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      04-17-2024, 08:14 PM   #10
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The good news: The throw is half the distance of the factory one

The bad news: The one I got either needs to be adjusted or sent back, as we can't get the ball to move and adjust the pivot point and it binds going into 5th and 6th.


See video here;

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1mGc...PAi6qeO9JjnEh/


Edit: Ok I looked at it a bit more, compare the length between the pivot point and the top of the rod, see attached pictures. It sits approx half an inch higher than the factory knob how it's currently configured and I can verify it binds on 3rd 5th and 6th;

https://drive.google.com/file/d/14-_...W3hO3DLMNBfaH/

It seems the only remedy is to lower the ball, or go with Rouge Engineering's suggestion which as follows;



Quote:
Yes, a dab of adhesive to prevent unwanted, potential movement or vibration. it could be broken free but you would need a vice to hold the ball...remove the lower pivot (setscrew) and then something in the bottom to turn it (3/4" rod would fit). A little heat would also help but careful to keep it away from the top of the lever.



Otherwise, the aluminum carrier could be filed away to make clearance for the 5th gear movement.
I'm gonna lower the ball .75" since I want a bit shorter lever and it should fix all the pivot point issues making contact with their OEM modified carrier.

Initial quality impressions:
6/10, booger welds, doesn't fit out of the box for a $600 product
shifts feel nicer when they don't bind (1 to 2)

Will follow up with another post once I get it shifting correctly.
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Last edited by x622; 04-18-2024 at 12:22 AM..
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