Wingnut Posted August 9, 2003 Share Posted August 9, 2003 Sorry for asking something thats probably been done to death many times (search engine off line) before. Does anyone know where I can get a taller first gear for a standard type nine box for reasonable money (£200-£350), I have looked at the quaife clubmans type box's but do not really want to spend around a grand. Currently to go in a three year old 1.6K SS, mate also wants one for his Striker. Thanks Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heavenly7 Posted August 11, 2003 Share Posted August 11, 2003 BGH - they will convert your existing box. They are first class. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris K Posted August 11, 2003 Share Posted August 11, 2003 I aggree.. my BGH gb is the dog wotsits.. a little 'firm' from 1st to 2nd when new but after 5k miles (4 weeks) its just right. Chris 'Im a very delicate creature' said Ermintrude 'Delicate.. you about as delicate as a Roman 0rgy' replied Dougall See my CAR here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SJL Posted August 11, 2003 Share Posted August 11, 2003 Chris I have been investigating the same idea - that is to upgrade the 5 speed box as a cheaper alternative to a caterham 6 speed box. Try BGH on 01580 714114 SPC on 01527 894232 They both do helical conversions with longer firsts Regards Simon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I.Mupferit Posted August 11, 2003 Share Posted August 11, 2003 My BGH Type 9 gearbox is a delight to use with really nicely spaced ratios. I think Brian calls it a '2.8 Long 1st' or something similar Brent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris K Posted August 11, 2003 Share Posted August 11, 2003 With BGH the E6 is about the longest.. there is a E7 comming maybe arrived with a silly long 1st gear.. E1 2.0 Standard .820 1.0 1.37 1.97 3.65 E2 2.0 Long 1st .820 1.0 1.37 1.97 2.98 *E4 2.0 Rocket 5 .882/.909 1.0 1.23 1.65 2.58 E5 2.8 Standard .825 1.0 1.26 1.81 3.36 E5A 2.8 Scorpio .825 1.0 1.26 1.81 3.36 E6 2.8 Sporting Close .85/.87 1.0 1.26 1.81 2.80 the E6 with my XF works great in the power band.. n 3500rpm @ 70mpg (3.6 diff) is easy on hte ears for those long M-way trips Chris 'Im a very delicate creature' said Ermintrude 'Delicate.. you about as delicate as a Roman 0rgy' replied Dougall See my CAR here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenn Wheeler Posted August 11, 2003 Share Posted August 11, 2003 I could do with a longer 1st for my VX, how much are we looking at for the upgrade being discussed ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SJL Posted August 11, 2003 Share Posted August 11, 2003 Talked to BGH today and if they upgrade your box it can be as low as £300+vat which seems bloody good value to me - this should give a real improvement for little cost - and similar ratio spread to the 6 speed - for about £2000 less Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wingnut Posted August 12, 2003 Author Share Posted August 12, 2003 Thanks for the response I think that this is the area on my caterham that needs the most attention,and will will make the most difference to the driving experiance. Definately top of the list for this winters tinkering! Thanks Mark ❗ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wingnut Posted August 12, 2003 Author Share Posted August 12, 2003 Thanks for the response I think that this is the area on my caterham that needs the most attention,and will will make the most difference to the driving experiance. Definately top of the list for this winters tinkering! Thanks Mark ❗ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wingnut Posted August 12, 2003 Author Share Posted August 12, 2003 Sorry Should of thought of it earlier Anyone got a web address or telephone no for BGH. Thanks Wingnut Do!just looked back through SJL's mail Edited by - Wingnut on 13 Aug 2003 07:41:57 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rj Posted August 12, 2003 Share Posted August 12, 2003 How about here /rj Edited by - RJ on 12 Aug 2003 22:26:20 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Asklepios Posted August 13, 2003 Share Posted August 13, 2003 Brian Hill is a top bloke ,and will mix and match ratios for you by some slight of hand which included changing a layshaft I seem to recall, in addition to simply cutting new ratios. He is sometime a bitty irritable on the phone , and launched into a rant with me till I pointed out that he was mixing me up with someone else . He soon came off the high horse. Results are superb, and represent great vfm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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