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Posted by: computers4kids Nov 12 2008, 09:03 AM

I'm looking for a Renshift kit by JWest. I know I can buy one new but they are $510 bucks...ouch! Anway, looking for the long shot here.
Mark

Posted by: MikeSpraggi Nov 14 2008, 05:58 AM

QUOTE(computers4kids @ Nov 12 2008, 07:03 AM)

Posted by: 41ghost Nov 14 2008, 10:18 AM

they have gone up in price. but anyway you should just buy a new one , they are great, you should also get the shift linkage also, i love the system , i had put one on my car last year and love it.

Posted by: c12croft Nov 14 2008, 01:43 PM

Timely topic> I shelled out the $510, had it installed by a Porsche mechanic, and just got back from a test drive.
Fun as hell with the shorter, quicker shifting, but had trouble getting it into 1st gear, and couldn't even find reverse. Before I call I'd like to understand it myself.
Anyone familiar with these?

Posted by: c12croft Nov 14 2008, 02:54 PM

Also; Having trouble with how far up the shifter comes up thru the console, see pict.

Posted by: c12croft Nov 14 2008, 07:19 PM

duh, auto lockout 4 reverse

Posted by: c12croft Nov 14 2008, 07:25 PM

picture of Rennshifter height;
designed that way


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Posted by: Tom Nov 14 2008, 08:15 PM

The Rennshift is great, but the linkage will still need to be correctly adjusted. Also don't forget that the linkage bushings will have an effect on how it shifts. Even new bushings sometimes will not be correct in their fitting. Get a 911SC boot to cover the Rennshift. It will look factory.
Tom

Posted by: c12croft Nov 16 2008, 02:11 PM

QUOTE(Tom @ Nov 14 2008, 06:15 PM)

Posted by: biosurfer1 Nov 20 2008, 10:59 PM

the first time? can be difficult...gets easier after that

Posted by: Cevan Nov 21 2008, 09:19 AM

QUOTE(c12croft @ Nov 16 2008, 03:11 PM)

QUOTE(Tom @ Nov 14 2008, 06:15 PM)

The Rennshift is great, but the linkage will still need to be correctly adjusted. Also don't forget that the linkage bushings will have an effect on how it shifts. Even new bushings sometimes will not be correct in their fitting. Get a 911SC boot to cover the Rennshift. It will look factory.
Tom

Tom,
Thanks for clueing me in. Is the linkage difficult to adjust?

Posted by: c12croft Nov 21 2008, 03:08 PM

QUOTE(Cevan @ Nov 21 2008, 07:19 AM)

QUOTE(c12croft @ Nov 16 2008, 03:11 PM)

QUOTE(Tom @ Nov 14 2008, 06:15 PM)

The Rennshift is great, but the linkage will still need to be correctly adjusted. Also don't forget that the linkage bushings will have an effect on how it shifts. Even new bushings sometimes will not be correct in their fitting. Get a 911SC boot to cover the Rennshift. It will look factory.
Tom

Tom,
Thanks for clueing me in. Is the linkage difficult to adjust?

Rich T gave me a good suggestion. Just take a pair of vice grips and a ratchet (13 mm I think), and get in the car and drive it. With the rear access panel exposed, you can make small adjustments and test it out. I got mine perfect in about 10 minutes.

Posted by: Phoenix 914-6GT Nov 21 2008, 08:24 PM

Okay... this is the best advice for getting your Rennshift in perfect placement. Since the Rennshift plains in second -third climb under you car and undo the boot so you can manualy put your car in gear. Put you car in third. Go to your shift lever. Make sure your throw out bolts are loose and out of the way until you get this adjusted correctly. Now get the rod on the bolt so you can get a wrench to it. Remember you are in third so it should be where you would have the shifter while in third. Tighten it and see how it feels. Should be perfect. Now you just need to adjust the throw out bolts.