Evora S - Gear cable adjustment

[Niffty951]

Are there any images, guides for doing this job? My car feels a bit 'off' coming across the gate, it's very easy to miss 2nd, I usually find it after a couple of stabs, where I'd expect 4th. Lotus picked up the cables need adjustment on their inspection.

I'm ok with spanners, thought I might give this a go, but not many youtube guides for such a rare car.

Edited March 7, 2023 by Niffty951

[KaeptnNemo]

I think, this might help you out !

 

Esprit Gearshift (lotusespritworld.com)

After realizing, that adjustment was not possible I took out the gearshift lever and notice the bushings being totally worn. After replacement, they were stiff an precise again !

 

 

 

Patrick

 

[jonwat]

13 hours ago, Niffty951 said:

My car feels a bit 'off' coming across the gate

Is this an Evora or Esprit? The reason I ask is your signature.

[Niffty951]

Ahh, good call. Sorry, The forum search caught me out.

Seems the Evora shares this 'feature' I will re-ask in Evora land

[Bibs]

FTFY

 

[Niffty951]

 

 

I found this (useful), but Lotus have told me the cables need adjustment at the other end, under the supercharger?

I'm handy with a spanner and would quite like to have a go at this myself, but would like to know a little more what I'm doing. Anyone had a go?

My car has always been quite hard to get into 2nd. It feels like it's usually to the right of where I want to put it (more like I'm going into 4th) so I was pleased when Lotus said it needed adjustment.

Any more info appreciated.

[Doug Ashley]

I've fitted one of these, and the installation guide can be useful to show you how to get to the cables under the airbox.

https://aerieperformance.com/products/short-shift-adaptor

The process is essentially trial and error, just moving the rod ends up/down the threads until all gears can be selected easily.  The hardest bit is getting the airbox off, which needs either a bit of dexterity or access via the wheelarch.

If you're doing the job anyway, I think the short shift kit has been a good upgrade.

[Bruss]

The cables are easily adjusted but need time and access.

The Evora 400 service notes sn_fr_manual transmission has good diagrams outling how it all works and why adjustment is necessary. The Evora S service notes only show the front adjustment at the gear lever end.

sn_fr_manual transmission_Evora_400.pdf

 

Section FL_ Manual transmission - Evora Service Notes Updated 16th January 2014-20180319T131907Z-001.zip

[IanA]

At 9:49 in above video you can see a crack in the blue pivot ball (under the lever).

The blue ball pivot is likely to fail soon with loss of any shifting.

This requires a replacement of the complete shifter lever unit - the blue pivot ball is integral with the shift lever.

He needs Lotus Part Number: A132F6364S - Lever with ball only.

This part is supplied with the top black plastic pivot ball cover - which is being shredded in his vid.

Edited March 9, 2023 by IanA
more info

[2011 Chrome Orange]

A132F6364S is no longer available as just the lever and ball. The whole gearshift assembly (E132F0004F) would have to be purchased now.

[Niffty951]

22 hours ago, Doug Ashley said:

I've fitted one of these. The hardest bit is getting the airbox off, which needs either a bit of dexterity or access via the wheelarch.

If you're doing the job anyway, I think the short shift kit has been a good upgrade.

Well if you say that I should probably add lightness in the form of an induction kit at the same time😋

[Doug Ashley]

Yes, you also get a new sound  

[Cdm2018]

Indeed

however it’s a cost as they come from US so post brexit the duty costs have shot up !

But it’s worth it 😈