B & M Quickshifter

[Rob's Lexx]

Hi guys.

Does anyone have any experience with the B & M Quickshifters?

How do they compare to others that are available and what are there main disadvantages over OEM? I know they have less throw and therefore make it easier to snap through the gears without losing power/boost.

Are they easy to fit?

cheers

rob

[A.J]

the only trouble people sometimes have with the b&m is getting it in reverse cos its a bit notchy, so occasional users of the car may struggle a little

...but i got used to it very quickly and found it to complement the s/c excellently, so much so that the car would be alot less fun to drive without it.

as for the fitting- i managed it (eventually) and im a novice, but a second pair of hands helps and remember to put the metal and rubber covers back in the right order!

[Kazi]

Got a Trd Short Shifter.....its good. Easy to fit and no drama for strangers or everyday use fella. Might be up for grabs if you're not in a hurry...problem is, what the hell do you replace the IS200 with for the dosh?!

[Rikos]

You dont so keep it

[Moffet]

I just fitted a TRD one last weekend which I assume fits the same was as the B&M. Didn't take long and if I can do it anybody can!

I was suprised that it was actually lengthened the gear stick though, I was expecting it to be shorter since it had the name short shifter!

[Kazi]

Same length but that alu piece you put on top must alter the piviting point or something... its a 30 min job Rob, tops!

[sparkystav]

I've just bought one of the ones from Graham Goode at the bottom of the Forum, will see how it fits when i get home next thursday.

Also ordered some IK22 spark plugs so i think a dose of High Octane fuel will be in order ;)

Stav

[Kazi]

I've just bought one of the ones from Graham Goode at the bottom of the Forum, will see how it fits when i get home next thursday.

Also ordered some IK22 spark plugs so i think a dose of High Octane fuel will be in order ;)

Stav

How much did you pay for the IK22s mate? PM if you prefere....

Oh, just make sure you get V-Power! That stuff is great!! :P

[jason_l]

The B&M short shifter is alot shorter than the TRD (or so i believe)

i have the B&M and many of my friends have commented on how little movement there is between gears! Its easy enough to fit and takes a little getting used to to get it into reverse! Once you have mastered it though its easy and you will not want to drive the car without it! I love mine, makes the gear change more quicker and gives a nice machined 'Click' sound when you change gears!!!!

......Only problem is the girlfriend hates driving the car now i have had it fitted, shame that!

Jason :P

[Unregistered_User]

gives a nice machined 'Click' sound when you change gears!!!!

I've heard a few people mention this, but not in a 'nice' way Heard reviews saying that it was quite a 'clunky' sound?

Jamie

[Unregistered_User]

Any further thoughts on this?

J

[Ellz]

Any further thoughts on this?

J

Ive got a B&M and think its great, most ppl say it is a lot stiffer than the TRD one, but i like it, you have to be very positive with it, it is also very short, but never had trouble getting in to reverse, the thing is with the B&M being £100 and the TRD being £240 i'd have the B&M anyday.

Jamie i think you'd like it fella, it kinda make you want to drive a little faster LoL

[Unregistered_User]

That's not good lol :)

Erm, yes it is, erm no it isn't argh! I would still like one ;) Always fancied one on the Focus but knew I wouldn't have it for as long as my second car so thought I'd leave it...

Jamie

[Rob's Lexx]

will be speaking to graham goode later and let you know whether i',m getting one or not.......

[Unregistered_User]

Nice one, Rob. Still debating myself and hopefully if they still have them next month, I may get one :)

J

[Rob's Lexx]

i'll ask what stock is like for you jamie.....

[Unregistered_User]

Oh that's very good of you fella :P

So are you heading down to buy or to look?

J

[Rob's Lexx]

Oh that's very good of you fella :P

So are you heading down to buy or to look?

J

no can't head down today, got a docs appointment as did my back in on saturday and been bed bound all bloody weekend!! so gonna give them a call and find out what i wanted to know over the phone.

[Unregistered_User]

Ahhhhhhhhh comprende. Let me know how you get on fella...

J

[Rikos]

Sorry to hear about your back Rob hope you feel better soon.

[Rob's Lexx]

picking one of these B&M bad boys up on saturday

[Ellz]

picking one of these B&M bad boys up on saturday

you'll like fella as will you jamie if you get one :D

[sparkystav]

Hopefully mine will be at home when i get back wednesday so i should get it fitted friday and post some pics up.

Stav

[Unregistered_User]

Get a good few pics mate, throughout the installation etc.

Good luck ;)

Jamie

[Ellz]

Are people happy ????