The New "What did you do with your Z today" (with off topic replies) IV

blackcherry20 · 03-07-2013, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by onzedge

Sorry, but you are a little, shall I say, wrong. Ever since God invented the device called a "clutch", the transmission is not engaged as you shift --- how fast you are able to shift between gears has no impact n the tranny, as long as the clutch is fully engaged. I can ask my son, Mr. Badwrench, if you want me to go into more detail. I might be incorrect, but it's unlikely given my track record.

Yea yea yea...we know all about your track record

GaleForce · 03-07-2013, 08:56 PM

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Originally Posted by blackcherry20

No concerns about the paint and heat under the hood?!

I may call him tomoorow since i am off. Could i get that off alone?

I'm not 100% certain about the effects of the engine heat on a painted strut bar. I do know forum members have done it themselves with good results. Long term, not sure.

Can you remove it yourself? I would bet yes. It requires removing 8 nuts and two plastic cowl pieces. I would make sure the plastic is somewhat warm before prying on them. Plastic tends to break easier when cold.

GaleForce · 03-07-2013, 08:58 PM

Looks like Jar is getting caught up on the forum, doing some mad power reading!

onzedge · 03-07-2013, 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by alcheng

please do so

My point is the driver could engage a gear at an improper engine speed.

OK -- Colin says this:

Hello Mr. Alcheng!!! He also said that both you and I are right. People with short-shifters tend to shift hard, thus potentially impacting tranny longevity in a negative way. The short-shifter itself poses little prove-able difficulties.

I have one (B&M) and I love it:

blackcherry20 · 03-07-2013, 09:10 PM

yay! Win win...gotta love a happy ending

alcheng · 03-07-2013, 09:18 PM

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Originally Posted by onzedge

OK -- Colin says this:

Hello Mr. Alcheng!!! He also said that both you and I are right. People with short-shifters tend to shift hard, thus potentially impacting tranny longevity in a negative way. The short-shifter itself poses little prove-able difficulties.

I have one (B&M) and I love it:

Mr.Badwrench…!!

Big Thanks to the onzedges

Solved two mysteries of mine this week…!!

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Originally Posted by blackcherry20

yay! Win win...gotta love a happy ending

blackcherry20 · 03-07-2013, 09:27 PM

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this cracked me up!!!!

onzedge · 03-07-2013, 09:28 PM

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Originally Posted by blackcherry20

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this cracked me up!!!!

kenchan · 03-07-2013, 09:28 PM

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Originally Posted by alcheng

I was talking with one of my friend a while back and the side effect of a short-shifter is it wears the shifting forks and synchros in the transmission faster.

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Originally Posted by onzedge

OK -- Colin says this:

Hello Mr. Alcheng!!! He also said that both you and I are right. People with short-shifters tend to shift hard, thus potentially impacting tranny longevity in a negative way. The short-shifter itself poses little prove-able difficulties.

yah, most folks buy short throws to cut down on the shift throw time which usually means they are jamming the syncro's to work harder...thus wearing them out faster.

if one's just shifting normally (just to enjoy the shorter throw) it makes no difference in the wear.

for me, i just buy a shorter weighted knob to shorten the stroke. not the same as a real short throw, but it's still shorter throw.

onzedge · 03-07-2013, 09:29 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

yah, most folks buy short throws to cut down on the shift throw time which usually means they are jamming the syncro's to work harder...thus wearing them out faster.

if one's just shifting normally (just to enjoy the shorter throw) it makes no difference in the wear.

There it is.

blackcherry20 · 03-07-2013, 09:30 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

yah, most folks buy short throws to cut down on the shift throw time which usually means they are jamming the syncro's to work harder...thus wearing them out faster.

if one's just shifting normally (just to enjoy the shorter throw) it makes no difference in the wear.

hi kenchan!!! How goes your chores? All finished up?

kenchan · 03-07-2013, 09:31 PM

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Originally Posted by blackcherry20

hi kenchan!!! How goes your chores? All finished up?

hi ms. bc-

im still doing laundry.

im waiting for my luckygoldstar drier to play the stupid tune..

kenchan · 03-07-2013, 09:32 PM

oh, there it goes..

blackcherry20 · 03-07-2013, 09:41 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

hi ms. bc-

im still doing laundry.

im waiting for my luckygoldstar drier to play the stupid tune..

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Originally Posted by kenchan

oh, there it goes..

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I'm sorry but you are so funny.

Ok.

I won't laugh anymore.

onzedge · 03-07-2013, 09:41 PM

Where's our Rep Power???

03-07-2013, 08:58 PM	#5073 (permalink)
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03-07-2013, 09:10 PM	#5075 (permalink)
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03-07-2013, 09:27 PM	#5077 (permalink)
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03-07-2013, 09:32 PM	#5083 (permalink)
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03-07-2013, 09:41 PM	#5085 (permalink)
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