Shinny ? 

all I need now is a manual conversion kit ??

You had to start somewhere ?

Update, I got a few more bits now?

 

 

Is that a brand new gearbox from the states?

5 minutes ago, TheRealNips said:

Is that a brand new gearbox from the states?

Yes a new 98 spec gearbox. 

Yes a new 98 spec gearbox. 

Good decision - stronger synchros on those. Previous owner thankfully did it to mine and there’s nothing like having a silky smooth shifter.


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2 hours ago, Raja93 said:

Good decision - stronger synchros on those. Previous owner thankfully did it to mine and there’s nothing like having a silky smooth shifter.


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I did research about the 98 gearboxes and seemed like the best thing to do, as I only paid £600/£700 more for all those new bits, than I was offered for a 2nd hand kit in the uk. In USA they are ripping out their manual gearboxes for the 98, cause they say they are that much better ?‍♂️

Edited October 23, 20214 yr by dipone

Yes definitely as the 2nd hand kit will have an old used gearbox of unknown condition. My car had a manual conversion around 2010 and the previous owner bought her in 2017 - soon after purchase he replaced the gearbox due to crunching in the common 3rd or 5th I think it was. Good to buy these new OEM parts whilst they're still available and in the grand scheme of things, for such an important component, it's well worth it. 

Anyway keep us updated as you progress ?

Not manual conversion update but still another piece of the puzzle. 8 months later ?

One of the best up grades for a Z.?

8 hours ago, Gaz 300 said:

One of the best up grades for a Z.?

Agree, had them on my red Zed. Thinking of going 99 spec front lights in the future , but not 100% if it’s a straight swap or some wire adapting needs doing. 

It’s over to Jimmer now. 
 

Looks very nice love them wheels ?jimmer doing what jimmer does best ?

Last bit for the manual conversion all done now gaiters and gear knob. 

The end of the manual conversion ?

Edited January 16, 20223 yr by dipone

You fitted the rear lights ? If so any pictures 

19 hours ago, gray said:

You fitted the rear lights ? If so any pictures 

No, got to order the rear strip of Z centre this week first.