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PfadtRacing · 02-14-2010, 04:36 PM

Hey everyone, I just wanted to let you know that Pfadt Race Engineering has a twitter page for people to check out.

Here is the link:
http://twitter.com/PfadtRacing

You can get up to date info on events and products like our new Pfadt ultralight shifter that is in development stages! Check it out:

http://www.zannel.com/viewupdate.htm?id=PPGLSC

This new shifter weighs about the same as the stock shifter knob! We are planning on offering it in either a nickel finish, or a black hard anodized finish. Currently we are determining the optimum throw, so we are messing around with a bunch of reduction values. Retail should be in the $250 range.

Let us know if you have any questions. Thanks

tjd24 · 02-15-2010, 10:14 AM

Thanks for the Twitter link.

Also wanted to find you on Facebook - I tried to find Pfadt on Facebook but didn't see you - are you on Facebook as well?

Michael_Js · 02-15-2010, 10:22 AM

They indicated Twitter, not FB

themossman · 02-15-2010, 10:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PfadtRacing

Hey everyone, I just wanted to let you know that Pfadt Race Engineering has a twitter page for people to check out.

Here is the link:
http://twitter.com/PfadtRacing

You can get up to date info on events and products like our new Pfadt ultralight shifter that is in development stages! Check it out:

http://www.zannel.com/viewupdate.htm?id=PPGLSC

This new shifter weighs about the same as the stock shifter knob! We are planning on offering it in either a nickel finish, or a black hard anodized finish. Currently we are determining the optimum throw, so we are messing around with a bunch of reduction values. Retail should be in the $250 range.

Let us know if you have any questions. Thanks

That's looking nice. It's great that it's light, but isn't it helpful to have a little weight(particularly at the end of the lever) to reduce effort? I swapped out my stock knob on my M3 for a lightweight (keeping the other components intact) and it simply seemed harder to shift.

Take a look at this shifter:
http://www.uucmotorwerks.com/html_pr...uucshifter.htm

I have installed it in all my past BMW's and in several friends...the quality is second to none and the throws are perfect. The few things to notice is the cartridge bearings and the pivot height adapter. So many shifters just lower the height and make it harder to shift...this shifter adjusted the angles to ensure that while the throws were shorter and more precise, it didn't have too much adverse effect on the level of effort.(Engineering hard at work!)

Looking forward to seeing the finished product.

tjd24 · 02-15-2010, 01:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Michael_Js

They indicated Twitter, not FB

Thanks - I wasn't clear in my first post - edited it to:

Thanks for the Twitter link.

Also wanted to find you on Facebook - I tried to find Pfadt on Facebook but didn't see you - are you on Facebook as well?

55Designs · 02-15-2010, 03:14 PM

Aaron whats the deal on this shifter it it just a new knob/shaft replacement like Hurst or your going to make a full blown upgrade like MGW?

PfadtRacing · 02-16-2010, 04:43 PM

Hey everyone,

We are testing different throws right now for optimum feel. The shifters will use our knobs for now. We may have a removable knob option. Essentially we are working on a couple different versions of this, some that have more features, and some with less. We have not made a decision as to the final direction(s). Material considerations are also being taken into account for bushings etc. We will be sure to keep everyone updated.

Here is a link to our Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Pfadt-...g/124473446796

Thanks for the questions!

02-14-2010, 04:36 PM	#1
PfadtRacing Drives: 2010 Camaro, 2006 Z06 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: SLC, UT Posts: 3,370	Follow Pfadt product development on Twitter! Hey everyone, I just wanted to let you know that Pfadt Race Engineering has a twitter page for people to check out. Here is the link: http://twitter.com/PfadtRacing You can get up to date info on events and products like our new Pfadt ultralight shifter that is in development stages! Check it out: http://www.zannel.com/viewupdate.htm?id=PPGLSC This new shifter weighs about the same as the stock shifter knob! We are planning on offering it in either a nickel finish, or a black hard anodized finish. Currently we are determining the optimum throw, so we are messing around with a bunch of reduction values. Retail should be in the $250 range. Let us know if you have any questions. Thanks

02-15-2010, 10:14 AM	#2
tjd24 Thank you Oshawa/St.Cats! Drives: was 2010 2LT RS 2G1FC1EV4A9103434 Join Date: May 2009 Location: NW NJ Posts: 3,481 View My Garage	Thanks for the Twitter link. Also wanted to find you on Facebook - I tried to find Pfadt on Facebook but didn't see you - are you on Facebook as well? __________________ #3434 Born 4-15-2009, Delivered 5-22-2009 BBOMG 2/3/4 - Traded-in 8/31/2019: Last edited by tjd24; 02-15-2010 at 01:36 PM.

02-15-2010, 10:22 AM	#3
Michael_Js SoCal C5 Family Member Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS - Black w/IOM; 6M Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: San Diego, CA, USA Posts: 5,298 View My Garage	They indicated Twitter, not FB __________________ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 2010 Black 2SS/RS; 6M; IOM, GFX, sunroof; ADM Race CAI; Zoomers CB; Viper Alarm; Pdaft F&R sways, Adj Endlinks, Rtrailing arms, Camber kit, strut brace, Front Trailing Arm Bushing; SLP Skip-Shift Elim; Tinted lights/windows; Hurst Short-throw; LoJack; Door & Dash ABL Mods; ********; JBA Shorty headers; AACStyle LEDs; Stillen DS rotors, Hawk Ceramic pads; Havoc Blk Chrome wheels: 20x9s; Lingenfelter Blk Al Pedals; RevXtreme Catch Can; Goodridge SS lines; Ported TB; RK Sport hood; Hotchkis chassis brace; KW V3 coilovers;

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02-15-2010, 03:14 PM	#6
55Designs Drives: 2010 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Westchester NY Posts: 990	Aaron whats the deal on this shifter it it just a new knob/shaft replacement like Hurst or your going to make a full blown upgrade like MGW?

02-16-2010, 04:43 PM	#7
PfadtRacing Drives: 2010 Camaro, 2006 Z06 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: SLC, UT Posts: 3,370	Hey everyone, We are testing different throws right now for optimum feel. The shifters will use our knobs for now. We may have a removable knob option. Essentially we are working on a couple different versions of this, some that have more features, and some with less. We have not made a decision as to the final direction(s). Material considerations are also being taken into account for bushings etc. We will be sure to keep everyone updated. Here is a link to our Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Pfadt-...g/124473446796 Thanks for the questions!