Yet another RennShift install Options

[campbellcj]

I installed my RennShifter last night (& wrapped up this a.m. - didn't have a 7/32'nd hex). Very nice product and the installation was super simple, at least if you've ever played with the shifter assy before. Plus my car has no interior or console or passenger seat so the access is fantastic.

Anyways, the only small glitch is that there's a bit of interference with the clutch tube on the left side of the tunnel when going for 4th or 5th gear. I can get it in gear OK but it's definitely making a little contact.

What's the preferred way to push/bend the tube for clearance? I don't want to kink or break it, obviously. Can I just kinda pry on it with a screwdriver or something? Or would it be better to try to clamp it out of the way with an adel clamp kind of thing?

The shifter feels great (in the garage). (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_flagge24.gif) Hoping to go for a drive this evening after a few more minor projects (IMG:style_emoticons/default/MDB2.gif)

[campbellcj]

Update on the RennShift(er)...

I FINALLY got to go on a test drive...and I picked a pretty ambitious route...Cornell Rd - Mulholland Hwy- Kanan - Latigo Cyn - PCH - Encinal Cyn - Mullholland - Kanan - Cornell

Woohoo! This is a LONG (>90 minutes I think) loop with a mix of very fast sweepers and some insanely tight (and dangerous) stuff. I mean tight...2nd gear at almost full steering wheel lock in same places.

Anyways...the shifter RULES (IMG:style_emoticons/default/mueba.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/clap56.gif) I got used to it really quickly (i.e. only grabbed 4th by mistake once) and after that had much more confidence than with my maladjusted, weak-springed stock shifter. I lucked out and got the adjustment almost perfect on the first try, too. The up or downshift into 3rd, which is very important and frequent on some tracks, is especially sweet. The lever stops make it really "positive". With more practice my 2nd gear will get more precise and quicker too.


I forgot to mention one other super minor installation issue BTW, which is an exception that wouldn't affect everybody. I had to remove a tiny amount of material from my aftermarket aluminum Momo shift knob for it to fit on the shaft. So it seems like the shaft is just a smidgen bigger diameter than the stock one and the Momo knobs are made to a very close tolerance. Nothing that 1 minute with a conical grinder bit on your power tool of choice can't fix.

Thumbs up to James for making these things for us! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/pray.gif)