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madfrankie



Member Since: 10 Oct 2016
Location: Hertfordshire
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England 2007 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 SW Stornoway Grey
Slick shift or Shift R?

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So when I said I was done....
I am wanting to sharpen up the gear change and although I have seen various posts re pros and cons on both,
I was hoping to carry out a straw poll on the forum as to which is best (Cost not withstanding)
I know lots of you have fitted one or the other.
Look forward to your comments. "Of Course, Of course, I ain't asking . I'm telling!!"
Post #857427 22nd Sep 2020 1:50pm
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ChrisCSL



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United Kingdom 2014 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Santorini Black
Awesome looking vehicle you have there Madfrankie.
I'd also be interested in replies from those with either.
Post #857429 22nd Sep 2020 2:07pm
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bear100



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Can only comment on what i have which is the slick shift, good quality, well packaged, works well, easy to fit, good improvement on the standard, very helpful installation video. In essence an nice modification and worth the money.

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custom90



Member Since: 21 Jan 2010
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Slick shift V2 here. Really pleased with it.
One piece design and works really well.
Kit feels to me like it should have out of the factory. Highly recommended. ⭐️⭐️God Bless the USA 🇬🇧🇺🇸 ⭐️⭐️
Post #857445 22nd Sep 2020 3:01pm
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cold



Member Since: 15 Dec 2018
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@Steve - does the lever position foul - or is it close to the cubby, I am leaning towards the Shift R but Slick Shift ‘appears’ to provide more clearence?
Post #857450 22nd Sep 2020 3:49pm
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custom90



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No it shouldn’t do, it’s much the same as standard and I didn’t notice any difference really other than a very small amount higher I think but nothing that you’d worry about or notice.
It feels brilliant, I lubed mine right up with lots of Castrol lithium grease.
It doesn’t feel heavier either and it’s definitely very smooth.

It isn’t cheap no, but it is definitely worth it and feels like it should have done from the factory.
On mine, with the original fitting I went to lube it and found the nylon ball had cracked.
So I was lucky it didn’t let me down, so as it was replacement time I thought I may as well upgrade.
Decently up there with the best mods I’ve done.
Thumbs Up ⭐️⭐️God Bless the USA 🇬🇧🇺🇸 ⭐️⭐️
Post #857478 22nd Sep 2020 6:25pm
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cold



Member Since: 15 Dec 2018
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Thanks Steve Thumbs Up
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Zed



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United Kingdom 2010 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Santorini Black
I fitted the Shift R v2 and it doesn't foul the cubby but will hit my bottle of water in the cupholder. I'm not sure if that is the case with the Slick shift but for gearchanges I didn't notice anything between them. Either will be an improvement on stock.

If you haven't already fitted a LOF power spring, I'd definitely recommend. WARNING.
This post may contain sarcasm.
Post #857486 22nd Sep 2020 7:10pm
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madfrankie



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All, I fitted the Shift Rv2 tonight and love it.
I’ll be getting the spring next week.
Thanks to all. "Of Course, Of course, I ain't asking . I'm telling!!"
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custom90



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Feels good doesn’t it. Thumbs Up ⭐️⭐️God Bless the USA 🇬🇧🇺🇸 ⭐️⭐️
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Grenadier



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madfrankie wrote:
All, I fitted the Shift Rv2 tonight and love it.
I’ll be getting the spring next week.
Thanks to all.


So why Shift R over Slickshift? Monsieur Le Grenadier

I've not been everywhere, but it's on my list.....

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Post #858333 27th Sep 2020 6:13am
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madfrankie



Member Since: 10 Oct 2016
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England 2007 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 SW Stornoway Grey
Bonjour Monsieur Grenadier,
In the end in came down to anecdotal evidence ( recommendations)
and ease of fitting.
The Shift R came complete and literally just “popped in”
Really did take more time to remove the mats and gubbins.
I couldn’t be arsed with all the fitting up that came with the slick shift.
It may suit some of the more technical guys on the forum but I’m a “K.I.S.S.” Type of guy and four bolts out then four bolts in
Works for me.
That said there REALLY does seem to be nothing else that separates them ( price not withstanding) once fitted.
And it is a truly worthwhile upgrade.
L.O.F. Spring next "Of Course, Of course, I ain't asking . I'm telling!!"
Post #858343 27th Sep 2020 7:52am
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cold



Member Since: 15 Dec 2018
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Does anybody have one of these fitted with a raised cubby, particularly the Shift R , I have the mudstuff sub locker and if the shift r hits a bottle in the cubby would it hit a raised cubby?
Post #858367 27th Sep 2020 9:19am
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trooper



Member Since: 11 Mar 2014
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United Kingdom 2002 Defender 90 Td5 HT Tamar Blue
Can I fit a SHIFT R or SLICK SHIFT to my 2001 TD5 without problems.

Peter
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Zed



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cold wrote:
Does anybody have one of these fitted with a raised cubby, particularly the Shift R , I have the mudstuff sub locker and if the shift r hits a bottle in the cubby would it hit a raised cubby?


I don't think it would hit the cubby but I'm not sure if you could use the cupholder if it was raised. WARNING.
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Post #858378 27th Sep 2020 10:01am
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