Date:         Fri, 5 Mar 2004 10:29:04 +1100
Reply-To:     Stephen Overmyer <s.overmyer@UWS.EDU.AU>
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From:         Stephen Overmyer <s.overmyer@UWS.EDU.AU>
Subject:      Re: berg shift kit
In-Reply-To:  <200403041644.i24GiTWH025827@cooper.uws.edu.au>
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At 11:34 AM 4/03/2004 -0500, you wrote:
>Date:    Thu, 4 Mar 2004 08:57:13 -0600
>From:    Andrew Gies <andrew_gies@CANGENE.COM>
>Subject: Re: berg shift kit
>
>Can someone who has this kit installed and who is a little taller than
>average chime in an opinion on the extension?
>
>I am 6'4", and for myself, I don't believe the extension would really be
>necessary.


  I too am over 6' (albeit just) so I can also chime in here...

  You will not need the extension.It makes the top of the gear lever
  too high.Forget about it.

  ...and to chime in on a few other recent questions...

  The short-shift kit is well worth the cost.Stops your knuckles
  hitting the radio when changing into 1st & 3rd in a 4 speed and
  2nd and 4th in a 5 speed.
  Makes changing gears a far more pleasurable experience as
  a result of the shorter throw between gears.Makes for quicker
  changes too.

  Installation is a quick and easy job.It is really just a spacer
  thingy you install under the base of your gear lever.
  From memory it took about 10 mins....and that was taking it
  slow since my van was only a few weeks old when I did the
  mod.

  Go for it guys,I don't believe you'll regret it.
  Cheers,
  Steve O
  NSW Australia
  '92 Transporter WBX Kombi
  '00 Transporter Double Cab
  '03 Transporter Double Cab (work truck)
  '78 Landrover Series 3 (Ex Aust Army)