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> Tangerine racings shift linkage and bulkhead bushing SO GOOD!
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post Apr 23 2024, 09:56 PM
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Title says it all. Thanks to Chris Foley for such good stuff!
My car shifts so well now its nuts! If youve not tried it, do it. The stock setup, no matter how new the bushings are dont even come close. Why the factory only had one pickup point at the console is beyond me. Tangerines system is how it should have been from the factory! I can actually shift with 100% confidence. It was always a thorn in my side the way the car shifted. That is over!!! Click, Click, Click (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif)
Thanks Mr. Foley for all the rad products!!!!
Oh and his shifter adjustment procedure is easy as can be and the most effective ive used. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer3.gif)
SO HAPPY!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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post Apr 24 2024, 06:37 AM
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I installed his linkage along with a Renn shifter, no more "I hope this is the right gear". Foley makes some great stuff !
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post Apr 24 2024, 06:50 AM
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Sounds wonderful. Can you comment on the extensiveness of the install? Can a handy person...but not a mechanic.....handle it? how much interior disassembly or lift work is required?

thx
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post Apr 24 2024, 08:01 AM
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Sounds wonderful. Can you comment on the extensiveness of the install? Can a handy person...but not a mechanic.....handle it? how much interior disassembly or lift work is required?

thx


I just watched a video where the guy installing the kit did not remove the shifter console from the transmission to do the mods. He cut off the ear , put up the template, marked it and drilled tthe holes. That takes out a lot of work. I'd say if you are handy and take your time you can do it. If you are also doing the firewall bushing you'll need to expose the shifter inside to unbolt the shifter rod that runs through the tunnel. It has to be easier than this.

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post Apr 24 2024, 08:34 AM
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I just watched a video where the guy installing the kit did not remove the shifter console from the transmission to do the mods.

I did both of mine that way.
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post Apr 24 2024, 08:44 AM
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Got a link for the video?
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post Apr 24 2024, 08:45 AM
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QUOTE(Shivers @ Apr 24 2024, 09:01 AM) *
I just watched a video where the guy installing the kit did not remove the shifter console from the transmission to do the mods.

I did both of mine that way.


Then that makes it easy enough for most to install. If you have an issue ask here for an answer. Don’t forget pictures to explain the question for dense guys like me
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post Apr 24 2024, 08:48 AM
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Got a link for the video?


https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=umQ7hiVg3Yc
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post Apr 24 2024, 09:10 AM
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Easy stuff! Took about 2 hours. No need to remove the shifter or splined shift rod in the tunnel to install the bushing.
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i have been raving about the shifting improvement ever since i installed mine 3 years ago. really improves the shifting Takes all the wiggle waggle out of the shifter rod back at the console and translates it into the exact fore aft and rotational motion the shift shaft needs to efficiently operate the gear selection lever, Brilliant.

I am using the Weltmiester short shift kit up at the shifter Coming out of the 1 - 2 detent is still notchy but once into the H the shifting is actually precise!
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i have been raving about the shifting improvement ever since i installed mine 3 years ago. really improves the shifting Takes all the wiggle waggle out of the shifter rod back at the console and translates it into the exact fore aft and rotational motion the shift shaft needs to efficiently operate the gear selection lever, Brilliant.

I am using the Weltmiester short shift kit up at the shifter Coming out of the 1 - 2 detent is still notchy but once into the H the shifting is actually precise!


I have the J West shifter, bronze console bushing and the Tangerine firewall bushing. I thought it shifted as good as it could get.

UNTIL I drove Gereed75 car. His is much smoother shifting, where mine is positive but notchy going into all the gears.
I have been considering the Tangerine console since then.

One of these days.....
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post Apr 24 2024, 08:46 PM
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"He cut off the ear, put up the template, marked it and drilled the holes."

I still have the original Jwest shifter kit in a box somewhere. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif)
When it came to installing the kit I had a hard time cutting up the stock console, the holes ...no biggie, but there is no going back with this design (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif)
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post Apr 24 2024, 09:12 PM
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QUOTE(Shivers @ Apr 24 2024, 07:01 AM) *
"He cut off the ear, put up the template, marked it and drilled the holes."

I still have the original Jwest shifter kit in a box somewhere. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif)
When it came to installing the kit I had a hard time cutting up the stock console, the holes ...no biggie, but there is no going back with this design (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif)

I don’t think you’d want to. I have the jwest version.
If you really wanted to go back to stock, just get a console from an old trans.
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post Apr 25 2024, 09:03 AM
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QUOTE(914werke @ Apr 24 2024, 07:46 PM) *

QUOTE(Shivers @ Apr 24 2024, 07:01 AM) *
"He cut off the ear, put up the template, marked it and drilled the holes."

I still have the original Jwest shifter kit in a box somewhere. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif)
When it came to installing the kit I had a hard time cutting up the stock console, the holes ...no biggie, but there is no going back with this design (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif)


No going back!? GOOD RIDDANCE!!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
Im sure if someone actually thought the stock setup was better we could always have their head examined! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)
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post Apr 25 2024, 09:35 AM
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QUOTE(speed metal army @ Apr 23 2024, 10:56 PM) *

Title says it all. Thanks to Chris Foley for such good stuff!
My car shifts so well now its nuts! If youve not tried it, do it. The stock setup, no matter how new the bushings are dont even come close. Why the factory only had one pickup point at the console is beyond me. Tangerines system is how it should have been from the factory! I can actually shift with 100% confidence. It was always a thorn in my side the way the car shifted. That is over!!! Click, Click, Click (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif)
Thanks Mr. Foley for all the rad products!!!!
Oh and his shifter adjustment procedure is easy as can be and the most effective ive used. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer3.gif)
SO HAPPY!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

I agree. Dr. Evil rebuilt my transmission, bought the Tangerine Racing linkage and bearing and the Rennshift. Best shifting 914 I have ever had. Well worth the price.
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if you remove the shifter console from trans I am assuming all the gear oil would dump out ??
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post Apr 25 2024, 12:30 PM
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if you remove the shifter console from trans I am assuming all the gear oil would dump out ??

Unless you drain it first (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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post Apr 25 2024, 12:33 PM
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if you remove the shifter console from trans I am assuming all the gear oil would dump out ??


Yes it would. If the gear oil is new just clean your drain pan, drain the oil and reuse it after.
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QUOTE(speed metal army @ Apr 25 2024, 08:03 AM) *
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QUOTE(Shivers @ Apr 24 2024, 07:01 AM) *
"He cut off the ear, put up the template, marked it and drilled the holes."
I still have the original Jwest shifter kit in a box somewhere. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif) When it came to installing the kit I had a hard time cutting up the stock console, the holes ...no biggie, but there is no going back with this design (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif)
No going back!? GOOD RIDDANCE!!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) Im sure if someone actually thought the stock setup was better we could always have their head examined! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)


Well nowadays as cars are more & more being "restored" folks want options.
Yes its possible to source a replacement console, but if you dont have to...is betta
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Easy to go back on mine. Like that is going to happen (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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