My latest product idea, for Shift Linkage adjustment |
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My latest product idea, for Shift Linkage adjustment |
ChrisFoley |
Oct 1 2014, 10:03 AM
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I am Tangerine Racing Group: Members Posts: 7,927 Joined: 29-January 03 From: Bolton, CT Member No.: 209 Region Association: None |
With all the enhancements available for our shift linkage, there's still one thing no one has ever addressed.
Adjusting the rotation so all three shift planes are where they belong relative to the lever assembly has always been a PITA, and is even more difficult with a Rennshift due to the small opening to access the pinch bolt. In addition, installing a more precise shift linkage assembly, like we all crave, makes precise adjustment even more critical. There should be a way to maintain alignment of the tunnel rod with the fork under the shift lever, and make precisely controlled rotation adjustments in a minute or less. An idea I've had on the back burner for a long time has finally reached the prototyping stage. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif) I'm going to test a replacement Fork piece (914 424 171 01) machined from billet that incorporates a worm type adjuster against the splines of the tunnel rod. If it works it I believe it will be a game changer. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smoke.gif) |
tornik550 |
Nov 16 2014, 07:48 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,248 Joined: 29-January 07 From: Ohio Member No.: 7,486 Region Association: None |
i decided that tonight would be the night that I would install Chris' new product. Like many of you, I have fought with adjusting my shifter for many years. I love working on my car. I have rebuilt most of my car at least once and iadjusting the shifter is by far one of my least favorite things to do.
Here is a summary of my experience with Chris' new product. I do not have a center console so removing the shifter was done in a minute or 2. After removing the old shifter, I grabbed the shift rod with vise grips and slipped the nylon gear over the rod (tight fit however that is the point). After installing the new shift fork on the shifter, I installed the whole unit back onto the shift rod. Bolt the shifter housing to the floor and I was ready to try it out. The adjustments were very precise and extremely easy. My initial emotion was anger. I thought back to all those times I spent pulling out my hair trying to adjust my shifter- no more of that now. The most difficulty that I had was finding my Allen wrench set. It's snowing here so I wasn't able to drive the car. Total time spent installing- 12 minutes!!! This thing is awesome. I am absolutely amazed. I see no problems whatsoever with this new shift fork. Everybody needs one of these!!!!!! The installation is extremely easy. I was able to adjust my shifter accurately in minutes. I do not know Chris personally however I hope he makes a lot of money on this product. It is brilliant!!!! |
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