TKX shifter location

[LMH]

Originally Posted by xb-60

Larry, yes the shifter can be turned around (and is turned around currently), and that puts the shifter in the mid position, and mine needs to be in the front location to have the gear lever in the right location viewed from above.
The front location is contrary to all other 289 installations that I know of.

Cheers,
Glen

I see! I know that in an original with a BW T-10, the shifter centerline is approximately 16.5 inches as measured from the front. So yeah, it would be too far forward to use the front shifter position. Interesting issue you’re having!

Larry

[xb-60]

Originally Posted by LMH

I see! I know that in an original with a BW T-10, the shifter centerline is approximately 16.5 inches as measured from the front. So yeah, it would be too far forward to use the front shifter position. Interesting issue you’re having!

Larry

It's actually too far back when it's 'turned around' which actually puts it in the middle of the three locations available.
In this position, it is still about 4" too far back. The thing is, all other 289 (replicas) use that 'mid' position and it works for them perfectly. BJ's car (very similar to mine) uses the 'mid' position and his shifter is positioned perfectly. Mine, for some reason that hasn't hit me yet, is 4" too far back in the mid position. TKO and TKX (mine) are very close in dimensions, so I just can't work out why I need to use the forward most shifter location.