Who makes the best non-OEM shifter?

[dhopkins]

Anybody got an opinion on who makes the best easy to install non-OEM shifter?

[FL-Frank]

I replaced the oem shifter in my '72 with Wevo's components (Classic Shifter, Coupler Clamp, and PSJ), and I REALLY LIKE IT! With the Wevo I now enjoy precise, short shifts every time.

It's not the lowest priced set-up on the market, but it's worth every penny in my opinion. I got mine from www.smartracingproducts.com

Not sure about ease of installation....my mechanic did the swap and charged 4 hours labor.

[dhopkins]

Thanks. Was it hard to install? Anybody tried the shifter made by JWest?

[gruen911]

Thanks. Was it hard to install? Anybody tried the shifter made by JWest?

You mean the Rennshift right? Haven't had the pleasure yet, but I have read a few people's opinions over at the PP board, and they think it is great - and much cheaper than the Wevo...

[fryardds]

The Rennshift product is fantastic. Curt has a 901 shifter in this Targa and after driving it I am sold on putting one on the my Targa this winter. I have not used a Wevo so I have no comparison with that product.

[Eric911S]

Hello: Depends on what transmission you have. Thanks Eric

[Homemade 911]

I use a WEVO classic in the Homemade 911...however, this is a dedicated track hound, and not a street(able) car...I just love it. Very crisp. I imagine a WEVO would be great on the street once you get acclimated to it.

I bought the WEVO at a time when it wasjust about the only show in town (other than a custom built fabcar linkage) and I considered the high cost as "cheap insurance" against finding 2nd when you really needed 4th! (been there, done that - got the bill... )
I have a very custom 901 box...this linkage will work on both 901s and 915s...you simply need the 915 housing - all bolt-up after that.

I cannot speak for these other, less costly alternatives...however, damn near anything's better than that OEM "bowl of oatmeal" setup. That's gotta be the worst linkage out there...

[dhopkins]

Thanks for the useful advice. I am proud to say that I have never missed a shift. However, the OEM shifter in my car feels sloppy and loose and I would like a shifter that is spring centered. Several years ago a mechanic I no longer use installed a short shift kit and I was surprised it was not spring centered in neutral. So I don't need something with a gate, just something that feels tight.

Also may somebody could give me a opinion on something my tranny has started doing. If I come to a stop with the tranny in second gear it will not shift at all unless I start moving and then I can get it out of 2nd. Ever hear of this?

Don
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1969 911S
1981 911SC

[Cornpanzer]

I purchased a Rennshift after driving Curt E's car last year and I have been very happy with it. Dont be stingy with the locktight as the fasteners will occasionally vibrate loose.

[RSupdate]

WEVO.

Thom is correct it is the best. My neighbor accross the street has the WEVO classic shifter in her 73.5 T w.915,

http://www.wevo.com/wevoshifter.htm

along with the WEVO Precision Shift Joint couplerand it is aerospace tight....no slop, defaults to 3rd/4th shift gate....I have driven the car an whoa !!!

http://www.wevo.com/wevopsjpage.htm

I personally know Hayden Burvill, the owner of WEVO, He is a 100% standup rock solid guy and backs his products 100%. He is also an RGruppe member as well so you are not dealing with a stranger. He is also one helluva nice guy to just hang out with

If you have not checked out his website, click on the links and poke around a bit !!!