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Aug 13, 2005 | 01:06 AM

Dave68

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Weighted Shift ****

I'm considering doing a weighted shift **** with C5 shift pattern. Because the "weight" will be solid brass, the color of the **** may have to be very dark. In this conceptual image, I made the outside dark blue, but because the brass is somewhat yellow, a greenish tint is the result. Of course, black will be an option. I calculate approx. 400 grams as the **** weight.

So, what do you guys think?

The ****

A cross section that reveals the brass innards

Aug 13, 2005 | 01:14 AM

dbirdhouse1

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I think from your info it will feel very substantial and quite solid.....

Aug 13, 2005 | 01:36 AM

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Looks very nice!

Aug 13, 2005 | 08:33 AM

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St. Jude Donor '05-'06

I like the idea!

Let us know how you make out!

Aug 13, 2005 | 08:44 AM

steve badalamenti

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Is that a symmetrical shape, or is it more of a pistol-grip?

Gotta be symmetric!

Aug 13, 2005 | 09:21 AM

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Will it sit at about the same height as the stock **** on the stock shifter?

Aug 13, 2005 | 09:34 AM

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St. Jude Donor '05-'06-'07

I like it...but I think you have hit on the importance of the shift ****...
...its not all about shape...

its about weight...

thus the T-Shifter...the weight makes the shift like butter...

Aug 13, 2005 | 12:32 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by steve badalamenti

Is that a symmetrical shape, or is it more of a pistol-grip?

Gotta be symmetric!

Actually, it's more of a pistol-grip shape. For overhand shifting, a symmetrical ball shape or a T-handle like Stu's is great. For short-throw shifters, such as the Hurst, BPP, etc, a shape such as this one feels just right, IMO.

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Will it sit at about the same height as the stock **** on the stock shifter?

It sits about 1/4-inch higher to allow room for the locking collar. Cutting and extending the thread of a stock shifter will allow it to sit even lower.

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I like it...but I think you have hit on the importance of the shift ****...
...its not all about shape...

its about weight...

thus the T-Shifter...the weight makes the shift like butter...

You're absolutely correct, Stu. My goal was to combine the high-density, free-machinability of brass with the insulation of polyurethane. Still, I really enjoy the non-weighted translucent ***** that look exactly like colored glass!

Last edited by Dave68; Aug 13, 2005 at 03:38 PM.