RennShift Performance Shifter

[mede8er]

Is it out yet...who's tried one...Pelican says coming January 2005.....

[Slider79SC]

Rennlist or Rennshift?

I have a Rennshift and I really like it a lot. Very smooth and precise.

[VincentVega]

The 'official' word... http://www.jwesteng.com/rennshift/rennshift_temp.htm

[RickM]

What's the cost?

[JWest]

The final parts are trickling in, and as noted, the website has the official word.

I will not comment on final price and availability time, as Pelican will handle these once I turn them on again.

I'll post some pics and info here when the production is well underway, and you'll be able to order through Pelican's catalog.

Thanks for the interest!

[RickM]

Thanks for the info James.

[mede8er]

DOH!!! rennSHIFT........

Thanks for the link......

[randywebb]

mede8er - can you change the thread title? That way others can find the info easier.


James - can you say whether this will work with a 901/911 type trans?

[RallyJon]

I'm using the pre-update 20% version on my 901/911. Works very well.

[JWest]

Originally posted by randywebb
James - can you say whether this will work with a 901/911 type trans?

Yes, there will be versions for 901/911, 915, and all 914 variants.

[kenikh]

Is this the "WEVO" shifter I hear refernced that supposedly completely transforms the 915 into a slick shifting box?

[JWest]

Originally posted by kenikh
Is this the "WEVO" shifter I hear refernced that supposedly completely transforms the 915 into a slick shifting box?

No, this is a complete new assembly, not a retrofit stick or "kit" to upgrade the existing shifter.

[yasir]

James,
Is this shifter applicable to a 1991 C2 Turbo too ? I have heard getting a short shifter can put an added stress on the tranny and that it definately takes more effort to engage the gears,what do you say ? O forgot to ask you about the price ?
Thanks

[JWest]

Originally posted by yasir
James,
Is this shifter applicable to a 1991 C2 Turbo too ? I have heard getting a short shifter can put an added stress on the tranny and that it definately takes more effort to engage the gears,what do you say ? O forgot to ask you about the price ?
Thanks

Nope, sorry, only up to '86 911 (915 trans).

Technically, there is less stress from a short shifter because the driver has a smaller moment arm to apply force against the syncros.

In practice, though, the shift is usually performed quicker due to the shorter throw, which can easily outpace the servo-style syncros. Also, the driver has a tendancy to force the shift using momentum to make up for the increased engagement stiffness (lack of force).

I personally enjoy a 20% throw reduction on a street car, as it makes the shifting feel "normal" in throw distance, yet light enough to shift with precision and feel the syncros work. This is the key to shifting a 911 well, letting the syncro do its job and giving it time to act. A well timed shift will allow the driver to feel the syncro parts resist, then compress as the gear speeds are matched, and the shifter easily slides home. This of course can occur quite rapidly with a fresh trans and good clutch/throttle work.

Race cars will tend to go with a 33% reduction, as the shift is typically quick anyway, and the reduced throw makes the reach easier when strapped into harnesses.

The price is slated to be less than $500 (I don't want to get too specific as Pelican will determine their own final price).

[KobaltBlau]

ok, now we need to let James get back to work finishing these up!

[mede8er]

My initial inquiry stemmed from the fact I wasn't interested in buying a shifter and then 'assembling' it.....

Randy....change is made.....

Hmmmmm...can't change the original thread topic....any help from a mod......

[randywebb]

So I guess the guy that started the thread can't change it....

I made up a new thread with a pointer.

Thanks James. I just bought a used Carrera shift tower etc. -- I'll hold off on rebuilding it to see when this will debut and how much better it will be than an updated late model stock shifter.

[Jack Olsen]

Fixed.

[randywebb]

A genius that can do that kind of magic can easily measure which wing gives the most downfarce.

[Jack Olsen]

Yeah, I'm handy with the alphabet.