Kirbin Kwickshift Question
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Racer
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From: Riverwoods Illinois
Kirbin Kwickshift Question-Do I need to set the stops?
I just purchased a used Kirbin from another forum member. I plan to follow the same basic install as I have seen at http://temp.corvetteforum.net/c5/pat...rInstall.shtml
Is there any other suggestions. I assume there are no springs or adjustments with the Kirbin? Any updated parts I shoulds acquire, etc.?
Should I use locktite on the bolts?
Thanks in advance for your help.
Adam
[Modified by Adam'94C4, 11:26 AM 4/1/2003]
Is there any other suggestions. I assume there are no springs or adjustments with the Kirbin? Any updated parts I shoulds acquire, etc.?
Should I use locktite on the bolts?
Thanks in advance for your help.
Adam
[Modified by Adam'94C4, 11:26 AM 4/1/2003]
Racer
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From: Florence Arizona
Re: Kirbin Kwickshift Question (Adam'94C4)
I too bought mine from a forum member. Just pulled mine out and stuck the new one in. To be honest, I don't even remember seeing any adjustments. Great shifter that gets better with use. :steering:
Burning Brakes
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From: Andover MA
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Re: Kirbin Kwickshift Question (Adam'94C4)
I also purchased a used Kirban and soon realized that I was missing the heat shield. It looks like a tin can lid that screws that screws on and seals the console. If you need one, call Kirban and they'll send you one. Also, I adjusted the stops just enough so that a piece of paper could slip through... snugly.
[Modified by mshipon, 8:54 PM 4/2/2003]
[Modified by mshipon, 8:54 PM 4/2/2003]
Drifting
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From: Pensacola FL
Re: Kirbin Kwickshift Question (mshipon)
I also have the Kirban. I adjusted the stops at first. But i did not like the way it went into gear. After reading several posts on the topic, I just backed the stops out so there was plenty of clearance. It now goes into gear with a much more positive feel. No probelms so far. SCOTT
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Racer
Joined: Sep 1999
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From: Riverwoods Illinois
Re: Kirbin Kwickshift Question (99 The Hard Way)
Thanks. I installed it so the stops allow a thick piece of paper to slip through as well. Installed the heat shield. Great Mod!!! I should have done this a long time ago.
One question though, which side did you install the shift lever? I installed mine on the passenger side. Don't think it makes a difference but the manual made no reference.
Adam
One question though, which side did you install the shift lever? I installed mine on the passenger side. Don't think it makes a difference but the manual made no reference.
Adam
Drifting
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From: Pensacola FL
Re: Kirbin Kwickshift Question (Adam'94C4)
Mine's on the driver's side. I guess try both and go with what feels best. I wanted to make sure gears 1-4 were very reachable, so i just figured I'd put it on the driver's side.
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Racer
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From: Riverwoods Illinois
Re: Kirbin Kwickshift Question (willi)
willi:
sorry I don't have the number as I purchased it used.
99 The Hard Way:
I installed mine on the passenger side as I thought I would have more leverage to access gears 1 and 2. I will try the driver's side for kick when it warms-up here in Chicago.
Adam
sorry I don't have the number as I purchased it used.
99 The Hard Way:
I installed mine on the passenger side as I thought I would have more leverage to access gears 1 and 2. I will try the driver's side for kick when it warms-up here in Chicago.
Adam