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Old 03-31-2009, 12:07 AM   #7 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by 007FG2 View Post

When the shift knob is all the way down it feels more accurate and precise and the throw is shorter but shifting requires a little more thrust than when the shift knob is sitting up high. When the shift knob is up high, shifting is very light and the throw is longer
Let me say first: Nice DIY.

But I don't understand, how can your throw be shorter if you are not changing the fulcrum point of the shifter. All you are doing is basically lowering the knob. The point of engagement at the gears still remains the same, so the throws aren't shorter, it's a placebo.

And it required more force only because you shortened the rod. If the lever arm is shorter, it needs more force to push into place.

Just my .02.
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