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Fast1 · 08-13-2010, 08:56 PM

Last night Jordan of JDP motorsports installed the new Pfadt shifter for me. First impressions-much easier to shift especially from 2nd to 3rd. It feels like the shifter helps "pull" it into 3rd gear. I can get through all the gears more quickly now. I'll update more after a week driving with it.

SSOOCH had the most difficult part of the job as Jordan and I made him hold the car up as seen in the pic.

Apex Motorsports · 08-13-2010, 09:09 PM

Very cool. I can't wait to get these.

DocHolliday · 08-13-2010, 09:10 PM

To hell with the shifter, that SSOOCH is one sexy beast! lol

SSOOCH · 08-13-2010, 10:40 PM

Nice!

Doc, you tease...

CAMAR0 · 08-13-2010, 10:48 PM

Superbad is superman strong!

I thought about painting mine to match the trim panels. What do you guys think? Ill have to browse the threads to find what might match..

CAMAR0 · 08-17-2010, 11:38 AM

Any pictures of it installed inside the car? Was there much clearance on the shift rail and did your pin slide in ok?

PfadtRacing · 08-17-2010, 04:27 PM

Great job guys!

Lets use this thread as the "official" development install thread, as there are 6 of you who will be installing the development shifter!

Fast1 · 08-17-2010, 06:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CAMAR0

Any pictures of it installed inside the car? Was there much clearance on the shift rail and did your pin slide in ok?

I have some shots of it installed. As for the clearance and pin question I'll have to defer to Jordan of JDP motorsports. He will chime in.

CAMAR0 · 08-20-2010, 10:31 AM

Ill post some feedback and hd video of this next week. Gotta do the encoding / upload Sthis weekend. Stay posted for updates!!!

PfadtRacing · 08-20-2010, 11:18 AM

Thanks for posting up guys!

Fast1, SSOOCH, whats up with some more pics!!! Driving impressions etc.

Apex Motorsports · 08-20-2010, 01:10 PM

We have ways of making people talk.......

Z Madness · 08-20-2010, 01:20 PM

Don't worry. Some of us have lots to say. We have all been assigned different weeks.

Fast1 · 08-20-2010, 06:00 PM

I've really enjoyed being a sort of test mule for Pfadt Racing's new shifter. So after a week of driving here are some thoughts:

I really like the shorter throw and the ultra light weight of the shifter. It creates an easier "rhythm" between the clutch and shifter. I feel like I can actually use the power of the car better now. It is a little noisy, (it rattles) when you jump on the throttle, but that is a non issue for me. At cruising speed there is no rattle. I do, however, wish it had the old fashioned ball instead of the stick. It's too small for my hand. It is a little plain looking. Perhaps color matching or a different sort of finish would improve that.

In summary, it's a quality piece and performance is great! It does need more visual appeal.

CAMAR0 · 08-22-2010, 07:57 PM

Its about time for some HD folks!!!

08-13-2010, 08:56 PM	#1
Fast1 Drives: 2010 Summit White SS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Salt Lake City Posts: 167	Testing new Pfadt shifter Last night Jordan of JDP motorsports installed the new Pfadt shifter for me. First impressions-much easier to shift especially from 2nd to 3rd. It feels like the shifter helps "pull" it into 3rd gear. I can get through all the gears more quickly now. I'll update more after a week driving with it. SSOOCH had the most difficult part of the job as Jordan and I made him hold the car up as seen in the pic. Attached Images

08-13-2010, 09:10 PM	#3
DocHolliday Drives: '14 Blade Silver Z51 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 558	To hell with the shifter, that SSOOCH is one sexy beast! lol __________________ Say When

08-13-2010, 10:40 PM	#4
SSOOCH Camaro SL,UTs Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS #16429 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: South Jordan, UT Posts: 7,357 View My Garage	Nice! Doc, you tease... __________________

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08-13-2010, 09:09 PM	#2
Apex Motorsports Drives: 2000 Camaro SS Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Louisville, Ky. Posts: 25,165	Very cool. I can't wait to get these.

08-13-2010, 10:48 PM	#5
CAMAR0 Loose is Fast! Drives: Mikes Hard Lemons Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Brick House Posts: 645	Superbad is superman strong! I thought about painting mine to match the trim panels. What do you guys think? Ill have to browse the threads to find what might match..

08-17-2010, 11:38 AM	#6
CAMAR0 Loose is Fast! Drives: Mikes Hard Lemons Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Brick House Posts: 645	Any pictures of it installed inside the car? Was there much clearance on the shift rail and did your pin slide in ok?

08-17-2010, 04:27 PM	#7
PfadtRacing Drives: 2010 Camaro, 2006 Z06 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: SLC, UT Posts: 3,370	Great job guys! Lets use this thread as the "official" development install thread, as there are 6 of you who will be installing the development shifter!

08-20-2010, 10:31 AM	#9
CAMAR0 Loose is Fast! Drives: Mikes Hard Lemons Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Brick House Posts: 645	Ill post some feedback and hd video of this next week. Gotta do the encoding / upload Sthis weekend. Stay posted for updates!!!

08-20-2010, 11:18 AM	#10
PfadtRacing Drives: 2010 Camaro, 2006 Z06 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: SLC, UT Posts: 3,370	Thanks for posting up guys! Fast1, SSOOCH, whats up with some more pics!!! Driving impressions etc.

08-20-2010, 01:10 PM	#11
Apex Motorsports Drives: 2000 Camaro SS Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Louisville, Ky. Posts: 25,165	We have ways of making people talk.......

08-20-2010, 01:20 PM	#12
Z Madness Drives: 2010, 2000, 1971 Camaros Join Date: May 2010 Location: Hawaii Posts: 535	Don't worry. Some of us have lots to say. We have all been assigned different weeks.

08-20-2010, 06:00 PM	#13
Fast1 Drives: 2010 Summit White SS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Salt Lake City Posts: 167	I've really enjoyed being a sort of test mule for Pfadt Racing's new shifter. So after a week of driving here are some thoughts: I really like the shorter throw and the ultra light weight of the shifter. It creates an easier "rhythm" between the clutch and shifter. I feel like I can actually use the power of the car better now. It is a little noisy, (it rattles) when you jump on the throttle, but that is a non issue for me. At cruising speed there is no rattle. I do, however, wish it had the old fashioned ball instead of the stick. It's too small for my hand. It is a little plain looking. Perhaps color matching or a different sort of finish would improve that. In summary, it's a quality piece and performance is great! It does need more visual appeal.

08-22-2010, 07:57 PM	#14
CAMAR0 Loose is Fast! Drives: Mikes Hard Lemons Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Brick House Posts: 645	Its about time for some HD folks!!!