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Dec 13, 2009 | 08:07 PM

#251

horse110

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From: SoCal

That's a cute gif, but it's very biased, it doesn't show your extension, which the arm will have to pull back a lot more than that little tap.

Dec 13, 2009 | 08:12 PM

#252

iLuveketchup

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From: NYC

Quote:

Originally Posted by horse110,Dec 14 2009, 01:07 AM

That's a cute gif, but it's very biased, it doesn't show your extension, which the arm will have to pull back a lot more than that little tap.

I agree that the arc length (shift travel) will be longer w/ a bigger radius (extension). Thats not my point. My point is that having your shift knob closer to the wheel > the benefit of a shorter shift.

Dec 13, 2009 | 09:31 PM

#253

badboy00z

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Originally Posted by iLuveketchup,Dec 13 2009, 07:21 PM

You do know its more important to keep your hand on the 9 & 3 o'clock hand position at all times. If you have a lower knob, the longer it takes to reach for it when its time to shift. And your left with one hand to steer.

I do agree to some extent. Like in full prep race cars where the shifter is really long and easy to reach so the driver can concentrate on steering. But driving on the streets, it's not that important.

The perfect shifter and placement would be like the one on the Carrera GT.

I personally prefer the 10 and 2 positions but I also usually drive with one hand.

Dec 13, 2009 | 09:37 PM

#254

badboy00z

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Originally Posted by iLuveketchup,Dec 13 2009, 09:12 PM

Shorter shifts mean you can get on the throttle faster. When you shift you're usually not turning so having to steering with one hand for the second it takes to shift is not a big deal.

Dec 17, 2009 | 11:29 AM

#255

JoeyBalls

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From: New Jersey

Axial-Flow Short Shifter with Skunk 2 knob

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Dec 17, 2009 | 11:37 AM

#256

Sarek

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From: Socal - SFV

that looks nice Joey, I miss the feel of my AF SS, but not that annoying buzz!

Dec 17, 2009 | 11:49 AM

#257

Sarek

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From: Socal - SFV

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Originally Posted by jrs21c,Dec 13 2009, 06:00 PM

I see a lot of nice Al and Ti shift knobs.
Don't you guys ever have problem grabbing it on a hot summer days? or cold morning like these days? what would be the best solution? I don't want the LONG leather wrapped OEM one.. any suggestions????