Who's using a G260 with a DTM Slye shifter?

[Lof8]

My plan is to use the AKG DTM shifter in conjunction with a UUC twisted selector rod. As we know, using a G260 in a swap results in a 10 degree rotation of the trans. The DSSR is twisted to accommodate this, however, the gear selector nub on the trans is not the center of the rotation. This causes the nub to become off-centered slightly during a 24v swap.

I'm concerned that with the tighter tolerances and rigid mounting of this setup will result in some binding and resistance in shifting.

Does anyone have experience with this combo?

[ian e30 318is]

Good point. I'm curious about this as well.

[10Toes]

My plan is to use the AKG DTM shifter in conjunction with a UUC twisted selector rod. As we know, using a G260 in a swap results in a 10 degree rotation of the trans. The DSSR is twisted to accommodate this, however, the gear selector nub on the trans is not the center of the rotation. The nub also becomes off-centered slightly during a 24v swap

I'm concerned that with the tighter tolerances and rigid mounting of this setup will result in some binding and resistance in shifting.

Does anyone have experience with this combo?

I have driven a car with the AKG DTM shifter and stock twisted selector rod and there are no problems.

[Lof8]

I have driven a car with the AKG DTM shifter and stock twisted selector rod and there are no problems.

Cool, since the UUC twisted DSSR is on backorder indefinitely, I will be going with a stock twisted selector for a while anyway. Glad to hear it worked well.

BTW, what were your overall impressions of the setup? I've heard a couple of complaints that the shift pattern becomes too tight and missing shifts is easier to do. Did you feel anything like that?

[burkey001]

I would like to point out I believe that the 187mm long shift rods are slightly too short to put the AKG DTM shifter in the correct spot (i.e. straight up 'latitudinally' along the car).

To this end I made up my own dual shear type shift rode but at a longer length to suit AKG and 10 degree twisted to suit a motor swap. THis is covered in that "shift rod" thread mentioned.

As for how an AKG DTM shifter feels with:
a) solidly mounted trans
b) near on size-for-size tolerances in everything involves from shifter to trans.

Its notchy and stiff. sure. When the trans is cold you have to work with it and be nice.
Soon as it warms up the action gets smoother but if I had this in my daily it would probably get real old, real quick.

On track I haven't had any problems with missing gears, touch wood, and the position relative to steering wheel is great. Is it something you 'have to have' over a nice short shifter already? No sir.

A UUC or Roque style regular short shifter is so much more user friendly on a day to day basis

[James Crivellone]

Cool, since the UUC twisted DSSR is on backorder indefinitely, I will be going with a stock twisted selector for a while anyway. Glad to hear it worked well.

BTW, what were your overall impressions of the setup? I've heard a couple of complaints that the shift pattern becomes too tight and missing shifts is easier to do. Did you feel anything like that?

I have it in my racecar, M50/G260 + AKG Sportshift + stock modified selector rod.

No issues with binding, never missed a shift, reverse is a LITTLE tight but no big deal.

Best shifter I have ever had, especially in a racing application.. the height is REALLY nice.

[Lof8]

Burkey,
do you happen to have any more of your DSSR's available?

I'm thinking of sticking with the stock twisted rod for a little while to allow a little play and avoid the potential binding.

[Lof8]

I have it in my racecar, M50/G260 + AKG Sportshift + stock modified selector rod.

No issues with binding, never missed a shift, reverse is a LITTLE tight but no big deal.

Best shifter I have ever had, especially in a racing application.. the height is REALLY nice.

:up: Thats what I like to hear.

Are you using the white DTM knob or the black one?

[James Crivellone]

:up: Thats what I like to hear.

Are you using the white DTM knob or the black one?

Black one

[10Toes]

Cool, since the UUC twisted DSSR is on backorder indefinitely, I will be going with a stock twisted selector for a while anyway. Glad to hear it worked well.

BTW, what were your overall impressions of the setup? I've heard a couple of complaints that the shift pattern becomes too tight and missing shifts is easier to do. Did you feel anything like that?

It was crivs car, I liked it never missed any shifts. It is just nice tight and precise.

I think you have to run solid mounts or urethane that use a thru bolt design although I have never tried it with stock soft mount.

[James Crivellone]

I've heard from a few Pro3 guys to avoid stock mounts at all costs to prevent misshifts. Have not heard any first hand experience though.

I'm running AKG Swap mounts in front and AKG Yellow mounts in the rear.

[burkey001]

Burkey,
do you happen to have any more of your DSSR's available?

yes

[Lof8]

I have it in my racecar, M50/G260 + AKG Sportshift + stock modified selector rod.

No issues with binding, never missed a shift, reverse is a LITTLE tight but no big deal.

Best shifter I have ever had, especially in a racing application.. the height is REALLY nice.

James,
Do you have any means of replicating your stock modified selector?
I just got everything bolted back together (including a rebuilt trans) and I'm not too happy with the shifter positioning. In neutral, the knob points a bit toward the passenger side and my shift pattern is also skewed to the passenger side.

Someone needs to make some sort of an adjustable linkage. I don't think the UUC piece is my solution either.

[JRKOUPE]

I've heard from a few Pro3 guys to avoid stock mounts at all costs to prevent misshifts. Have not heard any first hand experience though.

I'm running AKG Swap mounts in front and AKG Yellow mounts in the rear.

good info here..thanks.

yellow ones in rear?....subframe?....trans?.....that confused me.
(I didnt notice any yellow bushes on the AKG site)
tia

jrk

[James Crivellone]

We just twisted the stock selector rod using a blowtorch and a wrench :).

Sorry they were Ireland Yellows (Typo), however I blew both of them and now have AKG Red bolt through's.