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here is a shot:



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Man, that's a fugly weld! Didn't even polish off the burn marks- 1 minute on a bench grinder with a polishing wheel would take care of that nicely...



Did I mention I am getting all tingly due to the prospect of getting this?! <img src="/forum/images/smilies/968/tongue.gif" class="smilie" alt="" />

I don't know if its cost effective or not, but wouldn't it be easier to just modify the 944 short shift kit? Seems like the only difference is the pivot arm thing.

not quite - there are a LOT more differences that you really can't see in the pics - we're on it though - i've already got a preliminary completely new design in my head utilizing the same "idea" this shift kit accomplishes, but with different components - i'm knocking out sketches right now, and i'll fill everybody in when i get drawings done and get into proto mode - lol - please let me go to work now



timing is good though, so no worries

I guess the "manufacturer", whoever the heck that was, didn't care how it looked--only that it worked. Which points to the obvious--I hope it works. <img src="/forum/images/smilies/968/wink.gif" class="smilie" alt="" />

+10 on the fugly weld!



Here is a mark-up of the PET figure for the 968 linkage and what I think is replaced by the 944 Racing SSK. Now, I have not crawled under my car (lots of dirt mixed with ATF from the power steering leak is still there <img src="/forum/images/smilies/968/sad.gif" class="smilie" alt="" /> ) so I may be way off the mark.



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yup - that's it - lots of things involved, lots of clearance issues too, as the shafts move front to rear, in and out of the transmission and swivel along the way



but i'm already all over it

So, after finally reading all five pages of this thread, I'm still confused about something...we're talking about a short shift kit that simply reduces the throw, but retains the use of the factory lever, boot, and knob...no modifications necessary? If so, then I'd be in as well. Reducing the throw a little would be nice, but I have no problem with the height of the factory lever, feel of the knob, etc. I actually don't really like the various aftermarket short shifts I've driven - I guess they're more "geared" for track use...ha, I crack myself up!



- Darryl

reread post #38 - i think that will clear things up for you

Remeber that there was an intial problem with some cars (variances from car to car) of shifting into reverse - an interference problem - it was solved by grinding a small portion of the ball joints housing. 944racing sent out instructions on how/where to grind or as in my case let me send it back to them and they made the adjustment and returned free of charge...



Just something to keep in mind for the new and improved model...



Sam

yeah - i remember that - it will not be a problem

The design doesn't appear to be too difficult to fab. The only part that looks a little tricky is the the welded piece - it would have to be jigged in the for correct orientation. And, then the heim joint would have to be re-lubed; the grease probably burns out during the weld process. The heim joint with the shaft is an off-the-shelve item, so I'm not sure what would have to be pressed[?]. However I suppose if the shaft is welded and then pressed into a joint, the challenge would be not harming the joint.

The design is not as elegant as I originally thought...

lathe operations on both shafts

angle cut on one shaft

rotated orientation for weld

press fit into spherical bearing



not good - he did this all in his garage and all himself, and in a low cost area, which all made it cost effective for him - not for anybody else though



no worries - i think i've worked out something better, more flexible, and more cost effective - i'll work on the drawings this weekend, and after a couple of test fitting measurement steps, can then get a prototype knocked out

"Remeber that there was an intial problem with some cars (variances from car to car) of shifting into reverse - an interference problem - it was solved by grinding a small portion of the ball joints housing. 944racing sent out instructions on how/where to grind or as in my case let me send it back to them and they made the adjustment and returned free of charge...



Just something to keep in mind for the new and improved model...



Sam "





I remember this problem, too. As I recall, the problem wasn't universal. I don't know if the "model" I sent to Flash would have the problem or not.



Flash, you think we're "good to go"?

as i mentioned above, i am aware of the old problem - i do not think the one here will have the problem - from memory, it looks like the mod has already been done - i will verify when i get my car in the air and can look at mine to compare

Flash,



Do you currently have the Speed-6 SSK in your car? If so, do you plan to replace it with the one you're working on? I have the Speed-6 unit, and am very happy with it, but am curious if you think the new one will have any advantages over the Speed-6. In any event, at least I'll know I won't be out of luck in case mine ever breaks.

Speed 6 sells the unit that goes up front, which is i believe the kolkeln unit



they used to sell the 944 Racing kit (a company that went out of business 3 years ago) for the 968, which is what is pictured above, and is similar to the 944 application unit pictured on the Speed 6 site



yes, i have the 944 Racing unit in my car



yes, i will be changing it out for the new unit - it will have several advantages over the 944 Racing unit



at this time, i am going to stop responding to this thread until the unit is completed

**Bump**

Any news or developments on this...?

lol - this is a test announcement - this is only a test announcement - in the event of a real announcement, you would have been informed as to what was new



very busy - 7 new projects going at once and one reorder - miles to go before i sleep



and then there's my real job, which is taking up a lot of my time right now too

Hey, Flash. What's the latest on the short shift kit? 1) Is it ready? 2) Is it better than the model I sent you? 3) Are you through with the model? Thanks.