CAE - The specialist for H-pattern racing shifters for over 20 years. Transform your manual shifted car into a real racecar by using a CAE Ultra shifter! All synchromesh gearboxes can provide much more potential for motorsport use. Unfortunately, the standard gearshift mechanism prevents this.
Incredible improvements can be achieved in almost all vehicles - in your daily driver as well as in your hardcore Tracktool. The CAE shifter has been specifically developed for H-Pattern gearboxes, synchromesh and dog box gearboxes. The clutch system remains original and modifications of the gearbox are not required.
CAE Shifters are continuously developed in collaboration with selected independent tuning specialists to meet the customer needs and the market requirements. User feedback is immediately taken into consideration and the serial production is adapted accordingly. All shifters are TÜV approved and street legal - making CAE the right partner for ambitious driver of H pattern gearboxes.
CAE's primary focus is on the development of a high-quality product with a great focus on extreme demands such as in motor and rally sport. The focus is on precision, extreme durability and resilience, perfect usability, but also as few interventions or modifications as possible during installation. That is why we CAE has products in the range for customers who shift gears perfectly, but would like to keep their vehicle's interior original.
The basic requirement to build a functioning shifter is knowledge and experience - a lot of experience! At CAE, the have been developing and building shifters for a now extensive range of vehicles for almost 20 years. Nobody has that much experience in this field - for this reason, the claim to be “The Original” is by no means far-fetched or presumptuous! It always starts with getting an idea of the factory switching unit of the respective vehicle. How was it solved by the manufacturer? Where are the weak points? And how can CAE use its technology to eliminate the weak points in order to have a perfectly shifting vehicle as a result.
CAE Shifters are continuously developed in collaboration with selected independent tuning specialists to meet the customer needs and the market requirements. User feedback is immediately taken into consideration and the serial production is adapted accordingly. All shifters are TÜV approved and street legal - making CAE the right partner for ambitious driver of H pattern gearboxes.
CAE Ultra Shifter - Optimized for motorsport with the following features:
- Fits to 5 and 6 speed Getrag and ZF transmissions, standard H-pattern or dogleg
- Available in in Raw Aluminum or Anodized Black finishes
- Short and super-precise shifting travel, exclusively H-pattern
- Coupling system remains in its original form
- Characterized by its optimal ergonomics with a focus on motorsports: perfect positioning of the shift lever close to the steering wheel. The shift pattern is confined to approx. 65 x 65mm
- Activation of the reverse gear lock via cable reel from the shift lever. An accidental changing to the reverse gear is impossible. The reverse gear is unlocked by pulling up the sliding collar on the shift lever
- Low weight and high stability: milled and lathed parts consist of 7075 aluminum alloy; the substructures are made out of 3mm milled AlMg3 aluminum. The parts are combined in the WIG welding process and brushed blank for an optimal finish
- Problem-free shifting of gears under stress or in curves
- Integrated center position spring, ensuring perfect feedback when changing columns while shifting up and down
- Right/left stops and reverse gear stop adjustable separately
Specifications
- Total height: approx. 400mm
- Total length: approx. 180mm
- Dimensions of base plate: approx. 150 x 125mm
- Shifting travel: approx. 65mm
- Selector travel (transverse direction): approx. 65mm
- Weight (complete): approx. 1.05kg
- Offset of the gear lever knob (back/up): depending on vehicle type approx. 50/170mm
Note: For a proper function of your CAE shifter, the shift rod must be 100% free of play. This is not guaranteed and the original shift rod has play or the shifter is to be changed in position, CAE recommends an adjustable shift rod is used (not included). Confirm fitment by measuring your stock selector rod length (center of pin to pin) for your specific application in desired seating position.
Vehicles Supported
BMW E30 M3
⚠️ WARNING TO OUR CALIFORNIAN CONSUMERS:
This product can expose you to chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer or birth defects and reproductive harm. For more information go to: https://www.p65warnings.ca.gov/
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