{"product_id":"cmi-billet-racing-shift-rod-coupler-early-style-vw-6111","title":"CMI Billet Racing Shift Rod Coupler | Early Style Air-Cooled VW (Type 1 to '64, Type 2 to '67, Type 3 '62-'63, Ghia to '64) | 7075-T651 Black Hard Anodized, Made in USA (6111)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eCMI Billet Racing Shift Rod Coupler — Early Style | 7075-T651 Black Hard Anodized (CB 6111)\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe factory shift rod coupler is a stamped part with cushioned bushings, and after decades of heat and shifting those bushings go soft. The result is a shifter that flops around in your hand and hunts for the gate. \u003cstrong\u003eCMI Precision Machining\u003c\/strong\u003e of Corona, California machines this replacement coupler from a solid billet of \u003cstrong\u003e7075-T651 aluminum\u003c\/strong\u003e and finishes it in \u003cstrong\u003eblack hard anodize\u003c\/strong\u003e. It is made in the USA.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCMI recommends this coupler for racing applications, because it contains no dampening material.\u003c\/strong\u003e With nothing soft in the linkage, shifts are short and direct — and more gearbox noise and vibration comes up the shift rod than a cushioned coupler passes along. That is the trade.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWashburn's Metal is an authorized CMI Precision Machining dealer\u003c\/strong\u003e — genuine CMI parts, made in the USA, with full factory support.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eVehicle Fitment\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVW Type 1 (Beetle):\u003c\/strong\u003e through 1964.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVW Type 2 (Bus):\u003c\/strong\u003e through 1967.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVW Type 3:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1962–1963.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKarmann Ghia:\u003c\/strong\u003e through 1964.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eLater cars use the late-style coupler instead — see the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/cmi-billet-racing-shift-rod-coupler-late-style-vw-6112\"\u003eCMI late-style billet racing shift rod coupler\u003c\/a\u003e. If you are not sure which style your car has, pull the tunnel access cover and compare before ordering, or contact us.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey Features and Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e7075-T651 aluminum billet:\u003c\/strong\u003e one of the strongest aluminum alloys used in aerospace work.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlack hard anodized finish\u003c\/strong\u003e for wear and corrosion resistance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNo dampening material:\u003c\/strong\u003e direct, immediate shifter feel — CMI's reason for calling it a racing part.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardware included:\u003c\/strong\u003e zinc-plated cone point set screws and 8mm jam nuts (10mm hex).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade in the USA\u003c\/strong\u003e by CMI Precision Machining.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCMI Precision Machining (Corona, CA)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7075-T651 aluminum billet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack hard anodized\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardware included\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eZinc-plated cone point set screws, 8mm jam nuts (10mm hex)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEarly\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended use\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRacing (no dampening material)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of origin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart number\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCB Performance 6111\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3\u003eInstallation Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSet the coupler on the shift rod, tighten the cone point set screws, then lock each one with its 8mm jam nut (10mm hex).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheck shifter travel and gate position before you button the tunnel cover back up.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBecause there is nothing soft in this coupler, expect more noise and vibration at the shift lever than a stock cushioned coupler gives you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is it made from?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e7075-T651 aluminum billet with a black hard anodized finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat hardware is included?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eZinc-plated cone point set screws and 8mm jam nuts, which take a 10mm wrench.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich cars does it fit?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eType 1 through 1964, Type 2 through 1967, Type 3 1962–1963 and Karmann Ghia through 1964.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it a good choice for a street car?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCMI recommends it for racing applications because it has no dampening material. On the street it works, but you will feel and hear more of the transaxle through the shifter.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho makes it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCMI Precision Machining, in the USA.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre you an authorized CMI dealer?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Washburn's Metal is an authorized dealer for CMI Precision Machining, so you get genuine CMI parts and factory support.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eRelated CMI Parts\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/cmi\"\u003eAll CMI Precision Machining parts\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCalifornia Proposition 65 WARNING:\u003c\/strong\u003e This product can expose you to chemicals which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eExplore Related Categories\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vw-shift-linkage-shifters\"\u003eVW Shift Linkage \u0026amp; Shifters\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/transaxle-components\"\u003eTransaxle \u0026amp; Components\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/drivetrain-transmission\"\u003eDrivetrain \u0026amp; Transmission\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CMI","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48381684547699,"sku":"6111","price":53.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/2760\/1523\/files\/6111-2.jpg?v=1789923759","url":"https:\/\/www.washburnsmetal.com\/products\/cmi-billet-racing-shift-rod-coupler-early-style-vw-6111","provider":"Washburn's Metal","version":"1.0","type":"link"}