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Another quality product from JWE! |
SirAndy |
Apr 6 2007, 03:14 PM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,815 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
got my JWE (JWest Engineering) Side-shift linkage kit yesterday and spent some time today to go through the instructions etc.
the parts are super nice and look plenty strong. i think it will work great. i'll be posting pics of the install! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif) Andy The Product Page (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/www.jwesteng.com-179-1361409492.1.jpg) This post has been edited by SirAndy: Feb 20 2013, 07:18 PM |
So.Cal.914 |
Apr 6 2007, 03:23 PM
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"...And it has a front trunk too." Group: Members Posts: 6,588 Joined: 15-February 04 From: Low Desert, CA./ Hills of N.J. Member No.: 1,658 Region Association: None |
A bit pricey but it sure looks bitchin, can't wait to hear how it works for you.
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grantsfo |
Apr 6 2007, 03:29 PM
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Arrrrhhhh! Group: Members Posts: 4,327 Joined: 16-March 03 Member No.: 433 Region Association: None |
Sexy! ....but why would you want your 914 to shift like any other car? Arent vague long shifts part of the car's character? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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SirAndy |
Apr 6 2007, 03:39 PM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,815 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
Sexy! ....but why would you want your 914 to shift like any other car? Arent vague long shifts part of the car's character? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) you know, it's funny, but i was thinking the same thing. ever since i drove my first 914, i kinda like the (IMG:style_emoticons/default/stirthepot.gif) feeling of it. it's like playing a slot-machine. you never know what combination (gear) you're gonna get! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) Andy |
Aaron Cox |
Apr 6 2007, 03:40 PM
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Professional Lawn Dart Group: Retired Admin Posts: 24,541 Joined: 1-February 03 From: OC Member No.: 219 Region Association: Southern California |
jerry woods or j. west? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/poke.gif)
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SirAndy |
Apr 6 2007, 03:42 PM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,815 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
jerry woods or j. west? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/poke.gif) oops, JWest Engineering ! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/bye1.gif) Andy PS: edited first post to deconfuse the confuzzled ... |
TINCAN914 |
Apr 6 2007, 04:05 PM
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Summer's Commin... Group: Members Posts: 2,440 Joined: 18-August 05 From: Colorado Springs, CO. Member No.: 4,611 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
jerry woods or j. west? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/poke.gif) James West, he has all the kewl toys... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) I really like that dillinger up the sleeve thing.. |
Aaron Cox |
Apr 6 2007, 05:28 PM
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Professional Lawn Dart Group: Retired Admin Posts: 24,541 Joined: 1-February 03 From: OC Member No.: 219 Region Association: Southern California |
andy, any thoughts about using the 'APEX' sealed joints to replace the U joints? i remember SRP selling them to replace the shift coupler just aft of the tunnel.
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SirAndy |
Apr 6 2007, 05:42 PM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,815 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
andy, any thoughts about using the 'APEX' sealed joints to replace the U joints? i remember SRP selling them to replace the shift coupler just aft of the tunnel. honestly, i don't see any reason why ... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) Andy |
JWest |
Apr 6 2007, 05:45 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,662 Joined: 6-January 03 From: Fort Worth, TX Member No.: 97 Region Association: None |
andy, any thoughts about using the 'APEX' sealed joints to replace the U joints? i remember SRP selling them to replace the shift coupler just aft of the tunnel. While Apex joints are "cool" there is not a space issue in the shift linkage to warrant their use. The u-joints I provide are sealed at the individual bearings (just like the joints in a traditional front-engine/rear-drive drive shaft) which work great in a harsh environment). Apex joints are not as strong radially due to the reduced diameter of the cross shaft. Finally, unless you used a creative attachment method, an Apex joint at the front location would make assembly of the rod/bearing/boot difficult. |
Aaron Cox |
Apr 6 2007, 05:49 PM
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Professional Lawn Dart Group: Retired Admin Posts: 24,541 Joined: 1-February 03 From: OC Member No.: 219 Region Association: Southern California |
good to know, i didnt know the kit had sealed bearings. that was the only reason i suggested a covered apex joints.
cool stuff james! Andy - get it installed and report back. if its anything like my rennshifter, time to start saving. James, i know when running a 4 cyl car with a header, you cannot use the cover boot at the shifter, will this kit clear a header? |
JWest |
Apr 6 2007, 05:55 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,662 Joined: 6-January 03 From: Fort Worth, TX Member No.: 97 Region Association: None |
James, i know when running a 4 cyl car with a header, you cannot use the cover boot at the shifter, will this kit clear a header? I just make some holes in a factory shift cap, so if the header does not clear the stock one it won't clear mine either. Seems like a pretty poor design to me - time to get a Tangerine system. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) |
Air_Cooled_Nut |
Apr 6 2007, 06:51 PM
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914 Ronin - 914 owner who lost his 914club.com Group: Members Posts: 1,748 Joined: 19-April 03 From: Beaverton, Oregon Member No.: 584 Region Association: None |
I agree, that is SPENDY! However, JWest has quality products so you get what you pay for (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) Looks like a nicely engineered solution. Can't wait for pictures!!!
