[928uk] Improve performance

[Paul R Smith]

Generally yes, but the '80's synchos will never be brilliant even if you 
replace them with new.

Smiffy

On 26/09/2019 14:07, Joel Hopwood wrote:
> 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 <mailto: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 <mailto: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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