Date:         Sat, 13 Dec 2003 22:57:56 +1300
Reply-To:     Andrew Grebneff <andrew.grebneff@STONEBOW.OTAGO.AC.NZ>
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From:         Andrew Grebneff <andrew.grebneff@STONEBOW.OTAGO.AC.NZ>
Subject:      Re: Solenoid-operated manual shifter?
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>Andrew & Others,
>
>Way, way, way, way, way too much work. I've been there.
>
>I just installed a G50 in my '87 GL with a 3.2 Porsche Carrera
>motor. The sifter throw is a bit long, bu the shifter can be
>shortened a bit and still remain within reach. There is a shift rod
>support that we fabricated (from titanium!) that prevents excessive
>play in the shift rod.

I can't remember ... you used the Porsche shifter?

>If you take the time to do it right, you will be rewarded. The
>shifter throws feel fantastic.

If it has a good shift, then there's really no need to go electric.

>No hunting for gears. There is a distinct gate for reverse. Yes, it
>was some work, but why make things more complicated than necessary?
>Cables (proven unreliable in aftermarket Porsche applications)?

Cables work well in Toyotas.

>Solenoids (remember Shift-O-Matics? Those went over real well.

You mean Alfas? But they're ITALIAN. Of COURSE they don't work!

>Stay with the tried and true.
>
>P.S. I've got pictures that I can send to you sometime if you like.

  I'd be interested in the pics, please!
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Regards
Andrew