Hi
Does anybody have any experiance of the rod change bias spring kits for the A series.
They look like a good idea but will they fit? or are they just a gimmic
Paul

If you have a look at this months Mini Mag (May) page114 Keith Carver is talking about fitting one to his racing car. They are also standard fit on Mini Spares 5 speed box's.
(Mini spares Part number MSG12)

Alex

Yes.
I have.

It worked well, helped a bit with that 3rd gear selection ,

Verdict.... ok for a road Coupe

The cheaper way is to fit a soft spring between the "U bend" of the gear linkage and the subframe.

Just pulls the gear lever over in neutral towards the 3/4 gate.

Oh yes

Hi
Does it just bias to one side? ie 3rd and 4th
and where is it fitted
Paul

Yes bias it to 3rd and 4th only, so you have to "push" slightly to get to 1st & 2nd, just think like a modern car.

Fitted to the bottom of the gear change "u bend", at the front, using a jubilee clip, then to a p clip on the subframe, drivers side.
In my case there is a clip that holds the heater pipe and I used that.

Will try to get a picture soon.

If you want to experiment try it with a thick elastic band, or in my case a slice of inner tube and a couple of cable ties.
(Did I mention, I'm Scottish and therefore mean by default)