Wanted 915 Precision Shifter
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Wanted 915 Precision Shifter
If anyone has a precision shifter for a 915 gearbox, that’s surplus to requirements please let me know, I’m after one…
I’m on the look out for a precision/ shorter throw shifter for a competition car with a 915 gearbox - Rennlist, Numeric Racing, Wevo, 'Karsten's improvement spring' all options considered and any thoughts on the better option welcome too.
Thanks
I’m on the look out for a precision/ shorter throw shifter for a competition car with a 915 gearbox - Rennlist, Numeric Racing, Wevo, 'Karsten's improvement spring' all options considered and any thoughts on the better option welcome too.
Thanks
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Re: Wanted 915 Precision Shifter
Hello, mate of mine has a new Porsche NOS 915 short shift kit, still in its box if you're interested
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Re: Wanted 915 Precision Shifter
In my opinion that’s still the best option.keith fellowes wrote: ↑Tue Aug 15, 2023 7:18 pm Hello, mate of mine has a new Porsche NOS 915 short shift kit, still in its box if you're interested
We’ve had one in our hillclimb car since the 80’s.
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Re: Wanted 915 Precision Shifter
In my 33 years with my same 915/911 73T I've tried 5 different short shift kits/assemblies etc
The box has been rebuilt by Bob Watson and latterly MB Eng extensively.
In all the mods I found the actual accuracy of adjusting the lever position and the newness of all the bushes and box rear connector is critical for success.
In the end i ditched the lot and went back to the stock tall tower shifter, new bushes and UJ bushes and a good hour tweaking the exact position of all the parts to each other.
I am now satisfied, the box is great, the shift long, but always accurate.
Car was a hillclimb car alongside Jonathan's but now retired to weekends and nice day road driving.
These gear shift designs are quite sensitive to personal likings, everybody is different, and RHD v LHD also plays a part. (imho)
The box has been rebuilt by Bob Watson and latterly MB Eng extensively.
In all the mods I found the actual accuracy of adjusting the lever position and the newness of all the bushes and box rear connector is critical for success.
In the end i ditched the lot and went back to the stock tall tower shifter, new bushes and UJ bushes and a good hour tweaking the exact position of all the parts to each other.
I am now satisfied, the box is great, the shift long, but always accurate.
Car was a hillclimb car alongside Jonathan's but now retired to weekends and nice day road driving.
These gear shift designs are quite sensitive to personal likings, everybody is different, and RHD v LHD also plays a part. (imho)
73T 911 Coupe, road/hillclimber 3.2L
Lola t 492 / 3.2 hillclimb racer
Boxster 987 Gen II 2.9
Lola t 492 / 3.2 hillclimb racer
Boxster 987 Gen II 2.9
Re: Wanted 915 Precision Shifter
Hi Keith, many thanks for the reply - yes, I'm interested can you message me details or contact info please? Davekeith fellowes wrote: ↑Tue Aug 15, 2023 7:18 pm Hello, mate of mine has a new Porsche NOS 915 short shift kit, still in its box if you're interested
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Re: Wanted 915 Precision Shifter
Dave, pm sent
Re: Wanted 915 Precision Shifter
Perfect - thanks Keith
Re: Wanted 915 Precision Shifter
Still looking...
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Re: Wanted 915 Precision Shifter
I have a factory short shift kit if that is what you are looking for.
Regards
Ian
Regards
Ian
Re: Wanted 915 Precision Shifter
Hi Ian
I’m looking at, and open to all options at this point, but certainly the factory short shift kit is a strong option. Can you message me details please.
Thanks
Dave
I’m looking at, and open to all options at this point, but certainly the factory short shift kit is a strong option. Can you message me details please.
Thanks
Dave
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Re: Wanted 915 Precision Shifter
Hi Dave,
Pm sent.
Regards
Ian
Pm sent.
Regards
Ian
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Re: Wanted 915 Precision Shifter
Hi Dave,
Pm sent.
Some pictures of the short shift.
Regards
Ian
Pm sent.
Some pictures of the short shift.
Regards
Ian