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Posted by: Mugs914 Jan 7 2006, 06:23 PM

Finally back to it after the Holidays...

Well, the Patrick Motorsports cable shifter that I've been waiting for finally showed up at my door.

THIS THING IS COOL!!!

Those of you who have seen theese things know what I mean. Top notch parts. It fits perfectly and, to be honest, I was a bit surprised at how crisp the shifts are.

Here are a few pics. The cables are not routed through the bulkhead yet, but it'll only take an hour or so to cut the holes and make the support bits.


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Posted by: Mugs914 Jan 7 2006, 06:26 PM

I had originally planned on using a modified Fabcar shifter and built the mount for that into the tub. Rather than start over, I fabbed the new mount to fit what was already there. It puts the shifter up near the wheel where I like it. Gives a nice "fomula car" feel...


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Posted by: john rogers Jan 7 2006, 06:31 PM

My God Mike, you're scaring me!!!!! That is sure looking great!

Posted by: Brew Jan 7 2006, 06:33 PM

Posted by: Mugs914 Jan 7 2006, 06:35 PM

Here's a pic of the shifter itself. Direct cable for fore and aft, bellcrank arrangement for side-to-side. Nide and smooth too!


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Posted by: Mugs914 Jan 7 2006, 06:38 PM

From the top... The grip was turned from an old MOMO Knob. Competitzione model, or whatever they call it...

Posted by: Mugs914 Jan 7 2006, 06:39 PM

Here's the pic...



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Posted by: Mugs914 Jan 7 2006, 06:43 PM

At the rear, it's all just a bolt-on. Bracket attaches to the trans "nose cone" studs and around the shaft with a "U" bolt. Perfect fit!


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Posted by: Mugs914 Jan 7 2006, 06:44 PM

Other side...


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Posted by: Mugs914 Jan 7 2006, 06:50 PM

QUOTE (john rogers @ Jan 7 2006, 04:31 PM)

My God Mike, you're scaring me!!!!! That is sure looking great!

Thanks guys!

Slowly coming together, it is....

Posted by: john rogers Jan 7 2006, 07:19 PM

Some people have grumbled and complained about Patrick's prices, but his hardware is about the best around for what it does.

Posted by: TimT Jan 7 2006, 07:28 PM

Why is the tach at 8000 rpm? New break in techniques?

the car looks great !!

Posted by: Mugs914 Jan 7 2006, 08:43 PM

QUOTE (john rogers @ Jan 7 2006, 05:19 PM)

Some people have grumbled and complained about Patrick's prices, but his hardware is about the best around for what it does.

I agree John, when you see his stuff up close, you realize his prices are VERY fair.

When you compare the price of this entire system at around 700 bucks to the Fabcar shifter at around 900, it almost looks cheap!

Okay, not really cheap, but a great price for what you get.

Posted by: Mugs914 Jan 7 2006, 08:49 PM

QUOTE (TimT @ Jan 7 2006, 05:28 PM)

Why is the tach at 8000 rpm? New break in techniques?

It makes it much more realistic when you sit in the car and make engine noises!

"braaAAHHHH-um, BRAAAHHH-um, WAAAAAMMMBubububah....."

Posted by: Eric Taylor Jan 8 2006, 01:43 AM

What kind of tranny?

Posted by: Mugs914 Jan 8 2006, 02:31 AM

Its a Porsche G-50/52 configured to run inverted. The trans and engine are from a '91 turbo.

Posted by: Maltese Falcon Jan 8 2006, 02:54 AM

Mike, excellent progress...keep the pics coming ! Patrick's stuff is worth every dime--well engineered things you would'nt pay yourself to figure out.
BTW , B&M products (OE supplier to Porsche) also makes cable shifters, short shifters for the aftermarket. The unit you are using may be an adaptation of a B & M.
Keep up the good work
Marty

Posted by: rpmmaxxed Jan 8 2006, 04:22 PM

looks awesome man. wonder how that shifter feels bein so close to the wheel.

Posted by: Aaron Cox Jan 8 2006, 04:24 PM

i understand the fore aft cable. how does the belcrank work to get side to side withouthaving the cable come out at 90 degrees (like the trans side of things)


just curious

AA

Posted by: Mugs914 Jan 8 2006, 05:34 PM

Hey Aaron,

Okay, here's an attempt at a diagram of the bellcrank thing.

The yellow part is the shaft that rocks side-to-side with the shift lever. Note the little arm forward of the stick.

The linkage (green) connects the yellow arm to the bellcrank (blue) which moves the cable (white). The red lines are the axes upon which the various bits rotate.

Hope this makes a little sense, anyway...


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Posted by: Aaron Cox Jan 8 2006, 05:41 PM

got it now, thanks mike!!!

Posted by: soloracer Jan 9 2006, 12:05 AM

Exactly what parts came with his linkage kit? I have a Rennshifter and 915 transmission converted to sideshift. I'm in the market for a linkage and think this is the way to go. I was just wondering what came with the kit and what you built yourself.

Posted by: boxstr Jan 9 2006, 12:12 AM

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Posted by: Mugs914 Jan 9 2006, 02:30 AM

QUOTE (soloracer @ Jan 8 2006, 10:05 PM)

Exactly what parts came with his linkage kit? I have a Rennshifter and 915 transmission converted to sideshift. I'm in the market for a linkage and think this is the way to go. I was just wondering what came with the kit and what you built yourself.

The Patrick set-up comes with everything; shifter, cables, rear bracket and shift rod cap. And it all comes fully assembled!

The only bit I made were the mounting bracket (outlined in the pic) and the shift knob (It comes with a round shift knob). Patrick also sells a bracket that bolts in the stock location and holds the cable shifter an about the stock position.


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