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Gavinc	Posted - 30 Jul 2015 : 09:30:28 Can anyone give me an explanation for the wire springs which wrap around the universal joints connecting the shift column to the selector on the box. From research it is suggested that they are only there to dampen noise, if so then I can do without on my rally car, but do they serve any other purpose? Any thoughts welcomed.
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UK_Sub	Posted - 24 Mar 2026 : 20:17:31 Chris Calvert kindly sent me this photo, which helps to show how they're fitted... Just need to find a couple of them now! ANyone got any spare ones?
UK_Sub	Posted - 23 Mar 2026 : 16:27:10 Has anyone got a photo of them in position?
UK_Sub	Posted - 22 Mar 2026 : 19:28:45 I was looking for any info on how these springs are fitted, apparently they smooth out the gearshift too.
72sonett3	Posted - 31 Jul 2015 : 16:12:10 I think they take up play and wear in the joints. -- '72 97 '77 96L conv. '79 96GL (LPG) '83 900i (LPG) '95 900SE conv. '99 9-3T