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Old 01-01-2006   #4
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Re: Speed Shifter

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Originally Posted by KrazyTurbo
Well i decided seince this looks like more of a layed back good quality forum i'd share my new poroject with you guys first. Please dont come in here flameing, constructive critisim only.

Project:

Replace the stock shift pattern with a simple up/down.
Seperate buttons for reverse and nuteral. (will include nuteral saftey switch)

To upshift:
Push in clutch
Tap shifter up
Let off clutch

Downshift is vice versa.

Yes I know other people have made this. But im trying to create a low cost alternative (under $500)

Advantages:
You cant miss a gear (better on tranny)
Shift WAY faster
Firm version for dogboxe's (dont worry about slow shift destorying tranny)
Great for autocross, easier shift
Great for dragracing, worry about everything else not missing your gear.

What do you guys think? I've got everything layed out and myself and 2 other people are working on making this real.
I like the idea, and I too think that would be a neat thing to have. Is it something DSMers would spend $500 on? On another note, I know RRE made some things like what you are talking about. It had a digital display to show what gear you are in.
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