Help me decide on a shifter replacement (Wevo or Rennshift)

[SpeedracerIndy]

I'm trying to decide which shifter to go with. I've narrowed it down to the Wevo or the Rennshift and they both seem to be very comparable. I want to tighten up my shift linkage as much as possible without going back into the transmission.

I rebuilt my transmission about 15,000miles ago, and replaced ALL of the bushings in the linkage. I am VERY delicate on the transmission since rebuilding it because I don't want to have to rebuild it again! I double clutch, rev match and shift relatively slowly to protect the syncros.

I tried the factory short shifter, and I really didn't like it too much. I felt that it was too harsh on the syncros by forcing the shift too fast, and it doesn't have a spring center function. I have a spring centering set up on my factory shifter now, but I'd like to tighten it up more. It reminds me of a stick in butter. I am slightly leaning toward the Rennshift because you can adjust the amount of shift reduction. Although the Wevo looks very well designed and implemented.

I've seen lots of posts saying both are great, but nothing comparing the two. I'm looking for reasons to go with one or the other.

Thanks for your help!

[JWest]

If you like the stock throw better than the FSS, then I suggest using the extended stick RennShift with the lower throw reduction (as delivered).

[mede8er]

Never tried a WEVO, but my Rennshift was the best shifter I've ever owned....

[ChkbookMechanic]

I have a WEVO and think it is the best upgrade I've done to the car. I also know someone who has a RennShift and thinks the same thing.

The WEVO is a fixed 30% reduction in travel where the RennShift can be modified. Also from what I've seen it looks like the RennShift comes fully assembled so replacing the stock shifter is going to be a lot faster. The WEVO requires you to take apart and reuse some of the stock shifter pieces. Different strokes for different folks.

I don't think you can go wrong with either.

[SpeedracerIndy]

If you like the stock throw better than the FSS, then I suggest using the extended stick RennShift with the lower throw reduction (as delivered).

Would the Rennshift with the extended handle be about the same height as the stock shifter, just with slightly reduced throw?

I have a WEVO and think it is the best upgrade I've done to the car. I also know someone who has a RennShift and thinks the same thing.

The WEVO is a fixed 30% reduction in travel where the RennShift can be modified. Also from what I've seen it looks like the RennShift comes fully assembled so replacing the stock shifter is going to be a lot faster. The WEVO requires you to take apart and reuse some of the stock shifter pieces. Different strokes for different folks.

I don't think you can go wrong with either.

So both of them offer roughly the same feel, but the Rennshift has the option of more adjustments. Is that a fair assessment? If that is the case, then I think my decision is made.

[ChkbookMechanic]

Originally Posted by SpeedracerIndy

So both of them offer roughly the same feel, but the Rennshift has the option of more adjustments. Is that a fair assessment? If that is the case, then I think my decision is made.

That would be a fair assessment in my opinion. I'm sure other people are more vocal in their support on one or the other and will tell you differently. But I think it is great that there are multiple well-engineered choices. I have parts by both WEVO and JWest and they are all well made and documented nicely. The WEVO shifter just fit my situation better than the RennShift.

[tvanbroekhoven]

Also have the Rennshift. It's a great improvement to your shifting experience

[silverc4s]

I also have the Rennshift. It is the single best improvement I have made. I appreciate it every time I get behind the wheel.
I am sure that the WEVO is VG as well, I liked the adjustability of the RS, and the fact that is fully assembled and ready to go. The entire product is real craftsmanship...

[jaudette3]

Rennshift!!!!

Cheers,
JohnA

[4flyboy]

May I ask in the spirit of SpeedracerIndy's quest. What is the advantage of being able to adjust the throw and does that mean that the throw can be shortened by more than 30%?
If so why would you ever lengthen it?

Hope that you don't mind Speed.

Scott

[deep_uv]

I love my Rennshift. I can't compare to Wevo as I have no experience with one.

[SpeedracerIndy]

Originally Posted by 4flyboy

May I ask in the spirit of SpeedracerIndy's quest. What is the advantage of being able to adjust the throw and does that mean that the throw can be shortened by more than 30%?
If so why would you ever lengthen it?

Hope that you don't mind Speed.

Scott

I don't mind at all.

Personally, I want to try to keep the throw as close to the factory setting as possible as to not place added stress on the new (and expensive!) syncros that I put in. Sounds like the Rennshift is the closest to the factory as possible while still replacing the shifter for better precision.

[JWest]

Originally Posted by SpeedracerIndy

Would the Rennshift with the extended handle be about the same height as the stock shifter, just with slightly reduced throw?

No, the standard RennShift is the same height as the stock shifter. With this length, the throw reduction choices are 20% and 33%.

The extended RennShift puts the knob 2 inches higher and slightly further back for an easier reach and closer knob position to the steering wheel. The throw reduction is around stock and 20% in this configuration because the longer stick adds travel at the knob.

[JWest]

Originally Posted by 4flyboy

May I ask in the spirit of SpeedracerIndy's quest. What is the advantage of being able to adjust the throw and does that mean that the throw can be shortened by more than 30%?
If so why would you ever lengthen it?

Hope that you don't mind Speed.

Scott

The RennShift was designed with two pivot positions in the mechanism. This can be changed by the user, and the selections are 20% and 33% shorter throw than stock.