Moodie,
It would have to be 20-25 orders of the same kind (I am referring to the Titanium version). I was going to pass the savings on the material, on to you guys. But I would have to buy a minimum of 25 feet of Titanium to get a better price. It was going to be something like 10-12% cheaper. Not much, but every bit helps. I have 11 orders for the Titanium as I write this, and I have received emails from few “confirmed” people asking when they can get their shifter – ‘cause they are anxious . So I will start making them. I will probably make another batch after this one is done. I will leave this ordering batch open till this Friday night. After that I will see how many other people are interested and take it from there.


Dweeb

 

Regarding your new 350Z Quick-Shifter.

To all individuals, that made this possible. THANK YOU.

We are starting to make the first batch of shifters. Please check the website for more details at
http://www.rallitec.com/Q-Shifter/

They will be made over a period of next week. Once we receive your payment, you will be notified, and your order will be shipped to you directly using ground shipping. This should be 5-10 days from the day that we receive and confirm your payment. If you ordered a Q-Shifter from us, you will be receiving an email over the next few days detail payment information.

If you live in the Toronto, Canada area. You can contact us, and you can pick up your shifter directly from us.
We may be persuaded to install it for you . . . . For free.!!!!!!!!!!!

Thank you…..

Dweeb & Droopy.




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can you please expand on this. With a $75.00 difference between SS an Ti, i would like to know which one will have the best in terms of feel and effort.


thanks,

dan

 

In my experience a heavier shifter will result in less effort because the mass behind the shifter makes you work less to put it into each gate. SO on that note, the SS one IMO will require less effort, I think the Ti one is basically a big marketing gimmick, maybe he's making more money on that one..

 

dvlad
I didn’t, and will not get into the debate about the weight “heavier is better, lighter is better”, of the shifter. I will just give you my observation based on few facts.
( I am NOT saying this because I sell it, actually I make slightly more selling the SS one). Each one has its advantage and disadvantage. It depends on how the shifter works (is designed). The shifter in the “350Z” has its “fulcrum” pivot point in the middle (ok, a 3/4s of way down) as opposed to some designs as “Subaru WRX” that has the pivot point on the bottom. But look at it like this. In any situation (as long as they are the similar thing) the force required to start moving a lighter object will be less that a heavier object. Yes, once you get that ton of bricks moving . . . . ya, ya ,ya . . . . I know – momentum, and that is when the heavier shifter has its advantage. But wait, I am only moving it 2.7 inches . . . . . hmmmmmmm, That ‘s out the window.
I have been involve in racing, and a lot in Rally racing, where you shift every 2 seconds, so what do you think the top teams use (and please don’t say paddle semiautomatics, because they cost $250,000 a tranny, without the computer to run it.). We have made some for them (Shifters). Trust me, I rather shift a shifter 1000 times that is lighter, than one that is heavier.
The other side of this is, the heavier shifter will absorb more vibrations, and harmonics, might be a bit quieter. Well, than, I should buy a Cadillac, not a Z, . . . . just kidding.
I don’t know what it is, it (Ti) just feel right, or it could just be . . . ha, I have a Titanium shifter !! Do you ???

And IMHO, that is the biggest difference. Bragging wrights. . . . and personal taste.

What I just told you is a personal choice. As I have tried Ti, SS and an aluminum one also, (first tester), my opinion is, that the Ti is the easiest to use. If you are not sure, wait till someone has one and try their car. I would not want you to buy something that you would not be happy with.

Dweeb needs sleep now . . . . .

 

thx man.....i'll be getting in touch with you soon.


dan

 

Any reports from the field on these yet? Please let us know what you think.

Mark

 

I don't want a shifter that is "supper" light. I would prefer super, but I guess I can't always get what I want.

 

im gonna have to adjust my pedal! its too tight, and i dunno, i just dont like it.

 

I would consider getting in on a group buy for either verison of the shifter (preferably titanium though)

 

im in for sure. the length of throw is the very first(and only) thing i was disappointed in. i had a short throw in my civic si adjusted to the limit and i loved it even though it was a little harder to shift. gimme the ti one since this car is a little overweight.

 

I like that !!!!! ehehe eh eheh eheh

Dweeb

 

I was talking to my friend he has a GTS celica and i was telling him about the shifter you made and how i would probaly get the Ti because its lighter, then he told me that i should get the SS because aftermarket shifters are supposed to be heavier besides being shorter and that is why is B&M short shifter also brought at diffrent ****, to make it heavier, does anyone know anything about this?

 

I'd like to see some reports from individuals who have got theirs! Mini review and impressions PLEASE. I'd like to throw the $275 at it but need to know impressions.

 

All,
The shifters will be mailed out on Thursday, April 17th. So, you should be getting them next week.
I would appreciate any and all comments that you may have once you install the shifter.

Dweeb

 

Well.... for the Z

* The Q-Rack , it is a quick steering rack. It will be about 2.1 turns from lock-to-lock.
I do the same thing for the Subaru Impreza RS/WRX and Rally cars. Nimble, but streetable (is that a word ??? )

There are a few other things that I am looking into.
*Front top control arms (camber/caster) adjustment.
*Different / modified clutch master cylinder. “bigger bore” ( to get rid of the looooong pedal travel, but still maintain the proper fluid volume to disengage the clutch properly) yes I know it will make the pedal a bit harder.
*Automatic “VDC and/or ABS” disengagement module – I hate that thing !!! that can be turned “ON” if you want it.

Dweeb

 

why would you want to disable ABS?

 

Ohhhhh , could it be that I hate ABS ??? , though VDC is driving me nuts, and I wish it was a option so i didn't have to get it, and I don't like ABS in solo's or on track.

Dweeb

 

Ok all,
The 350Z Q-Shifters are done and were shipped (today) Thursday April 17th 2003, at 12:30pm by UPS ground. I will be sending all an email with your tracking numbers sometime over this weekend.
Please check out the website at www.rallitec.com/Q-Shifter for the new pictures of the final shifter... I made a few improvements. I hope all of you will like it.

Dweeb

 

I would really like to hear the impressions from a number people who bought and installed the short shifter.

I think this mod would be fantastic -- but I really want to know what the actual experience is from a number of new users.

Dweeb... you are one hell of a machinist and an artisan ... the shifters look great and are a truly a work of art ! Hat's off to you and your skills.