Short Shifters, Rennshift or Much Cheaper Weltmeister Options

[mwyatt]

I installed the Weltmeister in my side shifter last year and it does exactly what it says it does - makes the shift throws about 20-30% shorter. It will not make your car shift any better or worse. And yes, the shift lever is also shorter and your hand doesn't fall onto it quite as easily. I had to adjust the linkage a little bit when I first installed it - but now that I am used to it I find that it works well.

For those fortunate enough to have the Rennshift - other than making the shift throws a little shorter, does the device make any other appreciable difference (excluding appearance)?

[ArtechnikA]

does the device make any other appreciable difference (excluding appearance)?

IMO - yes, Bigtime -- especially with the reverse lockout.

the spring centering makes traffic shifting completely intuitive. to shift from first to second, just move the lever up - the spring takes the lever right into the 2/3 plane. to upshift into 3rd, just pull the lever back. you do have to press against the spring to get up into 4th - but you adapt in a flash.

downshifting to 3rd, you just pull back and let the spring find 3rd for you.

there is no slop - the ball joint pivot in the shifter is tight. i haven't tagged reverse coming up out of 1st since i installed the product, and now that i've retrofitted the lockout, i know i won't be going there accidentally under stress. (you can, however, still shift from reverse to first if you need to - rocking out of a hole, for instance.

crisp, precise shifting is a big part of the overall sports-car driving experience for me, and this product makes it happen. it is not a pill cure for sloppy mechanisms and floppy driveline mounts; you have to fix those first if they're worn.

[seanery]

Rich is right, it's nice. I haven't heard any negative on James' shifter from someone with it properly adjusted.

[Bruce Allert]

ps - jporsche914 - I snort a laugh every time I see your "homo" avatar. That cracks me up. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)

I did that too... ( (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) snort! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) )

.....b

[4WheelDrifter]

The condition of your motor/tranny mounts will also affect your shifting to a large degree. If you have old worn mounts replace them with 911 sport mounts. New tranny mounts improved my shifting more than new shift bushings did.

-Ben M.

Ben, (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) PO replaced all the bushings before I bought my 914 and I just replaced the totally shot motor mounts in my car and it shifts pretty good though throw is still long. Not nicking reverse going to 2nd anymore.

I'd like the Rennshift when I have the $.

[jporsche914]

Thanks alot guys. I guess i will be saving my money for the Rennshift. In the mean time replace the bushings.