!!Alberto's Kryptonite (pics and video inside) -- Sequential Shifter!!

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Mar 10, 2008 | 02:56 PM

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I dont think anti-lag is all that. It is NOT hard to keep a car out of vacuum even with a quick lift shift. That is all the anti lag you need. Keeping the car in boost is even easier but the stress on the tranny/motor is not worth it to me-last time I EVER powershifted was in that video above-well over 1 year ago. Getting the timing on something like an anti-lag down will take some time and effort, in the end a good driver can do it easily with no additional stress on the turbos. Joe bringing this thing into the country is great, but lets not let people think they need these extras (anti-lag) to shift fast. Where it will shine is in the fact that you NEVER miss a gear, and could be consistent easier! I cant wait to make a video with Joe, I think Im more pumped than he is....

I may be mistaken, but my understanding of anti-lag is basically the engine dumps a bunch of extra fuel into the cylinders. All the unburned fuel then flows into the turbo where it basically explodes and keeps the turbo spinning fast.
I tend to agree with you about how it might be a little overkill for what is going to amount to minimal gains, but we shall see.

Mar 10, 2008 | 02:57 PM

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Depends where you go!

double the price of that thing sticking out in your car is worth it

Mar 10, 2008 | 02:59 PM

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So Joe when can we expect an in car vid?

Mar 10, 2008 | 03:03 PM

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Well not to sound like a jerk, but thats the difference between Joe, Berto, and myself. We are always trying new thing for better or for worse.

Mar 10, 2008 | 03:04 PM

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So Joe when can we expect an in car vid?

I am going to try and make one tonight... But it will have to be on low boost so I can have the passenger keep the camera steady! All I have is a digital camera that will record video. Sorry, no max power shifting until you see it in person!

Mar 10, 2008 | 03:06 PM

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If you do it around 13psi it would be the same boost as me in that vid. Look forward to it, and dont make excuses ahead of time LOL!

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Sorry, no max power shifting until you see it in person!

Mar 10, 2008 | 03:08 PM

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Well not to sound like a jerk, but thats the difference between Joe, Berto, and myself. We are always trying new thing for better or for worse.

You don't sound like a jerk at all; some one has to push the limits

Mar 10, 2008 | 03:10 PM

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If you do it around 13psi it would be the same boost as me in that vid. Look forward to it, and dont make excuses ahead of time LOL!

It is hard enough to keep the car going straight at 20psi on the street... boost controller off you get 10psi and like it! lol

Mar 10, 2008 | 03:11 PM

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We are talking low boost here. Your not gonna use that line on me after I beat you are you?

Mar 10, 2008 | 03:12 PM

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Very cool. I love watching the progress some of you guys are making.

Mar 10, 2008 | 03:14 PM

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Joe
is it using the clutch required on downshifting only , or for any gear change?
thanks
Jose

Mar 10, 2008 | 03:16 PM

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Joe
is it using the clutch required on downshifting only , or for any gear change?
thanks
Jose

Jose whats up my friend?

Yes you have to use the clutch at all time just like a regular tranny. This just puts the pattern in two directions back for up shift and away for down shift. You would love this.

Mar 10, 2008 | 03:19 PM

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Joe
is it using the clutch required on downshifting only , or for any gear change?
thanks
Jose

This setup still uses the clutch like normal... You could use flat shifting or lift the throttle and rip the next gear for upshifting, but your syncros would not last long doing that, however it can be done, I have tried it just to see what would happen.

Next project is dog engagement gearing, then no more clutch! Maybe I will start that this coming winter, but for now I will enjoy playing real life video games with the shifter. HAHA

Mar 10, 2008 | 03:21 PM

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We are talking low boost here. Your not gonna use that line on me after I beat you are you?

LMAO, got to have some excuse in case you somehow manage to beat me twice.

Mar 10, 2008 | 03:33 PM

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Joe and Luie
thanks for the info.
i was thinking for track use.
Jose

luie,track season started last wkend at barber. hope to see you here soon.
pm some info on cost.

Mar 10, 2008 | 03:36 PM

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Joe and Luie
thanks for the info.
i was thinking for track use.
Jose

luie,track season started last wkend at barber. hope to see you here soon.
pm some info on cost.

Sure thing Jose!
See you out there hopefully in April!

Mar 10, 2008 | 04:07 PM

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wow that thing is sick. In another thread, you seemed to take offense that someone thought you were rich. The gig's up, you my friend definitely have deep pockets!!