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There is no provision for a mechanical speedo drive, so a new clock and matching rev counter were added to facilitate the new electronic sensor fitted (as per DJones ur).
While I was raiding Alex's custom parts store, I also opted for the brake conversion kit (as seen below). Thought the extra braking force would come in most handy.
Gearbox
Having spoken to Mark and several other people, the diesel gearbox (CYT) fitted to my car was restricting performance for a fast road car. The current gearbox's long gearing is great for cruising on the motorway and well suited to a drag car, but not ideal for everyday use.
I managed to get hold of a B7 RS4 gearbox.
Courtesy of Alex making one of his kits for the typ85, the plan was to fit this to my car. Major snag was encountered at this point. My front drive shafts, already non-standard (20vcq items) would not match the spline pattern for the gearbox.
The solution was to find some B3/B4 struts and hubs. Ended up with a set of 7A hubs and custom made coilovers.
As I am running cast front wishbones, the ball joints fitted are from the ur 20v (RR). These are as rare as hens teeth now and cost a fortune to buy. This latest swap means I can run the much more readily available (and normal priced) items
The prop shaft had to me modified slightly (shortened 25mm). A new flange was fitted for good measure and then it was rebalanced.
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