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5th Apr, 2007 at 10:26:20pm

I know this has been discussed before, but some information has come to light just recently...

Im trying to decide what to do gearset wise and have ground to a halt wrestling with the problem.

Currently there are these synchromesh straight cut gearsets available:

Clubman (minispares) - 330
Abingdon (minispares) - 415
Tran-x (Min-its) - 380
Jack Knight - 395 (not sure if inc vat)
Quaife - £550 inc vat

The recent conundrum for me is the increase in cost of the quaife gearset which would be my immediate choice if it were not for the price. They have just started moly coating their synchro cones meaning you can use steel baulk rings with the sets, but the price increase for that process is heavey (£120 increase).

I cant decide if its worth it *oh well*

Has anybody got any long term experience (im talking 15k+ miles) with either the Minispares abingdon kit or the tran-x kit? I've seen the clubman kit 3 times now being worthy of the bin (pitting or severe wear) after only 10,000, or so, miles (all on separate occasions)

Thoughts are welcome gents :)



Edited for dumb ass spelling

Edited by andeh on 5th Apr, 2007.

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6th Apr, 2007 at 01:07:42am

Well ............... in my book!

minispares Clubman set ........... !!! *indifferent*

theres better out there but...... how much..$ do you want in the back pocket !??...*wink*

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6th Apr, 2007 at 06:40:09am

trans x if you can get them or clubman set.

wear problems normally caused buy worn gear bearings so double check these to make sure they are good.

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6th Apr, 2007 at 11:30:09am

I've used the Tran-X set for around 12k miles previously and it was still going strong when I took it out. Only took it out as I was going to be doing 200 miles per day in the car and wanted some peice and quiet!

I wish I'd never sold it but times where hard etc. etc.

Every day is a school day ...........

How fast and how expensive ...... the same question...

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6th Apr, 2007 at 01:38:06pm

i have tran-x and am happy with it

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6th Apr, 2007 at 08:46:33pm

How easy is it to fit these gearsets? Is it an average diy mechanics kind of thing, or more specialised? I think I have a Jack Knight set...I was drinking when I phoned the old owner!

Edited by Jason G on 6th Apr, 2007.

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6th Apr, 2007 at 08:50:39pm

Ive run my Clubman set for 7 hard years now with no problems.
It would be my choice every time.
Paul

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