Who here as the Wevo setup for a 915?
03-20-2006, 12:56 PM
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Who here as the Wevo setup for a 915?
I'm considering the Wevo shifter and universal joint for my SC.
If you have this setup, how do you like it?
Was it worth it?
TonyG
If you have this setup, how do you like it?
Was it worth it?
TonyG
03-20-2006, 04:33 PM
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I was considering it too but i was told buy more than a few people do NOT get the wevo for the SC , I was told I would be way better off just getting the factory short shift kit .... now that I have opened THAT can of worms you can watch me get blown out of the water by the WEVO owners.. but to be honest I don't have either yet ...
03-20-2006, 05:21 PM
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Did anybody articulate why?
I would presume that the same argument would apply to the Carrera.
I'd be interested to hear both sides....
TonyG
Did anybody articulate why?
I would presume that the same argument would apply to the Carrera.
I'd be interested to hear both sides....
TonyG
03-20-2006, 06:41 PM
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I have the Wevo Shifter but not the gateshift. At the time I bought the Wevo, the Porsche OE short shift kit was unavailable (and I'm a little impatient). Anyway, I like the Wevo shifter quite a bit, it changed the shifting in my 83 SC coupe.
One reason people may say the P short shift kit is better is because of price. The wevo is expensive while the short shift kit is found to be very acceptable by many and the price is right. In doing research at the time I was told not to settle for other 3rd party short shift kits (other than the Porsche OE one).
My shifting is crisp, sharp and noticeably different. The wevo is spring loaded to default to 3/4. It provides a more click/click type shifting but as many will tell you the 915 is quirky and the wevo shifter does not eliminate all the 'quirkiness'.
One reason people may say the P short shift kit is better is because of price. The wevo is expensive while the short shift kit is found to be very acceptable by many and the price is right. In doing research at the time I was told not to settle for other 3rd party short shift kits (other than the Porsche OE one).
My shifting is crisp, sharp and noticeably different. The wevo is spring loaded to default to 3/4. It provides a more click/click type shifting but as many will tell you the 915 is quirky and the wevo shifter does not eliminate all the 'quirkiness'.
03-20-2006, 08:45 PM
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Installed the porsche short shift kit - minor improvement. Installed wevo shift coupler - cleaned up some sloppiness in shifting. Installed the wevo shifter - much improved shifting and precise gear selection. Fifth gear now useable on track where before downshifting from fifth always had a heart stopping moment when the clutch was let out - never sure if fourth or second was selected. Now, with the wevo third and fourth are the default plane and reverse is locked out when coming from fifth.
Like every wevo purchase I've made, the initial sticker shock is tough but seems well worth it after a bit of usage. The gate shift is next when the tranny comes apart.
Like every wevo purchase I've made, the initial sticker shock is tough but seems well worth it after a bit of usage. The gate shift is next when the tranny comes apart.
03-20-2006, 08:48 PM
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there you go some great info , I am sure the reason I was told this was " bang for the buck" .. the tribe has spoken and it looks like the wevo stays on the island...
03-21-2006, 12:30 AM
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I have all the WEVO goodies (shifter, Race PSJ coupler, motor & tranny mounts, etc.) and I think they're great - highly recommended!
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03-21-2006, 01:06 AM
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I've got their whole shifter/coupler/gateshift line-up too. I love it all.
I've never come across a Wevo-engineered product that was anything less than great.
But speaking from some experience, your 915 shifts pretty well, Tony. (Thanks again!)
I've never come across a Wevo-engineered product that was anything less than great.
But speaking from some experience, your 915 shifts pretty well, Tony. (Thanks again!)
03-21-2006, 02:33 AM
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I've not met any unhappy owners of the WEVO shifter.
I am going to try the Seine gate shift. I've spoken to several owners and they have also been happy. It's also a much cheaper alternative to the WEVO system.
I am going to try the Seine gate shift. I've spoken to several owners and they have also been happy. It's also a much cheaper alternative to the WEVO system.
03-22-2006, 06:18 PM
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I have the Seine gate shift and the Wevo coupler. I just installed the coupler and replaced the bushings and am quite happy with the results.
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03-22-2006, 10:46 PM
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JackOlsen
Glad you enjoyed the ride. Too bad the brakes were not setup properly (I'm about to have that situation rectified here real quick like).
While my 915 shifts good (for a 915), I'd like to make it more precise, and is the reason I'm considering the Wevo stuff.
And while I don't own any Wevo stuff, yet, looking over what I've seen, and what's on their web site and you can tell it's all professionally designed and engineered.
PS> I'll be at the next Open Track Racing event for sure. Great group of people.
TonyG
Glad you enjoyed the ride. Too bad the brakes were not setup properly (I'm about to have that situation rectified here real quick like).
While my 915 shifts good (for a 915), I'd like to make it more precise, and is the reason I'm considering the Wevo stuff.
And while I don't own any Wevo stuff, yet, looking over what I've seen, and what's on their web site and you can tell it's all professionally designed and engineered.
PS> I'll be at the next Open Track Racing event for sure. Great group of people.
TonyG
03-23-2006, 09:13 AM
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My $.02 I suspect the WEVO setup is quite nice. I have heard only good things. However, I doubt it will result in any improvement in actual laptimes. In good repair and adjustment, the standard 915 factory shifter (not short shift) works just fine once you learn to use it to full advantage.
I suspect the full WEVO package will cost upward of $1500 buy the time the dust settles, so that is a big chunk of change.... if money is no object, go for it, shifting is a very personal thing, and if it makes your driving more confident, or more enjoyable, hey... why not.
Bang for the buck, however, that much spent on suspension work will probably result in more performance improvement.
I suspect the full WEVO package will cost upward of $1500 buy the time the dust settles, so that is a big chunk of change.... if money is no object, go for it, shifting is a very personal thing, and if it makes your driving more confident, or more enjoyable, hey... why not.
Bang for the buck, however, that much spent on suspension work will probably result in more performance improvement.