Quick shift conversion, any good..? Anyone Selling One..?

[biz]

I thought about Brooklyn, Nick, but then thought, no, not them, though with my aging memory..... LOL.. Anyone remember who was the RS dealer who sponsored Nigel Rockey in the 70s? Might have been them.

[The Radman]

brooklyn ford?

[biz]

I've had one in my car for about 25 years. Came from a Ford RS dealer somewhere in England (Bristol??) who specialised in performance parts, and I seem to remember they were the purveyors of the original quickshift for the Escos. It's a whole gearstick though. I've been racking my aged brain to try to recall what the dealership was called, but no recollection, and it's driving me nuts trying to remember!! Any ideas?

[sebbo]

Thanks for the prompt, I remember reading that previously and forgotten.... getting old is no fun..... R&B it is then.....

[The Radman]

have a read of my resto thread ,some info in there

[sebbo]

Many thanks for the feedback, looking like a worthwhile improvement.....

[dfp454]

I've had mine for many years when Castle Performance was still going. A good conversion

[Dan Le Moignan]

Yes that’s the one, can do a search on here but sure some of the other makes can bash the synchros if too short

[sebbo]

Use the R&B one as some make the throw too short I believe.
I have one fitted and makes the throw much better

Thanks Dan, you recommend this one? Rather get one that's proven to work....

http://www.randbmotorsport.co.uk/sho...?ProductID=340

[sebbo]

Rather use alloy cradle bushes. You’ll notice the difference with no fear of braking something.

Cheers, yes replacing the cradle bushes with alloy versions, you think they will be enough..?

[Dan Le Moignan]

Use the R&B one as some make the throw too short I believe.
I have one fitted and makes the throw much better

[OOO]

Rather use alloy cradle bushes. You’ll notice the difference with no fear of braking something.

[Svenb]

I have, makes the shift a fare bit stiffer and quicker.
I rebushed the cradle at the same time so can't really say how much it improves by its self. Its quite a fiddly job best to have access to a ramp.
I damaged the rubber bushe under the gear nob and replaced with a 3D printed one, it clicks when changing up gear but not down

[sebbo]

Hi, has anyone used the quick shift conversion on their existing cradle, thinking of the upgrade while mine is out but no point if it’s no good any experience..?