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Date:         Sat, 5 Jul 1997 02:25:19 -0400 (EDT)
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From:         RubatoGuy@aol.com
Subject:      Berg quick shift kit

I just got my Berg quick shift in the mail, and while examining it have a couple of questions that I'm hoping that someone can help me with.

First off, let me say that at first look, the quality is supurb. The instructions even have photographs! What a concept. Well, this must have lulled me into a false sence of security when I actually tried to follow them.

The instructions say to slip the supplied metal ring down the shift lever to use as a guide to drill a hole. Surprize one. The ring has such a tight fit that it will not go past the bend in the shifter. Surprize two - the instructions state that you can install it without removing the shifter from the car - yet at one point in the instructions they have you slip the ring up from the end of the shifter. Hmm, now how do they figure I can do that without taking the shifter out of the car??

Anyway, has anyone installed this who is willing to offer the benefit of their experience?

BTW: I got the shifter extension which for me (I have a 37" sleve lenght) makes the shift knob go from too far to too close - but it does make shifting quite humorous having the shift knob almost as high as the top of the dash.


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