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SirAndy |
May 12 2008, 09:16 PM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,815 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
here are the installation pics, as promised ... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif)
the firewall bushing: (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wub.gif) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads/post-419-1181547470.jpg) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads/post-419-1181547697.jpg) the shifter console piece: (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads/post-179-1181191619.jpg) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads/post-179-1181191642.jpg) and all done: (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads/post-179-1182814172.jpg) you can find a complete installation pictorial here: Part 1: http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?sho...=72363&st=0 Part 2: http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=72775 (IMG:style_emoticons/default/santa_smiley.gif) Andy |
retrofit |
May 13 2008, 01:11 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 176 Joined: 17-April 04 From: Turlock,Ca Member No.: 1,943 |
Andy
What kind of feedback can you provide us re the shift linkage product? Curious how the "feel "is? I have never driven a 914 with the JWest shifter or linkage. Put me in the drivers seat with your insight... Allen |
PeeGreen 914 |
May 13 2008, 01:18 AM
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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 |
I can tell you I really wanted to do this but he didn't have any at the time I needed it. I have the Patrick Motorsports setup. Though it works very well, and I am adding the rennshift to it, I wish I had this system. My shifting now is tighter than any 914 I have ever been in and the J west system is designed much better with making it imposible to bind and no slop what so ever. The Patrick system does not have the second joint but has a brass bushing that can bind if not aligned perfectly.
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lonnie152 |
May 13 2008, 10:22 AM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 40 Joined: 24-November 07 From: end of the oregon trail Member No.: 8,372 |
Several months ago i bought and installed JWest Shifter. Unfortunately several other repairs kept me from driving car until a week or so ago. While i replaced linkage bushings and stuff at the same time i installed the shifter, i was very impressed how much better the shifting was with the JWest Shifter. Before the shifting was between bad and terrible now it is very good to excellent. To make this change i spent around $550 (total) and went from a car only i could drive to one that anyone could. yes, i would do it again.
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JWest |
May 13 2008, 12:13 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,662 Joined: 6-January 03 From: Fort Worth, TX Member No.: 97 Region Association: None |
Hey guys, I've got parts coming in again for the linkage kits - I was not sure I wanted to continue production but I had enough requests to convince me to continue.
It will be a couple weeks before they are on the site again. I'm planning to sell a minimal version without some of the pieces, the existing setup, and a package deal with the shifter. I might offer completed units if people send me their parts - not sure if I want to deal with that one, though. |
ericread |
May 13 2008, 12:23 PM
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The Viper Blue 914 Group: Members Posts: 2,177 Joined: 7-December 07 From: Irvine, CA (The OC) Member No.: 8,432 Region Association: Southern California |
...and went from a car only i could drive to one that anyone could. And why would I want that??? I have enough trouble keeping the car to myself as it is. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) |
SirAndy |
May 13 2008, 01:28 PM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,815 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
What kind of feedback can you provide us re the shift linkage product? Curious how the "feel "is? I have never driven a 914 with the JWest shifter or linkage. Put me in the drivers seat with your insight... like night and day ... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) i just test drove a original /6 this weekend, hadn't been in a tailshift car in a while, almost forgot how much fun this was (IMG:style_emoticons/default/stirthepot.gif) i have both, the rennshifter and the linkage kit. the rennshifter alone, with new bushings for the linkage was a huge improvement. the springloaded shifter gives everything a much more precise feeling. you actually know where your gears are. adding the shift linkage kit really tightened everything together. there is ZERO slop in the shifter now. it's precise, just like any new car would be. however, i believe it's impossible to make the 901 shift like a modern transmission. even with all these upgrades, you'll never be able to shift as fast as in a 2007 GT2. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif) you're still going to use a 35+ year old transmission. i believe that both products combined, the rennshift and the linkage kit, will get you as close to a perfect shifting 914 as it will ever be possible with a 901 transmission. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif) Andy |
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