TCI Ratchet Shifter ON... another satisfied customer!!!
07-08-2009, 10:20 AM
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TCI Ratchet Shifter ON... another satisfied customer ! ! !
This sure makes driving more fun... DEF recommend to all who couldn't get a manual... 
The advantages of ratchet shifting over leaving it on D is that it eliminates throttle lag
because you select the gears* instead of waiting for the computer to shift...
so this product is great if you have an automatic and autocross or do a lot of mountain
driving but if you go WOT(drag) then I would leave it in D because tune and the computer
will shift faster
*1,2,3,4(D with OD off),5th(D with OD On)
NOW FOR THE PICTURES!
MORE INFO AND INSTALL VIDEO:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FP3jtuNXrrk
The advantages of ratchet shifting over leaving it on D is that it eliminates throttle lag
because you select the gears* instead of waiting for the computer to shift...
so this product is great if you have an automatic and autocross or do a lot of mountain
driving but if you go WOT(drag) then I would leave it in D because tune and the computer
will shift faster
*1,2,3,4(D with OD off),5th(D with OD On)
NOW FOR THE PICTURES!
MORE INFO AND INSTALL VIDEO:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FP3jtuNXrrk
Last edited by project85; 07-15-2009 at 10:07 PM.
07-08-2009, 06:00 PM
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That looks so sick with the custom ball on there! Be sure to post pictures when you figure out how to mod that huge t-handle lever thing. I'll buy one as soon as I know that can be changed to look less huge and tacky.
07-08-2009, 08:22 PM
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07-08-2009, 09:43 PM
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Here is what I tried... I replaced it with a small black round cap:
the problem is that the trigger is very VERY stiff and is hard to move without that 'paddle' theres no leverage when its that short so I ended up putting the 'paddle' back on and I'll just run with it... its not bad in person it looks bigger in the pics
Last edited by project85; 07-09-2009 at 02:55 AM.
07-09-2009, 12:47 AM
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The trickiest part was figuring out how to detach and reattach the shift cable underneath the car
It's like a motorcycle... when coming to a stop you have to shift down sequentially to 1st since you can't throw it in neutral like a standard. Its easy to learn and its second nature after awhile. Just downshift around 1k rpm for smoothness...
I got it from JEGS for $330
Last edited by project85; 07-09-2009 at 01:03 AM.
