RP Short Shifter (get in the queue...!)
11-18-2004 | 01:28 AM
#79
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Shifty Bastard.
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From: Melbourne, Australia.
Hi guys, I have an update on Richard's shifter....the following quotes were lifted from other threads.
From Yesterday....
The following from 14 NOV 04
This one from Richard directly today....
(Delrin is a high grade Dupont polymer....)
I don't know as yet what Richard plans to do with regards to the offset for a vertical shift **** @ neutral....
Richard will post himself about the cost of these shifters in due course.....everyone (incl tokenbrit) be patient.
Regards, Gomez.
From Yesterday....
Originally Posted by Richard Paul
In fact there is a person on this thread who is going to do the work of testing my short shifter against their already installed Mazdaspeed unit.
Originally Posted by Richard Paul
One thing is almost ready, I'm not in the shop but I hear the shifters will be ready in two weeks. The shafts are prototyped and we just have to make those nylon parts. When I'm back I'll post some pics on the other thread.
"The specs on the shifter are as follows: One piece stainless steel shift arm as opposed to the Mazdaspeed two piece with rubber insert. 27% decrease in throw. Same height plus 5 mm with stock ****. Spacer plate fine machined and adjusted to eliminate gaskets. Sealant included in kit. Longer bolts in kit are higher grade then stock. Locating dowels have ground OD. Molded nylon parts are replaced with superior machined Delrin.
All CNC machined to aerospace standards. You will notice as with everything we make, we look for the finest materials (within reason of course) to start with. While this adds to the cost, in the end isn't the highest cost in the mix. We feel it is worth it to the end user."
All CNC machined to aerospace standards. You will notice as with everything we make, we look for the finest materials (within reason of course) to start with. While this adds to the cost, in the end isn't the highest cost in the mix. We feel it is worth it to the end user."
I don't know as yet what Richard plans to do with regards to the offset for a vertical shift **** @ neutral....
Richard will post himself about the cost of these shifters in due course.....everyone (incl tokenbrit) be patient.
Regards, Gomez.
12-04-2004 | 10:36 PM
#83
Rangers Lead The Way!
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From: Athens, Georgia
At Richards Request.. pics of his Short Shifter
Well, Here are the pictures of the short shift kit Richard is producing. He asked me to post these since he's have technical difficulties 
Enjoy everyone.
First 2 pics are of the shafts. The last pic is his experimenting with different materials for the pivot socket.
Enjoy everyone.First 2 pics are of the shafts. The last pic is his experimenting with different materials for the pivot socket.
Last edited by philodox; 01-22-2005 at 01:07 PM.
12-05-2004 | 12:09 AM
#84
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Shifty Bastard.
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From: Melbourne, Australia.
Woo Hoooo :D Richard, do you have any idea how long it will be before final testing is completed and the first shipment takes place?
Your's in an..............ticipation,
Gomez.
P.S....Have you made a decision on the aluminium silicon bronze cup idea?
Your's in an..............ticipation,
Gomez.
P.S....Have you made a decision on the aluminium silicon bronze cup idea?
Last edited by Gomez; 12-05-2004 at 04:02 AM.
12-05-2004 | 03:19 PM
#89
Nojooc, depending on where you are. I have given rights to sell these down under and across the pond to Hymee and he will be getting some of the first kits. There will be two beta test units running in less then 10 days. When we get the feedback they will be released for shipping.
If you are someplace else sales will be direct from me.
When they are ready for sale there will be a new thread on the vendor forum. At least I think that is how it works.
If you are someplace else sales will be direct from me.
When they are ready for sale there will be a new thread on the vendor forum. At least I think that is how it works.
12-05-2004 | 06:46 PM
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Shifty Bastard.
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From: Melbourne, Australia.
Originally Posted by magixpuma
RICHARD YOU ******* ROX WITH YOUR **** OUT!
magix, the mental picture of Richard jiving with a down south wardrobe malfunction is not a pretty one....let's keep a lid on it shall we? :p ....
12-05-2004 | 06:54 PM
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From: Athens, Georgia
Originally Posted by Gomez
Gee, and I thought I had expressed a good deal of excitement when I went "Woo Hoooo :D ".....
magix, the mental picture of Richard jiving with a down south wardrobe malfunction is not a pretty one....let's keep a lid on it shall we? :p ....
magix, the mental picture of Richard jiving with a down south wardrobe malfunction is not a pretty one....let's keep a lid on it shall we? :p ....
12-05-2004 | 07:28 PM
#92
Can't think of how long ago it was that I got that much reaction from a girlfreind. 
Certainly not one of my ex wives. I Take that back, my second one was a *****. 
Hows that Gomez?
Certainly not one of my ex wives. I Take that back, my second one was a *****. Hows that Gomez?
Last edited by Richard Paul; 12-05-2004 at 09:31 PM.
12-07-2004 | 11:11 AM
#98
Yes of course we retain the lockout. Have no fear we wouldn't do that to you.
Rasputin, I don't know that. You might check the part numbers and see if the same shifter fits in stock transmitions. They may be entirely different trans from different venders. Or they could be built inhouse and share parts. What is the splt in sales over there? Also the highperformance driver usually buy the 6 speed anyway.
Rasputin, I don't know that. You might check the part numbers and see if the same shifter fits in stock transmitions. They may be entirely different trans from different venders. Or they could be built inhouse and share parts. What is the splt in sales over there? Also the highperformance driver usually buy the 6 speed anyway.
12-07-2004 | 03:33 PM
#99
As the design has evolved we adjusted it so that our pivot socket will be replaceable if needed. Quickly and easiely to boot. On the stock and Mazdaspeed it is not serviceable, you have to replace the whole unit.
Just another engineering advantage for our customers.
Just another engineering advantage for our customers.