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31st July 2012, 21:52
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Fitting a Satchshift
How easy are they to fit with the engine in?
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31st July 2012, 22:49
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Relatively, as with everything like this, you need a basic understanding to be able to fit them
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1st August 2012, 09:49
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Hoping I'm competent enough to fit 
Just not sure how much room you need for drilling etc.
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1st August 2012, 11:09
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When i come to drilling the hole in bulkhead i will be removing the heater as i dont think the drill will fit and id rather it be spot on and in the right position. The rest of it will be fitted when the engine is out though.
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Nah you want purple yo! makes cars go faster!!!!
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1st August 2012, 14:56
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Definitely alot easier if the dash and/or the engine is out
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2nd August 2012, 23:27
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satchshift at portugal track
i post this one because can se the"satchshift " working...
http://youtu.be/T_WVW-vKRQM
again..its not my car and im not the driver....
i prefer spend my money on a griper diff or a close ratio gear...
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2nd August 2012, 23:31
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Quote:
Originally Posted by solvi
i post this one because can se the"satchshift " working...
http://youtu.be/T_WVW-vKRQM
again..its not my car and im not the driver....
i prefer spend my money on a griper diff or a close ratio gear... |
they all serve different purposes. The satchshift is also £350, the diff £700, and the gearing £1800. Quite a difference!
The satchshift feels amazing. Totally worth it
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2nd August 2012, 23:32
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Originally Posted by RossDagley
they all serve different purposes. The satchshift is also £350, the diff £700, and the gearing £1800. Quite a difference!
The satchshift feels amazing. Totally worth it |
Im umming and arring need to have test with one tbh first
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2nd August 2012, 23:42
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These Satchshifts are just really tall gear levers without the really big throw right?
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2nd August 2012, 23:44
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As far as i can see it puts the gear stick almost next to the wheel so dont have to have 1 hand of the wheel for as long, and its a short throw...
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2nd August 2012, 23:48
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Yes, pretty much sums it up. Moves the knob right up close to the steering wheel, meaning more time with both hands on the wheel, and lever throw is MASSIVELY reduced - perhaps 2 inches from 1st gear to 2nd gear. The feel is very precise too - that's harder to explain, but it's much more positive an engagement.
Once you feel one, you'll fall in love. Think I sold about 3 when I went to FCS last year - several people sat in the car and drooled over it! I should have asked Colin/Sandy for a kickback 
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2nd August 2012, 23:50
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Hes only over raleigh anit he? Might scoot over there and ask for a demo...
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2nd August 2012, 23:55
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Hes only over raleigh anit he? Might scoot over there and ask for a demo...
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That's a different Colin, and I wouldn't trust that one to tie his shoe laces without assistance...
Sandy309 is the forum name to contact, or you can contact Kev from KAM Racing who is an official supplier for the Satchshift.
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2nd August 2012, 23:57
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Quote:
Originally Posted by RossDagley
That's a different Colin, and I wouldn't trust that one to tie his shoe laces without assistance...
Sandy309 is the forum name to contact, or you can contact Kev from KAM Racing who is an official supplier for the Satchshift.
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Lol ok yeah will have to have a try
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3rd August 2012, 00:02
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Sandy's/Colin's (Satchell) support is awesome also, so I can't really recommend them enough. I had the first BE gearbox satchshift, and there was a few issues with it when we fitted it as you'd expect. The replacement redesigned parts were with us lightning fast and worked exactly as we'd discussed. Awesome guys
Mine should be back in the car within a few weeks, so if you're up this way you can always come round and feel my knob...
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3rd August 2012, 00:04
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Originally Posted by RossDagley
Sandy's/Colin's (Satchell) support is awesome also, so I can't really recommend them enough. I had the first BE gearbox satchshift, and there was a few issues with it when we fitted it as you'd expect. The replacement redesigned parts were with us lightning fast and worked exactly as we'd discussed. Awesome guys
Mine should be back in the car within a few weeks, so if you're up this way you can always come round and feel my knob...
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Ermm err thanks for the offer... Maybe in a few weeks when im more confident playing with them...
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3rd August 2012, 08:19
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I also massively recommend them, awesome products and great support from Colin / Sandy
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3rd August 2012, 12:17
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Originally Posted by solvi
i post this one because can se the"satchshift " working...
http://youtu.be/T_WVW-vKRQM
again..its not my car and im not the driver....
i prefer spend my money on a griper diff or a close ratio gear... |
They all do vastly different things. The Satchshift completely replaces the linkage mechanism and gives a far more precise and accurate gearchange. Limiting the risk of a fluffed gearchange can mean the difference between winning and losing.
These have been very popular with race drivers since we started selling them.
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3rd August 2012, 18:35
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I first saw them and thought they were a load of crap. Doesn't make you go any quicker, or slow down any better- what a waste of money.
Sat next to someone for a few laps round Oulton who had one fitted. Before I left the circuit I had ordered one
Fitted it over the winter and there is no going back! Feel is far better than standard, and having it next to the wheel means minimum time with only one hand on the wheel.
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10th August 2012, 19:44
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Alex
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Fitting it aint hard...
Getting the old one off... Nightmare!
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