smo Posted March 1, 2009 Share Posted March 1, 2009 I have a TD5 autobox (4hp22) in my d-lander, as im just about to fit the "original" disco gear selector i was wondering if there are any alternatives to this huge chunk of plastic?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ciderman Posted March 1, 2009 Share Posted March 1, 2009 I did se a thread somewhere the other Day where a "J " pattern shifter from an old Jag was used . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave W Posted March 1, 2009 Share Posted March 1, 2009 I use the Jag J shifter with ZF boxes, I posted something about it not that long ago but can't find it now for some reason. You can extend the slot to allow selection of 1st gear (it's only the plastic trim that prevents it). You need the cable and the small operating lever that attaches to the gearbox. The shifter was fitted to Jaguar XK40s and can be bought fairly cheaply from most Jag breakers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
filthy boy Posted March 2, 2009 Share Posted March 2, 2009 Art Carr or Winters. Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark90 Posted March 2, 2009 Share Posted March 2, 2009 Have a Jag shifter in my mates racer. It's much better than the standard LR shifter as if you're holding it in a lower gear and then shift it back into drive you can't overshoot and hit N/R/P. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
will_warne Posted March 2, 2009 Share Posted March 2, 2009 smo, you're running an electronic 'box aren't you? IIRC the shift pattern (distance wise) isn't identical with the electronic valve bodied and hydraulic valve bodied ZF4s. I remember someone (can't remember who) telling me they'd tried converting the DII shifter to work on the hydraulic 'box and it didn't really work. When I looked at the plastic DII shifter I actually thought it was pretty good (well compared to the RRC/D1 ZF4 hydraulic VB shifter) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smo Posted March 2, 2009 Author Share Posted March 2, 2009 It is indeed an electronic box will so it may be my best option to keep the original, just wondered if there were any alternatives. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve200TDi Posted May 15, 2020 Share Posted May 15, 2020 Good to know that this has potentially been done before. I might need a new shifter for the racer! Only reason I thought of a jag shifter is that my Dad had a couple of jabs and I remember the distinctive 'J' or 'U' pattern. I will pursue this. Please add if anyone has any more info on using a jag shifter! Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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