[928uk] Improve performance

[Joel Hopwood]

Smiffy, does this advice hold for a MY80 car? My gear shift is...
characterful

On Thu, 26 Sep 2019 at 10:43, Paul Smith via 928uk <928uk at lists.928.org.uk>
wrote:

> For the gear change, smoothness can be improved with the right oil.
> Overall feel can be improved by removing play from the linkage, and getting
> the adjustment just right. Usually the biggest source of play will be the
> rear joint when the plastic parts disintegrate.  When te front ball joint
> gets enough play, it tends to jump off. The bushes below the lever are
> usually okay, but easy to lift the gaiters and have a look.
>
> As for improved performance, what situations do you find it lacking?
>
> Smiffy
>
>
> On Wed, 25 Sep 2019 at 22:06, mark white via 928uk <928uk at lists.928.org.uk>
> wrote:
>
>>
>> Good evening everyone
>> I’m sorry I haven’t been on here for a while, I’ve been finishing the
>> rebuildi on my 280 Capri.
>> Well I’ve just used my 1987 S4 Manual for the first time in about 5
>> months.
>> I’d like to improve the gear change as it’s not at smooth as I think it
>> should be, any ideas?
>> Also how can I improve the performance of the car? It was an auto and I
>> converted her about 6 years ago
>>
>> Many thanks Mark from Eastbourne
>> Sent from my iPhone
>
>
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