Shant Ohannessian

I called Schatz Motorsports and they had 2 versions for the 96 C2. One is 359$ and the other 120$. The 359$ one changes a rod which allows it to shift into gear alot smoother. They both make it short the same height.
Has anyone tried any of these? Which one would be worth it? Right now im leaning more on the 120$ one because it lowers it the same height as the 359$ one and if i can keep the same smoothness as i have right now when i shift, then it would be perfect. Does the 120$ one make it rough when you shift it or something?

dcpmark

I got the more expensive factory RS shifter from Schatz, and while I do like it, it is one mod that I probably wouldn't do again. It's a shorter, notchier throw, but it only shortens the throw by about 25% (my estimation). Further, unless you get a new shift **** that allows for greater adjustment, the OEM **** sits VERY high up. I got Gert's MY'02 aluminum ****, and it can be adjusted lower than the OEM ****. I REALLY liked the MY '02 **** BEFORE I put in the short shifter because it sits farther down, thereby shortening the throw by about 10%.

Just one guy's opinion.......

Shant Ohannessian

</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Helvetica">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Helvetica">Originally posted by dcpmark:
<strong>I got the more expensive factory RS shifter from Schatz, and while I do like it, it is one mod that I probably wouldn't do again. It's a shorter, notchier throw, but it only shortens the throw by about 25% (my estimation). Further, unless you get a new shift **** that allows for greater adjustment, the OEM **** sits VERY high up. I got Gert's MY'02 aluminum ****, and it can be adjusted lower than the OEM ****. I REALLY liked the MY '02 **** BEFORE I put in the short shifter because it sits farther down, thereby shortening the throw by about 10%.

Just one guy's opinion.......</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Helvetica">What is Gert's website address? Does he have pictures of the MY'02 ****? Thanks

p_carfan

Has anyone tried the "RUF" version ? Isn't it supposably adjustable (20/30/50%)?

Viken

</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Helvetica">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Helvetica">Originally posted by Shant Ohannessian:
<strong>What is Gert's website address? Does he have pictures of the MY'02 ****? Thanks</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Helvetica"><a href="http://www.carnewal-europe.com/" target="_blank">http://www.carnewal-europe.com/</a>

DJF1

I have the TechArt version from Gert on my coupe, really like the upgrade, nice short, positive action. I had absolutely no issues with installing the factory alu/carbon shifter on it. It sits nice and low and to be honest I kind of like it better than the MY 02 carbon/alu shifter I have installed on my cabrio...

ca993twin

I just had Mike Schatz install the RS short shifter on my TT. I really like the feel of the shifter, except that reverse feels a little odd... like you're not really sure you've got it fully engaged. Just a getting-used-to-it thing, I think. I hated the stock shifter... reminded me of my old VW bus. Trust Mike to steer you straight.

Shant Ohannessian

</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Helvetica">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Helvetica">Originally posted by ca993twin:
<strong>I just had Mike Schatz install the RS short shifter on my TT. I really like the feel of the shifter, except that reverse feels a little odd... like you're not really sure you've got it fully engaged. Just a getting-used-to-it thing, I think. I hated the stock shifter... reminded me of my old VW bus. Trust Mike to steer you straight.</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Helvetica">Did you install the 359$ one or the 120$??

I did my research and found 3 different companies that make short shifters. RUF, Gert, and Schatz. Im not sure which is better or if there is any difference between the 3. I just want the shortest one. Anyone know the difference between the 3?

Jeff 993TT

</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Helvetica">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Helvetica">Originally posted by Shant Ohannessian:
<strong> </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Helvetica">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Helvetica">Originally posted by ca993twin:
<strong>I just had Mike Schatz install the RS short shifter on my TT. I really like the feel of the shifter, except that reverse feels a little odd... like you're not really sure you've got it fully engaged. Just a getting-used-to-it thing, I think. I hated the stock shifter... reminded me of my old VW bus. Trust Mike to steer you straight.</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Helvetica">Did you install the 359$ one or the 120$??

I did my research and found 3 different companies that make short shifters. RUF, Gert, and Schatz. Im not sure which is better or if there is any difference between the 3. I just want the shortest one. Anyone know the difference between the 3?</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Helvetica">Shant, the short shifter for the C4S and TT are different from the C2S. So ca993twin's assesment may or may not apply to the C2S short shifter.

ca993twin, I have the short shifter from Mike and am awaiting a tunnel cover from him. Any thoughts/changes to the shift **** height? Do you have the original shift ****?

ca993twin

Jeff,

Mike reused the old shift ****, and the height of the shifter seems to be substantially the same. Just a guess... the throws are about 30% shorter than before, and gives a more positive, connected feel to the shifts.

Shant Ohannessian

I did my research and found 3 different companies that make short shifters. RUF, Gert, and Schatz. Im not sure which is better or if there is any difference between the 3. I just want the shortest one. Anyone know the difference between the 3?

tom_993

I have the one sold through performance products catalog. No problems with it. They are all copies of the factory part.

Tom
'95 993