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| Author: | Hanra [ Sat Apr 11, 2015 9:28 am ] |
| Post subject: | KAD Quickshift |
Pretty sure I bough this KAD quickshift gear stick around 1998. I remember is cost me a fortune at the time. I've noticed over the years it feeling sloppy. Well I decided to have a look and see what was going on. Looks like it's seen better days. What are the options these days for Rod Change box??? Any other brands better then KAD?   
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| Author: | peterb [ Sat Apr 11, 2015 9:34 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: KAD Quickshift |
looks like real quality. |
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| Author: | Hanra [ Sat Apr 11, 2015 10:37 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: KAD Quickshift |
Looks like there are now two versions http://www.minispares.com/product/Class ... 0to%20shop http://www.minispares.com/product/Class ... 0to%20shop |
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| Author: | Hanra [ Sat Apr 11, 2015 10:57 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: KAD Quickshift |
Ill just buy the same type again for 30 pound and replace it again in another 17yrs. |
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| Author: | Scoop [ Sat Apr 11, 2015 11:24 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: KAD Quickshift |
Looks like something went wrong for that to happen. I remember reading on here somewhere that those quickshifts aren't real friendly on the gearbox. |
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| Author: | drmini in aust [ Sat Apr 11, 2015 12:20 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: KAD Quickshift |
Is that worn bit steel? If so, where the slot is worn you could hardface it with toolcraft electrode then grind the slot to size. Probably last 30 years then. I like how people machine stuff out of soft rubbish then plate it to look expensive.. haha |
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| Author: | Hanra [ Sat Apr 11, 2015 2:08 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: KAD Quickshift |
Yeah I imagine it's steel? The chrome on the stick itself is starting to get a bit ordinary. So I could repair it, but would then need to re-chrome the stick. I'll just bin it. |
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| Author: | Harley [ Sat Apr 11, 2015 8:08 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: KAD Quickshift |
The other thing you could do to fix that one is get the slot milled out to be wider, then make a plastic bush to fit over the peg in a size to match the new slot. When it wears out you only need to replace the plastic. |
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| Author: | Hanra [ Sat Apr 11, 2015 8:23 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: KAD Quickshift |
Nah. Just ordered another from minispares. |
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| Author: | Morris 1100 [ Sat Apr 11, 2015 8:28 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: KAD Quickshift |
It really looks like a complete cock show! The way the stick has worn into the aluminium collar because they haven't got the right shape, then the way the locating pin has worn into the stick because it is the wrong hardness. |
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| Author: | Hanra [ Sat Apr 11, 2015 8:43 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: KAD Quickshift |
I think the pin has worn into the stick leaving a sharp edge and then it's worn into the anodised housing? http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i91/H ... 1bixfa.mp4 |
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| Author: | Mini Mad [ Sun Apr 12, 2015 8:36 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: KAD Quickshift |
My experience with KAD service is pretty good, id send the pics to them and see what they have to say. |
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| Author: | Hanra [ Mon Apr 13, 2015 9:04 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: KAD Quickshift |
Good idea, Ive shot them an email just to give some feedback. See what they say. |
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| Author: | Hanra [ Sun Apr 19, 2015 7:50 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: KAD Quickshift |
New stick arrived. Noticed a distinct difference in the quality of the chrome plating (for the worse). Also what's interesting is the angle of the stick once it's located into its socket. Notice the notched section on the right side of the cup section. They are both lined up but notice the difference in the angles of the stick.   
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| Author: | drmini in aust [ Mon Apr 20, 2015 8:52 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: KAD Quickshift |
Gotta love chinese `quality'. Not. Touch the edge of the new slot with a file. I bet it's soft, = rubbish. |
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