 Just installed the Rennshift, Wow that was easy |
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| PeeGreen 914 |
 May 18 2008, 01:59 AM
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Just when you think you're done...wait, there is more..lol  Group: Members Posts: 10,219 Joined: 21-September 06 From: Seattle, WA... actually Everett Member No.: 6,884 Region Association: Pacific Northwest 
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So I have installed a few different short shifters and I really must say this was the easiest to line up I have encountered. My car shifts awsome now (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif) . The only thing I don't get is why everything is in standard. I don't have any standard sized tools. I have a big box full of metric and was rather sad to find I needed standard sized tools for my European auto.
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| messix |
May 18 2008, 02:36 AM
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AKA "CLUTCH KILLER"! Group: Members Posts: 6,995 Joined: 14-April 05 From: between shit kickers and pinky lifters/ puget sound wa.north of Seattle south of Canada Member No.: 3,931 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
because it's 'merican and it works better that way.
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| biosurfer1 |
May 18 2008, 11:32 AM
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Teener fo Life! Group: Members Posts: 3,020 Joined: 3-August 03 From: Roseville, CA Member No.: 977 Region Association: Northern California |
Jon,
how did it shift before the Rennshift? Were you able to find all gears? What about it shifts "better" now? |
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| JRust |
May 18 2008, 11:56 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 6,307 Joined: 10-January 03 From: Corvallis Oregon Member No.: 129 Region Association: Pacific Northwest
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Yes more info on the change. I am interested in buying it myself if it that much better.
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| Gint |
May 18 2008, 03:52 PM
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Mike Ginter Group: Admin Posts: 16,083 Joined: 26-December 02 From: Denver CO. Member No.: 20 Region Association: Rocky Mountains  |
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) I'd really like to hear more details about why you like it better.
My 914 has already shifted pretty well. I've driven a Rennshift equipped 914. It was admittedly a short drive, but I must say, I didn't really like the feel. Now James makes a quality product and I'm not saying about negative about the shifter itself. It's extremely nice and appears to be very well built and probably bulletproof. But my personal preference would be a decent shifting stock unit. Maybe I should get some more time with a Rennshifter. In lieu of that however (since they aren't installed everywhere around here), I'd really like to hear ore about your experience. |
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| SirAndy |
May 18 2008, 05:12 PM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,688 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
it's springloaded. the shifter actually bounces back to the 2-3 plane if you put it in neutrual. it takes some time getting used to, but now i can't even imagine not having one ...
it turned the stock (IMG:style_emoticons/default/stirthepot.gif) into (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/w00t.gif) Andy |
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| PeeGreen 914 |
May 18 2008, 06:26 PM
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Just when you think you're done...wait, there is more..lol Group: Members Posts: 10,219 Joined: 21-September 06 From: Seattle, WA... actually Everett Member No.: 6,884 Region Association: Pacific Northwest
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Well, first off, the shifts are much more smooth. The short shifters had too stiff of springs and the lock out was a pain. I didn't mind before but now I am thinking I was crazy. The shifter rests in neutral between the 2nd and 3rd plain. it moves over to the Reverse and 1st or 4th and 5th plains with ease. In fact you can push the shifter with one fingure. The regular shifter is okay but you sometimes get lost in the gears and the short shift can be hard on the syncros. This is very precise and has the throw adjustment so you won't damage your gears or syncros. Also has a manual reverse lockout that I am loving. Anything else you would like to know? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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| biosurfer1 |
May 18 2008, 06:33 PM
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Teener fo Life! Group: Members Posts: 3,020 Joined: 3-August 03 From: Roseville, CA Member No.: 977 Region Association: Northern California |
ya, when are you going to do a US tour so everyone posting can try it out?(IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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| PeeGreen 914 |
May 18 2008, 07:20 PM
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Just when you think you're done...wait, there is more..lol Group: Members Posts: 10,219 Joined: 21-September 06 From: Seattle, WA... actually Everett Member No.: 6,884 Region Association: Pacific Northwest
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Come to the WCR and you can try it and my new 2.4l out. Just got the interior all back together, Rhino lined, Sparco seats, and now the Rennshift. I took it out for a nice long drive today. It was very nice (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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| JRust |
May 18 2008, 08:34 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 6,307 Joined: 10-January 03 From: Corvallis Oregon Member No.: 129 Region Association: Pacific Northwest
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I will try it out at WCR for sure. I am doing the swap to a side shift as we speak. I'm replacing all the bushings so my shifting will be much improved anyway. Still will be interested in how well it feels. That may be my next purchase this summer. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif)
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| Gint |
May 18 2008, 09:59 PM
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Mike Ginter Group: Admin Posts: 16,083 Joined: 26-December 02 From: Denver CO. Member No.: 20 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
