 My latest product idea, for Shift Linkage adjustment |
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| ChrisFoley |
 Oct 21 2014, 08:19 PM
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I am Tangerine Racing  Group: Members Posts: 7,916 Joined: 29-January 03 From: Bolton, CT Member No.: 209 Region Association: None 
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QUOTE(Vacca Rabite @ Oct 21 2014, 08:56 PM)  So in a car with a Renshifter, your firewall aft kit and shift console kit, what will this get me? Will it improve shifting if I already have the shifter adjusted? Zach This mechanism will help one find the best adjustment quickly and easily. Slight adjustments can be tested without fear of losing the baseline position. It will only improve your shifting if your current adjustment isn't as good as it can be. |
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| ChrisFoley |
Oct 31 2014, 12:06 PM
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I am Tangerine Racing Group: Members Posts: 7,916 Joined: 29-January 03 From: Bolton, CT Member No.: 209 Region Association: None
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I redesigned the worm support block after the testing the first prototype.
The first unit had a support pin in the center of the worm but it was only held from the bottom, which created too much backlash. Now it rides in a 3/8" dia. pocket just large enough for the worm to turn without noticeable free play. Here's a pic of the second prototype installed under a Rennshift.  Installation only takes a few minutes but does require the shifter to be removed from the tunnel. Adjustment was very easy even though the Rennshift adjuster opening is rather small. After getting the lever fore-aft position set by sliding the gear on the shaft, I put it into 3rd gear and pulled it back out partway (onto the synchro) so I had good access to both the clamping bolt and the adjuster. Then I loosened the clamping bolt and rotated the gear until the lever was exactly midway in the center plane, and re-tightened the bolt. All 6 gears go in smoothly with equal spacing between the three planes. I'll drive it to check the alignment in operation, and if a slight re-adjustment is needed it'll take about one minute. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) |
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| ChrisFoley |
Nov 1 2014, 04:53 PM
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I am Tangerine Racing Group: Members Posts: 7,916 Joined: 29-January 03 From: Bolton, CT Member No.: 209 Region Association: None
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No readjustment needed. Perfect the first time. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif)
I have two prototypes available for further customer evaluation. Price is $149, delivered. |
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| bandjoey |
Nov 1 2014, 05:22 PM
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bandjoey Group: Members Posts: 4,923 Joined: 26-September 07 From: Bedford Tx Member No.: 8,156 Region Association: Southwest Region |
PATENT THIS IMMEDIATELY. YOU'RE FUTURE IS SECURE! Good Luck. This should be on all cars. My tranny is shifting like silk now but at the next clutch I'll order one. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif)
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| Mblizzard |
Nov 2 2014, 02:02 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,033 Joined: 28-January 13 From: Knoxville Tn Member No.: 15,438 Region Association: South East States |
QUOTE(Racer Chris @ Nov 1 2014, 02:53 PM) No readjustment needed. Perfect the first time. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif) I have two prototypes available for further customer evaluation. Price is $149, delivered. Chris I would be up for the trail but I am leaving for Afghanistan next week and would not be able to try it out for a while. Somebody else will be the lucky one but put me down for one when I get back. I finally got around to sending your tubes back. Sorry it took so long. |
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| bcheney |
Nov 2 2014, 07:30 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,341 Joined: 16-November 03 From: Orlando, FL Member No.: 1,348 Region Association: South East States |
if my car was running I would jump on this trial. Gotta get'er fixed then I"ll see where you are. This really looks like a GREAT PRODUCT.
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| Mblizzard |
Nov 2 2014, 08:18 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,033 Joined: 28-January 13 From: Knoxville Tn Member No.: 15,438 Region Association: South East States |
If nobody else is jumping on this, then I will take one.
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| BritCarJim |
Nov 3 2014, 09:01 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 98 Joined: 22-January 12 From: Sevierville, TN Member No.: 14,043 Region Association: South East States |
QUOTE(tornik550 @ Oct 1 2014, 02:36 PM) QUOTE(mepstein @ Oct 1 2014, 01:42 PM) I have no idea what part you are referring to but put me on the list for one me too Me three. |
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| tornik550 |
Nov 3 2014, 09:03 AM
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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 would love to get one of the trial ones however I really do not think anybody wants my input.
