Bell Crank Group Buy, Zero Decibel Motorsports

[Mechie3]

Group buy for a transmission mounted bell crank shifter. Shifter is machined from 6061-T6 aluminum with a double sealed ball bearing for smooth crank motion.

Even if you already expressed interest in the feeler thread, please reiterate your direct interest in this group buy thread. If you wish to be included but only after a certain number of buyers are in, please indicate as such (for example, you'd like to be in, but only if we reach the 10 participant price level).

Thanks!

Works with:
Subaru 5 Speed transmission
Plastic FFR shifter
Metal FFR shifter
MR2 Shifter

Not compatible with:
6 Speed transmission
VCP Shifter

What it does:
Allows you to reduce the number of bends in the shifter for smoother and more direct feel
When used with an MR2 shifter the cable length can be reduced 7 feet (shorter length cables not supplied as part of kit)
The arm mounted to the input shaft is mounted further inboard for improved clearance with the rear bumper (almost 1" of the shaft would actually be cut off if desired)
Looks pretty fancy. In an open rear bumper setup it is visible from the outside.

# of people: Cost
5: $365
10: $280
15: $255
20: $250

What you get:
Base plate
Cable mounting plate
Bell crank with pressed in bearing
Selector arm (mounts to transmission input shaft)
Red anodized aluminum rod ends
Aluminum connecting rods
Aluminum Spacer for base plate
Stainless spacer for bearing
Stainless Hardware and nuts

50% deposit due when group buy closes

A few cell phone shots showing the assembly, an exploded view, and installed on an 818.

Assembly:
http://i.imgur.com/zzDtmTt.jpg

Exploded view. Hopefully this image shows how much work and how many pieces are put together to make this setup:
http://i.imgur.com/HdZHzYu.jpg

Angled view on transmission:
http://i.imgur.com/HlNbnK9.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/GaJffiK.jpg

Group Buy:
1: Red Fogo (@10)
2: Mitch Wright (@10)
3: Flamshackle
4: The Furnace
5: Garden (@10)
6: Newkitguy
7: Canadian818
8: Blwalker105
9: Mulry (@10)
10: 65 Cobra Dude
11: Stebru
12: Nor cal Ray
13: Long Island WRX
14: Billjr212 (@15)
15: Albertan
16: DSR-3
17: FFR ADV
18: Mikeb75
19: Flynntuna
20: Hobby Racer
21: Craigfree
22: Ben1272
23: Will D
24: Todd Budde
25: Samiam1017
26: Lifunfe
27: Solidworks-Mike
28: SpeedyG
29: Stickshift 84
30: ewingate
31: phillig
32: wirenut
33: bbjones

[redfogo]

I'm in at the 10 people price :D

[STiPWRD]

Nice work Craig, I wish this was available a year ago when I went through this exercise. At the 10-15 QTY prices, this is a real steal.

[Flamshackle]

Please count me in. Any chance it could be made and delivered to FFR in the next three weeks? Hahaha

[THE FURNACE]

I would be interested in one for later in the year, along with other parts. I should be picking up my 818 C in March. Nice job!
Location: Ontario, Canada

[gwarden]

I'm in at 10 would rather 15 price

[Newkitguy]

I'm with him ^ in at the 10 prefer 15 of course

[Canadian818]

I'm in @10, but since my build thread is up to date and probably 3 pages back, I have no problem waiting to get 15 people.

[Pearldrummer7]

This is beautiful, Craig. One of the best designed pieces I've ever seen. I'm not in for one yet because I'm trying to make my own(out of 6061), but if it fails I'll be in of course

[Mechie3]

Please count me in. Any chance it could be made and delivered to FFR in the next three weeks? Hahaha

Unlikely as it'll take 2-3 weeks to machine the parts. International flat rate box shipping for a small box is only $30. I've gotten parts to Canada, Sweden, Finland, and South Africa, to name a few.

[Flamshackle]

Unlikely as it'll take 2-3 weeks to machine the parts. International flat rate box shipping for a small box is only $30. I've gotten parts to Canada, Sweden, Finland, and South Africa, to name a few.

I can work to that price. thanks Mechie.

[Mechie3]

I can work to that price. thanks Mechie.

I'll price out shipping not in a flat rate box too, but the flat rate box at least puts a cap on your shipping cost.


