Nader Fotouhi

We have a 95 C2 that is converted to a stock class race car. Finally installed a Recaro Hans seat on Recaro sliders in the car. The problem is that I have to stretch my arm too far to grab the shifter and going from 2-3 upshift in right hand turns is not a smooth motion and I either have to hunt for third or go into 5.

At 52, it is unlikley that I will do anything reasonable about the challenges posed by my lack of hieght, so, is there any way to raise the shifter? I am getting golden rod and RS short shifter for the car, but wonder rasing the shifter, if doable might also help.

911PERVY

The RS shifter will be 1" higher than standard, that may be enough?

Nader Fotouhi

That is nice to know.

sonny1

The taller the shift handle the longer the throw! Keep that in mind.
Sonny1.

osugasman

FWIW: you can remove the trans tunnel cover below the car and "pop" off the front shifter arm, then spin the shifter arm so it is shorter. This should effectively move the shift lever linkage more to the "rear" of the car so that your throw will be shorter. Just keep in mind you don't want to hit against the fixed tunnel opening when in 2/4/6 gears. Good luck.

bobt993

Nader,

The RS shifter makes a big difference. You should be fine with that change alone.

1pcarnut

If needed you might consider some creative heating and bending.

Mark in Baltimore

+1 on all of the RS shifter comments. My RS shifter is noticeably higher than the stock set up. It's a longer throw, but it's closer to the wheel.

aarrow

Would a shifter extension work with the RS short shift kit?



If you can raise the fulcrum your throws should stay the same even with a longer lever.

ninjabones

other option is just a longer shift ****... friend of mine manufactured this billet aluminum **** that is 4-5" longer. Sorry, he doesn't have any more available at present.

Cupcar

Hmm...are you sure here. The RS shifter drops the link below the fulcrum as well such that the throw comes out shorter.

This is why if one does not flip the nylon chassis bearings holding the slide rod of the shifter in place, then the shift rod will foul the re-installation of the central cover to the chassis - and the additional shifter height will also not be realized as well.

Mark in Baltimore

Nope, I'm not sure. It just seems longer to me. I actually like the location of the stock shifter better but oh, well.

911PERVY

OK, on a 4WD car it will be about 1" longer, on a 2 when flipped maybe not!

ppressle

The RS shifter arm is just a piece of steel. Figure out how much closer you want the **** to the driver and call up the guys at Phister and have them modify one to your requirements.

As mentioned above, the adjustment range in the static part of the linkage under the car will also get you some fore and aft adjustment.

Nollie

I've toyed with the idea of going to a fabcar that's raised up.

https://rennlist.com/forums/racing-a...r-993-f-s.html
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/porsc...0-shifter.html