Z320 Posted September 21, 2023 Report Share Posted September 21, 2023 (edited) 44 minutes ago, BaulyCars said: That's quite lovely, Marco - I will immediately spend lots of money on new car parts... I'm sure someone makes a 'short shifter kit' for the MX5 box to reduce the long throw, given the aftermarket support for that car? My only other question was whether it is worth buying the Vitesse kit (does it make it much easier), or whether it is cheaper to buy an MX5 box and work it out yourself. Short shifter sets are on the market but will not fit on TR4A - TR6 because of the H-console. If you own a lathe, like to work with it, have time and see the challenge you should get a MX5 gb from „the scrap“ (reliable seller) fitted. Cost me about 1,300 Euro because I had to buy a high torque starter too. Reduced for the good money I got for selling my 3rd adapter flange (own challagne), ready to fit. What is the actual price of the Vitesse set, please? Ciao, Marco Edited September 21, 2023 by Z320 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BaulyCars Posted September 21, 2023 Report Share Posted September 21, 2023 Sounds good, Marco, It's listed as £3,230.00 from Vitesse (although says 'sold out') and its $5,995.00 at Moss. I suppose it is tempting if its plug and play with the kit. I do hope its lighter than original box and OD unit, as that brings lots of benefits. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Z320 Posted September 21, 2023 Report Share Posted September 21, 2023 I can weigh the one which is ready in my garage But if you want it you don't need to create reasons.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Z320 Posted September 21, 2023 Report Share Posted September 21, 2023 (edited) 36 minutes ago, BaulyCars said: Sounds good, Marco, It's listed as £3,230.00 from Vitesse (although says 'sold out') and its $5,995.00 at Moss. I suppose it is tempting if its plug and play with the kit. I do hope its lighter than original box and OD unit, as that brings lots of benefits. My mate Jochen told me it is not completely a plug snd play kit Edited September 21, 2023 by Z320 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BaulyCars Posted September 21, 2023 Report Share Posted September 21, 2023 4 minutes ago, Z320 said: My mate Jochen told me it is not completely a plug snd play kit Nothing ever is Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BaulyCars Posted September 21, 2023 Report Share Posted September 21, 2023 17 minutes ago, Z320 said: I can weigh the one which is ready in my garage But if you want it you don't need to create reasons.... Thanks, Marco, kind offer - some googling suggests the MX5 box is 75lbs and the TR6 with O/D is 110lbs. All the right reasons now! I think with a new gearbox cover made for it there is also more legroom... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Z320 Posted September 21, 2023 Report Share Posted September 21, 2023 No difference for the legroom - and no problem for me apart from 192 cm tall. I just wand to get rid of this not fitting fiberglass cover and do some sheet steel practice Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BaulyCars Posted September 21, 2023 Report Share Posted September 21, 2023 I've also a fibreglass cover - an awful thing, they shouldn't be sold like that. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PodOne Posted September 21, 2023 Report Share Posted September 21, 2023 13 hours ago, BaulyCars said: That's quite lovely, Marco - I will immediately spend lots of money on new car parts... I'm sure someone makes a 'short shifter kit' for the MX5 box to reduce the long throw, given the aftermarket support for that car? My only other question was whether it is worth buying the Vitesse kit (does it make it much easier), or whether it is cheaper to buy an MX5 box and work it out yourself. Cant remember who sold them but you used to be able to buy a short shift kit for the MX5 box but IMO never saw the need for it the gears were always easy to get quickly. I'd describe the changes to that of a precise rifle bolt action. There's a few Morris Minor Travellers using both the GB and 1.6 Engine a fine alternative to electric! Out of interest what's the cost of a NA box nowadays I used to buy them for £50 or the NB Sport six speed for £120. I'd be interested to see how they stand up to high torque applications as the through bolts in the case would shear even with 12.9 rated bolts over 300ft/lb. Experimented a lot to try and overcome this particular issue but never cracked it. Andy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Z320 Posted September 21, 2023 Report Share Posted September 21, 2023 (edited) 38 kg with my steel flange, without oil, but less weight this is no argument on my list Edited September 21, 2023 by Z320 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BaulyCars Posted September 22, 2023 Report Share Posted September 22, 2023 (edited) Good to know, thanks for weighing, seems a winner. What diff are you running out of interest, this seems like the other drivetrain puzzle piece (original vs a nissan unit vs other etc), what do you recommend? Edited September 22, 2023 by BaulyCars Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Z320 Posted September 22, 2023 Report Share Posted September 22, 2023 (edited) Original TR diff 3.7, why should I change? And ll others needless open cans of worms. Edited September 22, 2023 by Z320 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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