Up to 9. One more for the 10 pricing. 6 more for the 15 pricing.

[Mulry]

I'm in. Would prefer the @10 or 15 rate obv :)

[65 Cobra Dude]

I'm in Craig.

Henry

[stebru84]

I'm in for one.

[Flamshackle]

Great to see we are at the 10 price. Keen for the 15 group buy price! Mechie. How soon could you get the shifter to FFR? I could hold my delivery a bit to make it happen. I'm not in a rush.

[Mechie3]

I was thinking of leaving the group buy open another week to see if we hit the 15 level. Probably 2-3 weeks total the parts after that.

[Newkitguy]

I'd be ok with that!

[Flamshackle]

I was thinking of leaving the group buy open another week to see if we hit the 15 level. Probably 2-3 weeks total the parts after that.

I think that will work. Can't wait to use this part. Looks so nice compared to the stock idea.

[NorCal Ray]

Count me in for an awesome looking shifter assy!!

Ray

[longislandwrx]

Mechie sign me up. lets hit 15! please pm me your paypal info and when you want the funds.

[Mechie3]

I added a product page to my website with additional photos:

http://zerodecibelmotorsports.com/products/bell-crank-mechanism-5spd/

[billjr212]

can you get the dimension from the side of the transmission to the furthest point out? I have my battery in the same spot as you, but it is standing up. Just curious if I'm going to have to move it.

I'm in at 15.

[Mechie3]

I'll have to measure real parts to confirm but the model shows the head of the shoulder bolt being ~ 1.9" off the side of the transmission. The cable mounting plate is about 2.5" off the transmission.

[Albertan]

I would like to purchase the bell crank shifter kit
Rich

[Mechie3]

aaaaand....that makes 15. I did price everything out for 20 and it only takes $5 off. The next price break for me was at 35 pieces.

[Hindsight]

Looking like this will be a very popular kit and for good reason. Should go a long way to making for smoother shifting 818. I think it is critically important for your enjoyment of a vehicle to have any and all controls you interact with constantly feeling crisp and responsive.

[Blwalker105]

Count me in Craig...beautiful job as usual!

[DSR-3]

Me too!

[FFR-ADV]

Please count me in Craig.

[mikeb75]

Yo. Put me on the list also. Stunning work Craig.

[Flamshackle]

Almost there!

[flynntuna]

I'm in. Also

[Mechie3]

I plan to close this out end of business Monday and get parts on order. 50% deposit will be due that week. Another $5 will be taken off if we hit 20 people. The margin on these parts isn't very good so when I order extra parts for general inventory and listed on the website the regular price will be higher just because the amount of risk this represents as stale inventory is much higher than any of my other parts.

[Flamshackle]

I'll be making an International payment so Please pm me your bank info

[Hobby Racer]

Please add me to the list!

[Mechie3]

Syracuse, NY? I grew up in Rochester then lived in Syracuse for 2.5 years before coming to Indianapolis. Still visit about once a year. You should hook up with the guys at cnysubies.com. I can't remember if I've said that before, I forget with so many people on the forum.

[ben1272]

Craig, Is there a kit available for me? If so, I am in.

Great work!

[Mechie3]

Sure is. The beauty of the group buys are that people that want one before I place an order are guaranteed to get one. I always get a handful extra but after the extras are gone I need enough people to justify another order.

[Will D]

I'm also in...great looking kit.

--Will

[Mechie3]

I finished up the last part for the product tester just after midnight last night. Taco20 is going to be doing a test fit for me. It's funny... Put me on a couch to watch a movie on a Friday and I'm asleep by 8. Put me in the shop and I'm making chips till past midnight no problem.

[Flamshackle]

I finished up the last part for the product tester just after midnight last night. Taco20 is going to be doing a test fit for me. It's funny... Put me on a couch to watch a movie on a Friday and I'm asleep by 8. Put me in the shop and I'm making chips till past midnight no problem.

I understand it. We all come alive when we have a purpose

[Samiam1017]

add me to the list

[longislandwrx]

when do you want deposit? please post/pm your paypal thanks!

[Mechie3]

I'll take deposits after Taco does a test fit. Makes it easier for me to not be holding onto money in case somethign comes up.

