New Kirban shifter installed today
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Burning Brakes
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From: Denver, North Carolina
New Kirban shifter installed today
I installed my new kirban shifter today and whoa what a nice change from stock! only touble I had with the install was setting the front stop screw. It called for .010 clearance for 1st and 3rd, but I was getting different readings for one when I set it for the other. Anyway kept messing with it and finally got it pretty close for all gears. took it out for a test drive before I put the console etc. back in and it worked great. I'm not sure if it has any effect on the pesky first gear engagment yet. I'll have to drive it some more to tell for sure. but its very precise and solid unlike the stock shifter. I love it. Took about an hour and a half total, but I be able to do it in about half that time now that I've done it.
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Melting Slicks
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I installed my new kirban shifter today and whoa what a nice change from stock! only touble I had with the install was setting the front stop screw. It called for .010 clearance for 1st and 3rd, but I was getting different readings for one when I set it for the other. Anyway kept messing with it and finally got it pretty close for all gears. took it out for a test drive before I put the console etc. back in and it worked great. I'm not sure if it has any effect on the pesky first gear engagment yet. I'll have to drive it some more to tell for sure. but its very precise and solid unlike the stock shifter. I love it. Took about an hour and a half total, but I be able to do it in about half that time now that I've done it.
Melting Slicks
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I do more track days than drags, and I think the Kirban is better than the stiffer Hurst and B&M for that duty.
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Another very satisfied KIRBAN owner. Ii wouldnt give it up for nothing!!!
The 2nd to 3rd and 3rd to 4th shifts are just about fool proof if you use the correct hand placement. Most of the missed shifts are the result of monkey fisting the shifter. If you have a self centering shifter (KIRBAN) all you need to shift correctly is your fingers and the palm of your hand.
BC
The 2nd to 3rd and 3rd to 4th shifts are just about fool proof if you use the correct hand placement. Most of the missed shifts are the result of monkey fisting the shifter. If you have a self centering shifter (KIRBAN) all you need to shift correctly is your fingers and the palm of your hand. BC
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Burning Brakes
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Ok, now after 2 days, about 100 miles on country back roads, and two adjustments of the front stop I am here to report that this KIRBAN shifter is abso-ficken-lutely wonderful, The pesky first gear engagement seems a thing of the past, the shifts are impossible to miss if you're paying attention, and the throw is short and crisp. love it love it love it. Best mod I've done yet. I'm thinking sway bars next...then probably a ticket on said back roads. Oh, well. Cheers!
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Ok, now after 2 days, about 100 miles on country back roads, and two adjustments of the front stop I am here to report that this KIRBAN shifter is abso-ficken-lutely wonderful, The pesky first gear engagement seems a thing of the past, the shifts are impossible to miss if you're paying attention, and the throw is short and crisp. love it love it love it. Best mod I've done yet. I'm thinking sway bars next...then probably a ticket on said back roads. Oh, well. Cheers!
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Thanks for all the input. I really appreciate it! Sounds like I'm going to have to put an order in for the Kirban. Any recommendations on where to buy? I saw it on Lingenfelters website, but I've seen posts talking about doug rippie. Anyone know who's the cheapest and what shipping might be like to Canada. More specifically southern Ontario?
matt
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I happened to purchase mine from Lingenfelter. Of course there were no problems. Doug Rippie (DRM) is the same kind of company, I can recommend both. I'm not sure what DRM's price is (I don't believe the shifter is still listed on the website like it was) but I'd call (763)477-9272.
- Max
- Max
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I've asked this before and no one had an answer...does anyone know who actually manufactures the KIRBAN shifter?
I like the removable lever idea which probably allows for HURST or LONG shifter lever replacement.
I like the removable lever idea which probably allows for HURST or LONG shifter lever replacement.
Melting Slicks
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Thanks for all the input. I really appreciate it! Sounds like I'm going to have to put an order in for the Kirban. Any recommendations on where to buy? I saw it on Lingenfelters website, but I've seen posts talking about doug rippie. Anyone know who's the cheapest and what shipping might be like to Canada. More specifically southern Ontario?
matt
matt
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Hmmmm...I assumed Kirban fabbed their own stuff. Is there a reason you think otherwise?