Dogleg

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Dogleg Shift Pattern

Some of the A-series 5-speed transmissions use a "dogleg" shift-pattern (aka 'reverse shift') and others use the standard shift pattern. The doglegs are pre-1980.

Dogleg:

R- 2  4  1 3 5

dogleg knob

Why a dogleg pattern? In racing, 1st isn't used much, but the 2-3 or 4-5 shift needs to be quick.

F5C56A is non-overdrive dogleg model
FS5W63A is overdrive dogleg model
FS5W60L is overdrive dogleg model

Standard pattern (aka 'straight shift')

1 3 5 2 4 R

The standard pattern is better for city traffic, where the 1-2 shift is used repeatedly.

FS5W60A is standard pattern, fitted to 2nd-year B310s 

Also see: Shifter