and a spacer to lift pivot point
disco kit is basically a different bias plate, with two bolts securing the adjuster pillar to the plate and you adjust that to alter bias to 3rd 4th
standard bias plate has slotted holes and the pillar as part of the plate, so you move the whole plate to adjust
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Removing the centre console is easy, I think from memory that there are only 4 screws.
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I just got confused because this is the Fender section.I have a 2004 TD5 Discovery 2
I'm having one of those days.
The kit arrived, starting to wonder if it's a bit of a swizz in light of your comments. Here is a pic of the kit:
There looks to be more than just a bias plate there, so maybe it will make more difference than just a replacement OEM bias plate would make. Based on the picture do you agree or do you think this is £100 down the pan?! Will it make ANY difference to feel of the gear change over and above what a new bias plate would make?
Because I am short of time, it's £100 and I am even shorter of money, and to do a proper test I would need to fit both a new bias plate/springs, test, fit the slick shift kit, test, ....
Instead I asked them by email. Their response confirmed it does definitely reduce travel even in Disco. I read all the reviews on their site and many D2 owners confirmed the same, one even measured it and said travel in neutral (left to right movement)) reduced by 50mm. So I am happy and gonna fit it. thanks
Instead I asked them by email. Their response confirmed it does definitely reduce travel even in Disco. I read all the reviews on their site and many D2 owners confirmed the same, one even measured it and said travel in neutral (left to right movement)) reduced by 50mm. So I am happy and gonna fit it. thanks
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I think most people get a slickshift as their current setup is all worn and sloppy anyway so it is difficult to gauge as it will obviously feel better
With a Defender the throw is shorter which is nice, for a Disco not sure
With a Defender the throw is shorter which is nice, for a Disco not sure
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So John did it make a difference or did you send it back?
Well just had a 10 mile round trip to test it out. Very nice. It feels like the overall size of the gate (travel/throw between gears) has been reduced by 40-50%. Amazing really. Still not too happy with my gearbox so I have other issues but I am sure anyone fitting slick shift will be happy if they want a shorter stick travel and overall snappier shift.
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What I've found out by experience is that with the kit, if the ball cage breaks up on the selection yoke, the ball falls into the box and you are stranded. Without the kit, the ball stays put and you just get a very stiff change, at most you lose 1st gear
