Manual Shifter Upgrade

[95Blitz]

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What are the rivnuts used for? A DF made cup holder? If so, sign me up!

Edit: just saw the other post ... That said... If we don't have the parking brake, can we get some cup holders

Going to be tight with the seats installed...

 

[Rttoys]

So I just saw my first Goblin at the Rockwall car show last week. Really nice guy that showed up to talk to. And as usual the car just had to be setup with my favorite colors. In this thread you mentioned meet up. I am also new to this thread. Is the meet up info just given to owner's or is there info on this site to know when they are if we want to come see and learn more about the car. Thanks

Meet up stuff can normally be found here. What’s your location. Maybe there’s someone that can meet up with you personally. The Houston group is always willing to show others our goblins, even offer rides at autocross.

Events & Meet Ups

Announce, discuss and recap events & meet ups here

dfkitcar.com

 

[GoblinGal]

These are now available on our website. We have a limited # & will fill all orders as soon as we can but we ask for your patience.

Thanks for your patience! ORDER YOUR SHIFTER HERE

 

[SmsDetroit]

am I understanding correctly I would need to replace my tunnel cap to install the new shifter? If so does the $250 for the shifter included the tunnel cap

 

[socaljeff3798]

am I understanding correctly I would need to replace my tunnel cap to install the new shifter? If so does the $250 for the shifter included the tunnel cap

Yes the new 3 piece tunnel cap is included in the kit

 

[dastrups]

Just got done driving it for the first time since installing this. This is a MUST!!! Probably THE most noticeable upgrade that I have made. It’s actually made the car more fun and confidence inspiring to drive. I have never felt anything so direct and notchy. HUGE improvement from the upgraded billet shifter setup that I already had. Absolutely no guess work. The thing is telepathic. Hats off to the guys at DF. So impressed!

 

[socaljeff3798]

Just got done driving it for the first time since installing this. This is a MUST!!! Probably THE most noticeable upgrade that I have made. It’s actually made the car more fun and confidence inspiring to drive. I have never felt anything so direct and notchy. HUGE improvement from the upgraded billet shifter setup that I already had. Absolutely no guess work. The thing is telepathic. Hats off to the guys at DF. So impressed!

I agree 100%.......I have put over 300 miles on mine since I installed it and it works so well I don't even think about it!!!

 

[Ark :D]

Sounds like the group-buy shifter. When I upgraded to THAT guy, driving became effortless. I'm glad the official DF shifter is the same way!

 

[Todd M]

@Lonny or @Adam,

How do I get an order in for the shifter package? Says sold out... are any going to be made available soon?

 

[KingChuck24]

@Lonny or @Adam,

How do I get an order in for the shifter package? Says sold out... are any going to be made available soon?

Not sure if you resolved this but I just finalized my kit and I spoke to Lonny about the shifter being sold out. He said it is just an issue with there website. I would recommend calling or emailing.

 

[Todd M]

Hey guys, they have shifters! According to Adam, the inventory software is messing up the order website. If you want one, just send an email to their support email: [email protected]...

Got mine ordered!!

 

[YoungGun]

Trying to install mine. Followed instructional video to the T.. It's spongy/loose and not shifting into any gear.

The previous shifter had the shifter cables far more forward than the df shifter. When installing the df shifter, I wonder if pushing the cables back put too much of a curve in the shifter cable?

Am I missing something critical when installing this shifter?

I have confirmed that the driver side shifter cable is routed to the left bottom transmission. Right/top side going to passenger side.

 

[Lonny]

I think you have them backwards.
As you move the shifter handle front to back the shifter arm with the counter weight should move.

 

[YoungGun]

I think you have them backwards.
As you move the shifter handle front to back the shifter arm with the counter weight should move.

Yep, I had them backwards.. haha.

Here is the updated thread on my installation progress: https://dfkitcar.com/forum/index.php?threads/new-d-f-goblin-shifter-review.3187/page-2#post-76670

Got it installed and working properly, works great!

 

[Chubbs]

I'm wondering if anybody else has had the problem I'm having in the photo (try to do a video, but can't upload it), and what the solution was. Basically it seems like a rivet is being used as the stop for the reverse lockout. Mine however, created a very rounded edge where the rivet popped through. The rounded edge sort of serves as a ramp for the reverse lockout, and doesn't stop it in the same place every time. Sometimes it just blows right by the rivet, and doesn't stop at all. Then the spring-loaded metal tang gets caught in the middle of the lockout, and jams everything up.

Anyone have a solution to make the rivet larger? I thought about putting a little weld bead on it, but I'm not sure if it's aluminum or not.

 

[SeanH]

I'm wondering if anybody else has had the problem I'm having in the photo (try to do a video, but can't upload it), and what the solution was. Basically it seems like a rivet is being used as the stop for the reverse lockout. Mine however, created a very rounded edge where the rivet popped through. The rounded edge sort of serves as a ramp for the reverse lockout, and doesn't stop it in the same place every time. Sometimes it just blows right by the rivet, and doesn't stop at all. Then the spring-loaded metal tang gets caught in the middle of the lockout, and jams everything up.

Anyone have a solution to make the rivet larger? I thought about putting a little weld bead on it, but I'm not sure if it's aluminum or not.

I had same problem. I drilled and re riveted. Filed the rivet tell it was just right

 

[Chubbs]

A rivet seems like an odd solution to this problem. Why not use a small bolt sticking up through the metal with a jam nut on it? Worried about it vibrating loose maybe?

 

[SeanH]

A rivet seems like an odd solution to this problem. Why not use a small bolt sticking up through the metal with a jam nut on it? Worried about it vibrating loose maybe?

could tap the hole, red loctite a bolt up through the bottom. Either solution works

 

[Whidbey Goblin]

I'm wondering if anybody else has had the problem I'm having in the photo (try to do a video, but can't upload it), and what the solution was. Basically it seems like a rivet is being used as the stop for the reverse lockout. Mine however, created a very rounded edge where the rivet popped through. The rounded edge sort of serves as a ramp for the reverse lockout, and doesn't stop it in the same place every time. Sometimes it just blows right by the rivet, and doesn't stop at all. Then the spring-loaded metal tang gets caught in the middle of the lockout, and jams everything up.

Anyone have a solution to make the rivet larger? I thought about putting a little weld bead on it, but I'm not sure if it's aluminum or not.

I have the same issue. I adjust the tension on the bolt holding that all down occasionally.

 

[Chubbs]

Problem solved. I used a #10-24 1/2 inch sheet metal screw (had a blunt end though, Not a pointy one). The lockout now has a nice, tall, perpendicular surface to catch on. I had to use a single washer to space it down just a bit, otherwise the screw is a hair too tall. Drilling out the rivet was easy, tapping the hole is terrifying. I honestly hate tapping holes. There's a 50/50 chance my cheap taps are going to snap off, and then you're really in trouble.

Works much better now though.