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TroyLotus · 02-08-2009, 03:28 AM

The LETSLA kit will come with a new cable bracket that will locate at the cables at the correct locations. So the cable that actuates the shift bellcrank lever will be perpendicular to it. The plastic sheath on the stock cable is a guide to keep the cable going straight when the solid part (end M6x1.0) it out of the cable conduit. This can have an issue due to the angle the stock cable bracket is at even using the stock linkage system. If the cable goes straight out the strain on the plastic sheath is much much less and should not be an issue. The kit will come with the new cable bracket when shipped this week. I have it in my car now with the correct locations and it makes the shifting much better with the LETSLA. It worked OK in my car for last month without it, but now that the cables are in the correct position I realized the true potential of the LETSLA. The angle on the cable does make a big difference with the LETSLA. It is true the effort is more due to the shorter throw, but also less now due to the cables being in the correct location. The cable bracket will be made out of a solid piece of 6061 alum on the CNC mill with gussets for added strength.

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I'm curious as to what if anything is going to done to address the plastic sheath on the stock cable.
This is definitely a weak (not to mention expensive) part in the stock setup. 
I think it's been mentioned in this thread but realize that shorter throw = more force on each shift. 
You're decreasing the arm as well as leverage

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02-08-2009, 03:28 AM	#89 (permalink)
TroyLotus Elise Driver Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 165	The LETSLA kit will come with a new cable bracket that will locate at the cables at the correct locations. So the cable that actuates the shift bellcrank lever will be perpendicular to it. The plastic sheath on the stock cable is a guide to keep the cable going straight when the solid part (end M6x1.0) it out of the cable conduit. This can have an issue due to the angle the stock cable bracket is at even using the stock linkage system. If the cable goes straight out the strain on the plastic sheath is much much less and should not be an issue. The kit will come with the new cable bracket when shipped this week. I have it in my car now with the correct locations and it makes the shifting much better with the LETSLA. It worked OK in my car for last month without it, but now that the cables are in the correct position I realized the true potential of the LETSLA. The angle on the cable does make a big difference with the LETSLA. It is true the effort is more due to the shorter throw, but also less now due to the cables being in the correct location. The cable bracket will be made out of a solid piece of 6061 alum on the CNC mill with gussets for added strength. HTML Code: I'm curious as to what if anything is going to done to address the plastic sheath on the stock cable. This is definitely a weak (not to mention expensive) part in the stock setup. I think it's been mentioned in this thread but realize that shorter throw = more force on each shift. You're decreasing the arm as well as leverage . __________________ Trueleo LETSLA 2005 Elise-LR,SP,HT,T, Trueleo LETSLA, Exige side scoops and grills, Stage II exhaust, FF splitter, Air2Gel seat foam, Stripes, Eliminator, Future- TVS SC kit, Fidanza flywheel, ACT HD, Custom SC headers and exhaust, SS valves, Ti Retainers, Last edited by TroyLotus : 02-08-2009 at 03:34 AM.