[Flamshackle]

I'll take deposits after Taco does a test fit. Makes it easier for me to not be holding onto money in case somethign comes up.

Great, looking forward to the results.

[lifunfe]

I would like a set as well.

[Mechie3]

I'll add you in. Taco has the parts now. As soon as he gets it installed and confirms no issues the group buy will be closed.

[Mechie3]

Need to make two changes. The distance between the two rubber boots on the FFR cables is 1.5" shorter than the distance on my aftermarket cables. This did 2 things. 1: The coupler from the cable to the rod end was 1.5" too short for the FFR cable. 2: Because the 1/2" diameter coupler is longer, it will hit the neutral switch (on my cables, it's only 1/4" at that point). I'm moving the attachment point on the arm out by .34" and making a new arm and coupler to send to taco. Depending on CNC availability I hope to have it done Tuesday.

Also, is there anyone opposed to drilling a new hole in their trans shaft? The way this is designed, you move the arm up to the large diameter on the shaft and drill a new hole. This saves another 1" or so over the FFR setup for rear clearance (beyond the fact that my arm doesn't stick out like the FFR arm). Not drilling a new hole means the bell crank isn't perfectly vertical (not a big deal) but you would need a longer coupler (a bigger deal if I don't make them).

[Flamshackle]

Also, is there anyone opposed to drilling a new hole in their trans shaft? The way this is designed, you move the arm up to the large diameter on the shaft and drill a new hole. This saves another 1" or so over the FFR setup for rear clearance (beyond the fact that my arm doesn't stick out like the FFR arm). Not drilling a new hole means the bell crank isn't perfectly vertical (not a big deal) but you would need a longer coupler (a bigger deal if I don't make them).

Dont mind at all :-)

[Mitch Wright]

Not a problem here.

[Albertan]

I think it would be great to have an option. I don't know how hard the shaft is but my engine/transmission are already mounted so it means drilling in place. It may not be a problem if the shaft is soft
Rich

[STiPWRD]

I think it would be great to have an option. I don't know how hard the shaft is but my engine/transmission are already mounted so it means drilling in place. It may not be a problem if the shaft is soft
Rich
The shaft is soft, I drilled right through it with a dewalt drill bit.

[Mechie3]

Yup. The arm has a clamp built into it to clamp it in place to mark the spot to drill.

[Flamshackle]

Yup. The arm has a clamp built into it to clamp it in place to mark the spot to drill.

Brilliant :-)

[Canadian818]

I can't imagine anyone having a problem drilling the hole, after all, how many rivets are in this thing?

[Samiam1017]

can you add a link for who you bought your shorter cables from, for use with the mr2 shifter

[Speedy G]

I'm in.

Speedy G

[Mechie3]

speedy: Got it

Samiam: www.boatersland.com search for teleflex 4300. I got the BC version, though it looks like they no longer carry that in the 7' variety. I'm using 7' and it's tight, but my shifter is a little farther forward. An 8' would give more headroom for positioning. I might actually pick up the 8' cables and sell my 7' cables (and the 6' ones I have lying around too...haha).

Upon further searching, I bought my 7' cables from here: http://www.jamestowndistributors.com/userportal/show_product.do?pid=58306 They cost a bit more than from boatersland, but boatersland didn't have the 7' ones, only 6' and 8'. I say go with the 8' from boatersland and save some money.

B = bulkhead clamping (like the FFR cables) C = clamp style. I made my own mount for the clamp style. You can buy inexpensive clamps from Mcmaster (2695K85). BB is a double bulkhead, CC = double clamp. My bell crank requires bulkhead fittings in the rear. The front is up to you.

Direct link to 8' cable: http://www.boatersland.com/telccx43008.html


The teleflex cables market themselves as having the least backlash of any cable. Don't know if it's true or not but they're much tighter than the FFR cables.

Everyone: Got the new extension made, need to make the new arm. Moving a threaded hole .3".

[billjr212]

I'm in still. When do you need the deposit? Will you be sending out pm's?

[Mechie3]

Making the updated part tonight. I don't get cnc time often during the week anymore. When fitment is confirmed I'll take deposits.

[Mechie3]

New part is off to the tester.

