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Discussion in 'Technical Q&A' started by ClydeM, Oct 14, 2004.

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  1. ClydeM

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    #1 ClydeM, Oct 14, 2004
    I'm in need of a new shift gate for an '83 308qv. I've been told the gate is the same as a Testarossa. The one I saw has a "jog" (ie not straight line) between reverse and 1st.

    My current gate has been modified, but escentially has a straight shift from reverse to 1st.

    What do you folks have?

    Thanks in advance,
    Clyde M.

    (I'd post pics of what I have/ have seen, but I can't seem to upload attachments in this forum. )
     
  2. f360racer

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    #2 f360racer, Oct 14, 2004
    I have the same on my '83 308. It's straight from reverse to first.
     
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    #3 matteo, Oct 14, 2004
    ditto
     
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    #4 Oengus, Oct 14, 2004
    ditto
     
  5. Mike C

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    #5 Mike C, Oct 14, 2004
    ditto
     
  6. dwhite

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    #6 dwhite, Oct 14, 2004
    Ditto.
     
  7. Bandit

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    #7 Bandit, Oct 14, 2004
    It would be worth it to check out the "slick shift" gate from Hill Engineering. I don't know how much of a jog the gate you saw had, but there is a slight one with the slick shift. The price is reasonable and you would be supporting an F-Chat sponsor.

    http://www.customferrariparts.com/ferrari-slickshiftgate.htm
     
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  9. ClydeM

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    #9 ClydeM, Oct 14, 2004
    Thanks for the link.
    I see it shows the slick shift gate, which has the jog in it.
    But I didn't see a consensus on if the original 308 has it or not.

    I am a purist & would prefer stock rather than mods.

    again, thanks for the link.
     
  10. Jdubbya

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    #10 Jdubbya, Oct 14, 2004
    So what you want to know is if the 308 came with some sort of slik shift gate from the factory. I believe all the gates that came from the factory,at least on the older cars,were all straight.

    If what you want is factory stock check with F-chat sponsor Ferrari UK.
     
  11. Mike C

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    #11 Mike C, Oct 14, 2004
    ALL ORIGINAL 308 GATES were straight between reverse and first... NO JOGGLE.
     
  12. Ferrari_tech

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    #12 Ferrari_tech, Oct 15, 2004
    Best to stick to standard, but if you want the TR gate...................
     

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