RP Short Shifter (get in the queue...!)
01-26-2005, 04:21 AM
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Originally Posted by takahashi
LOL
Did you get a VooDoo thingy?
Did you get a VooDoo thingy?
01-26-2005, 04:37 PM
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Originally Posted by Gomez
Richard, you wanted me to grease the "ramp".....that's the horizontal shaft protruding either side of the pivot ball???
01-26-2005, 09:32 PM
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I stayed up late last night to follow Gomez's tortuously protracted review and today my shifter was on the door step (Thanks Richard). During the install I measured the stock shifter at the top of the shaft. The throw from 1st to 2nd was almost 3.5” (that’s 8.89 cm to you folks down under) I checked again after installing the RP shifter and it was reduced to 2.5” (6.35 cm). If my math is right, isn’t that around a 40% reduction.
I was honestly worried it would be a bit too close till I pulled it out of the garage. I found reverse easily and every other gear for that matter. The shifts are more precise and definitely effortless. I can now rest the side of my hand on the e-brake and run through every gear with my just fingertips.
As far as vibrations I notice nothing significant as compared to stock but I only have about 30 miles on it. I did notice the neutral shake of the shifter seems less probably due to the shorter throw also.
I think the RP shifter is a winner and if it’s performance holds up to further evaluation will probably rate right up there with my RB suspension for positive vehicle improvement.
Thanks again Richard. I think you got this one just right.
I was honestly worried it would be a bit too close till I pulled it out of the garage. I found reverse easily and every other gear for that matter. The shifts are more precise and definitely effortless. I can now rest the side of my hand on the e-brake and run through every gear with my just fingertips.
As far as vibrations I notice nothing significant as compared to stock but I only have about 30 miles on it. I did notice the neutral shake of the shifter seems less probably due to the shorter throw also.
I think the RP shifter is a winner and if it’s performance holds up to further evaluation will probably rate right up there with my RB suspension for positive vehicle improvement.
Thanks again Richard. I think you got this one just right.
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01-26-2005, 10:26 PM
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Originally Posted by TheDosDog
I stayed up late last night to follow Gomez's tortuously protracted review and today my shifter was on the door step (Thanks Richard). During the install I measured the stock shifter at the top of the shaft. The throw from 1st to 2nd was almost 3.5” (that’s 8.89 cm to you folks down under) I checked again after installing the RP shifter and it was reduced to 2.5” (6.35 cm). If my math is right, isn’t that around a 40% reduction.
I was honestly worried it would be a bit too close till I pulled it out of the garage. I found reverse easily and every other gear for that matter. The shifts are more precise and definitely effortless. I can now rest the side of my hand on the e-brake and run through every gear with my just fingertips.
As far as vibrations I notice nothing significant as compared to stock but I only have about 30 miles on it. I did notice the neutral shake of the shifter seems less probably due to the shorter throw also.
I think the RP shifter is a winner and if it’s performance holds up to further evaluation will probably rate right up there with my RB suspension for positive vehicle improvement.
Thanks again Richard. I think you got this one just right.
I was honestly worried it would be a bit too close till I pulled it out of the garage. I found reverse easily and every other gear for that matter. The shifts are more precise and definitely effortless. I can now rest the side of my hand on the e-brake and run through every gear with my just fingertips.
As far as vibrations I notice nothing significant as compared to stock but I only have about 30 miles on it. I did notice the neutral shake of the shifter seems less probably due to the shorter throw also.
I think the RP shifter is a winner and if it’s performance holds up to further evaluation will probably rate right up there with my RB suspension for positive vehicle improvement.
Thanks again Richard. I think you got this one just right.
Another happy customer Richard....
01-26-2005, 10:34 PM
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Ut Oh, If that is the right number then it is 40% :o
I have to admit that I didn't take into account the shorter length of the stick. :o
That shouldn't be that much of a difference though.
Tomorrow I'd better go check all the numbers just so there is no argument.
I have to admit that I didn't take into account the shorter length of the stick. :o
That shouldn't be that much of a difference though.
Tomorrow I'd better go check all the numbers just so there is no argument.
01-26-2005, 10:39 PM
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Wait a second. It is a 29% reduction. It is a 40% increase if you figure the other way. Your both right except Gomez is more so as the term is Reduction in throw.
Man was I quick to doubt myself or what?
Man was I quick to doubt myself or what?
Last edited by Richard Paul; 01-26-2005 at 10:42 PM.
01-26-2005, 10:40 PM
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My measuring device was pretty crude. I held a measuring tape over the top of the shaft (without ****) and measured the total travel of bare shaft front to back. Whatever the reduction is, it feels right. Happy customer.
01-26-2005, 10:47 PM
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Haha, I typed that after your 40% post and then you and DosDog got in before I hit submit reply......funny how things get skewed.... 
01-26-2005, 10:52 PM
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Originally Posted by TheDosDog
My measuring device was pretty crude. I held a measuring tape over the top of the shaft (without ****) and measured the total travel of bare shaft front to back. Whatever the reduction is, it feels right. Happy customer.
01-26-2005, 11:52 PM
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Originally Posted by dannobre
I got mine this AM...planned to put it in today.......got a call from my sons school. Broke his L foot, and had to sit in Emerg for 4 hours till he got it x-rayed and casted.
First thing tomorrow..........:D
First thing tomorrow..........:D
01-26-2005, 11:57 PM
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Dannobre,
I hope it wasn't too bad. When I think if the number of bones I broke as a kid and trips to the emergency room I am more thankful every day I have girls (at least for now ).
Best wishes
I hope it wasn't too bad. When I think if the number of bones I broke as a kid and trips to the emergency room I am more thankful every day I have girls (at least for now
). Best wishes
01-27-2005, 12:07 AM
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By the way, I didn't have to pull the ash tray, only the center console trim surrounding the shifter. But, those little plastic harness connectors on the studs were a real bear. I think it took longer to rock them off than the rest of the job combined. Is there a release somewhere?
