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Baytown



Member Since: 30 Jan 2016
Location: Cairns Australia
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Australia 2012 Defender 110 V8 Petrol CSW Auto Blenheim Silver
Bowler Gear Shifts
Hi everyone.
My gear lever knob is beginning to crack, which I’ve seen a fair few do here in Australia.
I’m looking at either the alloy topped, leather replacement units which look great, or the Bowler sports units.
They are both stupid expensive, but the Bowler is only a £150 more.
Does anyone here have the Bowler units fitted to their Puma, and if so, what’s your opinion of their feel / shift action?
I have a Quick shift fitted, so the selection action is fairly precise on my vehicle.
Thanks for any advice re this and best wishes.

Ken


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Post #802905 20th Nov 2019 3:29am
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TJ101



Member Since: 30 May 2007
Location: Taunton Somerset
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Hi Ken,,,,, I went for the Bowler sticks ,, Excellent Very Happy

You will see i modified the gear stick and "turned" it round, now works for me better with the MS cubby box and does not foul the front din compartment flap, The stick now "falls to hand" much better

Don't have the quickshift, but the gear selection is better that with the std sticks,



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Post #802915 20th Nov 2019 9:35am
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discomog



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I know it's all down to personal taste but that Bowler gear lever does nothing for me (except save me a lot of money by not buying one). Defender 90XS SW
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Post #802916 20th Nov 2019 9:41am
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DAZ110



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It is certainly an ugly piece of metal. Shocked
Post #802931 20th Nov 2019 11:05am
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Stacey007



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I agree,

It's an awful looking piece of kit, would maybe suit a race going bowler with a roll cage and striped out interior...


Not for my everyday car though Thumbs Up so money saved.


I do like the polished alloy normal shifter which you could add a quick shift to. However even this in the cold, it can get very cold....


Post #802956 20th Nov 2019 4:18pm
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ken



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Hardly a stripped out Bowler but a Bowler all the same I love mine Mr. Green

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Post #802960 20th Nov 2019 5:05pm
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Sulisuli



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Post #803020 20th Nov 2019 11:04pm
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Baytown



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Thanks TJ.
Thanks for the info on your install TJ.
It sounds great, good on you.

Ken
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Supacat



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Is the Bowler shift actually connected in a different way or just a cosmetic upper arm modification?
Post #803095 21st Nov 2019 6:54pm
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Morepower



Member Since: 08 Jan 2013
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New Zealand 
Can be either Supacat... Both of mine have Bowler Stick attached to quick action gear change conversions (most likely bought in by Bowler)

Regards

Tim It doesn't matter how bad it is, It can always get worse...

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Post #803206 22nd Nov 2019 5:58pm
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stephan123



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I have the Bowler gear levers with the slickshift. Makes for very satisfying gear changes!
Post #803664 26th Nov 2019 5:55pm
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