The TCI Shifter, Now available!! Truly its out..
#81
Wow, thanks for the QUICK responses, Tim!!!
You know, while I was... "out of town"... this past year, I bought a 2008 Bullitt steering wheel and a (matching) leather-gripped emergency brake; maybe I should just leave well enough alone if I get this shifter.
I understand more clearly now about the functioning of the shifter; makes sense. I just hope those indicator lights are BRIGHT... because, downshifting and upshifting, a person would be relying on (being able to see) them to make his shift, in and out of curves/corners and such. On a bright day... well, like I said, I sure hope they're bright or otherwise clearly visible.
Thanks, Tim.
Russ
You know, while I was... "out of town"... this past year, I bought a 2008 Bullitt steering wheel and a (matching) leather-gripped emergency brake; maybe I should just leave well enough alone if I get this shifter.
I understand more clearly now about the functioning of the shifter; makes sense. I just hope those indicator lights are BRIGHT... because, downshifting and upshifting, a person would be relying on (being able to see) them to make his shift, in and out of curves/corners and such. On a bright day... well, like I said, I sure hope they're bright or otherwise clearly visible.
Thanks, Tim.
Russ
#83
I know it's killing me too! I'm real busy getting ready for Christmas and am pretty booked up for the next few days. My earliest opportunity for installation will be Saturday, and that's assuming I can get to the shifter cable using jack stands. I'm trying to see if I can get some time on a lift somewhere so I can get good pictures.
To answer your question about drive, it is my understanding that you can just leave it there. The shifter only goes into "manual" when you ratchet to 3, 2, or 1 and even then the PCM is going to prevent you from damaging the transmission.
Tim
To answer your question about drive, it is my understanding that you can just leave it there. The shifter only goes into "manual" when you ratchet to 3, 2, or 1 and even then the PCM is going to prevent you from damaging the transmission.
Tim
#85
Great job on the install !!!!!
I had really hoped for a polished or chromed unit and at the suggested price they could have afforded it. Plus I was liking the OD button on the shifter as I use mine on the stock shifter, seems a bit odd to have to touch the base but oh well.
I just wonder what B&M will do now????
I had really hoped for a polished or chromed unit and at the suggested price they could have afforded it. Plus I was liking the OD button on the shifter as I use mine on the stock shifter, seems a bit odd to have to touch the base but oh well.
I just wonder what B&M will do now????
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I just hope those indicator lights are BRIGHT... because, downshifting and upshifting, a person would be relying on (being able to see) them to make his shift, in and out of curves/corners and such
#87
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I never really pay much attention to the gear indicator either (stock or with the TCI) as I pretty easily keep track of the gears in my head based on shifting and RPMs (just like when I drive a stick).
Since a couple of folks have expressed concerns I have been looking at them more to gauge visibility. I can report that they are very bright, and easily visible during daylight hours. The only problem I have noticed viewing them is when they are subjected to direct sunlight, which does not happen often given the position o the shifter in the car.
Tim
#89
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Ya they are very bright. Cant miss them. Buttttt if someone is looking down at the light ( especially in a corner) then they should just buy a golf cart. Thats an easy win for the person racing against someone looking at a light. Orrrr is someone under the impression that shift lights are built in? Bad spot even if possible
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