[gwarden]

Guess I need to visit Taco again this weekend the pieces look great but if there could be an option other then red fittings that would be nice

[Mechie3]

I can do stainless or coated steel. Let me look at pricing.

[THE FURNACE]

I would be interested in stainless. Red anodizing is so Italian. Ooops! I was born here though.

[ben1272]

I like the red.....pay no attention to the others! :) I love Italians!

[wirenut]

Put me on the list and give me a vote for stainless....

[Mechie3]

If you have a preference between anodized aluminum or stainless post here and I'll add it to your name.

[Hobby Racer]

Anodized aluminum please.

[billjr212]

Anodized aluminum

[Canadian818]

Stainless FTW

[redfogo]

anodized aluminum

[Samiam1017]

stainless

[FFR-ADV]

Are there strength related issues that make the likely slightly more heavy stainless parts needed? I personally like the look of the red anodized aluminum like you have in your pictures. Nice work Craig!

[Mechie3]

The aluminum should be strong enough while the stainless is overkill. If your transmission is working well there isn't that much force being put through them. Typically the bearing elements wear out prior to the bodies wearing out.

[longislandwrx]

I like the bling, so Duralumin for me please.

[Flamshackle]

Anodized for me.

[flynntuna]

Anodized aluminum for me please.

[Newkitguy]

either works for me

[Mechie3]

Updated part has arrived. If this works, I'll be placing the order.

[Flamshackle]

Updated part has arrived. If this works, I'll be placing the order.

Great! Once you confirm I'll make the international payment :-)

Can't wait!

[Blwalker105]

Hi Craig. We're back in the US. I'll catch up with you later this week.

[gwarden]

one vote for stainless

[taco20]

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Hey everyone I finally got the updated arm and got it test fitted this weekend. He are the pics I took of it together. I also added the pics of what he changed on the new arm to allow the upper cable to miss the switch on the trans. The new upper cable extension rod wasn't available yet so I took pics of the shorter setup and some pics with a rod I made with a spare heim I had. The rods and heims you will receive will be the silver rod and red heim not the red tube and silver heim I used to finish test fitting. I have the trans shifter rod drilled to the new closer hole and extra cut off. Easy to move hole with his arm as a guide. It is real easy to install and has very smooth action. Anything you extra you need to know please let me know.

[Newkitguy]

so whats going to be the cost and when are we sending money? We have 29 people already signed up!

[Mechie3]

Cost is $250. I'll start taking deposits later this week. Was waiting for the test fit of the updated part before placing the order. I don't want to be the owner of $1000 worth of scrap arms.

[wirenut]

Hey Craig. Throw me back on the buy list. The Donor I was getting fell through. Getting a 5 speed.

[Newkitguy]

hit 30! wow every 818 being built will have this setup

[Mechie3]

Hey Craig. Throw me back on the buy list. The Donor I was getting fell through. Getting a 5 speed.

Got it.


hit 30! wow every 818 being built will have this setup

Well...I think I'm 360 short of all of them, but I welcome the challenge! :D

[wleehendrick]

Well...I think I'm 360 short of all of them, but I welcome the challenge! :D

I already have my K-tuned shifter installed and working. The bell crank is cool enough, though, I'd probably get one if you made a compatible version. Is that enough of a challenge? :p

[Mechie3]

Too many challenges!!!

It's on my list. My first few attempts at an easy conversion weren't any good so it'll take more effort. There's a big statewide Subaru meet in 2 months that I'm trying to get my own car driveable for first.

[longislandwrx]

come on 35! bump for sexy engineering!

[Mechie3]

Last Call. When the updated quote comes in group buy is closed. I will order extras but non group buy pricing is going to be ~$300.

[brian b 36]

craig I sent a pm and if you make for the k tune I would be in on this thanks brian

[Mechie3]

Aaaaaaaand.....it's closed. Order is going in today. If you're not on the GB list but you can show where you sent an email/pm/text/FB message and I forgot your name just let me know. Otherwise, only those on the list get GB pricing. I wasn't that strict about that in the past but the margin on these parts is lower.

Please send 50% deposits ($125) to zerodbmotorsports at gmail dot com

Thanks! :)

[Mitch Wright]

Thanks Craig, looking forward to installing your trick pieces.

