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Bug-Tech raceshifters from Germany
bug-tech - December 30th, 2009 at 07:42 PM

Hello from Germany,

we would like to introduce our products to you.

We offer unique shifters for VW Bugs, T1 and T2 busses.
It was all started with the raceshifter for VW Bugs which became quite a success over here.

But please check up on your own:

This shifter is a radical new approach according to any other shifter on the market. Shifting travel is extremly and uncompromising short, the look is straightforward and functional.

* perfect racing look

* extremly short shifting travel -
62% shorter
* reverse lock done by counterpressure
* quick and easy mounting
* 100% made in germany

Real racefeeling for yor bug.

http://bug-tech.de/images/stories/adds/shifter-action_1_600.jpg
Bug shifter standard aluminium

Price € 299 ( approx. Aus$ 480)


http://bug-tech.de/images/stories/adds/black_1_600.jpg
Bug shifter black anodised

Price € 299 ( approx. Aus$ 480)


http://bug-tech.de/images/stories/adds/bus_1_600.jpg
Bus shifter polished

Price € 329 ( approx. Aus$ 530)

I will offer free shipping and discount on omnibus orders with more than 4 shifters.

Markus


colonel mustard - December 30th, 2009 at 11:35 PM

Have seen this item on sbo and German lOok. Looks to me like an awesome product, espcially for that race look! :) Would love to hear from Aussies using this product.. :)


bug-tech - April 1st, 2010 at 04:11 PM

Hi,

I am happy to say that we have found an official dealer for our products in Australia:
Matthew from http://www.volksmarket.com.au/  is the one.

I am very interessted how you guys like our stuff.

Markus


STIDUB - April 2nd, 2010 at 01:03 PM

typical, just AFTER i buy the berg :lol:

im pretty sure someone on these forums has one already, swinkels maybe?


hellbugged - April 2nd, 2010 at 03:27 PM

Ians is porsche isn't it?..........

if these were a couple of hundered $$ less they would sell a lot more IMHO

Stidub........you won't be dissapointed with the berg.......when people ask if it's an auto, just nod and smile as you point out the clutch pedal.......only non VW and the non mechanical will ask anyways


dutchyvan - April 6th, 2010 at 01:47 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by hellbugged
Ians is porsche isn't it?..........

if these were a couple of hundered $$ less they would sell a lot more IMHO




Like any custom race product these items cost alot to manufacture, the price is very reasonable for such a unit.
in stock

http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll99/Dutchy1977/VMshifters002.jpg


hellbugged - April 6th, 2010 at 03:30 PM

yeah nothing i dont understand there, but its a lot for so little when others provide same proven function
My opinion


dutchyvan - May 31st, 2010 at 09:43 AM

black bug shifters in stock now. Price change
http://www.volksmarket.com.au 

http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll99/Dutchy1977/blackshifter.jpg


STIDUB - May 31st, 2010 at 12:18 PM

after checking these out at the nats, and playing with the one in the 36hp salt flat bug.... i must say, i really like it, perhaps more than the berg... just not keen on the T handle, yes bergs have the ball handle but farrk its pricey just for a ball, oh & i had a pool ball in my bug when i actually drove it, the bug-tech would make using it again possible :lol:
nice product :) that said, having a slightly bent back 2" longer one for beetles would make alot of sence for the taller drivers...


STIDUB - May 31st, 2010 at 12:23 PM

oh, theres also copy available in japan, lovely colour mix on it too.

http://www.ne.jp/asahi/jeffreys/vw/parts/p2_transmission/SPLshifter_6.jpg 

http://www.ne.jp/asahi/jeffreys/vw/parts/p2_transmission/SPLshifter_7.jpg 

http://www.ne.jp/asahi/jeffreys/vw/parts/p2_transmission/SPLshifter_8.jpg 

http://www.ne.jp/asahi/jeffreys/vw/parts/p2_transmission/SPLshifter_9.jpg 

cant work out what the extra lever is for though


colonel mustard - May 31st, 2010 at 02:04 PM

the extra lever may be for reverse dave??


i think the jeffereys one is kinda going for the jap look (hmmmm.... thats ironic..)


The bug tech looks great, but... price is still an issue. However, given that you have been able to try it and that we can (hopefully) contact the supplier, i see a bit of win in that!


dutchyvan - June 3rd, 2010 at 04:20 PM

I think if you are spending 10's of thousands on restos/race cars $400 is not bad. Production cost of these shifters is a fair bit higher than other mass produced shifters that are offered elsewhere.
Thanks for checking these out, direct any questions to the website... VM is heading to the VW Classic so new orders will be shipped June 17.


jjwebb123 - June 3rd, 2010 at 08:35 PM

they look really nice.Would be good,when i start on a race beetle.


56t4 - December 15th, 2010 at 06:56 PM

I'm using one in my oval,fantastic shifter,extremely positive action and it feels incredibly robust.For the workmanship its not that expensive And its different:cool:


philsmanx - March 22nd, 2011 at 08:59 PM

looks great but in a baja id have to hide it with a big ugly boot to keep sand out of the tunnel


JVLRacing - June 30th, 2011 at 09:31 AM

hhmm i like the shifter guys looks the goods....shit just a shifter from 034motorsports....But great job Bug-Tech:cool:


STIDUB - June 30th, 2011 at 09:51 AM

would be even nicer with a few degrees of bend in the shaft like the kombi version....:D