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> RennShift spring option, read this if you have a RennShift
ArtechnikA
post Sep 12 2003, 10:58 AM
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QUOTE(campbellcj @ Sep 12 2003, 08:40 AM)
James, I have one more core I could send in. I'd be glad to trade that for the 'spring kit'. I just need to get the f'ing shift knob off of it -- I think the PO of that shifter might have epoxied it on

James will correct me if i'm wrong, but i'm pretty sure he just needs the forged ball from the 'business end.' so unless you really want to keep the knob for sentimental reasons, don't worry about it. i think James just heats the ball to loosen the epoxy, rips out the original shaft - whereupon they become landfill...
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post Sep 12 2003, 11:51 AM
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Yeah Rich, that's right, all I need is the bottom piece. The upper stick becoming landfill? Well, not yet, I just KNOW I will figure out a use for this box of bent, rusty, chrome tubes. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif)

Yes, I really need cores. That is why I charge $40 (a little high for the price of an old shifter) for the core- I want it to be incentive to send me a core rather than the money.

BTW, if you bought a RennShift a while ago and did not pay the core charge but you have not sent me a shifter - shame on you!
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post Sep 12 2003, 04:11 PM
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Jame I havent returned my old shofter, Im not sure if you can use it. It had a welmiester short shift kit installed. Is that still ok for a core? if so Ill drop it in the mail.
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post Sep 12 2003, 05:23 PM
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Yep Tim. I can use any form of shifter that was ever in a 914, short-shift, cut-down, whatever, it does not matter.

And if anyone needs my address, it's

112 Chaparral Ct.
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post Sep 13 2003, 07:04 AM
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With the Renn Shift, can you reuse the stock shift knob? I prefer the stock style with the shift pattern graphic. And, if so, how do you remove it from the stock shift lever and replace it on the new lever. Is there a crush sleeve or something like that involved? The Haynes manual shows a retainer of some sort, but I'm not familiar with it.

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post Sep 13 2003, 07:19 AM
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QUOTE(maf914 @ Sep 13 2003, 05:04 AM)
With the Renn Shift, can you reuse the stock shift knob? I prefer the stock style with the shift pattern graphic. ... Is there a crush sleeve or something like that involved?

yes, you can use the OEM knob if that's your preference.
the hot setup is to use an open-end wrench that just barely fits over the shaft (15mm?).
clamp the shaft firmly in a vise (damage is not an issue here since it will not be reused) and use a hammer (brass works well) to tap (escalating from 'rap' to 'bang' as needed...) against the wrench.

there is a crush sleeve that can be re-used up to a point; i have no idea if they're still available as replacement parts but i'd think so...

for a variety of reasons i like my MoMo shift knob that is just a plain ol' ball of polished aluminum with a mounting neck, but it's your car - use what you like.
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post Sep 13 2003, 08:02 AM
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Rich is correct, 15mm wrench and a hammer. The factory manual actually says to use a "locally made tool" that looks just like a 15mm open end wrench! It's easiest to do on the car before you remove the shifter, just don't get your face in the trajectory of the knob when it comes off!

The crush sleeve is available new for about $2.

The RennShift is designed to use the stock knob. You can see the stock knob is installed on the RennShift on the website www.rennshift.com
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post Sep 13 2003, 09:19 AM
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LOL, the problem with this one knob+shifter I've got...is that I already trying pounding the CRAP out of it using the aforementioned wrench+hammer approach. It's either really jammed or glued on. I was hoping to save the knob cuz they are verging on NLA and prices for good used ones are inching up. I think the -repro- knobs are $80 now.
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post Sep 13 2003, 09:31 AM
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QUOTE(campbellcj @ Sep 13 2003, 07:19 AM)
LOL, the problem with this one knob+shifter I've got...is that I already trying pounding the CRAP out of it ...

okay, no problem...

today, you simply disassemble the stock shifter to expose the forged ball, heat it and the shaft to loosen the epoxy and pound off the ball using that wrench/hammer trick. comes right off once the epoxy is heated enough to break its chemical bond. (there will be smoke...) send the ball to James - it's all he needs.

some future day you deal with the shift knob, possibly by freezing the steel shaft real, real cold to shrink it and break the adhesive bond, or judicious heating to achieve the same effect, or cut the steel shaft off flush with the bottom of the knob and drill, ream, or EDM the steel out ...
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post Sep 13 2003, 10:03 AM
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I don't have a shifter yet but I'll send you an extra core I have.
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post Oct 3 2003, 06:39 AM
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QUOTE(James Adams @ Sep 11 2003, 10:40 AM)
The original torx screws can be a bit of a pain, so socket-head allen screws will also be included.

the new springs arrived yesterday, THANKS !
i have a weekend of car-stuff planned so i'll get these in the car for testing.

you mentioned Allen screw replacements for the Torx; i have a nice set of Torx drivers and don't expect a problem, but As Long As i'm in there doing it, i don't mind replacing the hardware too. please don't send me new screws - the springs was all i really wanted.

but of you could respond with the screw specs (size, pitch, length, grade), i'll pick up some Allen capscrews on my next trip to the hardware / FLAPS ...

THANKS AGAIN !
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post Oct 3 2003, 06:53 AM
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James,
I would like two sets for myself and one for Rich R. We each have your shifter and it is great.
Thanks
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post Oct 6 2003, 01:29 PM
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Hi James
I can't stop raving about the shifter, it's just what the 914's needed. Put me on the list for the springs also.
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post Oct 6 2003, 01:33 PM
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Ok, I've got the latest people. And thanks Cris for the Paypal.

The screw size is 1/4-20 by 1" long.
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post Oct 6 2003, 02:59 PM
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Hi James

Can you send me a spring?

Thanks

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post Oct 6 2003, 03:29 PM
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Sure Jeff.
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post Oct 6 2003, 03:50 PM
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Thanks James!

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post Oct 6 2003, 04:31 PM
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James,

I got the new springs.

I noticed when I was replacing the olden springs that it is a compound spring set up (spring within a spring).

The inner springs of the olden set up don't seem to fit into the new spring set up.

Is this by design?

Thanks.
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post Oct 6 2003, 09:05 PM
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This springs are painted white, I wonder if the paint is preventing the passage of the inner spring.


hmmm
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post Oct 7 2003, 06:44 AM
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Don't use the inner springs with the new springs! It won't hurt anything, you just don't need it and they don't really fit.

I meant to get some web instructions up to refer you guys to, but with MUSR to get ready for I didn't have time.

Feel free to ask me if there are any questions!
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