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| gilarion Member Since: 05 Dec 2013 Location: Wales Posts: 5084   
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See the full thread here https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic67172...slickshift
After a few weeks of debating with myself about fitting a Slickshift, I decided to bite the bullet and order one from Synchro Gears. I decided to buy the whole kit which includes a new turret and a plastic sleeve, anti-rattle spring and the Slikshift Fitting was pretty straight forward bearing in mind I am no mechanic. Getting the plastic sleeve out was a challenge but got there in the end, then bending the springs forward took some doing. The hardest thing was adjusting the springs and the bias which I have to say took a couple of hours of slight adjustment and then keep taking the Defender for a drive around and then more adjustment until I got it right. I am now very pleased with the way the gears change. The Slickshift takes some getting used to and I will have to learn the new ‘H’ as the gear change is pretty close. What do I think of the new set up, really good and once I get used to the new style of change it will be one of the best mods I have done. At first glance it looks complicated to fit but it is not, though forget about it only taking a half hour to fit as Syncro say, for it took me all afternoon, as I say adjusting the springs is a chore and I nearly gave up, but if you take your time and adjust in very small increments you will get there. I have just driven to town with the new set up and the gearbox feels like its brand new the changeup and down is very slick and I can recommend this mod to anyone, just make sure you buy a new turret as the wear on the old one I took out was noticeable, they only cost £30.00 complete with springs fitted. Well, it has been over three weeks since I fitted the slick shift and I am now used to the new gear change it and love it. The Gear change is very 'slick' and so much more positive than the stirring porridge that the old change was. For the money, this is one of the best mods I have done and one that any home mechanic can do as it is not that difficult to fit. For those who like Welsh Mountains and narrow boats have a look at my videos and photos at.. http://www.youtube.com/user/conwy1 |
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5th Aug 2019 4:00pm |
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| X4CAC Member Since: 30 Apr 2018 Location: Midlands Posts: 212  
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I went with the Slick Shift as it was the one a mate had fitted and I knew he could sort mine. It's the one Ian @ IRB recommends so like most things if it's good enough for him it's good enough for me.
I love mine, it's up there in the 5 top mods I'd recommend to anyone who has a standard setup. If you want to go for the Short Shift I know TMD Tuning currently have a 10% off sale on for the next week  |
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5th Aug 2019 4:28pm |
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| Sulisuli Member Since: 30 Oct 2016 Location: South west Posts: 4789 
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I have the slickshift and very pleased with it, much nicer gear change it does take a little getting use too.
My wife’s defender doesn’t have one and it now feels odd driving hers without it. Totally recommend by me Steve 2015 HT XS 90
2008 SVX 90 2000 XS TD5 90 |
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5th Aug 2019 6:12pm |
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| custom90 Member Since: 21 Jan 2010 Location: South West, England. Posts: 19531
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Photos here:
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5th Aug 2019 9:29pm |
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| custom90 Member Since: 21 Jan 2010 Location: South West, England. Posts: 19531
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Gillarion - Do you have any more info on the turret or is it included in the thread you mentioned? Diesels Lives Matter. ⛽️🛢️👨🔧🧰⚙️
And if You Love the Country, then we’re on the same side ~ I got’ love for Britain, I got’ British pride’. 🇬🇧 |
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5th Aug 2019 9:32pm |
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| boxoftricks Member Since: 06 Feb 2019 Location: Home Counties Posts: 745 
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Please go for the slickshift, it will honestly be the best mod you've made as transforms the whole driving experience. Best one I've done and it is so quick and easy.
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5th Aug 2019 11:28pm |
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| gilarion Member Since: 05 Dec 2013 Location: Wales Posts: 5084
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For the slickshift that will fit 200/300 TDi and TD5 https://www.onlinegearboxparts.com/product...lickshift/ And for the turret https://www.onlinegearboxparts.com/product...er-turret/ For anything else https://www.onlinegearboxparts.com/ For those who like Welsh Mountains and narrow boats have a look at my videos and photos at.. http://www.youtube.com/user/conwy1 |
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5th Aug 2019 11:33pm |
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| custom90 Member Since: 21 Jan 2010 Location: South West, England. Posts: 19531
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Gilarion - Thank you. Isn't that turret for a pre Puma though? Mines a 2.4. (I should have soda possibly.)
