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July 26/06 ...
Update: since the clutch cable adjustment, I've had absolutely NO problems with the 'new' long-legged transmission in any way.
I've almost unlearned my old shifting-based-on-engine-rpm habit developed with the original gearbox (I have to stretch the RPM just a little more when accelerating since the gaps between gears are larger).
Hill starts require noticeably more clutch slippage, as my "new" 1st gear is equivalent to somewhere between gears 1 & 2 on the original gearbox. But it's not unmanageable. If I were driving around with 2 or 3 people in the car on a regular basis and lived in a hilly place, it would perhaps be an issue.
I also do believe it shifts nicer than the original unit, but that's pretty darned subjective, isn't it. My satisfaction, however isn't. I'm still very glad I did the swap.
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