QUOTE(SirAndy @ May 18 2008, 04:12 PM)  it's springloaded. the shifter actually bounces back to the 2-3 plane if you put it in neutrual. it takes some time getting used to, but now i can't even imagine not having one ... it turned the stock (IMG:style_emoticons/default/stirthepot.gif) into (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/w00t.gif) Andy Mine does that now. At least it will bounce from 1st or reverse and when pushed with no real pressure in nuetral and to the left, it rests right on the 2-3 plane. QUOTE(Phoenix 914-6GT @ May 18 2008, 05:26 PM) Well, first off, the shifts are much more smooth. The short shifters had too stiff of springs and the lock out was a pain. I didn't mind before but now I am thinking I was crazy. The shifter rests in neutral between the 2nd and 3rd plain. it moves over to the Reverse and 1st or 4th and 5th plains with ease. In fact you can push the shifter with one fingure. The regular shifter is okay but you sometimes get lost in the gears and the short shift can be hard on the syncros. This is very precise and has the throw adjustment so you won't damage your gears or syncros. Also has a manual reverse lockout that I am loving. Anything else you would like to know? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) I agree about the short shift kits. The one that was on my /6 absolutely sucked. But the zambeziteen /4 stock shifter and side shifter transaxle does take some decent force to overcome the springs to get to 1st-reverse, you will not mistake either for 2nd or 3rd.I really would like to get another try at a rennshifter. I do think I want one (at least I have since I first saw one), but this current car just doesn't justify it. |
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| PeeGreen 914 |
May 18 2008, 10:38 PM
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Just when you think you're done...wait, there is more..lol Group: Members Posts: 10,219 Joined: 21-September 06 From: Seattle, WA... actually Everett Member No.: 6,884 Region Association: Pacific Northwest
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QUOTE(JRust @ May 18 2008, 07:34 PM) I will try it out at WCR for sure. I am doing the swap to a side shift as we speak. I'm replacing all the bushings so my shifting will be much improved anyway. Still will be interested in how well it feels. That may be my next purchase this summer. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif) You are more than welcome Jamie. Take it for a spin and let me know what you think (IMG:style_emoticons/default/drunk.gif) I have also done all the other bushings before I did this. The bushings helped, but the Rennshift really made the difference. Gint, Get a 914 that is worth putting it in (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) |
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| JRust |
May 18 2008, 10:58 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 6,307 Joined: 10-January 03 From: Corvallis Oregon Member No.: 129 Region Association: Pacific Northwest
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If it is that impressive maybe I'll get one to bring with me. We can have a smal work party install it in my car. For the benefit of everyone else there for sure. Just so they can see & feel a before & after (IMG:style_emoticons/default/bs.gif) .Okay maybe a little self serving (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif)
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| PeeGreen 914 |
May 18 2008, 11:01 PM
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Just when you think you're done...wait, there is more..lol Group: Members Posts: 10,219 Joined: 21-September 06 From: Seattle, WA... actually Everett Member No.: 6,884 Region Association: Pacific Northwest
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(IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif) Well, they are very simple to install. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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| SirAndy |
May 19 2008, 12:10 AM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,688 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
QUOTE(Gint @ May 18 2008, 07:59 PM) Mine does that now. At least it will bounce from 1st or reverse and when pushed with no real pressure in nuetral and to the left, it rests right on the 2-3 plane. yeah, but trust me, it ain't the same ... my shifter now feels like the shifter in a modern car. zero slop, tight and precise shifting ... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif) Andy |
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| Grngoat |
May 19 2008, 02:03 AM
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Lurker Member Group: Members Posts: 158 Joined: 17-October 04 From: Fort Worth, TX Member No.: 2,967 Region Association: Southwest Region |
Andy, you also have the full JWest linkage, not just the Rennshifter, so that should be even more improvement. I have the same setup, but since I installed it all concurrent with the -6 conversion, I really can't compare it to the old setup. Too much time elapsed to make a good comparison. All of it was easy to install though. I wouldn't go back, it shifts very well - almost like a new car.
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| SirAndy |
May 19 2008, 01:11 PM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,688 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
QUOTE(Grngoat @ May 19 2008, 12:03 AM) Andy, you also have the full JWest linkage, not just the Rennshifter, so that should be even more improvement. yes, correct. but i drove my car with just the rennshift for years (i have the 1st generation version) before i added the linkage ... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif) Andy |
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| kconway |
May 19 2008, 02:13 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,347 Joined: 6-December 04 From: Monrovia, CA Member No.: 3,231 Region Association: Southern California |
QUOTE(SirAndy @ May 19 2008, 11:11 AM) QUOTE(Grngoat @ May 19 2008, 12:03 AM) Andy, you also have the full JWest linkage, not just the Rennshifter, so that should be even more improvement. yes, correct. but i drove my car with just the rennshift for years (i have the 1st generation version) before i added the linkage ... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif) Andy Andy, I have the 1st gen shifter and have yet to put it in. Have you driven a car with the 2nd gen shifter, is there any difference between them or just cosmetic? Kev |
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| PeeGreen 914 |
May 19 2008, 02:59 PM
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Just when you think you're done...wait, there is more..lol Group: Members Posts: 10,219 Joined: 21-September 06 From: Seattle, WA... actually Everett Member No.: 6,884 Region Association: Pacific Northwest
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1st and second generation? What the difference between the two?
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| HAM Inc |
May 19 2008, 05:52 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 846 Joined: 24-July 06 From: Watkinsville,GA Member No.: 6,499 Region Association: None |
For my F-Prod car I installed a Rennshifter and linkage in a tranny built with new parts by Blake Meredith, and wow! It shifted damn near as good as my E30 BMW, which is the finest shifting streetcar I've ever driven.
3 days of testing, qualifiying and racing and I never misssed a shift. I love it. James makes a well engineered bunch of products. I will say this, though. I'm convinced that if you install just the shifter it probably won't make as much difference as just installing the linkage. Do the linkage first and then add the shifter. And one more thing. If the tranny internals are shot then I don't think anything will help much. |
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