Kinda Neat, A Gear Shift Knob that Tells you what gear your in and when to shift..
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Kinda Neat, A Gear Shift **** that Tells you what gear your in and when to shift..
Saw this on the Sci-Fi Wire this morning, Looks kinda cool.. Not for everyone, but neat none the less;
http://blog.scifi.com/tech/archives/...indy_ca_1.html
Gaslock Indy Cater saves gas, looks cool
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Besides being the most radical-looking shift **** on the planet, the Gaslock Indy Cater has an energy-saving function. It tells you the exact point to shift to save gas, and if you follow its timely shifting tips, you can end up spending 15% less on fuel. It's not going to give you astonishing mileage like that 200 mpg Velozzi hybrid we showed you yesterday, but still, 15% savings might come in handy.
Its auto-dimming LEDs adjust to ambient light so they won't be too distracting, and the shifter also has a helpful numerical indicator that reminds you what gear you're currently using. It's not only a super-cool addition to your car's interior, but the company says it's easy to install. See more close-ups of the Indy Cater on the next page.
It's
yet another clever application of LED technology, lighting up your car's decor while saving energy in a unique way
http://blog.scifi.com/tech/archives/...indy_ca_1.html
Gaslock Indy Cater saves gas, looks cool
Related Entries: Car Electronics
Besides being the most radical-looking shift **** on the planet, the Gaslock Indy Cater has an energy-saving function. It tells you the exact point to shift to save gas, and if you follow its timely shifting tips, you can end up spending 15% less on fuel. It's not going to give you astonishing mileage like that 200 mpg Velozzi hybrid we showed you yesterday, but still, 15% savings might come in handy.
Its auto-dimming LEDs adjust to ambient light so they won't be too distracting, and the shifter also has a helpful numerical indicator that reminds you what gear you're currently using. It's not only a super-cool addition to your car's interior, but the company says it's easy to install. See more close-ups of the Indy Cater on the next page.
It's yet another clever application of LED technology, lighting up your car's decor while saving energy in a unique way
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cool but dumb... I want to know what gear im in while looking forward... if I have to look down at the shifter..... I can tell what gear im in and this really defeats the purpose.
the item isn't for me, but...for those saying your hand is over it, some shift sidehand, and some shift overhand. And, if you did happen to look down at the shifter, reading the LED is gonna be faster for your brain to process than trying to figure out if its in 1st, 3rd, 5th or 2nd, 4th, 6th. Personally, i know what gear i'm in based on speed/rev anyway, no need to look at the shifter. This is a pretty nice shifter if you have passengers that you wanna impress with how much technology is in your car. That being said, its not for me.
Originally Posted by RedBullRR
You guys cant tell what gear your in by speed and sound? Overall its a Cool ****, be even better if it matched the colors of the Z
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