shifters

robertocarlos · 2010-08-29T09:13:40+00:00

Hi, So I'm looking at getting a nice durable shifter. I've read through a few of the previous posts on here about shifters (like which one is better - Scat, Empi, Berg etc) but unfortunately I don't like the t-handle or hurst style. The style I do like are the following: http://www.dtmengineering.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=33&Itemid=50 and http://www.pacificcustoms.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=AC711285B&Store_Code=PC&search=shifter&offset=18&filter_cat=&PowerSearch_Begin_Only=&sort=&range_low=&range_high= Thoughts? Experiences? Any others out there? Also, with the pacificcustoms one, how is it connected to the existing beetle setup? Thanks for all you help.

STIDUB Over it.

1,497 posts · joined Jun 2008 · 14 May 2011, 12:08 pm

#841083

oi, quit looking at my knob! 😂
see you in a week 😀

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STIDUB Over it.

1,497 posts · joined Jun 2008 · 16 May 2011, 7:47 pm

#841436

one thing worth mentioning about the bugtech, its a great height BUT it gets very close to the dash since its not bent, perhaps a kombi based shaft cut down would be more accomodating, i believe sides has an issue with glove/ rollcage padding under the dash interferance in 1st & 3rd

i did come across one pic of a beetle one that was bent, looked to be in an L bug - not listed online like that though....

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Burrelli Officially Full-On Dubber

244 posts · joined Oct 2008 · 17 Oct 2011, 8:58 pm

#867459

I have a Berg 14" extra bend 40% reduction in my type3. It's one of the best things I ever got for my car. I've had 12" straight 40% and a 12" bent 60% over the last few years but the 14" is by far the best for me.

If you have a type3 or a 55? to 67 beetle with the bent gear stick standard and have long legs and have the seat right back and find yourself stretching for the gear stick. This is the gear stick for you.

The 14" 40% reduction is sporting and great for every day but not race. I think 60% would be good if you want to go a little more toward race.

I opted not to get the knob because I decided the biggest advantage to a gear stick with a knob is the 3rd back to 2nd change and with the reverse button at 2 o'clock (like the pic in a previous post.) I'd be pushing the button in and going into reverse.

I was thinking moving the button to 4 o'clock may be better?

How did you guys find the knob?

poe70 Commited Dubber

56 posts · joined Sep 2010 · 6 Dec 2012, 6:07 pm

#934545

I've got a question about the Scat dragfast. It has the look I want and the Hot VW & Volksworld magazine reviews say it is pretty good for the price so I put it on my Xmas list with the phone number of suppliers. My lovely wife tried to buy one today but they told her it was more a left hand drive shifter and not real comfortable for a RHD. I thought they would be LHD/RHD neutral as the reverse lockout is on the front. Can anyone with one tell me how they feel in the hand? Thanks

barls Administrator Causer of Chaos and Mayhem

9,473 posts · joined Jun 2004 · 6 Dec 2012, 6:15 pm

#934548

cant comment on the stock handle on it as i changed mine to a ball. works fine on the sbug.

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poe70 Commited Dubber

56 posts · joined Sep 2010 · 6 Dec 2012, 6:30 pm

#934553

Thanks Barls, The T handle looks similar to the pics of right hand drive T handle shifters like Empi & Berg so I thought they would be right. Anyway, I'll see. Thanks

barls Administrator Causer of Chaos and Mayhem

9,473 posts · joined Jun 2004 · 6 Dec 2012, 6:45 pm

#934554

from memory the handle is slightly tapered towards one end but its and easy change.

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Jacko Commited Dubber

67 posts · joined Jun 2004 · 26 Feb 2013, 9:18 pm

#945481

I have recently installed a berg t handle shifter

It is so nice compared to the stock oldone..well worth the $$
😊

jiminy_cricket Casual Dubber

28 posts · joined Apr 2013 · 17 Sep 2014, 9:05 pm

#1000397

Who has used (and abused) their bug-tech shifter?

They seem to offer a lot more options now on their facebook site (https://www.facebook.com/raceshifter). For example - shorter / longer stick; straight / bent stick; 40% or 60% reduced throw.

I have a 63 Karmann and have just put in some Corbaeu seats (http://www.vividracing.com/catalog/-p-150715940.html). Very nice. They have given me about an extra 150mm in leg room - I got long legs. So I need a shifter with some bend.

How do you find that reverse lock out action?

Thoughts? Thank, Md

Michael Derwin
63 Karmann Ghia

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3,336 posts · joined Sep 2002 · 21 Sep 2014, 9:35 pm

#1000653

A mate has one in his Bus.... I've driven it a bit... It's nice, but personally I think it looks too bulky.... It works well but.
Ill stick with my Hurst, EMPI Hurst knockoff, Berg and VS Black Mamba.

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