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| scotty b |
Nov 3 2014, 12:04 PM
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rust free you say ? Group: Members Posts: 16,375 Joined: 7-January 05 From: richmond, Va. Member No.: 3,419 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(r_towle @ Oct 21 2014, 06:05 PM) QUOTE(Vacca Rabite @ Oct 21 2014, 09:56 PM) So in a car with a Renshifter, your firewall aft kit and shift console kit, what will this get me? Will it improve shifting if I already have the shifter adjusted? Zach While it may shift well, it may also still run like shit....just saying Cars gotta be running first....just saying (IMG:style_emoticons/default/poke.gif) |
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| ChrisFoley |
Nov 3 2014, 01:42 PM
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I am Tangerine Racing Group: Members Posts: 7,916 Joined: 29-January 03 From: Bolton, CT Member No.: 209 Region Association: None
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QUOTE(tornik550 @ Nov 3 2014, 10:03 AM) I would love to get one of the trial ones however I really do not think anybody wants my input. Will you be seeing Dr. Evil any time soon? If you have time to install the assembly right away and post your thoughts here then your opinion is valuable too. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) |
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| tornik550 |
Nov 3 2014, 01:55 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 |
QUOTE(Racer Chris @ Nov 3 2014, 02:42 PM) QUOTE(tornik550 @ Nov 3 2014, 10:03 AM) I would love to get one of the trial ones however I really do not think anybody wants my input. Will you be seeing Dr. Evil any time soon? If you have time to install the assembly right away and post your thoughts here then your opinion is valuable too. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) I generally try to stay away from Dr. Evil. When he was working at my office, he corrupted my office staff. I had nice Mennonite girls working and now they are cussing, swearing and watching TV. Just kidding, I do have to get over and see him. I would be happy to install it and give it a try. Where do I send the money and how much? |
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| ChrisFoley |
Nov 3 2014, 03:50 PM
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I am Tangerine Racing Group: Members Posts: 7,916 Joined: 29-January 03 From: Bolton, CT Member No.: 209 Region Association: None
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QUOTE(tornik550 @ Nov 3 2014, 02:55 PM) QUOTE(Racer Chris @ Nov 3 2014, 02:42 PM) QUOTE(tornik550 @ Nov 3 2014, 10:03 AM) I would love to get one of the trial ones however I really do not think anybody wants my input. Will you be seeing Dr. Evil any time soon? If you have time to install the assembly right away and post your thoughts here then your opinion is valuable too. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) I generally try to stay away from Dr. Evil. When he was working at my office, he corrupted my office staff. I had nice Mennonite girls working and now they are cussing, swearing and watching TV. Just kidding, I do have to get over and see him. I would be happy to install it and give it a try. Where do I send the money and how much? I hear Mennonitis is contagious. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif) Paypal $149 to: sales at tangerineracing dot com |
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| Dr Evil |
Nov 3 2014, 08:58 PM
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Send me your transmission! Group: Members Posts: 22,995 Joined: 21-November 03 From: Loveland, OH 45140 Member No.: 1,372 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region
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QUOTE(tornik550 @ Nov 3 2014, 03:55 PM) QUOTE(Racer Chris @ Nov 3 2014, 02:42 PM) QUOTE(tornik550 @ Nov 3 2014, 10:03 AM) I would love to get one of the trial ones however I really do not think anybody wants my input. Will you be seeing Dr. Evil any time soon? If you have time to install the assembly right away and post your thoughts here then your opinion is valuable too. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) I generally try to stay away from Dr. Evil. When he was working at my office, he corrupted my office staff. I had nice Mennonite girls working and now they are cussing, swearing and watching TV. Just kidding, I do have to get over and see him. I would be happy to install it and give it a try. Where do I send the money and how much? HA! Not sure if I told you, but the girls were trying to get me to buy them booze. I felt like a wolf in a hen house....in a muzzle (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) Stop being a stranger, Steve. |
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| tornik550 |
Nov 6 2014, 11:27 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,248 Joined: 29-January 07 From: Ohio Member No.: 7,486 Region Association: None |
Look what showed up on my doorstep today (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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| ChrisFoley |
Nov 6 2014, 03:49 PM
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I am Tangerine Racing Group: Members Posts: 7,916 Joined: 29-January 03 From: Bolton, CT Member No.: 209 Region Association: None
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Steve, I haven't had time to start writing directions but it's pretty straightforward.
The basics are covered in post #62 above. The ring gear fits pretty tightly but it will slide on the spline shaft with a bit of effort. That ensures that it works as a repeatable stop for the fore-aft adjustment. |
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| 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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| Java2570 |
Nov 17 2014, 07:59 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 649 Joined: 7-May 11 From: Fishers, IN Member No.: 13,035 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Excellent, thanks for the review! I know what my next winter project is going to be....
Chris - any idea when these will be for sale? |
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| Dr Evil |
Nov 17 2014, 08:13 AM
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Send me your transmission! Group: Members Posts: 22,995 Joined: 21-November 03 From: Loveland, OH 45140 Member No.: 1,372 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region
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Sounds like I may need to try one of these. The concept was sound, and now we have a trial (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
Too bad it snowed or I would have you bring it down or I would come up to try it (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) |
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| ChrisFoley |
Nov 17 2014, 09:08 AM
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I am Tangerine Racing Group: Members Posts: 7,916 Joined: 29-January 03 From: Bolton, CT Member No.: 209 Region Association: None
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QUOTE(Java2570 @ Nov 17 2014, 08:59 AM) Chris - any idea when these will be for sale? I'm working on custom tooling now so we can start cutting production parts in a couple of weeks. I'll start taking orders once we have everything in place, and may be ready to begin shipping before Christmas. |
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