Axialflow's short shifter
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Axialflow's short shifter
I have followed the evolution and refinement of this product over the past 4 months. Can anyone who has the latest version, newer than the July 06 release, tell me of rattle/noise is still and issue?
Thanks in advance
Thanks in advance
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Don't know about the latest version. I bought one from Ricks a few months ago and it was a POS! After trying several suggestions here and elsewhere I finally just threw the F****** in the trash. Rick has always had GREAT products but the short shifter should have never made it to market. IMHO. There was a clear resonance frequency which is not good for any mechanical system let alone one with critical gear surfaces. I hope they can get it right as the mod is a great one. Coincidently I received a new boot from Rick's about a week after I chucked the lever. Having an extensive background in vibration dynamics it didn't seem like it would cure the proble, but I admit I never tested it. While I will go back to Ricks in the future I would NEVER buy another Axial product! I'd spend my money elsewhere for now.
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Try a voodoo countersunk knob first. Its cheaper than going the other route. I feel that with a voodoo shift knob, the height is just fine for me.
The short shifter is more mechnical feel to it.
Just my .02.
The short shifter is more mechnical feel to it.
Just my .02.
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my .02 ...
the feel of the RP shifter is very good - the short(er) throws as a result of shorter stick - are smooth & precise.
the entire design lacks proper insulation from vibration & noise. with all the post intro fixes applied I was not able to eliminate the buzz/rattle reported by numerous users.
I don't think this product was sufficiently tested in application prior to release to market... and ultimately does not live up to the Ricks2k.com standard of product excellence.
Ricks2k.com & Jeff (Stratocaster) have responded and dealt with my issues in a professional and completely satifactory manner. I will buy from Ricks again & again.
PS - I did purchase offf eBay a C's Style SS (approx $90)...installed and enjoying a quieter, vibration free, short throw shift.
the feel of the RP shifter is very good - the short(er) throws as a result of shorter stick - are smooth & precise.
the entire design lacks proper insulation from vibration & noise. with all the post intro fixes applied I was not able to eliminate the buzz/rattle reported by numerous users.
I don't think this product was sufficiently tested in application prior to release to market... and ultimately does not live up to the Ricks2k.com standard of product excellence.
Ricks2k.com & Jeff (Stratocaster) have responded and dealt with my issues in a professional and completely satifactory manner. I will buy from Ricks again & again.
PS - I did purchase offf eBay a C's Style SS (approx $90)...installed and enjoying a quieter, vibration free, short throw shift.
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Originally Posted by Harpoon,Aug 17 2006, 01:32 PM
FYI - Comptech is coming out with a short shifter for the S. It must be a hard product to design - they're taking forever to release it.
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Originally Posted by Nate03,Aug 17 2006, 10:52 AM
PS - I did purchase offf eBay a C's Style SS (approx $90)...installed and enjoying a quieter, vibration free, short throw shift.
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