After doing a lot of research I've shortlisted 2.....the Rothsport or OEM RS. Would appreciate some input from people who have tried both. What are your opinions on what you chose to install? I ought to replace the rod too, but the $450+ for the RS is out of my budget, so I'm considering the golden rod from FD.
What are the ergonomics like for the Rothsport? The top of the lever looks like it might be a little on the small side. Which setup with raise the grip the highest. I need about 1-2" over stock to clear the bolsters. Will both setups offer about the same ~25% reduction in throw?
Cheers

 

Buy the golden rod first then save up a few more bucks and buy the SSK from FD. You won't regret it and your car will shift like a champ. Great mod!

Don

 

Buy the FD Motorsports short shifter and linkage. This uses the factory RS shifter which is about an inch longer than stock. The front linkage cups are a known weakness which this unit addresses.

 

+1

 

I installed Weltmeister and I'm pretty happy with it
http://www.automotion.com/product.as...6&dept_id=5097

Jack

 

I also had the Weltmeister and it was much better over stock. A bit more notchy/hard to shift but much better.

 

I remember the first day, first feeling when I drove with new short shift kit. It was so mechanical and teutonic, compared to stock one. Now I consider it as "standard".

Jack

 

Isn't the Weltmeister SSK discontinued?

 

still on their website. http://www.weltmeister.com/ProductDe...?productID=414

 

I've had both... the Rothsport is beautiful and shifts well, very short throws, perhaps a little 'notchy'.

IMHO the best value is the FD Motorsports modified RS-SSK + Golden Rod. If you have money to burn, Rothsport and FD Motorsports (no affiliation, but avid supporter of both ) have modified the Rothsport 2-piece SSK to work with the Golden Rod.

 

Says discontinued on this link you posted. Better email company and get definitive answer.

 

OK, I'll give them a call Monday and get their opinion. If I go with the modified RS-SSK + goldenrod I'm going to need to find a better shift ****, so the Rothsport might be the way to go. The stock one isn't great ergonomically and has to go. Would the Cayman shifter fit on the linkage bar?

 

Says discontinued on this link you posted. Better email company and get definitive answer.

 

I have the FDM parts, love them!

I have driven a car with the Rothsport and it's great too. The only downside is that the shifter **** is bare metal, thus it can be uncomfortably icy on chilly mornings. I'm sure the converse is true for hot climates, say getting into the car after it's been parked in the sun on a hot day...

If I did the Rothsport shifter I think I would send it off to one of the leather guys mentioned here, probably just a thick wrap on the top (no padding) would help a lot.

 

Very good point. Never thought of that. Whilst we don't have to worry too much about the cold in Dallas, the heat is an issue. I usually try to park in the shade or covered parking lot but that's not always possible.