Re: [DML] Re: Revsese WAS: Why the DeLorean?

[Soma576@xxxx]

In a message dated 12/30/01 6:20:57 PM Central Standard Time, gmfm1@xxxx 
writes:


> Dear Paul,
> On all of the 5 speed manuals that I have seen, when you shift 
> into reverse, you have to lift the shifter up and pull it the last 
> amount to the left and down to get into reverse. This is a saftey, so 
> that you don't go into reverse accidently. If the pin on the shifter 
> was removed or if the plate that the pin rides on was altered one 
> could go into reverse without lifting the shifter. If you are happy 
> with it you can leave it or you can find out why it isn't set up this 
> way.
> Happy Holidays,
> Gary Masie
> 

Hello,

actually on all of the 5 speeds i have seen (and i work at a quick lube place 
where we check the lights, including reverse on every car we work on - and 
i've personally done at least 100 manuals) i have never found another car 
where you have to lift it up to get it into reverse. it's usually where 6th 
gear would be on the delorean. then again, we rarely see anything remotely 
exotic, few european cars in fact.

Andy

Soma576@xxxx
1982 DeLorean DMC-12 VIN#11596
Fargo, ND 58102


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