empi quick shift kit

is this worth buying. looks like a plate and a bushing. do you take the 2 bolts out, pull out the shifter and replace the plate and bushing. my pan is a 73.

Yes

I tried it out and couldn't get it to shift properly. Then again, it's cheap enough to be worth a try.

I had one of those on my '57 oval window when I was a kid.

Worked pretty slick, too.

Lane: when you had your shifter out and looking at the stop plate beneath it, was the longer tab on the passenger side?

gn

Yeah. There's a clearance issue between the shift rod and the top of the tunnel, so Carey had a couple of washers under the lockout plate. That may ciontribute to the problem. I got the CSP shifter yesterday and will probably fiddle with it over the next few days. It sure looks and feels well made.

Update: Installed the CSP last night in just a few minutes. It was easy to set up the reverse lockout as you can see it in operation. I have yet to drive the car, but it seems to be working ok. I'll update further after driving it this evening. The shifter certainly looks nice with all of the billet aluminum and stuff. I'll post a picture after I get through with any adjustments and but the boot on.

We'll be all-eyes for the pics, and driving impression.

We are waiting????????

Feels great in the forward gears - much like Gordon's Berg shifter and seemingly well worth the money. However, I'm still able to get it into reverse without using the lockout. Since this is the same problem I had with the stock shifter I believe that I have an issue with the linkage. Gordon, Kevin Haskins, and I are getting together at Kevin's house tomorrow, so I should have an update in 24 hours.

i can get mine to go into or try to go into reverse also. i have to shift dead straight back to get into 2nd. curious as what the findings are.

Lane, post a pic when you have time.


Thanks

We added a 1/8" longer pin to the reverse lockout mechanism and it did the trick. Goes into the right gear at the right time with a very precise short throw. Highly recommended. Here's a pic with the boot that came with it. It doesn't really match the rest of the upholstery, but I'll work on that.

Check out www.csp-usa.com for USA ordering. The German site (www.customspeedparts.com) has a page that allows you to "design" the look that you want from T-handle to ball knob, with both push-button and trigger lockouts.

Lane,

Which ratio did you choose?

The 40%. As close together as the 1-2 and 3-4 legs are, I can't imagine what the 60% would be like.

Lane,

How tall are you? Do you have any problem with reach? I have a VS and I am 5'9". I cant put the seat to far back and still reach the 1st and third gear with comfort.


Marty

I'm 5' 11" but have long legs and had to get Carey to modify the seat track so mine could go back an extra inch. That made third a bit of a reach. The new shifter puts it about an inch closer when in third. That's why I chose the bent shaft rather than the straight one.

Installed the EMPI shifter, still having issues with shifting into 3rd gear instead of 1st gear when I'm at a stop, does a 1970 chassis use a stop plate? Cabanaboy

All use a stop plate, but there are two different styles. I'm not sure when they switched, though.

Lane, are you still happy witht the CSP Shifter? I have one on my radar for future improvments and wanted to see how it was working for you. My car is in storage now, so I have 4 long months until spring pops here in the Windy City.


Thanks,

Marty

I should probably be a company spokesperson I'm so happy with it. Absolutely no complaints. I like how it works as well as how it looks. Top quality all the way.