New CNC'd Vanagon Shifter

[designer]

RS Fab doesn't have any in stock and doesn't know when they will. Which is pretty weird. However, RMW / VanCafe has some black one's in stock. Mine got lost in the UPS about 2.5 weeks ago and i'm forced to wait in limbo as they apparently try to find it. The VanCafe/RMW folks are being helpful, however, it's very frustrating when you can't drive your bus.

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87 Syncro Westy : 2.5l

"It is that annoying, accelerating downhill so I can make it up the next hill in the same gear. Foot to floor hoping I can get out of the way of other cars getting onto the highway." - somebody on here around 2013.

[tarandusVDub]

When I looked at their site it said out of stock. Looks different on my phone, don't see that banner. Hopefully you are right!
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1990 Syncro 16" DoppleKabine 2.1 DJ 112i
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Sold: 1972 Bay Campmobile; 1984 Westy, base model, 2WD.

[SyncroButter]

Glad to see that RS Fab (makers of the Big Shot) have paired up with RMW/Van Cafe... the Big Shot product is excellent (I have one) but it was clear from numerous posts here that they were floundering on the in stock/shipping side of things. Story after story of paying, then nothing for literally months. If RMW/Van Cafe are now handling the "business" side of things (warehouse stock, fulfillment etc) for RS Fab then this is just what was needed to save this product. Again, the product itself is great and I love mine... I just couldn't recommend them to others without a bunch of disclaimers. Van Cafe/RMW are businesses I use a lot and trust, so this seems like a great move for both.

Historical context: Tons of details in this 8 page (!!!) thread detailing issues with orders not being shipped from RS Fab here: https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=645384
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Grant
In the stable: 1986 Syncro Westfalia/Bostig, 1989 Doka Tristar, 1974 Vespa Rally 200, 1973 Vespa Primavera 125, 1963 Solex 2200, 1938 Buick Special
Gone but not forgotten: 1989 Porsche 944, 1973 Standard Beetle

[Gruppe B]

I'm the owner of 2 RSFab shifters and have nothing but praise to offer.

This is the best mod on my vans and I have endless cool mods

If you want to make your Van even more fun to drive this is the upgrade you need

[designer]

Well mine showed up the other day and it looks super duper beefy and strong and I'm excited to install it. However, it's 12 degrees and snowy so it'll have to wait. My wife is fired up for it as well BC she's rather shift-challenged and pretty much refuses to drive.

RMW / VC is a great combo and they shipped out a new one for me after UPS declared the box gone. I also picked up the two under seat storage boxes.
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87 Syncro Westy : 2.5l

"It is that annoying, accelerating downhill so I can make it up the next hill in the same gear. Foot to floor hoping I can get out of the way of other cars getting onto the highway." - somebody on here around 2013.

[tarandusVDub]

Ditto above. Found one at RMW, just got delivered today! Temps are brutal so will have to wait to install. Also hoping this helps the wife with learning to drive a stick!
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1990 Syncro 16" DoppleKabine 2.1 DJ 112i
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Sold: 1972 Bay Campmobile; 1984 Westy, base model, 2WD.

[mtnride1]

I have their shifter for the automatic and love it

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87 westy 2wd (NED)

[tarandusVDub]

That looks great! I hope mine will still fit with my center console.

Any tips for adjustments/measurements under the floor in the shifter box? The online vids aren't very specific, although they say you have to get the measurements correct.
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1990 Syncro 16" DoppleKabine 2.1 DJ 112i
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Sold: 1972 Bay Campmobile; 1984 Westy, base model, 2WD.

[9.5isCanadian]

Would any of the 2019 posters be willing to update their purchase experience? How has the shifter worked out?
I just ordered one from Van Café and would be appreciative of any feedback.

Owen
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9 1/2 - missing a few pieces.

1987 Getaway Hightop
1980 Sunroof Vanagon
2018 BMW R Nine T
2012 Golf tdi

[tarandusVDub]

The one in the Westy has been fantastic. It's so tight and accurate that I'm teaching my daughter to drive a stick with it! Still working to get the one in the doka dialed in, but I think it was the shifter ball mechanism rather than the big shot. Very happy with purchase and function.
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1990 Syncro 16" DoppleKabine 2.1 DJ 112i
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Sold: 1972 Bay Campmobile; 1984 Westy, base model, 2WD.

[9.5isCanadian]

[tarandusVDub]

Sounds like a fun project! I definitely feel it is a worthwhile improvement and its really easy to install. I know some folks like to keep it stock and there are rebuild kits for that. I like the shorter throw, the solid shaft, and tighter overall feel. It's really fun to drive with it. Good luck on your project!
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1990 Syncro 16" DoppleKabine 2.1 DJ 112i
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Sold: 1972 Bay Campmobile; 1984 Westy, base model, 2WD.