 Relocated shifter, anybody done it? pics please... |
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| Mike T |
 Jul 15 2006, 10:22 AM
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can't 'member  Group: Members Posts: 378 Joined: 16-January 03 From: Brackney, PA Member No.: 161  |
I am a large guy and I find the stock shifter rubs my leg while competing. Has anyone relocated their shifter?
Perhaps an aftermarket solution? Is there a Cable shifter for the 914 sideshift transaxle? Mike T |
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| gregrobbins |
Jul 15 2006, 01:55 PM
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Member: Team NARP Group: Members Posts: 1,515 Joined: 23-March 04 From: Arizona Member No.: 1,844 Region Association: Southwest Region |
QUOTE(Mike T @ Jul 15 2006, 09:22 AM)  I am a large guy and I find the stock shifter rubs my leg while competing. Has anyone relocated their shifter? Perhaps an aftermarket solution? Is there a Cable shifter for the 914 sideshift transaxle? Mike T Check out the 5th photo in MY BLOG under HRS West Vintage Racing to see a custom shifter made by Frank Beck. Probably not a solution for a street car, but interesting. |
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| EMRoadster |
Jul 15 2006, 05:39 PM
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Autocrosser Group: Members Posts: 65 Joined: 20-August 05 From: Tucson, AZ Member No.: 4,620 |
Mike,
I've been told an early Toyota MR2 shifter assembly works well. Here is some info I've found while surfing for info for my car. This one was home made: http://www.etischer.com/914cableshift.html This one from Renegade Hybreds has a fantastic feel like a very good top load Japeneese trans. I was there back in April for a wirlwind tour by Scott and he showed me one they made for a 930 trans in a 914. Not cheap, but VERY good quality! You'll need to look about 3/4's down the page. http://www.renegadehybrids.com/kitcars/techarticle.html Also a search of "Cable Shifter" on the 914Club main forum page turned up about three pages of postings. Well time to go finish loading up for an early morning A/X at Firebird Raceway up by Phoenix, AZ. |
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| Thorshammer |
Jul 16 2006, 07:40 PM
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Like this:
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| Brett W |
Jul 16 2006, 11:43 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,856 Joined: 17-September 03 From: huntsville, al Member No.: 1,169 Region Association: None 
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If you flip the tranny you can raise the shifter 12inches, but you will have to get creative with the shift linkage.
Why not build a new shifter that raises the pivot point, lengthens the shifter and relocates that. |
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| McMark |
Jul 23 2006, 04:32 PM
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914 Freak! Group: Retired Admin Posts: 20,179 Joined: 13-March 03 From: Grand Rapids, MI Member No.: 419 Region Association: None |
How about just leaving the shifter in the stock location and bending/welding the shift rod? Simple solution.
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| Brett W |
Jul 25 2006, 02:32 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,856 Joined: 17-September 03 From: huntsville, al Member No.: 1,169 Region Association: None
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The stock shifter is still in the wrong location for fast shifting in a race car. Bending it or shortening it will only make it worse. The throw is way too long as well, so it is like rowing a boat.
Here is the shifter I built for my street car. It sits level with the 3 o'clock position. All you do is move your hand over and the shifter is right there. I shorted the throw by 50 percent. I move the shifter 1in from neutral to gear. I would do something similar for a teener if I had one although I think cables would be a better option on a 901. Attached image(s) 
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| Terrance |
Jul 25 2006, 01:05 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 125 Joined: 2-August 05 From: Milpitas, CA Member No.: 4,526 |
That looks like a 88-91 Civic. So, it made me miss my old 89 CRX Si track car.
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| Brett W |
Jul 25 2006, 05:45 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,856 Joined: 17-September 03 From: huntsville, al Member No.: 1,169 Region Association: None
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Indeed. I like it for a street car. It has good heat in the winter, a radio, a huge cargo area. Plus with all my mods it handles great, goes fast and stops great. Plus I get 32mpg in town. There is a huge aftermarket for it. Plus it is fairly invisible to radar.
The down side is, ITS WRONG WHEEL DRIVE and the engine is in the wrong place. I couldn't drive a teener everyday again until I fix many of its problems, so I will stick to racing one for now. |
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