 Chris Foley's Tangerine Racing shift linkage kit |
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| Geezer914 |
 Jun 28 2012, 08:46 AM
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Geezer914  Group: Members Posts: 1,921 Joined: 18-March 09 From: Salem, NJ Member No.: 10,179 Region Association: North East States 
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I just finished installing Chris Foley's shift linkage kit. The car shifts smooth as silk like a normal car with a 5 speed. It's like night and day! There is no question what gear you are shifting into, the shifts are solid and tight. I first replaced all the bushings using the stock shifter. It was like "what gear am I going to find now?" It would grind going into 1st and my arm was hurting from pushing the shifter as hard as I could to the right to find 4th and 5th, and when shifting into 5th, finding 3rd instead! So I installed a Renn shifter, a little better, but not much. Was not happy. So I sprung for Chris's linkage kit and firewall bearing kit. The car is a pleasure to drive. Thanks Chris for a super engineering job and a high quality kit. If you are not happy with the way your car is shifting, I would highly recommend installing this kit. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif)
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| 76-914 |
Jun 28 2012, 09:01 AM
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Repeat Offender & Resident Subaru Antagonist Group: Members Posts: 13,700 Joined: 23-January 09 From: Temecula, CA Member No.: 9,964 Region Association: Southern California
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| moggy |
Jun 28 2012, 12:23 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 192 Joined: 15-December 04 From: Wales Member No.: 3,285 |
I see no advantage over the Rennshift kit with that. Good to have an alternative I agree. But if your Rennshift like for like kit wasn't working, which looks exactly the same, then I would be asking myself whether it was installed and setup correctly in the first place.
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| 914340 |
Jun 28 2012, 12:54 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 22 Joined: 15-August 10 From: Michigan Member No.: 12,057 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(moggy @ Jun 28 2012, 11:23 AM)  I see no advantage over the Rennshift kit with that. Good to have an alternative I agree. But if your Rennshift like for like kit wasn't working, which looks exactly the same, then I would be asking myself whether it was installed and setup correctly in the first place. Good afternoon, to the best of my knowledge the Rennshift linkage kit is NO LONGER available. That being said, Mr Foleys linkage set-up is 'The Only Game In Town'. |
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| dadaDaveed |
Jun 28 2012, 01:03 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 111 Joined: 19-February 09 From: San Antonio, TX Member No.: 10,071 Region Association: Southwest Region |
QUOTE(moggy @ Jun 28 2012, 01:23 PM) I see no advantage over the Rennshift kit with that. Good to have an alternative I agree. But if your Rennshift like for like kit wasn't working, which looks exactly the same, then I would be asking myself whether it was installed and setup correctly in the first place. I believe he was referring to just the Renn Shifter... not the linkage that James used to sell. |
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| JRust |
Jun 28 2012, 01:57 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 6,316 Joined: 10-January 03 From: Albany Oregon Member No.: 129 Region Association: Pacific Northwest
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QUOTE(dadaDaveed @ Jun 28 2012, 12:03 PM) QUOTE(moggy @ Jun 28 2012, 01:23 PM) I see no advantage over the Rennshift kit with that. Good to have an alternative I agree. But if your Rennshift like for like kit wasn't working, which looks exactly the same, then I would be asking myself whether it was installed and setup correctly in the first place. I believe he was referring to just the Renn Shifter... not the linkage that James used to sell. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) |
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| seanery |
Jun 28 2012, 06:01 PM
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waiting to rebuild whitey! Group: Retired Admin Posts: 15,854 Joined: 7-January 03 From: Indy Member No.: 100 Region Association: None |
The shifter and the linkage kit are apples and oranges.