[Mechie3]

Almost forgot. As you send payment, include your forum name and address. If you haven't already received a free shirt this year let me know what size (I only have 1 large left, need to order more....any specific color preferences and I can order some in that color). Please also if you have not let me know stainless or aluminum rod ends.

Thanks!

[billjr212]

Excellent! Any idea on a rough timeline (I promise I won't hold you to it, just wondering if we are talking 2 weeks or more like a month+)?

[Mechie3]

Order confirmation says 3/25 is the target completion date. Two weeks from Friday. I'll pick them up that day, press in the bearings and then assemble a lot of them that night for shipping.

[Flamshackle]

Order confirmation says 3/25 is the target completion date. Two weeks from Friday. I'll pick them up that day, press in the bearings and then assemble a lot of them that night for shipping.

Great thanks Mechie, all paid via international details you provided. I would love a tee in medium :-)

Let me know...

[wirenut]

Deposit sent. Now anyone want to sell me a MR2 shifter?

[Albertan]

Deposit sent last night. I forgot to tell you I would prefer Stainless Steel. I will contact you by email about shipping
Rich

[wirenut]

Is stainless steel an option? What ever happened with the vote?

I would also prefer stainless.

[Mechie3]

Stainless or aluminum. There's enough people wanting both that I can get both in volume discounts.

[Newkitguy]

waht would be the cost vs stainless and the cost for aluminum?

[Mechie3]

Same. The difference on my end (if I recall correctly) was a couple of dollars. It's hard enough tracking forum names with real names with paypal emails with shirt sizes (and colors) and stainless aluminum without adding different prices to the mix. Hahaha.

[Samiam1017]

Same. The difference on my end (if I recall correctly) was a couple of dollars. It's hard enough tracking forum names with real names with paypal emails with shirt sizes (and colors) and stainless aluminum without adding different prices to the mix. Hahaha.

Options, always offer zero options, for sanity sake!

[Mechie3]

Everyone gets a size small shirt in fuschia!

[Flamshackle]

Everyone gets a size small shirt in fuschia!

hahaha

[Solidworks-Mike]

Stainless is good with me.

[longislandwrx]

Everyone gets a size small shirt in fuschia!

I am 100% ok with this.

[redfogo]

I am 100% ok with this.

Agreed now I might look like I have some muscles!

[Mechie3]

So....I only have 1 large shirt left so I ordered more. Dark Heather (off black), Blue, Irish Green, and I may or may not have ordered some pink ones. Hahaha! (technically it's heliconia, looks a bit like cherry blossom red).

[bbjones121]

How much difference is the feel?

[NorCal Ray]

Hi Craig, Do you know when the bell crank shifters will be ready to ship? I sent $250 by PayPal 3/2/16 , I thought you had at least 20 buyers but maybe not. I would also like to order the steering rack extenders. Could you let me know the additional cost of the shifter and the cost of the extenders. Thanks for the awesome parts! NorCal Ray

[Mechie3]

The original eta from the shop was this past Friday but they didn't make it. Just waiting there call. I'll probably need a week to assemble and box things up too.

Do you have the larger tie rods? I think its the 05+ rack that uses an m16 thread. My extenders are all m16.

[bbjones121]

did you add me to the list?

[Mechie3]

Added you on. I still need to go through my list and find those that haven't paid deposits yet. No call from the shop yet.

[Mechie3]

How much difference is the feel?

24.8% difference. :D

Hard for me to say. I ditched my FFR plastic shifter and cables a long time ago and I've had a few different setups in between.

Shop called and their parts are ready. I still need to finish the spacers and couplings and press in bearings. New shirts are done too (but not in my possession yet). Limited quanities of Dark Pink, Irish Green, and more of the sapphire blue and some new dark heather.

[bbjones121]

Ha-ha. Yeah, hard to quantify a response to that question. I have factory Fives aluminum shifter. Definitely better than the plastic unit. I almost want to say it is more positive feeling than the reverse cable aluminum option.

Can't wait to see how it is with your linkage.

