hey guys....
sorry i have not updated this post in a while but i have been working on this shifter making all the final tweaks. it really is working out to be a great shifter.
some things holding me up are mainly getting the new internal pivot bushings for the shift rod. they should be ready in about 2 weeks.
also i would like the state and ask a favor...
first... BARTON...great product ...great company...class act. met them at camaro 5 fest last year . they really seem to care about their customers and have a natural pride and focus in their business. if you bought from them you did well!!
having said that this is a thread i started about the MGW shifter... i would like to maintain focus on that and not make this a pissing contest about whats better and whats not .
so on to the shifter....
- as stated the shifter is a COMPLETE unit.... does it need to be? we think so... does the rear support bracket that Barton and that other company sell with it help with deflection ...yes... but more needs to be done. the internal shift box has wayy too much deflection as well and the bushings inside are just plain wimpy.
- spring load centering... well my personal opinion is that is just plain sucks!!! my shifter only moves left to right a slight amount but you can still feel that the centering and spring back motion is sooooo lazy and weak. this thing BEGS for added cetnering force and that is one main thing i am working on right now.
- shift throw.... i have already stated and i will state again. i tested this car and tested it and trsed others. i have read about the numerous issues with this tranny built in China and frankly i am a bit concerned about the durability of the tranny. i can make the shift throw whatever i want and i still am choosing to make the throw milder than the barton. but a bit shorter than the steeda and jh unit.
i still have not decided on a final number but i am thinking 22-28 percent will be the number.
i WILL post pics by end of this month ...this unit will blow you guys away.
over engineered perhaps ??? oh you better FU&*IN believe it!!!!
stay tuned!~!!
george