SLK/R171: Can the SPRINGS that control DEFLECTION of the 6 spd MANUAL tran SHIFTER be ADJUSTED?
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Can the SPRINGS that control DEFLECTION of the 6 spd MANUAL tran SHIFTER be ADJUSTED?
have 06 mt 350, the throws were alittle long so i cut off an inch of the stick, use momo knob, throws shorter and quicker but the spring that keeps stick from deflecting is stiffer, esp when moving to Reverse, my Q is, can i loosen the tension in the springs to make shifts even sweeeeeta? thanx, mike
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ben 721, i understand your reply, but i already cut the top off. i like the shorter throws, but would like to decrease the spring tension to make shifts a little easier. im looking for help w how to gget this done, if successful i can post a thread on how to and the advantages off the mod. thanx, mike
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ben 721, i understand your reply, but i already cut the top off. i like the shorter throws, but would like to decrease the spring tension to make shifts a little easier. im looking for help w how to gget this done, if successful i can post a thread on how to and the advantages off the mod. thanx, mike
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Though the typical short shift kit includes bushings, fasteners,etc.; the "meat" in the kit is the shift lever that is longer below the ball. The longer the shaft (at the bottom) the shorter the throw and the more effort is required to shift.
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Perhaps you can find a supplier/marketer of performance hardware for Daimler Benz cars that eithe offers or can direct you to a source of short shift kits. If not, I suppose you could have a welder add some length to the lever beneath the ball, though it would be expensive and difficult to know just how much to add to reach a satisfactory compromise between throw and effort required.
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