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Interest in shift gate, a la Ferrari

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Old May 22, 2003 | 02:09 PM
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This is an awesome idea. I'm in if it looks good. Tired of cleaning out the boot.
Old May 22, 2003 | 04:02 PM
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I did some preliminary evaluation tonight. It is highly unlikely that we will find a solution, and the thickness of the shaft is the barrier. We'd have to design something completely unorthodox so that the gate would be at the very top of the shaft, where is it thin. This would make for a dome shaped gate, which would be very odd looking.
Old May 22, 2003 | 04:43 PM
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I would get one for sure, but I highly doubt it could be done, for the shift-throws are too close together and the shaft is too fat. I just don't see how it could be done. If it could, I'd take one for sure.
Old May 28, 2003 | 10:18 AM
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well...ill take one....gunmetal definitely...

Rick...as for the shaft being to fat....haha...thats gross...

Well, anyways, maybe you could design a new shaft to replace our current one that would be thinner, but still very strong... i dont know if it can be done or not, but its an idea?!
Old May 28, 2003 | 10:41 AM
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Okay, Rick, if that won't work, how about the tonneau cover with a zipper down the middle so the cold-braving driver can maximize warmth. I'm beginning to believe there will be no summer on the eastern seabord this year, so that cover will come in handy!
Old May 28, 2003 | 04:05 PM
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bummer. sounded like a great idea.
Old May 28, 2003 | 05:47 PM
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Nice Idea....I guess it would be easier if the shifter wasn't attatched to the tranny like Ferrari or porsche and the front drivers .My shifter bounces all over with the rubber tranny mount .can't imagine that racket !!!
Old May 28, 2003 | 06:24 PM
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If it can be done, and look "CLEAN", count me in for one.
Old May 28, 2003 | 07:21 PM
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Given the amount of movement in the stock shifter,
I think it would make way too much racket as it vibrated
and bounced off the gate!!
Great idea though!!!

Keep thinking Rick and we'll keep buying!!
Old May 28, 2003 | 07:24 PM
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My shifter doesn't bounce much at all.



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