[Mechie3]

Here are the new shirts. They're currently in Rochester, NY. I'll have them in hand April 14th. If you want light gray or blue (some sizes) I have those in stock in Indy. If you want the other colors then I can hold shipment for 2 weeks or if you don't want to wait, for $3 can ship them separately (my cost to ship a shirt).
http://i.imgur.com/CW5h3ht.jpg

Picked up a bunch of parts this am.

http://i.imgur.com/xL7iZLz.jpg

[NISMO_RB25]

I finally found a MR2 shifter at a decent price so count me in for Bell Crank setup. I know I missed the group buy price so just let me know what I need to pay. I am also not in a big hurry.

[redfogo]

If you need a cheap MR2 shifter look on MR2oc. They go for almost free!

[Mechie3]

Getting there. I currently have shirts in blue and gray in M and XL. Shirts in all colors (blue, green, pink, dark heather) in all sizes will be here on the 15th.

http://i.imgur.com/UlC8jys.jpg

[longislandwrx]

xpost to https://www.reddit.com/r/oddlysatisfying

[Mechie3]

After making waaaay to many couplers and threading waaay to many holes (~180) I'm pretty much done.

Important! If you are using non FFR cables, please let me know the length from the bulkhead mount to the threaded cable end when the travel is centered. You might require a shorter coupler!!

Next steps:

Shipping: All US addresses will ship in a flat rate box for $16 (covers postage, 3% paypal fee of shipping, and packing materials).

Please paypal the balance to zerodbmotorsports at gmail dot com. For most people that will be $125 + $16 = $141. If you did not pay the deposit, please remit the full $250 + $16 = $266. Please see below for the information to include in a note with your payment:

Forum name: This helps me a lot to track orders.

Rod Ends: If you have a preference for stainless vs aluminum rod ends. No answer will get whatever I currently have the most of in stock.

T shirts: I currently have blue and gray in small, medium, XL, and a couple XXL. More shirts are arriving on the 14th. Color choice is first come first served. (see below for mix). Please let me know size and top three color choices in order. I will do my best to make sure everyone gets what they want. Also let me know if you've already received a free shirt this year.

Address: Sometimes paypal doesn't send an address. Please make sure you include your address in the note if you don't have a "ship to address" in paypal.

Other: Some people have ordered other parts they need shipped at the same time. Please remind me if you have in case my records aren't correct. If payment has not been sent for these extra items please ask me for a total amount + shipping (in case it won't fit in the flat rate box).

Thanks!

[Mechie3]

Shirt mix arriving (does not include S, M, XL, and XXL shirts in gray and blue already in stock). Check out color swatches here:
http://www.bodekandrhodes.com/cgi-bin/barlive/site.w?location=olc/cobrand-product.w&product=G8000&category=3&frames=no&target=main&sponsor=000001&nocache=34122

Color: Size-qty

Dark Heather (dark gray/ash): M-2, L-4, XL-3
Sapphire (blue): S-1, M-2, L-4
Irish Green: M-2, L-4, XL-3
Heliconia (pink): S-1, M-2, L-2

[longislandwrx]

ridiculously excited to get this part.

[Newkitguy]

What if we don't know what cables we are going to run? I'm using an mr2 shifter and will source aftermarket cables

[Mechie3]

If you want to wait until you get cables and measure them I can hold the parts.

[mistasherm]

I'm with NewkitGuy - running MR2 shifter, have my donor, pick up kit on the 19th - I will include note in PayPal final payment.

[Woody003]

Please count me in for this buy run....Woody003

[Mechie3]

Please count me in for this buy run....Woody003

Hello Woody,
I purchased extras but the group buy pricing cutoff was 3-9-2016. Regular pricing was set at $300. If you're still interested you can send me a paypal at zerodbmotorsports at gmail dot com. Please include shirt size, top two or three colors (dark heather, gray, blue, green, pink), stainless or aluminum fittings, and if you're using non-FFR provided cables let me know that as well.

Thanks,
Craig

[Newkitguy]

Mechie which cables did you measure these for and which shifter?

[Mechie3]

I have the seastar CCX cables on my car. They require a 2.125" long coupler on the fore/aft cable. The FFR cables require a 3.625" coupler on teh F/A cable. I have both, just need to know which one to send to people.

I tested mine with the MR2 shifter, Taco tested his with the FFR shifter and cables.

[mistasherm]

I have the seastar CCX cables on my car. They require a 2.125" long coupler on the fore/aft cable. The FFR cables require a 3.625" coupler on teh F/A cable. I have both, just need to know which one to send to people.

