 To Short Shift Or Not To Short Shift?, That Is The Question… |
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| Dr Evil |
 Oct 25 2017, 11:43 AM
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Send me your transmission!  Group: Members Posts: 22,995 Joined: 21-November 03 From: Loveland, OH 45140 Member No.: 1,372 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region 
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QUOTE(Perry Kiehl @ Oct 25 2017, 01:07 PM)  My friend, mentor, and Porsche specialist says they are OK for a street car, but won't put one on a competition car I would support this comment, but most racers with my builds can pitch shift and get away with not clutching because they have that skill (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) However, I have seen nothing in a regular short shift box, that was not run into the ground after a problem started. to indicated or support concern over use of a short shifter. I have personally driven 3 boxes in my personal cars, very hard, for at least 20K+mi each and have pulled the boxes apart for other reasons and not seen any appreciable, or abnormal wear. |
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| Lucky9146 |
Oct 25 2017, 11:57 AM
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Always Wanted A Bigger Go Cart Group: Members Posts: 1,608 Joined: 22-September 14 From: Poway California Member No.: 17,942 Region Association: Southern California
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QUOTE(Racer Chris @ Oct 25 2017, 10:43 AM) QUOTE(Lucky9146 @ Oct 25 2017, 12:47 AM) I appreciate all the replies so far and hope more weigh in. I have some time to consider the options but I was looking at installing a 914-6 hand throttle and don't want to have to undo too much depending on decision. I make a hand throttle kit that mounts differently from the 914-6 unit. You wouldn't need to change your shift lever assembly. PM sent on your hand throttle thanks! |
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| Lucky9146 |
Oct 25 2017, 12:01 PM
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Always Wanted A Bigger Go Cart Group: Members Posts: 1,608 Joined: 22-September 14 From: Poway California Member No.: 17,942 Region Association: Southern California
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QUOTE(Dr Evil @ Oct 25 2017, 10:43 AM) QUOTE(Perry Kiehl @ Oct 25 2017, 01:07 PM) My friend, mentor, and Porsche specialist says they are OK for a street car, but won't put one on a competition car I would support this comment, but most racers with my builds can pitch shift and get away with not clutching because they have that skill (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) However, I have seen nothing in a regular short shift box, that was not run into the ground after a problem started. to indicated or support concern over use of a short shifter. I have personally driven 3 boxes in my personal cars, very hard, for at least 20K+mi each and have pulled the boxes apart for other reasons and not seen any appreciable, or abnormal wear. And this will be a street car! Good info all please keep it coming |
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| Cracker |
Oct 25 2017, 12:06 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,148 Joined: 2-February 10 From: Atlanta (area) Member No.: 11,316 Region Association: South East States
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Quite frankly, that is all you need...
Tony QUOTE(Lucky9146 @ Oct 25 2017, 02:01 PM) nd this will be a street car! Good info all please keep it coming |
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| Elliot Cannon |
Oct 25 2017, 12:20 PM
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914 Guru Group: Retired Members Posts: 8,487 Joined: 29-December 06 From: Paso Robles Ca. (Central coast) Member No.: 7,407 Region Association: None 
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I have had a rennshifter on my car for about 12 years or so. THOMAS then overhauled my transmission and I have all the tangerine goodies installed and it shifts "like buttah". (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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| Lucky9146 |
Oct 25 2017, 03:54 PM
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Always Wanted A Bigger Go Cart Group: Members Posts: 1,608 Joined: 22-September 14 From: Poway California Member No.: 17,942 Region Association: Southern California
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QUOTE(Cracker @ Oct 25 2017, 11:06 AM) Quite frankly, that is all you need... Tony QUOTE(Lucky9146 @ Oct 25 2017, 02:01 PM) nd this will be a street car! Good info all please keep it coming You are right I do have enough! Thanks everybody this has been a lot of help and I learned a lot. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/white914.jpg) |
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| PeeGreen 914 |
Oct 27 2017, 07:10 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(Elliot Cannon @ Oct 25 2017, 11:20 AM) I have had a rennshifter on my car for about 12 years or so. THOMAS then overhauled my transmission and I have all the tangerine goodies installed and it shifts "like buttah". (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) This is really the only way to go. With as many 914's I have moded the shift linkage on I have found that there is so much you can do, but going cheap is NOT a good idea. The Rennshifter is the starting point. |
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| daytona |
Oct 28 2017, 06:51 AM
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daytona Group: Members Posts: 435 Joined: 13-April 14 From: Ormond Beach, Florida Member No.: 17,249 Region Association: South East States |
Hi guys,
Don't mean to highjack this thread, but I have a question. I am working on a 914-6 con version and have been thinking about installing a WEVO shift kit. Can anyone comment on the differences between wevo Vs.rennshift kit? I had not considered the rennshift until reading this thread. Thanks, Bill. |
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