Snabb short throw kit.

XCR · Jan 25th, 2020, 00:06

Has anyone here fitted one ?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=14gmpnwvUyI
The gear change is 'ok' on my '99 T5 but occasionally it feels a little vague and I find myself leaning forward in an effort to make sure the lever is 'home'.
I'm new to the car so I realise we will eventually mesh, but the thought of a shortened throw really appeals, probably because I can move through the 'box with one finger in my other car, an '04 MX-5..... the gear change in that car is like working a well-lubed rifle bolt.

attilat5 · Jan 25th, 2020, 08:05

I haven’t but I’m interested in this. Seems fairly easy to install.

Spawned66 · Jan 25th, 2020, 08:14

I’ve got it in my C70 for the last 4 years maybe. Never had an issue and it’s been great. I also did the Delrin Shifter assemble kit as well and that makes a difference. I went through Snabb US as there wasn’t an agent in the UK at the time.
I had a slight issue with the wrong size spacers sent, just emailed them and correct kit was sent.

http://www.snabb.us/Stainless-Steel-...-S70_p_64.html

Brian

DunkinBiskits · Jan 25th, 2020, 15:13

you can make one at home for about 10 pounds

2 x 608 sealed bearings

small piece of 5mm aluminium

6mm and 8mm drill bits

few m8 washers

1 m8 x 35mm bolt

1 m8 nylok nut

m5 x 35mm bolt and nylok nut

i can knock you up the aluminium bits if you havent got any

on ME7 p80s they have a larger bush so 608 bearing wont work in those linkage ends

XCR · Jan 25th, 2020, 16:44

Do you think you could make a short shift kit up and retail it (very nice stuff in your link by the way) for say, £40, and still make an honest profit ?
Theres an opportunity there I think.
£80-odd for the Snabb is a little OTT....

Mines a '99 V70 T5. Any pics of your bumper extensions on a similar car ?
I'm having my bumper repainted soon so is it an easy fit ? Fog light mounts unaffected ?

taiwan740 · Jan 25th, 2020, 18:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by XCR

Has anyone here fitted one ?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=14gmpnwvUyI
The gear change is 'ok' on my '99 T5 but occasionally it feels a little vague and I find myself leaning forward in an effort to make sure the lever is 'home'.
I'm new to the car so I realise we will eventually mesh, but the thought of a shortened throw really appeals, probably because I can move through the 'box with one finger in my other car, an '04 MX-5..... the gear change in that car is like working a well-lubed rifle bolt.

Have you tried moving the seat forward?

XCR · Jan 25th, 2020, 20:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by taiwan740

Have you tried moving the seat forward?

Yes, but with my nose pressed against the screen I couldn't see the sat nav.

Mkengineering · Jan 26th, 2020, 15:27

As said these can be machined up for pennies plus you can actually make it alot better than snaab.

But you wont find me paying that sort of cash

XCR · Jan 26th, 2020, 16:11

So, would you be willing to make up kits and sell them to members then ?
I'll be your first customer.

DaveyP · May 28th, 2020, 18:58

Yeah, I'll take one if you do.
I'm new to Volvos. So just to be sure...
It'll fit an 02 V70 T5?
If so, I'm your second customer. I am enjoying this car, but the gear linkage is definitely 18 years old!

Jan 25th, 2020, 00:06	#1
XCR Master Member Last Online: Mar 27th, 2024 20:43 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Surrey	Snabb short throw kit. Has anyone here fitted one ? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=14gmpnwvUyI The gear change is 'ok' on my '99 T5 but occasionally it feels a little vague and I find myself leaning forward in an effort to make sure the lever is 'home'. I'm new to the car so I realise we will eventually mesh, but the thought of a shortened throw really appeals, probably because I can move through the 'box with one finger in my other car, an '04 MX-5..... the gear change in that car is like working a well-lubed rifle bolt.

Jan 25th, 2020, 08:14	#3
Spawned66 Member Last Online: Today 08:32 Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Winslow, Buckinghamshire	I’ve got it in my C70 for the last 4 years maybe. Never had an issue and it’s been great. I also did the Delrin Shifter assemble kit as well and that makes a difference. I went through Snabb US as there wasn’t an agent in the UK at the time. I had a slight issue with the wrong size spacers sent, just emailed them and correct kit was sent. http://www.snabb.us/Stainless-Steel-...-S70_p_64.html Brian Last edited by Spawned66; Jan 25th, 2020 at 08:16.

Jan 25th, 2020, 15:13	#4
DunkinBiskits Master Member Last Online: Jan 1st, 2024 13:30 Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Merseyside	you can make one at home for about 10 pounds 2 x 608 sealed bearings small piece of 5mm aluminium 6mm and 8mm drill bits few m8 washers 1 m8 x 35mm bolt 1 m8 nylok nut m5 x 35mm bolt and nylok nut i can knock you up the aluminium bits if you havent got any on ME7 p80s they have a larger bush so 608 bearing wont work in those linkage ends __________________ https://www.facebook.com/VolvoComposites/ Horsepower is how fast you hit the wall Torque is how far you take the wall with you Last edited by DunkinBiskits; Jan 25th, 2020 at 15:17.

Jan 25th, 2020, 08:05	#2
attilat5 Junior Member Last Online: Mar 11th, 2023 07:37 Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Hampshire	I haven’t but I’m interested in this. Seems fairly easy to install.

Jan 25th, 2020, 16:44	#5
XCR Master Member Last Online: Mar 27th, 2024 20:43 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Surrey	Do you think you could make a short shift kit up and retail it (very nice stuff in your link by the way) for say, £40, and still make an honest profit ? Theres an opportunity there I think. £80-odd for the Snabb is a little OTT.... Mines a '99 V70 T5. Any pics of your bumper extensions on a similar car ? I'm having my bumper repainted soon so is it an easy fit ? Fog light mounts unaffected ?

Jan 26th, 2020, 15:27	#8
Mkengineering Master Member Last Online: Sep 30th, 2023 03:45 Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Heathrow	As said these can be machined up for pennies plus you can actually make it alot better than snaab. But you wont find me paying that sort of cash

Jan 26th, 2020, 16:11	#9
XCR Master Member Last Online: Mar 27th, 2024 20:43 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Surrey	So, would you be willing to make up kits and sell them to members then ? I'll be your first customer.

May 28th, 2020, 18:58	#10
DaveyP New Member Last Online: Feb 10th, 2022 11:39 Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Glasgow	Yeah, I'll take one if you do. I'm new to Volvos. So just to be sure... It'll fit an 02 V70 T5? If so, I'm your second customer. I am enjoying this car, but the gear linkage is definitely 18 years old!

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