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| EdwardBlume |
Jun 28 2012, 06:41 PM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 12,338 Joined: 2-January 03 From: SLO Member No.: 81 Region Association: Central California
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QUOTE(76-914 @ Jun 28 2012, 08:01 AM) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) but I'm pretty sure its mostly a long straight bar... FWIW my Rennshaft linkage popped off at the last autocross. Ended up back by the wheels. Maybe that's why its not made any more.... but the Rennshift a damn great shifter... |
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| ChrisFoley |
Jun 28 2012, 08:19 PM
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I am Tangerine Racing Group: Members Posts: 7,986 Joined: 29-January 03 From: Bolton, CT Member No.: 209 Region Association: None
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QUOTE(RobW @ Jun 28 2012, 07:41 PM) ... I'm pretty sure its mostly a long straight bar... In the case of a -4, the bar has 3 bends. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) My shift linkage kits are not a fabrication project as the JWest kits were. The kits are delivered ready to install, with a powdercoated shift rod that has permanently installed u-joint(s). However, installation does require modification of the sideshift console. |
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| JWest |
Jun 28 2012, 10:02 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,663 Joined: 6-January 03 From: Fort Worth, TX Member No.: 97 Region Association: None
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QUOTE(RobW @ Jun 28 2012, 07:41 PM) FWIW my Rennshaft linkage popped off at the last autocross. Ended up back by the wheels. Maybe that's why its not made any more.... but the Rennshift a damn great shifter... Properly installed it can't pop off any more than your steering can come apart - if the bolts are put in the grooves on the u-joints then a bolt has to fall out for the linkage to come apart. The splined end may not have been installed far enough and tightening the bolt worked to squeeze the end out instead of capturing it. When Porsche quit making the rear cover I chose to end my production. I didn't like the idea of a precision linkage under the car without boots and covers, and it was already too expensive without considering making that part myself. The RennShift shifter will not be a big improvement with worn out linkage and bushings. The tighter the linkage, the greater the gain, and Chris's solution is the best out there. These parts work together - the shifter changes the dynamics (helps find the right gear without overstiff springs) and removes friction and slop in the shifter area. The Tangerine linkage tightens up the supports without adding binding that can happen if the bushings are made tighter with stock linkage. |
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| jim_hoyland |
Jul 14 2019, 08:22 PM
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Get that VIN ? Group: Members Posts: 9,696 Joined: 1-May 03 From: Sunset Beach, CA Member No.: 643 Region Association: Southern California
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QUOTE I sprung for Chris's linkage kit and firewall bearing kit. The car is a pleasure to drive. Thanks Chris for a super engineering job and a high quality kit. If you are not happy with the way your car is shifting, I would highly recommend installing this kit. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif) After 7 years, how's it working ? Any suggestions for someone anticipating this project |
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| mepstein |
Jul 14 2019, 09:25 PM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,874 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region
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Shifting in a 914 is a system, only as good as it's weakest part. Think of the shifting in 3 parts; shifter, linkage, transmission. Jwest for the shifter. From the shifter to the trans, replace everything you can with Tangerine racing linkage and bushing, then make sure your trans is rebuilt to spec. It's not cheap but to get the best shifting possible, this is the formula.
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| Larmo63 |
Jul 14 2019, 10:38 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,267 Joined: 3-March 14 From: San Clemente, Ca Member No.: 17,068 Region Association: Southern California |
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| VaccaRabite |
Jul 15 2019, 06:19 AM
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En Garde! Group: Admin Posts: 13,728 Joined: 15-December 03 From: Dallastown, PA Member No.: 1,435 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region
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I have a Rennshift and one of Chris's kits in my car. I really like that combo.
It was touchy to get adjusted properly, but the car shifts way easier now. Night and day different. Zach |
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| jim_hoyland |
Jul 15 2019, 06:22 AM
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Get that VIN ? Group: Members Posts: 9,696 Joined: 1-May 03 From: Sunset Beach, CA Member No.: 643 Region Association: Southern California
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QUOTE(VaccaRabite @ Jul 15 2019, 05:19 AM) I have a Rennshift and one of Chris's kits in my car. I really like that combo. It was touchy to get adjusted properly, but the car shifts way easier now. Night and day different. Zach Thanks. Did the installation go as planned or are some unanticipated things to watch out for. |
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| gereed75 |
Jul 15 2019, 06:25 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,346 Joined: 19-March 13 From: Pittsburgh PA Member No.: 15,674 Region Association: North East States
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I have a Weltmiester short shift shifter. It simply provides a longer lever arm to actuate the shift rod.
I have a Tangerine bushing and the kit at the rear that includes a shift shaft and the two bushings at the console. These components translate all of the shift rod motion into precise rotation and linear travel that is required to most efficiently operate the shift mechanism. The car shifts pretty well, way better than stock where the end of the shift rod is essentially wagging around rather than rotating and sliding. This so much increases the pleasure of driving these cars. Gives it a much more precise feel. Get one! |
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| mepstein |
Jul 15 2019, 06:32 AM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,874 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region
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On my 3.2 conversion, I have a jwest shifter, full jwest linkage kit and dr evil rebuilt trans. The car shifts like a bolt action rifle. Smooth and positive. Pretty awesome on a 914.
I have a stock tailshifter on my 1.7 car. I learned to shift on a loose tailshifter when I was 16, so for me, it's doable but it's night and day. |
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| Cairo94507 |
Jul 15 2019, 06:38 AM
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Michael Group: Members Posts: 10,317 Joined: 1-November 08 From: Auburn, CA Member No.: 9,712 Region Association: Northern California
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Hi Mark- That is the exact set-up I have for my car. I hope it works as well as I envision. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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| mepstein |
Jul 15 2019, 06:51 AM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,874 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region
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I almost forgot - Zach's handmade shift knob. Icing on the cake. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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| 914Toy |
Jul 15 2019, 09:06 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 746 Joined: 12-November 17 From: Laguna beach Member No.: 21,596 Region Association: Southern California
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QUOTE(Larmo63 @ Jul 14 2019, 09:38 PM) An excellent and relatively easy upgrade, and one that is obvious each time you drive your car. |
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