Hi, Guest
12-02-2004, 02:06 PM
the speed of the shift is not as important as the ability to modulate the throttle during the shift.
simple fact
paddle shifters suck because you cannot over or under revmatch your shifts to make the car setup and react differently nor can you modulate the clutch to produce different reactions.
the SMG box in the BMWs sucks, just like all similar systems! might as well be an auto, the computer does all the work and the only diver imput is gas, brake, steering and "bumping" the little stick in the center.
BASE kit paddle shifters that Terry is working on is only going to replace the shifter base, tower and stick allowing you to retain the use of the clutch and keep your hands on the wheel while you shift. optional version add more to the system.
short of going to a full sequential dog-engagement transmission, as i do not believe it to be a attempt at making a SMG styled box, this will be the best short shifter on the market. granted it will basicly be a $1500usd short shifter but for anyone who races, not having you take your hands off the wheel to shift is a great thing.
simple fact
paddle shifters suck because you cannot over or under revmatch your shifts to make the car setup and react differently nor can you modulate the clutch to produce different reactions.
the SMG box in the BMWs sucks, just like all similar systems! might as well be an auto, the computer does all the work and the only diver imput is gas, brake, steering and "bumping" the little stick in the center.
BASE kit paddle shifters that Terry is working on is only going to replace the shifter base, tower and stick allowing you to retain the use of the clutch and keep your hands on the wheel while you shift. optional version add more to the system.
short of going to a full sequential dog-engagement transmission, as i do not believe it to be a attempt at making a SMG styled box, this will be the best short shifter on the market. granted it will basicly be a $1500usd short shifter but for anyone who races, not having you take your hands off the wheel to shift is a great thing.