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6-Speed
Posted: 23 Jul 2010
by Vanny
I'm guessing i know the answer, but anyone here fitted a 6 speed box to a valver yet? Mines just arrived at work, on a pallete.
Re: 6-Speed
Posted: 23 Jul 2010
by jayw
Hasn't Mandic (BX16valve) done it?
I'd do it if i could have a regular 5spd and purely have the 6th as an overdrive, don't see the point of dragging the original gearing over 6 gears, too much shifting
Re: 6-Speed
Posted: 23 Jul 2010
by docchevron132
No, but, I've looked into it, and a bit as Jay said really, although I believe the 6th is taller than the standard 5th in a valver?
The main issues are the reverse gear bollocks cable shit.
Oh, and limiting the steering lock to avoid shredding the tyre on the end plate!
Oh, and IIRC there's some issue with either the drop lonk or ARB or some shit..
Dunno, if I was going to gear the valver up I'd stick a TD 5th gear set in it and forget about it.
Re: 6-Speed
Posted: 23 Jul 2010
by Bx Bandit
Don't you have to carve half on the n/s chassis leg off too?
Re: 6-Speed
Posted: 23 Jul 2010
by docchevron132
Erm, dont think so, I believe you just have to remodel the back bit a little?
Re: 6-Speed
Posted: 23 Jul 2010
by Father Ted
6 speeds?
4 speeds are plenty. I had a Metro HLS with a 4 speed box, the 4th was the "5th" of the day and was as tall as Paul Whicker.
Re: 6-Speed
Posted: 23 Jul 2010
by Bx Bandit
So was Val Doolican!
Re: 6-Speed
Posted: 23 Jul 2010
by Father Ted
He was rather want he.
Didnt he have a major fit about Gay Glitter or was that Roger Whittaker?
Re: 6-Speed
Posted: 23 Jul 2010
by jayw
That was probably a Ting Tong... or perhaps a small Vietnamese boy...
Re: 6-Speed
Posted: 23 Jul 2010
by Bx Bandit
Well Doolican and Whittaker
Go together like shite and glitter
But Mr Paul Whicker, who is quite alot thicker
than Alan Whicker or the Outback Shitter
erm...........that just means utter none snese
Re: 6-Speed
Posted: 23 Jul 2010
by docchevron132
I'm enjoying this! I have had a few Tributes mind, but it all makes perfect sense!
Re: 6-Speed
Posted: 23 Jul 2010
by Bx Bandit
tributes!
Re: 6-Speed
Posted: 23 Jul 2010
by docchevron132
Cornish beer, for men, it's not the best beer in the world, oh no, this is just a tribute....
Re: 6-Speed
Posted: 23 Jul 2010
by Bx Bandit
Ah ha, yes, Cornish Tributes, a fine ale.........good for head aches and hang overs and stuff! Made by.......Adnams is it? Cornish beer I find is very good beer but not for the weak of stomach!
Re: 6-Speed
Posted: 24 Jul 2010
by docchevron132
Adnams? Imbicile!!!!!!
Tribute is made by the wonderful people at St. Austell brewery!
Re: 6-Speed
Posted: 24 Jul 2010
by Bx Bandit
Ofcourse, my bad, St Austell. Better IMHO than Adnams too but both aren't bad. Cornish beer though, not for the feint hearted. I once had a session in Fowey on a beer caller (and I kid you not) Wreckers and fuck me was I ill!
Re: 6-Speed
Posted: 24 Jul 2010
by docchevron132
Fowey, ahhhhhh..
I love Cornwall, and oneday I shall retire there..
Re: 6-Speed
Posted: 24 Jul 2010
by Philhod
Adam's ale is known for being rather watery up here
I love Cornwall, and oneday I shall retire there..
Unless like me Doc you have to learn to live on 1/2 of what you couldn't manage on when you were working.
Re: 6-Speed
Posted: 24 Jul 2010
by docchevron132
I cant manage on twice what I'm earning now mate, I'm still going to fuck off down there oneday.. fuck the financial considerations, I like Cornwall and Brizzle is a total shitehole now..
Re: 6-Speed
Posted: 24 Jul 2010
by Bx Bandit
Canal boat mate - tis you!