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| oldschool |
 Apr 30 2009, 12:49 AM
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I was looking at one of my old mags(vw&porsche) read a article about making a short shifter
:it reads like this:( I have found a Cheap and easy way to drastically shorten the shift trow on my 1973 914.First cut the lower shifter extension (the mushroom shape piece) approximately in the middle of the shift. Weld a 1 1/2 inch long piece of steel rod of the same diameter between the two pieces,keeping the shaft straight.Then cut three 1 inch lengths of 1 inch diameter pipe.These are used to raise the base plate by using them as spacers.This requires longer mounting bolts.) has any one ever done this ? |
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| GeorgeRud |
Apr 30 2009, 01:08 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,725 Joined: 27-July 05 From: Chicagoland Member No.: 4,482 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
They all seem like a nice idea, but in reality, they don't work too well. The shift linkage is a compromise between excessive effort with short throws and low effort with longer throws. I'm sure Porsche experimented to try to find the right compromise, and they probably came up with the best solution. The short shifters are something that you should try on someone else's car before investing time and money on one. The fact that they're around for free should give you some clue how well they work.
I had one in my early car, and it was OK, but not as nice as moving into a side shifter tranmission with new bushings and careful setup. |
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| JoeSharp |
Apr 30 2009, 02:25 PM
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In Irvine, Ca. May 15-18 Group: Members Posts: 3,947 Joined: 9-July 03 From: DeLand, Florida Member No.: 898 Region Association: South East States |
QUOTE(GeorgeRud @ Apr 30 2009, 12:08 PM)  They all seem like a nice idea, but in reality, they don't work too well. The shift linkage is a compromise between excessive effort with short throws and low effort with longer throws. I'm sure Porsche experimented to try to find the right compromise, and they probably came up with the best solution. The short shifters are something that you should try on someone else's car before investing time and money on one. The fact that they're around for free should give you some clue how well they work. I had one in my early car, and it was OK, but not as nice as moving into a side shifter tranmission with new bushings and careful setup. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) |
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