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So, its the IRP considered a knock off of the CAE, or is it a legit part? $200 cheaper is quite attractive, but not if its an inferiorly made knock off. Not toe worried about the shift knob, can fix that in the lathe if it want to change it.
Well seeing as the design is exactly the same, and it came out 2 years after the CAE, I'd call it a copy. Quality isn't lacking on the IRP. You'll be hard pressed to change the shift knob but you might like it. I'd still buy a Coolerworx over the IRP but that's just my preference: https://www.coolerworx.com/product/c...-7-8-9-5-gear/
Looks like IRP is the smallest at the top so will require less trimming of the center console than the others.
Last edited by Ayoustin; Feb 20, 2019 at 11:55 PM.
I suppose it depends on your preferences. It's about about the size of an egg. And the the bottom is fairly tapered. It's not my favorite design. Both the CAE and Coolerworx have interchangeable knobs or you can always have a custom knob made for them too.
Speaking of interchanging shift knobs. Does anyone know if the cae shifter has the same or different thread pitch for the knob compared to the stock evo x/drop in (works) shifter? If it’s the same, then it makes it that much more appealing as I purchased a knob I really like..
The threads are M12x1.75. If the shift knob you bought is made of metal it could be drilled larger and tapped for those threads pretty easily. I made a new knob for my CAE.
Originally Posted by kaj
I like the CoolerWorx.. but by the time it's shipped to the US.....
Shoot them an email and see if they have any US distributors.
Hi guys. Did any of you have issues getting the car into reverse when installing the cae shifter. I messed around with it for awhile and tried making adjustments. I tried to follow the directions. Any help would be greatly appreciated. So when I try to go to reverse these two hit nit allowing it in. I put the factory shifter back in now issues.
Well if it's just dangling without the cables attached then ya it'll hit lol. You'll need to get it re-attached and adjusted per the instructions is all. Here's what mine looks like:
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PIN clearance when pushing RIGHT but before going DOWN
There are multiple sets of holes on the shifter that when switched around change the characteristics of the shifting itself. I was hoping if anyone can tell me what specific adjustments are made when interchanging these. The circled areas are what I’m referring to. I have the IRP one but it should be identical to CAE which is why I ask. TIA
