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Flat/Trick Shifter
Scott W - 15/1/09 at 11:58 AM

Hi All,

I'm looking to purchase a flat/trick shifter for my locoblade. Does anybody have any pictures of their shifters fitted in their cars?

I need to try and work out the best place to fit it/install it all. I'm currently having a blonde moment and hence the post!

Thanks in advance for any pics/posts you can provide.

Scott

iiyama - 15/1/09 at 12:52 PM

Just fitted one in my car. Pretty straight forward really! If you want me to talk you through it then let me know and Ill PM my number over.

Ian

sucksqueezebangblow - 15/1/09 at 03:44 PM

I think you probably mean the Flatshifter sensor as the rest of it can be put where theres space (within reason). Here's mine:


Flatshifter Sensor
Flatshifter Sensor

I am going to relocate it to the right hand side of the steering wheel so that it conforms with the conventional right UP (+) left Down (-)

mr_pr - 15/1/09 at 03:52 PM

I thought you could swap the polarity of the sensor on the pull/push rod?

Would this not solve your 'conventional' dilemma?

Scott W - 15/1/09 at 03:53 PM

Cheers for the replies. I didn't mean the sensor as I can store that away without any issues.

I'm running a conventional stick shift setup and not paddles so I'm trying to work out the best way to put the device on to the existing config.

Ian, I might drop you a pm when I've got it and if I get stuck.

sucksqueezebangblow - 15/1/09 at 03:56 PM

quote:
Originally posted by mr_pr
I thought you could swap the polarity of the sensor on the pull/push rod?

Would this not solve your 'conventional' dilemma?


The pull on the change lever (on the side of the engine) would still be UP when the left paddle is pulled though, as a pull on the cable is an UP on the lever and vice versa.

sucksqueezebangblow - 15/1/09 at 03:58 PM

quote:
Originally posted by Scott W
Cheers for the replies. I didn't mean the sensor as I can store that away without any issues.

I'm running a conventional stick shift setup and not paddles so I'm trying to work out the best way to put the device on to the existing config.

Ian, I might drop you a pm when I've got it and if I get stuck.


Ahh.. could it be you mean a power shifter type actuator?

Scott W - 15/1/09 at 04:26 PM

Ahh man, I've really got to get some more caffeine inside me. I mis-read your earlier comment - I meant the sensor. The rest of the setup (i.e. the black box) can be hidden away.

Off to get some coffee now......

yorkshire-engines - 15/1/09 at 06:01 PM

Hi Scott
I have a flatshifter kit that i never fitted to the sprint
cost around £400 i think you can have for £300 if you want it
complete in box
cheers malc 07960011585

mr_pr - 15/1/09 at 07:07 PM

quote:
Originally posted by sucksqueezebangblow
quote:
Originally posted by mr_pr
I thought you could swap the polarity of the sensor on the pull/push rod?

Would this not solve your 'conventional' dilemma?


The pull on the change lever (on the side of the engine) would still be UP when the left paddle is pulled though, as a pull on the cable is an UP on the lever and vice versa.


Of course. I am being a half-wit today!

iiyama - 15/1/09 at 08:48 PM

OK bud, no worries!

Meeerrrk - 15/1/09 at 09:09 PM

quote:
Originally posted by sucksqueezebangblow
I think you probably mean the Flatshifter sensor as the rest of it can be put where theres space (within reason). Here's mine:


Flatshifter Sensor
Flatshifter Sensor

I am going to relocate it to the right hand side of the steering wheel so that it conforms with the conventional right UP (+) left Down (-)

i was told to fit mine at the gearbox end, do you not have any issues with it at the shifter end?
yet to fit mine (i got an HM quickshifter, as used in BSB)
thanks
Mark

Scott W - 15/1/09 at 11:34 PM

quote:
Originally posted by yorkshire-engines
Hi Scott
I have a flatshifter kit that i never fitted to the sprint
cost around £400 i think you can have for £300 if you want it
complete in box
cheers malc 07960011585


Hi Malc,

I'll give you a call tomorrow (Friday) if that's OK?

Cheers!

Jasongray5 - 15/1/09 at 11:39 PM

how do you put your engine in neutral with one of these trick shifters then?

Meeerrrk - 16/1/09 at 01:01 PM

doesnt make any difference as far as i know

sucksqueezebangblow - 16/1/09 at 05:15 PM

quote:
Originally posted by Meeerrrk
i was told to fit mine at the gearbox end, do you not have any issues with it at the shifter end?
yet to fit mine (i got an HM quickshifter, as used in BSB)
thanks
Mark


I don't know yet as the car is not yet finished but the sensor is a strain sensor so I would expect the strain to be the same at either end of the cable (so long as the friction is low). Also the sensor is adjustable so even with a slightly higher strain at the paddle end the sensor can be adjusted to trigger at the right point.

sucksqueezebangblow - 16/1/09 at 05:18 PM

quote:
Originally posted by Jasongray5
how do you put your engine in neutral with one of these trick shifters then?


Same way as on a bike. Light pull from 1st (or light push from 2nd) with clutch disengaged and watch for neutral light to ignite.

Meeerrrk - 16/1/09 at 07:55 PM

mines a strain gauge too, might fit mine at the leaver end then, will have to see when i get round to doing it (soon i hope!)
thanks for the info

quote:
Originally posted by sucksqueezebangblow
quote:
Originally posted by Meeerrrk
i was told to fit mine at the gearbox end, do you not have any issues with it at the shifter end?
yet to fit mine (i got an HM quickshifter, as used in BSB)
thanks
Mark


I don't know yet as the car is not yet finished but the sensor is a strain sensor so I would expect the strain to be the same at either end of the cable (so long as the friction is low). Also the sensor is adjustable so even with a slightly higher strain at the paddle end the sensor can be adjusted to trigger at the right point.