View Poll Results: What's max you pay for an e-stick gated shifter w/3rd pedal?

$3K

50.00%

$5K

16.67%

$7k

33.33%

$10K

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Oct 24, 2019 | 10:59 AM

#41

jackfrostpdx

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I didn't see an option for $0 because that is what this gimmick is worth.

I would think less of any friend that ordered such a thing.

Oct 24, 2019 | 10:59 AM

#42

Phil1098

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From: Central Illinois

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Originally Posted by TraxsterII

I know exactly what I was saying and I was being more facetious than coy. I'm a smart *** by nature, I'm an old DAGO that wears his heart on his sleeve, not a keyboard cowboy, any that knows me knows what I type is what I would say to your face. I laugh way more than I am upset or pissed. Life is way too short to be miserable, so I have fun while I'm above ground. BTW, based on the replies, you might want to abandon your E-stick idea. Applaud you for thinking outside of the box though.

Last edited by Phil1098; Oct 24, 2019 at 11:05 AM.

Oct 24, 2019 | 11:02 AM

#43

BIG Dave

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From: One Hour From Boston!

I currently own a C7 with an M7 transmission. I’ll be honest, I’m not a manual lover, so losing the manual to a DCT in the upcoming C8 is nothing I’ve lost sleep over. So to answer the OP’s original question, no, I wouldn’t be interested. In addition, I feel a modified C8 (or almost any modified vehicle for that matter) will get you less when you go to sell. So, something like this would most likely potentially devalue the vehicle. In summary, I’m sorry but not interested.

Last edited by BIG Dave; Oct 24, 2019 at 11:15 AM. Reason: Typo

Oct 24, 2019 | 11:10 AM

#44

bad mooofooo

Pro

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From: Kansas City

Modified C8 of the Year 2021 Finalist

If you want to make money, ditch this idea and work on removing the 'divider wall' and relocating those buttons. I'd pay for that.

Oct 24, 2019 | 11:15 AM

#45

Zymurgy

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From: DFW Area TX

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Originally Posted by TraxsterII

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Look at all these non relevant posts!! Like they didn't even read the first post, which describes the rules for posting. Such childish behavior. Really quite sad. It's like a bunch of low IQ seniors, duh could I be right? Is this the typical Vette owner? Makes one wonder.

Sorry, doesn't work that way. You don't get to control the "rules for posting".

Oct 24, 2019 | 11:22 AM

#46

RapidC84B

Team Owner

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Quote:

Originally Posted by TraxsterII

Look at all these non relevant posts!! Like they didn't even read the first post, which describes the rules for posting. Such childish behavior. Really quite sad. It's like a bunch of low IQ seniors, duh could I be right? Is this the typical Vette owner? Makes one wonder.

1. I'm 38

2. Is it good form to insult the majority of customers you're trying to get free market research from?

Oct 24, 2019 | 11:23 AM

#47

TraxsterII

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Originally Posted by kozmic

Well, then... like others who posted above, without a very specific replication of a true MT, then I also wouldn't even pay $0 (in other words, I wouldn't take it, even if was factory-included on the C8 for free).

Here is the problem... You say, "imagine best case scenario", then proceed to say that replicating the action and feel of a true MT would cost too much, essentially mooting your own previous statement (because that would be the "...best case scenario").

I really don't see you being successful here, since you are wanting to offer/sell an "MT-like experience", but you are not really offering what a MT fan would be looking for, or what they would consider an "MT-like experience".

I appreciate your response. In defense, I mean, we got to imagine realistically here. You're not getting an Fcar for $85G. No matter what the rags say. That's what I mean. You can't get ALL the MT feel for 2-3k. However you can get +95% functionality with just $2k. And it will look factory. Bare bones, all that's being done is providing an additional on off switch of the paddle shifters housed in a shifter. 3rd pedal is simply another button for pulling both paddles. That's 100% functionally equivalent. You're right about the implementation being critical. That's the sell. Say the lower limit is an on/off switch with no gradient. That's where the difference lies in MT fandom. Me personally, I'd consider it. If it sucked, I'd just uninstall it. Easy gamble for me personally at 2k if it was available.

Oct 24, 2019 | 11:30 AM

#48

Kent1999

Le Mans Master

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From: Las Vegas NV

Quote:

Originally Posted by TraxsterII

Apology accepted. But if you're trying to be coy, which you've displayed before. Your credibility is at stake. It's human to err, but when you make a habitual habit of it, your colors are starting to show.

You don't drift much. Period. But you tried to imply you have some experience when it's woefully obvious you DO NOT.

BTW, I'm not finger pointing at you, per say. This is by far the most posture filled membership i have ever encountered in +20yr of forums since bbs days. I've frequented FerrariChat, Rennlist, Renntech, HybridZ.org, Miata.net, LotusTalk, 6Speedonline, BuickGNZ, Turbobuick, Zcar, etc... I wonder why that is?

Look at all these non relevant posts!! Like they didn't even read the first post, which describes the rules for posting. Such childish behavior. Really quite sad. It's like a bunch of low IQ seniors, duh could I be right? Is this the typical Vette owner? Makes one wonder.

I see who you are now -- extremely bigoted while criticizing others for 'childish' behavior. I've been on a LOT of other auto enthusiast forums too over the decades, and your behavior would not be appreciated at most of those either.