Manual shifting improvements

[crashprash]

Coming from a Honda, the manual shift in the Emira feels lacking - not as buttery smooth, notchy, reverse is a pain to get into etc. In the past I've improved manual shifting feel by changing the shifter cable, inserts and ends along with stiffer engine mount inserts. I am wondering if the below mods would have the same effect? Anyone done something similar?

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Short Shift Adaptor

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[forest]

How many kilometers have you driven now?
At first it was hard to shift into gear, but by the end of the break-in period, it felt very good.

 

[crashprash]

How many kilometers have you driven now?
At first it was hard to shift into gear, but by the end of the break-in period, it felt very good.

I've done almost 4000kms so well over the break-in period (did my break-in service as well).

 

[Bilbao-Emira]

V6 Auto will improve the manual shifting for sure !

 

[Whitey]

It is probably just down to how the cables were set up and adjusted. The change quality between cars does vary considerably. I know this because I am on my 2nd Emira due to problems with the first one. Current car has a very slick change, way better than the first one which used to be difficult to get in to first and reverse particularly. I would get it booked into dealer for them to adjust it.

 

[Steve24]

I personally find the gearchange fine.
Much better now than early on (After 3000km).

That said, I knew going in that it wasn’t going to be anything like a DCT!

When a chose an old school manual I knew what to expect, and I think it’s pretty good all things considered.

 

[KJD]

Proper adjustment will definitely improve things. These cars are sensitive to it.

I’ve had three cars with the same transmission setup (Exige 350, Evora 400 and Emira) and they’ve all been slightly different.

The Emira, thankfully, has been the best of all.
Lovely snickety-snick action. No problem getting any gear.

So perfection is possible.

 

[crashprash]

It is probably just down to how the cables were set up and adjusted. The change quality between cars does vary considerably. I know this because I am on my 2nd Emira due to problems with the first one. Current car has a very slick change, way better than the first one which used to be difficult to get in to first and reverse particularly. I would get it booked into dealer for them to adjust it.

I'll get my dealer to look into it along with some other issues that have popped up since my break-in service. Hoping this resolves it, although a shorter shift would be nice as well

 

[frazzer]

I'll get my dealer to look into it along with some other issues that have popped up since my break-in service. Hoping this resolves it, although a shorter shift would be nice as well

Short Shift Adaptor

Upgrade your Lotus Emira V6 , Exige or Evora with Aerie Performance's short shift adaptors for a more responsive and snappy shift between gears. Our adaptors are designed with true engineering principles inspired by motorsports and rally experiences, and are made from high-strength CNC-machined...

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[crashprash]

Short Shift Adaptor

Upgrade your Lotus Emira V6 , Exige or Evora with Aerie Performance's short shift adaptors for a more responsive and snappy shift between gears. Our adaptors are designed with true engineering principles inspired by motorsports and rally experiences, and are made from high-strength CNC-machined...

aerieperformance.com

yep, this is what i have in mine (see original post)

 

[ltullos]

On a related note, the Emira does NOT come with auto throttle blip does it? I'm coming from Nissan 370Z which does have this; so I assume I'm going to have to develop my heel & toe skills or add aftermarket mod.

 

[silent cilantro]

it doesn’t

 

[MYFASTEFE]

And coming from a Toyota? LOL Imagine coming from a Porsche manual, they are different and so much fun to drive! I love the car for what it is, and nothing else. Maybe aftermarket stuff will come out with a better shifter. Etc.

 

[silent cilantro]

wonder if these would fit the Emira

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Improve Feel & Strength! We packaged our GScable & CGcable together in a package to save you money with your Evora. One of your OE shifter cables will break sooner or later - especially with track use. It's also no secret that the OE shifter feel leaves much to be desired. Our TRANS

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[JimH]

it doesn’t

The auto V6 does, in sport mode.....

 

[Speedy Emira]

yep, this is what i have in mine (see original post)

So you have fitted the short shift adapter?
If yes did you take any install pictures and do you have any plus and negative points to share?

 

[crashprash]

So you have fitted the short shift adapter?
If yes did you take any install pictures and do you have any plus and negative points to share?

Apologies, made a typo

*mind

Considering getting it

 

[Speedy Emira]

Apologies, made a typo

*mind

Considering getting it

Thanks for the reply. I’m interested to see where it fits and if it’s visible as well as hearing from someone who has experience.

 

[Nova]

Thanks for the reply. I’m interested to see where it fits and if it’s visible as well as hearing from someone who has experience.

On the transmission is a small arm that when rotated pushes the shifting arm to move the gear sleeve. This device shortens that arm, so the gear lever moves less but requires more effort.

 

[Porter]

On a related note, the Emira does NOT come with auto throttle blip does it? I'm coming from Nissan 370Z which does have this; so I assume I'm going to have to develop my heel & toe skills or add aftermarket mod.

Yep, you'll need to tighten the loose nut behind the wheel. 😜