I tested mine with the MR2 shifter, Taco tested his with the FFR shifter and cables.

If you have tested the CCX cables on an MR2 shifter then I would defer to your expertise and request the 2.125" coupler(s)

[Mechie3]

Will do. If for whatever reason people have issues with coupler lengths let me know and we'll work it out.

[bbjones121]

Hey Craig, I know you are probably really busy. Did you get my payment for this and the coupe hood arms?

[Canadian818]

Hey Mechie, can you let me know what the international shipping is so I can send the rest of the money. Save one of the XXL shirts for me!

[Mechie3]

Bbjones: got your payment.

Canadian 818: Why don't you just send the $125 for now and when it ships I'll let you know the actual cost (plus 3% to cover paypal fees on shipping).

[Canadian818]

Canadian 818: Why don't you just send the $125 for now and when it ships I'll let you know the actual cost (plus 3% to cover paypal fees on shipping).

Done!

[Newkitguy]

Mechie you ready for second half of the payment?

[65 Cobra Dude]

Just sent the balance Craig.

Thx,

Henry

[Mechie3]

Ok. My parents came into town last night and brought the shirts with them (saved on shipping, yay!).

Around 10pm my living room looked something like this:
http://i.imgur.com/tsKYloc.jpg

Around 1am it started to look like this:
http://i.imgur.com/HAq3wIB.jpg

Then I went to bed and sometime this morning before work I had these at my front door:
http://i.imgur.com/pAHb9xn.jpg

I think I have 15 boxes packed and ready to ship out today. More will ship tomorrow. I do have a few loose ends:

Streeter Motorsports: Who are you? lol. I have a first name (Ben) but no forum name. What color shirt (choose from Dark Heather, Light Gray, Sapphire Blue, Pink)

Cobra Dude: Did you get a shirt yet this year? If no, size and top three colors. Stainless or aluminum rod ends?

The following people have paid a deposit, but no balance:

phillig: need rod end choice and shirt (if needed)
Will D: Need balance only
Ben1272: (streeter?)
Flynntuna: need balance only
newkit guy: Need balance (don't have black shirts, but do have dark heather)

International guys:
You're up next. Not using the USPS medium flat rate box because it's $45. Should be cheaper to use a smaller non flat rate box. I'll get them shipped and let you know shipping charges then.

[flynntuna]

Payment sent. Thanks

[Mitch Wright]

Great and looking forward to getting some bling for the transmission.

[65 Cobra Dude]

Craig,

Already got a shirt but his year (actually 2:>)) and I'll go with the aluminum rod ends. I am running the FFR aluminum shifter

Thx,

Henry

[AZPete]

Looking at your living room photos, are you building in enough margin to pay for the divorce? :)

[Mechie3]

Hahaha!




no...





New price: $500 :D

The living room didn't look like that before 9pm (wife went to bed at 9:30), and I cleaned everything up by 1am so when she woke up for work the house was clean. She left for work at 7am, I ate breakfast, then started wrapping and taping, then picked up again before leaving. ;)

[Will D]

Craig -

Sorry for the delay - payment sent, twice actually by mistake:eek:...will send you a PM on that.

Aluminum rod ends, please.

I'm planning on running a MR2 shifter - not sure on my cables yet. Any advice there would be appreciated. Is it possible to run the stockers, or do I need custom lengths?

Still trying to get the engine and tranny in the car, so I'm a bit ahead of myself, but couldn't resist the improved linkage.

[Mechie3]

No worries Will. I'll wait for your pm. I can refund the second payment easily, but want to make sure you haven't already tried to rescind it and make paypal get all confused. I can send you both length couplers. You could use the stock cables, but they'd be almost twice as long as necessary and with lots of extra loops.

I'm using these. You can get them in 7' but they cost more and limit your routing and shifter placement options.

http://www.boatersland.com/telccx43008.html

[mikeb75]

Oooooh, I see mine 2nd row 3rd down :)

Actually, very good news you're shipping soon, looking forward to getting some shifter bling installed!

[THE FURNACE]

The divorce comment was very funny. The new price, even funnier. You guys are a riot!

