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Gavinc
V4 Fan

United Kingdom
103 Posts

Posted - 30 Jul 2015 :  09:30:28 Show Profile Reply with Quote
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.

72sonett3
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Spain
270 Posts

Posted - 31 Jul 2015 :  16:12:10 Show Profile Reply with Quote
I think they take up play and wear in the joints.

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UK_Sub
V4 Guru

United Kingdom
2661 Posts

Posted - 22 Mar 2026 :  19:28:45 Show Profile Reply with Quote
I was looking for any info on how these springs are fitted, apparently they smooth out the gearshift too.
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UK_Sub
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United Kingdom
2661 Posts

Posted - 23 Mar 2026 :  16:27:10 Show Profile Reply with Quote
Has anyone got a photo of them in position?
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UK_Sub
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United Kingdom
2661 Posts

Posted - 24 Mar 2026 :  20:17:31 Show Profile Reply with Quote
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?
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