Frequently asked questions
How much are the shipping costs for my product?
You can see the shipping costs after you have added a product to the basket.
You can find an overview here as well.
Does a CAE shifter stress my transmission more than a stock shift lever?
A synchro ring is most stressed by:
- too high shifting force
- misshifting
Basically, the shifting paths with a CAE shifter are significantly shorter than with the standard lever. We achieve a 30–55 % reduction, depending on the vehicle and transmission type. This is achieved only by the appropriate gear ratio of the shift lever. The force for engaging the gears decreases in the same ratio, so we shift the gears with significantly less load on the synchros.
In addition, with a correctly tuned CAE shifter, shifting is very precise and misshifts are extremely rare.
The claim that a CAE shifter damages the synchro rings is false!
We have some “daily drivers” among our customers who have already covered up to 400,000 km with our shifter and have no problems with their gearbox.
Where can I find the installation instructions for my shifter?
In the product description there is a PDF file that can be downloaded.
How can I clean and maintain my shifter?
You can clean your shifter with brake cleaner or IPA (isopropyl alcohol) and a soft rag. Don’t spray the cleaner directly onto the shifter (otherwise the movable parts get degreased); rather spray it on the rag and wipe off the shifter.
The movable parts should be greased two to three times a year. We recommend the HHS 2000 from Würth or other comparable grease.
Below you will find an overview of the areas that need to be sprayed. (Depending on the model, some parts may look different or may not be present.)
Does the shifter have an operating license? Can it be registered in the car documents?
CAE ULTRA Shifters are street legal in Germany and we have TÜV papers for most of them.
If you are interested, please contact us at service@cae-racing.com
Can the shifter be installed directly in your workshop?
Yes, by appointment. Please contact us at service@cae-racing.de.
Please add your car type and the desired CAE shifter. Due to our workload, waiting times of several weeks are to be expected.
Can you send me an offer?
Yes, we are happy to send you an offer if you are interested in five shifters or more.
Do you provide collective orders?
No.
I would like to register as a reseller. Is this possible?
Yes, you will find the information here.
Do I need to pay VAT?
As a VAT-registered company in the EU, you don’t pay VAT. Please register in our webshop and send us your VAT number for validation. After this, we provide ex-VAT prices.
Private customers in the EU need to pay VAT.
All buyers outside the EU don’t pay VAT.