Sequential Shifter...anyone?
#61
05-15-2011, 06:13 PM
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-Troy
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#62
05-15-2011, 07:30 PM
That picture above is my 11 RS Mexico Blue that I just picked up. I can tell you that Autoquest does immaculate professional work. Gavin and his crew are all extremely friendly and knowledgable about all things Porsche...and the specialize in GT3 work. Gavin is the real deal folks. Just check him out driving around Sebring at sequentialshifters.com. He also did my track alignment and trick new exhaust setup....lost 47lbs off the back! I'm getting the car this thursday.
11 RS
07 RS
98 C2S
97 C4S
77 911S
11 RS
07 RS
98 C2S
97 C4S
77 911S
#63
05-16-2011, 06:45 PM
No problem. Maybe some of the others on here can give their impressions as well.
The throw is just about what I expected, not too long at all. It feels about perfect to me. Mitch said it is adjustable anyway. The force required to shift is slightly greater than a stock shifter, so it requires a positive but smooth amount of force. I am sure that accounts for the size/length of the lever. There is still a "feel" of the transmission, so different gears and RPM's are easier than others, and subsequently require slightly more, or less force. Upshifting has a very consistent feel. Regardless, it does not slam the transmission into the next gear, but moves it, with some feel to it.
The gear display is really cool. There are no wires or anything like that exposed, and the bright LED number-display looks totally race. I love it. A bright green LED comes on to confirm you are in neutral. I elected not to anodize the shift-lever black, but to leave it in it's original brushed aluminum finish. I am glad I did, because in the GT2 it matches perfectly the other tasteful brushed aluminum pieces in the ****pit.
That is all I can think of for now. If you have any other specific questions, just ask.
The throw is just about what I expected, not too long at all. It feels about perfect to me. Mitch said it is adjustable anyway. The force required to shift is slightly greater than a stock shifter, so it requires a positive but smooth amount of force. I am sure that accounts for the size/length of the lever. There is still a "feel" of the transmission, so different gears and RPM's are easier than others, and subsequently require slightly more, or less force. Upshifting has a very consistent feel. Regardless, it does not slam the transmission into the next gear, but moves it, with some feel to it.
The gear display is really cool. There are no wires or anything like that exposed, and the bright LED number-display looks totally race. I love it. A bright green LED comes on to confirm you are in neutral. I elected not to anodize the shift-lever black, but to leave it in it's original brushed aluminum finish. I am glad I did, because in the GT2 it matches perfectly the other tasteful brushed aluminum pieces in the ****pit.
That is all I can think of for now. If you have any other specific questions, just ask.
We gotta meet up sometime...would love to check out the car and the new shifter bud
#64
05-16-2011, 06:59 PM
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Rep Power: 74 Congrats on the new shifter...what an awesome upgrade!! I like the way my GT2 shifts with the RS box and motorsport linkage, LWFW, and driveline...I could pnly imagine how awesome it would be with a SQ shifter...
We gotta meet up sometime...would love to check out the car and the new shifter bud
We gotta meet up sometime...would love to check out the car and the new shifter bud
#65
05-17-2011, 06:00 PM
Yes! I will drop you a line if I can make it up there with my car. It's tough because I have a 60-day work trip coming up next month, and it seems that the only weather forecast lately is rain. ....oh yeah, I almost forgot I also have a newborn baby at home! That little superstar is wearing me out!
I go down to VA beach a couple of times a year...maybe could stop over one of those times...
#66
05-17-2011, 06:19 PM
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Sounds good bro!
...that's so badass bro!!!
#68
05-18-2011, 03:08 PM
I have just installed one of these on my 996 Cup car and I raced it for the first time last weekend in sprint and endurance races. It's fantastic and I absolutely loved it! Now my RS is having one installed as well. These sequential units are a great upgrade to both cars and I wouldn't be without it.
#69
05-18-2011, 03:15 PM
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Rep Power: 48 I have just installed one of these on my 996 Cup car and I raced it for the first time last weekend in sprint and endurance races. It's fantastic and I absolutely loved it! Now my RS is having one installed as well. These sequential units are a great upgrade to both cars and I wouldn't be without it.
I will be installing one in my 4.0RS also. the one in my 3.8RS only has 2000 miles total, but works like a champ.
-Troy
#70
05-18-2011, 03:34 PM
wow looks like great feedback .... maybe I'll wait and see how this thing works on shtfrbrains car first sicne we both have 996 GT2 will give a better idea than it would on a GT3 or GT3 RS...
#71
05-18-2011, 03:49 PM
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Rep Power: 74 I have just installed one of these on my 996 Cup car and I raced it for the first time last weekend in sprint and endurance races. It's fantastic and I absolutely loved it! Now my RS is having one installed as well. These sequential units are a great upgrade to both cars and I wouldn't be without it.
#72
05-18-2011, 03:52 PM
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This same shifter was in my car when it raced in the Targa Newfoundland. He removed it to sell the car, but he loved it, and did nothing but rave about it. I eventually negotiated a buy back to have it re-installed. I think it is one of the ultimate mods for Porsche GT cars.
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