Date:         Mon, 29 Jun 2009 11:37:58 -0600
Reply-To:     Bob Stevens <mtbiker62@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Bob Stevens <mtbiker62@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Custom Westy interior
Comments: To: Jeffrey Lubin <visionwizard@verizon.net>
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One of the consequences of installing that console up front, is relocating
and shortening the shifter throw. I drove Leon's first 2.2 Subie conversion
in Moab years ago (this one I think), and the most noticeable improvement,
aside from motor performance, was what shortening that shifter linkage did
to the positive feedback feel of shifting. I was amazed at how much
difference it made. Doesn't even feel like a vanagon, which tends to have
that vague, sloppy feel.
By the way, NO, I'm not Leon's marketing dept. ;-) ... but I am a fan.
bob

On Mon, Jun 29, 2009 at 11:19 AM, Jeffrey Lubin <visionwizard@verizon.net>wrote:

> Wow.  Beautiful work, Leon.
> I especially like the front piece, between the driver and front passenger
> seats.
> I want one!
>
>