RIPSHIFT

[ctheo0]

Im considering fitting a ripshifter on my VXR.

Dose anybody have any experience of these if so what are your thoughts?

[mackie1]

I haven't got one myself (although it is on the list) but others say it transforms the car and is an essential mod along with the remap. It makes the shift much shorter, tighter and more mechanical feeling and less like stirring syrup.

I think I've got a good standard shift as I don't have any of the issues other people seem to but it's definitely next on my list.

Then I might go for a 150-shot wizards of NOS install just to be a bit different.

Monkfish dudes: How much is that likely to cost fully fitted?

[Le Sarthe]

They are brilliant.

After having one you and try a car without one it is like changing gear in thick treacle.

A more direct action probably quicker but better and feels great.

[ringram]

There are 2 types, street and race. The stock shifter has a rubber insulated shaft and a messy linkage system.
The Rip is a direct connection to the gearbox internal selection mechanism.

The street version uses your stock shifter less all the linkage rubbish. The race is a solid steel bar which has zero play rather than the slight cusioned feeling of the stock/street setup.

You can also get a B&M Ripper which has shorter throws, but earlier versions were a little weak in the mounting department. I understand thats fixed now. The good thing is that the B&M is about half the price of the RIP.

Consider the Oz Rip shifter the top of the line solid option and the B&M a shorter throw cheaper option.

[V8HSV]

ringram said:

You can also get a B&M Ripper which has shorter throws, but earlier versions were a little weak in the mounting department. I understand thats fixed now. The good thing is that the B&M is about half the price of the RIP.

Had the B&M ripper for about 3 years, excellent without flaws IMAO

[ctheo0]

what problems are other people having

[ringram]

Mainly some insane yanks literally tearing it off the trans power shifting up the 1/4 mile.

[delmeekc]

I have one, fitted/supplied by greens on an 04 cv8, one of the best mods as no longer driving a tractor. I had a 4l m reg wrangler jeep years ago and that felt better than the standard mechanism. Do it.

[Boyce]

Who supplies the B&M Shifter and what should it cost fitted,

Cheers

[ringram]

Sounds like Greens might know. Else you can do a DIY job. Its not hard. I think they are $165US.

[greens vauxhall]

We only supply and fit the RIPSHIFT, sorry.

[Boyce]

Can't seem to find a UK supplier, can anyone reccomend a US one, I'm in Huston and Boston over the next couple of weeks so could collect if theres someone local?

[V8HSV]

Boyce said:

Who supplies the B&M Shifter and what should it cost fitted,

Cheers

Linden Special Vehicles

[ringram]

I think Tom Bryne motorsports has them. They should be able to ship to where you are staying.
Worked well for me at Sema, came back with all manner of goodies.