Tail shift Cable-shifter, Starting the finishing touches (With Video!) Options

[kevin311]

My Dad and I thought it would be a fun project to try and build a Cable shifter for my teener.
I can drive the car just fine with the regular shifter but he absolutely hates it. I cant really blame him, even after new bushings and adjustment its like playing with a stick in a sand bucket.

I have seen the set-up that is on http://www.etischer.com/914cableshift.html but figured i could simplify it a bit.

Heres what we have so far (please excuse the factory rustproofing (oil) still chasing leaks) and remember its still in mock up phase.. so things like where the cables attach to the transmission will be reinforced in the end. i will post more when its finished and cleaned up.


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Pics of the shifter i used (3000gt) and new shift knob (3 for $5 on ebay (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) )
The cables aren't attached yet but this is pretty much where it will be positioned in the car. Most of the base plate will be cut off also to clean it up.

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This will all be hidden under the center cushion(sp?) in the last pic that i will build a new base for.

So far I'm about $110 into this project
8' marine Teleflex cable $30
6' Teleflex cable $27
Rod ends $25
Shifter $15 (pick and pull)
misc. (bolts, clips etc.) $10

Any comments or criticism are welcome! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/poke.gif)

[Kansas 914]

So far I'm about $110 into this project
8' marine Teleflex cable $30
6' Teleflex cable $27
Rod ends $25
Shifter $15 (pick and pull)
misc. (bolts, clips etc.) $10

Any comments or criticism are welcome! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/poke.gif)

Well done!

I will give you $220 for the whole setup - double your money just like that!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

[DBCooper]

that is way cool.... the side shift is no better than the tail, they both suck. 915 is a better trans. What you did is great with what you have.... awesome! good job!

Actually a good shifting 901 is better than a bad shifting 915, and considering that he already had the 901 in the car (meaning no cost) there's no comparison, the 901's the deal.

I will give you $220 for the whole setup - double your money just like that!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

That's probably the very best comment that could be made about your project, so well done. What you've done is cheaper than a conversion to a side shifter, is a lot less work, and it ends up shifting better than a converted car too. My kids said my car now shifts like a "normal", meaning modern, car. Like I said, make drawings and you can sell that to every tail shift guy out there who's constantly annoyed about having to row for second or reverse.