Vellios Side Shift 915 conversion kit, anybody know anything about it? |
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Vellios Side Shift 915 conversion kit, anybody know anything about it? |
naro914 |
Mar 24 2013, 09:45 PM
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Losing my mind... Group: Members Posts: 2,476 Joined: 26-May 06 From: Charlotte, NC Member No.: 6,073 Region Association: South East States |
I bought a shorter geared, limited slip, 915 trans with a Vellios side shift conversion. Owner of the shop I bought it from I trust implicitly, and he said it was the best conversion out there - better than WEVO because it makes it a side shift instead of converting tail shift to use in a 914. The customer that had it ran it in his race 914 and loved it.
Anyone here know anything about the conversion kit? Do I need to change the shifter? I currently have a Rennshift for my current 901... Thanks for any comments. |
RON S. |
Mar 25 2013, 12:04 PM
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9140430841, FINALLY RUNNING Group: Members Posts: 1,212 Joined: 22-May 03 From: WALTERBORO,S.C. Member No.: 724 Region Association: South East States |
Bob, Commenting on the planes, the Shift pattern as it is now with the JWest shifter is a normal 5 speed pattern like any other car on the road. Also, with the Vellios unit, the 4-3 down shift is easy to miss. You could easily slide that thing into 1st w/out noticing. It's that easy. I've learned to teach myself to eeeeease out the clutch when doing the 4-3. Let's me know if I hit 3rd or 1st by mistake. Also, by OEM I'm referring to a modern standard. The Vellios unit just feels loose all the time. It take getting used to, to be fluid with the unit. Ron |
naro914 |
Mar 25 2013, 12:29 PM
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Losing my mind... Group: Members Posts: 2,476 Joined: 26-May 06 From: Charlotte, NC Member No.: 6,073 Region Association: South East States |
Also, with the Vellios unit, the 4-3 down shift is easy to miss. You could easily slide that thing into 1st w/out noticing. It's that easy. I've learned to teach myself to eeeeease out the clutch when doing the 4-3. Let's me know if I hit 3rd or 1st by mistake. That really surprises me since 4-3 would be a simple shift up on the same plane. 4-3 in a normal 901 shift pattern can pretty easily go to 4-1...ask me how I know/.... |
RON S. |
Mar 25 2013, 01:33 PM
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9140430841, FINALLY RUNNING Group: Members Posts: 1,212 Joined: 22-May 03 From: WALTERBORO,S.C. Member No.: 724 Region Association: South East States |
Also, with the Vellios unit, the 4-3 down shift is easy to miss. You could easily slide that thing into 1st w/out noticing. It's that easy. I've learned to teach myself to eeeeease out the clutch when doing the 4-3. Let's me know if I hit 3rd or 1st by mistake. That really surprises me since 4-3 would be a simple shift up on the same plane. 4-3 in a normal 901 shift pattern can pretty easily go to 4-1...ask me how I know/.... Bob, The whole shift ''Feel'' could just be me. It just isn't precise to me. It's as if 3rd is direct above 4th on an upshift. no Problems. On a downshift though, from 4-3 it's as if 3rd is a little offset from straight above 4th. Hard to describe. If you ever wanna take a drive, come on down and you can feel it for yourself.. You're close enough for a Saturday afternoon trip... |
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