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> Holy Shift Batman, Rennshift install
boxstr
post Aug 30 2003, 08:20 PM
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Well I finally got around to installing the Rennshift in the JLO car. Holy crapole, thats great. It actually took a little getting used to, thinking you were in second and only in third, need to make a few final adjustments. Very easy installation, all top quality parts and instructions were very helpful even if they are ion a CD,
I am reinstalling the center console and have found the panel that goe's down over the shifter to be way to small, I need to open the circle it up to about 3.5 inches.
Drove over to Jim Chambers and let him take it for a drive, he too was very impressed. I would have to say it was the best money spent recently on a new item for the 914 that I have found.
I would like just a little more spring push on the 1-2 shift. Still fine tuning.
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post Aug 30 2003, 08:24 PM
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Craig,

Take pics of the final install.
I don't think anyone has posted center console pics with a RS yet.
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post Aug 30 2003, 08:28 PM
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Working on removing the vinyl from the bottom panel right know to enlarge the hole. I will send along a pic.
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post Aug 30 2003, 08:46 PM
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I picked up this black wheelskin shift boot at the John Walker Swap Meet for $15. Although it covers up the shiny polished base, I am still going to use it.

New AA (sigh) shift knob too.


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post Aug 30 2003, 09:10 PM
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Yes... James you listening ?? We need more spring tension in the 1-R area. The 4-5 is fine.. but after driving the shifter for 2-3 days straight the spring seem to give "up".


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post Aug 30 2003, 10:26 PM
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Okay, here are a few pics of the process I went through to resize the lower panel to fit with the Rennshifter.
The jack plate was a perfect size to use for the new larger hole.
The panel that I am cutting is some wood paneling type material, from PO. I would like to adapt a metal or alloy material to fit, either paint leave raw or cover with vinyl or leather.
Actually I will make a call tomorrow. Look for it on your nearest classifieds in the near future.
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post Aug 30 2003, 10:26 PM
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3M spray adhesive and regular office stapler worked fine.


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post Aug 30 2003, 10:28 PM
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Reversed comments. This is the larger opening.(See last image)


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post Aug 30 2003, 10:29 PM
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Lower panel in place. I had to remove the allen head adjuster stops to fit panel. Easy to get back into adjustment.


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post Aug 30 2003, 10:30 PM
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Shift boot suppleied with Rennshifter.


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post Aug 30 2003, 10:35 PM
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And a leather shift boot added. This is the final look I am going for. One other thing is the top of the shift lever is turned down only a short distance, the MOMO shift knob did not go down as far as I would like. James??
Actually a very easy addition to any 914 or I am sure 911.
Thanks Brad for giving me the thumbs up on the Rennshifter, it helped me when it came time to decide wether to buy one. For those curious I went with the 33% model.
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post Aug 30 2003, 10:42 PM
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The leather boot finished out nice, Craig!
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post Aug 30 2003, 11:12 PM
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Thanks Sean, the other one that might look good is a rubber shift boot from the Sc or Carrera 911s.
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post Aug 31 2003, 09:02 AM
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waffling, waffling, waffling. sticky tires or the shifter? one day at the ax and the money supply is headed south.

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post Aug 31 2003, 09:11 AM
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shifter first
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post Aug 31 2003, 01:31 PM
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I really love my shifter, but I think the spring might be an issue for me too. I'm glad to hear that the problem isn't me. I, too, got the 33 percent reduction.

I've done several adjustments, but on very fast shifting, I seem to crunch going into second, almost like I just 'nicking' the gear. I didn't have that problem with the stock shifter.

Hope there might be a resolution.

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Karl, I like the shift boot. Was that specific to a particular car, or just a generic?
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post Aug 31 2003, 02:20 PM
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LB. I had to really fine tune the adjustment for the tailshifter shifter. It took a lot of time to get the side to side setup correctly so the shifter would come out of the spring gate on its own and nail second gear correctly. I can use my palm and push forward on the shifter without thinking and hit second no problem.



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post Aug 31 2003, 02:38 PM
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OK, OK, I'm here!

Nice job on the console plate, Craig.

How much further would you like to see the shaft machined for the MOMO knob? Anyone else have input on this? I hesitated to do more than needed because I think it looks cheezy to have a step in the shaft that shows when using the stock knob, but maybe I can compromise.

Those leather boots look nice! The stock rubber '73 and later 911 shift boot looks good, is cheap, and works well, but it is about 4.5" diameter so it will not fit in a 914 center console.

Brad, yours is the first comment I have had about the springs. They are lighter than ones in the factory shifter, and I have not had an issue myself, but I want it to be good for everybody. I have ordered a bunch of different springs, so I'll let you know what I come up.

Lawrence, are you sure you are not just beating the syncro? You should be able to shift faster with 33% reduction, afterall.
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post Aug 31 2003, 02:57 PM
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Are the springs colored ?? can you send me 2 stronger springs for the 1-R side of the shifter ?? it should take about 3 minutes to remove and replace them. This may only be an issue for tail shift cars (the shifter springs do have to move more linkage pieces when returning to center).


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post Aug 31 2003, 03:18 PM
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I suppose I could be beating the syncro. To avoid the crunch, I push the clutch in and pause mid shift to go into second.
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