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Short Shifter Early 928 Series
I just installed a 928intl.com short shifter on my '78. I am very happy with the results. The original shifting really felt notchy and took a little effort to get into gears. With the short shifter the effort required to get it into gear is greatly reduced ( requires less pressure ). It is still somewhat notchy though. The height of the shifter is also lowered feeling more modern IMHO. I was not a fan of the long lever and that was the first thing people noticed when they went for a ride. I also added a short MOMO Anatomic knob and MOMO boot. I really like the feel, I will try to post pictures later. If you have a early 5 speed I would suggest this upgrade. It does help the shifting in these early cars.
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10-10-2007, 08:26 AM
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a grinder and a cutoff wheel would have saved you the 90 bucks----just a little effort on you fabrication skills.
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10-10-2007, 10:24 AM
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The shifter is not just shorter, the mounting holes to the linkage are different. It reduses the throw which is what makes shifting easier.
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yeah i've got a '78 dog leg 5 sp too. The only advantage too the long shifter is if you sit way back like I do with seat reclined, its easier to reach long shifter. Its nice out on a date when I'm driving and being affectionate with my passenger and were both semi reclined. However, I agree ascetically its looks disproportionate to the size of console.
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10-11-2007, 07:36 AM
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the short shifters available do have different mounting holes, thereby reducing the throw-----you're right.
short of spending the 90 bucks, you can get "nearly" the same affect with a grinder and cutoff wheel by just shortening the OEM shifter. Maybe that explains my comment a little better? 
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Why pay $90 as I sell them for all years - 77 to 84 & 85 to later - for $69.95.
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ROG100, that is a good price. i wish I had known about it. anything else you sell cheaper? your web site is a little bare bones when it comes to listing what specific parts you sell. i didn't see "short shifters" listed. do you have a catalog?
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I sell everything 928 and keep my overheads low. All my customers deal with me by email and phone. There are already two 928 suppliers who deal by web site and I prefer a more personal approach, that way I can offer advice as well.
I have a very large stock of the more regular items and everything else I can get in 24 hours. My prices are very hard to beat 8>)
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I just purchased and recvd' a rather large quantity of parts from Roger. Lots of pieces. Excellent communications. Very professional. Ethical. Very fast. Definitely a solid option to consider.
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You just have to get around the strangest Texas accent you'll ever hear.
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it's them darn yankee Texans....I can't understand 'em either...
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