My new Gene Berg shifter

Just came today.
Ron

Ron, I really like the solid look of it and the Porsche script! Let us know how it works! What length and angle is that one?

Jim Dub-U-Tub

(Message Edited 5/6/2003 9:05:43 PM)

Now that is pretty, and no doubt tight!

RON, LOOKS GREAT! Please let us know how that baby works. Eddie

The workmanship is excellent and the thing is HEAVY. Unfortunately, the motor and tranny are still out, so I won't be driving the car for another week or so. It's Berg's 'rapid' shift and has a 9 1/2 " throw. I just hope it doesn't take too much muscle to shift gears.
Ron

ron,
I ran a Berg shifter in a VW drag car.I tried several and it was with
out a doubt the finest shifter available for a VW. Shifts very easy
and accurate.
Jim

Hey Ron, Your shifter looks great, if its not too personal how
much does the locking shifter cost [nice feature]?

It cost $366.90, plus $20.75 to have 'Gene Berg' changed to 'Porsche'. I figure with this 'lock in reverse' shifter, an alarm, the 'Club' and a secret fuel pump switch, I may not get the car swiped. But, if they want it they'll get it, but at least I won't be making it easy for them. I don't know about you guys, but even with theft insurance coverage I'd still lose a bundle on this car is someone ripped it off.
Ron

hi ron,

looks great,

do you know if it comes in a rounded shift knob ?, and what is the part number on the one you have ?

thanks,

john

As far as I know it does not come with a rounded shift knob. The part number is GB 6735-LK. Go to www.geneberg.com/ and look under shifter and related parts.
Ron

Ron,

Let me ask a dumb question. How do you mount the assembly on the tunnel so it can not be removed? I have found another type of lock that does not include the shifter but only the lock assembly. As I say, a dumb question but thinking about buying one also. Thanks

Bruce Williams

You mount the base on(two bolts, like a stock shifter), then slide the top part on and secure it with an allen key. Now, does this mean that anyone with the correct allen key can take your shifter apart and...when I don't know what...would they be able to put it into gear? I doubt that they could even do that because without the key the shifter mechanism would still be locked in reverse. I noticed that Berg didn't supply me with an allen key, so I'm going to have to dig through my pile of allen keys to find the correct size.
Because the two bolts are inside the case you can't unbolt the shifter. You have to use the allen key to slide off the top part of the shifter. (am I repeating myself?) I'll know more when I try and mount it in the near future.
Ron

Ron, is this a 40 or a 60% shifter?
What is the difference between the 40 & 60.

Thanks

Dave

It's a 60% shifter. With such a short shifter (9 1/2") and the 60% reduction the shifting action is a bit notchy and very short. I wanted the short shaft because the seating position is so low in a 356 replica. I'd like to try a GB with a 40% reduction, and a longer shaft, to compare the difference.
Ron

Thanks Ron

Ron, your shifter looks great tho I too would prefer a more traditional knob. Wanted to ask how you managed to insert the picture in your posting.

I didn't like the handle (at first) either, but after shifting with it I love it. Handle fits right in your hand. I really don't care if it looks authentic or not. I've got 911 wheels and a 911 cooling fan shroud, so what the heck....
to insert pictures in your posts, post the pictures into your own file. From there you can click on the little icon by your picture description and copy it...then open your post reply and insert.
Ron

Thanks Ron, I will give it a try. Just got the pink and ins for my vehicle so I am off for a run to the beach. Later, Jay