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Old Mar 16, 2005 | 03:45 PM
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Does anyone know of racing shifters for our automatic transmissions? What I am think of is a shifter I had for an older Camaro...It had a zig-zag pattern and you couldn't miss a gear.

maybe even a ratchet style shifter.

I've seen aftermarket shifters, but don't know if they'll work in a C5.

Ideas? Info? Anyone using one?

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p.s. Should I post this in the General forum?
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Old Mar 16, 2005 | 04:37 PM
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No such beast, I am looking a modifiy the stock shifter to ratchet but I haven't played with it for a while. There is really no need to shift it anyway, the computer does a better job. Just put it in three and let it do it's thing. IMHO and YMMV. Jeff
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Old Mar 16, 2005 | 05:02 PM
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I too have looked for a ratchet style shifter. Unfortunately I have not been able to find one.


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Old Mar 17, 2005 | 09:02 AM
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The only aftermarket A4 shifter will soon be available from American Supercars; they estimate two months from now. The shifter is a paddle type on the steering wheel; the photo of the universal model can be seen on the 2005 SEMA website. I couldn't get on the website (American Supercars llc.com); that's where more information is. The phone is 760-723-3684 in California.
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Old Mar 17, 2005 | 01:21 PM
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From what I've heard, the stock shifter cable is delicate. A ratchet type shifter would snap it.
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Old Mar 17, 2005 | 05:55 PM
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You can't out shift the computer just put in 3rd and let it rip, there is no need for a manual shifter.
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Old Mar 17, 2005 | 07:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Fast one
The only aftermarket A4 shifter will soon be available from American Supercars; they estimate two months from now. The shifter is a paddle type on the steering wheel; the photo of the universal model can be seen on the 2005 SEMA website. I couldn't get on the website (American Supercars llc.com); that's where more information is. The phone is 760-723-3684 in California.

That would be sick
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Old Mar 17, 2005 | 08:05 PM
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Originally Posted by Fast one
The only aftermarket A4 shifter will soon be available from American Supercars; they estimate two months from now. The shifter is a paddle type on the steering wheel; the photo of the universal model can be seen on the 2005 SEMA website. I couldn't get on the website (American Supercars llc.com); that's where more information is. The phone is 760-723-3684 in California.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...post1550057437

They also have a toll-free number: 888 658-ASAP (2727)
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Originally Posted by Mitch C
You can't out shift the computer just put in 3rd and let it rip, there is no need for a manual shifter.
You can also modify/reprogram your shift points...
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What is the benefit of putting the shifter in 3 rather than D?
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You avoid the transmission shifting into overdrive (4th gear).
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Old Mar 18, 2005 | 05:08 PM
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Originally Posted by BW1
You avoid the transmission shifting into overdrive (4th gear).


At WOT your tranny will upshift 100-200RPM higher in 3rd gear than when it's in OD.
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