[Newkitguy]

Sent the final half of the payment please don't forget to include my steering rack bracket. I paid for that in the initial deposit. And the dark color sounds good

[flynntuna]

Thanks Craig, the parts came in today. They look great!:cool:

[longislandwrx]

I got my treasure chest too yesterday. Thanks for putting the time in. Can't wait to install.

[Mechie3]

:D

There are some photos here including some exploded views:

http://zerodecibelmotorsports.com/products/bell-crank-mechanism-5spd/

Click on the pics for larger images. The only thing not shown are the 1/4" washers. Those are a late addition. They go in between the aluminum and the metal ball of the rod end. I got to thinking it might be possible for the rod ends to, over time, start to wear away the aluminum so I added the washers.

Everyone got the long coupler (with the single rod end) that works with the FFR cables. If that doesn't work let me know.

The shoulder screws for the ball bearing are loctited in place so if you take it apart to paint/powdercoat it might take some doing. I would recommend loctite on the screws going into the aluminum since if they back out you lose shift function.

http://zerodecibelmotorsports.com/media/2016/02/Exploded-View.png

[Mitch Wright]

Arrived yesterday and look great, thanks.

[Samiam1017]

got mine too look great thx

[Hindsight]

Looks fantastic Craig! Had this been available back when I spent weeks and weeks mocking up and putting mine together, I would have definitely purchased one from you. Beautifully designed and implemented setup! I love the use of the bearing.

[bbjones121]

Looks great, can't wait to install. Maybe tonight...

[Mitch Wright]

Bolts right on5303353034

Thanks Craig.

[mikeb75]

I was starting to install my kit and I have a small problem, not with the parts though!

I tried to remove the FFR shift horn and I snapped off a punch while trying to remove the pin. I've been trying to drill it out, but it's slow going (apparently the punch was hardened).

Could someone please measure/verify that I can cut off the FFR shift horn and the length of the shift actuator rod that it is attached to and still have enough remaining to install the new part?

Thanks in advance for the help!

[Mechie3]

Ohh...fun. /sarcasm.

One way to tell is to see if there is enough room on the back side of the OEM fork adapter and the larger diameter to fit the selector arm (A shaped clamp piece). If not, I'd recommend using a dremel to slice the oem fork adapter into a bottom and top half and pull it out that way.

[mikeb75]

Thanks! That sounds easier. I'll split the fork adapter (thingie) and trim back any remaining pin.

Was easier! As you said, used Dremel and ultimately 5 HD cutoff wheels but got the adapter cut away and was able to grind down the remaining pin so the shifter went on smoothly.

Install is done now, very trick!

[Mechie3]

The last of these shipped out Saturday. (mostly remaining international orders).

I have more in stock at the non group buy price for anyone that missed it but still wants one.

[Harley818]

Hi Craig,
install took about 30 minutes and it all fit without any issue. Great product, fits great and the shifting feel is very direct.
5374353744

[Mechie3]

Hey-O!


Bringing this guy back. I have officially sold out of 45 of these! To everyone in the first group buy, Thanks! To everyone who continued to buy, Thank you too!

To everyone else who wants one, let me know! I'm going to be ordering some more parts soon, but need to know how many I should buy and, doing it group buy helps prevent me from having tons of parts on a shelf that I paid for out of pocket that I don't need (because I have the original one on my car ;) ). If you're interested, let me know. I'll probably order parts in a week or two.

Thanks!

[Jim Haar]

Craig, I'm in ....... thanks ,Jim

[Mechie3]

I'll get you added to the list Jim.

Thanks,
Craig

[ben1272]

F5 should just bite the bullet and just purchase the design/rights from you! I have not been able to use mine yet, but it looks killer and seems to function properly.....looking forward to trying, hopefully one day soon...

[craigfree]

I hate to thread bomb, but I still have two teleflex 4300 cables in 8ft length with clamp connection on one end and bulkhead on the other. I went with seven footers so these are just sitting on the shelf. Willing to do 100 shipped.

Sorry Craig...

[Mechie3]

NP Craig. Free bump. ;) I went with the 8 footers myself.

[carrera1984]

How mulch will it be? Might be in!

[iblackwe]

Craig if you are doing another group buy I would be in as well. Keep me posted!

[Mechie3]

I'm hope to be able to place an order in a couple of weeks. I need to order at least 20 sets so the up front capital isn't negligible.