Aftermarket Gated Shifter?
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So, does anyone produce a gated shifter for the S2k? Was just watching a Ferrari special on SpeediVision and thought that a gated shifter might look good and fit in with the s2000. We'd likely need a new stick to complete the look.
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Simply can't be done.
If you look under the boot, you will find that the shifter actually conically expands to about 1" in diameter where the gates would be. As a result, gates would have to 'overlap' which would mean no gates, just a rectangular hole.
Well... maybe... if you changed the stick it's self. That would make it a much more complicated thing, and would likely make the shifting less crisp.
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Simply can't be done.
If you look under the boot, you will find that the shifter actually conically expands to about 1" in diameter where the gates would be. As a result, gates would have to 'overlap' which would mean no gates, just a rectangular hole.
Well... maybe... if you changed the stick it's self. That would make it a much more complicated thing, and would likely make the shifting less crisp.
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Semi-off the subject, but while installing the Rick Hesel console cover I noticed the stick is bent toward the right at the top just below the knob threads. Why?
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Simply can't be done.
If you look under the boot, you will find that the shifter actually conically expands to about 1" in diameter where the gates would be. As a result, gates would have to 'overlap' which would mean no gates, just a rectangular hole.
Well... maybe... if you changed the stick it's self. That would make it a much more complicated thing, and would likely make the shifting less crisp.
If you look under the boot, you will find that the shifter actually conically expands to about 1" in diameter where the gates would be. As a result, gates would have to 'overlap' which would mean no gates, just a rectangular hole.
Well... maybe... if you changed the stick it's self. That would make it a much more complicated thing, and would likely make the shifting less crisp.
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I think the bend is because the transmission control rod is slightly off center. The bend makes the shifter appear to rise out of the center of the tunnel, and be straight in the process.
Just looks, but they count!
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Just looks, but they count!
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The S2000 has one of the sweetest shifters on the planet.
Ferarri gated shifters, on the other hand, are known to take some getting used to and require careful, deliberate shifting.
So I guess what I'm saying is form follows function. If you disagree, the Audi TT might be a good choice...
Ferarri gated shifters, on the other hand, are known to take some getting used to and require careful, deliberate shifting.
So I guess what I'm saying is form follows function. If you disagree, the Audi TT might be a good choice...
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My goal with this inquiry wasnt to improve shifter performance.. Its an aesthetic improvement only. I dont suspect it should change feel any more than Rick's boot. whatever.. just curious.