The link is however very useful and the parts on that site. This video is useful regarding fitting info down the page here: https://www.onlinegearboxparts.com/product...lickshift/ So I think Slickshift it is! Will order at some point soon and get it done. Only thing I would say is, I notice he used no loctite on the grub screw I guess there is little point in that. Regarding the 4x screws though the Alu collar, I would use the same Torque as factory and I'd be inclined to use a low breakaway Torque Loctite like 222 in case of disassembly later down the line. I would imagine the loctite is needed in this instance due to the Alu collar, where as the factory was plastic. Glued my weights again the other day too. 
Diesels Lives Matter. ⛽️🛢️👨🔧🧰⚙️
And if You Love the Country, then we’re on the same side ~ I got’ love for Britain, I got’ British pride’. 🇬🇧 |
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6th Aug 2019 6:04pm |
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| Zed Member Since: 07 Oct 2017 Location: In the woods Posts: 3009 
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Has anyone actually compared the slickshift and shift r side-by-side?
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6th Aug 2019 6:49pm |
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| custom90 Member Since: 21 Jan 2010 Location: South West, England. Posts: 19531
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There seems to be very little info on the Shift R. My only concern with the Slickshift is that it's a 2 piece unit and that grub screw.
1 piece just seems better to me but a nagging thought, I guess the 2 piece has no rotational problems though as the grub screw is located precisely in its recess beyond the threads. Diesels Lives Matter. ⛽️🛢️👨🔧🧰⚙️ And if You Love the Country, then we’re on the same side ~ I got’ love for Britain, I got’ British pride’. 🇬🇧 |
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6th Aug 2019 6:55pm |
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| Zed Member Since: 07 Oct 2017 Location: In the woods Posts: 3009
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I have similar concerns. Also I have driven with both but not side by side nor in comparable Defender 's and because of that I am undecided. I did consider buying both to see which I prefer but because of my limited mechanical skills it would be a faff.
If only the Land Rover magazines would actually do their jobs, act like real journalists and print proper honest reviews and comparisons instead of producing glorified catalogues for anyone who stumps up the readies for an advert. However that's probably for another thread.. |
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6th Aug 2019 7:09pm |
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| Sulisuli Member Since: 30 Oct 2016 Location: South west Posts: 4789
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And what a thread that would be Zed. It would be very interesting to have a like for like comparison. 2015 HT XS 90
2008 SVX 90 2000 XS TD5 90 |
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6th Aug 2019 7:23pm |
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| custom90 Member Since: 21 Jan 2010 Location: South West, England. Posts: 19531
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It seems the Shift R has more parts with it too hence the price.
But frankly for both I’d respect all new parts for cost really. It’s a tough decision, wish there was more views on the Shift R as well to give a balanced opinion. My only thoughts with the Shift R is removal of a failiure point but that comes with higher price too. I wonder why the Slickshift is two piece anyway, reduced machining cost? It seems a fair few people have gone genuine too, no problem with that and much reduced cost too. I am just curious as the option is open and I will need a solution of the three for certain.  Diesels Lives Matter. ⛽️🛢️👨🔧🧰⚙️
And if You Love the Country, then we’re on the same side ~ I got’ love for Britain, I got’ British pride’. 🇬🇧 |
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6th Aug 2019 7:30pm |
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| Sulisuli Member Since: 30 Oct 2016 Location: South west Posts: 4789
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Steve I think it’s two part so it can be set up to use with left or right hand drive defenders
2015 HT XS 90
2008 SVX 90 2000 XS TD5 90 |
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6th Aug 2019 7:43pm |
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