Hi all,
The gear shifter in my LC was modified (very short), so I picked up another one from the wreckers. It's a celica 5 speed and the new shifter feels much better. However, now when I'm in 4th gear or reverse the shifter just slightly touches the handbrake.
Am I able to move the handbrake back (about an inch) and re-adjust?
Cheers,
Shane
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, Jun 13 2006 07:26 PM
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Posted 13 June 2006 - 09:26 PM
Not easily. There's a bracket (with weld nuts) spotwelded to the floor panel. This bracket also provides reinforcement/stiffness.
Pull up the carpet / cover and take a look for yourself.
I've installed an R31 skyline handbrake in my LC on the side of the tunnel, so anything is possible.
Pull up the carpet / cover and take a look for yourself.
I've installed an R31 skyline handbrake in my LC on the side of the tunnel, so anything is possible.
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Posted 14 June 2006 - 11:45 AM
can you shorten the handbrake lever slightly?
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Posted 14 June 2006 - 12:12 PM
nothing cant be done, but it might be a bit of work... maybe look into shortening the shift like makka said...
If not maybe look into a HQ benchseat style handbrake that goes on the right hand side of the drivers seat.... then u can just hide it for good (unless u have a console. then it might look funny...)
If not maybe look into a HQ benchseat style handbrake that goes on the right hand side of the drivers seat.... then u can just hide it for good (unless u have a console. then it might look funny...)
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Posted 14 June 2006 - 12:31 PM
matty, all HQ series holdens have that handbrake setup, not just the bench seat ones. and I said shorten the handbrake lever, not the shifter
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Posted 14 June 2006 - 12:43 PM
I'd rather not do a complete move, I'll take a look on the weekend and see what LHoon is describing with the bracket etc.. Shortening the handle may be an option, will depend on the spring release button I guess.
Cheers,
Shane
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Cheers,
Shane
'71 LC
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Posted 14 June 2006 - 12:46 PM
err i meant handbrake not shifter... was thinking handbrake, typed shifter....matty, all HQ series holdens have that handbrake setup, not just the bench seat ones. and I said shorten the handbrake lever, not the shifter
Well u learn something new everyday.. i just thought it was a benchseat thing..
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Posted 14 June 2006 - 12:47 PM
I looked into this when my Rare Spares shifter fouled on my handbrake. As fair as i can see there is no other car with a shorter handbrake. I would suggest bending the gearlever. You can do this cold if you have enough force, just try not to stress exsisting weild joints etc.
Thats what my dad did on my shifter when we first attempted to rebuild it after i wore out the 'L'
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Thats what my dad did on my shifter when we first attempted to rebuild it after i wore out the 'L'
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Posted 14 June 2006 - 11:29 PM
If you choose to move the handbrake back a touch, check to see if cable tensioners are still available. They clamp on to the inner cable under the car and make a bend in the cable making it shorter. This way you could move the lever back a bit and with the adjustment at the lever and the tensioners still maintain correct handbrake travel.
Hope this helps!
Hope this helps!
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Posted 15 June 2006 - 09:15 AM
firstly you should check that your useing toyota's forward shift
secondly check the bush on the end of the shift aswell as the pin that retains
the shift linkage inside g'box extention (where gearshift goes into)
i run the same setup and i've got shitloads of room
cheers tom
secondly check the bush on the end of the shift aswell as the pin that retains
the shift linkage inside g'box extention (where gearshift goes into)
i run the same setup and i've got shitloads of room
cheers tom
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