ikeya sequential shifters....

[Chris28]

This would be very useful in a drift car, as Teddy will be using it. Not having to think about what gear you are in and where the next gear you want frees up a lot of time/energy/effort that you can put into actually drifting.

I've gone into neutral plenty of times without meaning to, especially when shifting right before pulling the e-brake. The movement from shift knob to e-brake happens so fast it's easy to let go of the shifter before it's fully in gear. It's no fun when you dump the clutch and immediately peg the rev limiter.

[nwmrkt]

im sure you can run this with some straight cut gears for a nice combo? yes

[mattblancarte]

Not having to think about what gear you are in and where the next gear you want frees up a lot of time/energy/effort that you can put into actually drifting.

I'm not trying to dig in and argue against getting one or anything, but I thought I would lend some experience as I've operated plenty of sequential pattern shifting on motorcycles.

I bet you that Teddy will be guessing what gear he is in WAYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY more when he adds the Ikeya shifter. Luckily, Ikeya knows this because they are awesome, so they give you a gear indicator with the kit.

You think he will be looking down to check the gear mid-corner?

Bottom line is that it MAY add to his consistency. It may also mess him up until he re-learns his techniques the first few sessions after the install.

[mattblancarte]

im sure you can run this with some straight cut gears for a nice combo? yes

Not the same model, but yes they will custom make a sequential shifter to mate with whatever you want.

[S13Teddy]

I'm not trying to dig in and argue against getting one or anything, but I thought I would lend some experience as I've operated plenty of sequential pattern shifting on motorcycles.

I bet you that Teddy will be guessing what gear he is in WAYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY more when he adds the Ikeya shifter. Luckily, Ikeya knows this because they are awesome, so they give you a gear indicator with the kit.

You think he will be looking down to check the gear mid-corner?

Bottom line is that it MAY add to his consistency. It may also mess him up until he re-learns his techniques the first few sessions after the install.

It's true it also has downsides to it, but a lot of pro D1 drivers have Ikeya Formula shifters, or similar (big teams have HKS trannies and other dog boxes) so I'm sure it will be alright.

Worse comes to worse and I don't like it, I can always put it on my shelf to look at it.

Just kidding.

[mattblancarte]

I'm sure if you had that Ikeya shifter you'd run as well, or even better than you do now. Might just take a few sessions to change your habits.

I'm right there with you. I see the big dawgs and their shiny equipment, and immediately want it too. Too bad the way I want to do it would cost me $15k or more. And that would only last me like 2500mi before overhaul service.

[breadbox]

IDK about these shifters but I have been enjoying IKEA products for years.

[S13Teddy]

I'm sure if you had that Ikeya shifter you'd run as well, or even better than you do now. Might just take a few sessions to change your habits.

I'm right there with you. I see the big dawgs and their shiny equipment, and immediately want it too. Too bad the way I want to do it would cost me $15k or more. And that would only last me like 2500mi before overhaul service.

Definitely. Getting used to the RHD will be a feat too! Haha.

And yes, we all wish we could afford straight up racing gearboxes, but if we could afford those, I'm pretty sure we wouldn't be driving these cheap cars

[Papi Chulo]

I really want some meatballs right now.....

[mattblancarte]

Definitely. Getting used to the RHD will be a feat too! Haha.

And yes, we all wish we could afford straight up racing gearboxes, but if we could afford those, I'm pretty sure we wouldn't be driving these cheap cars

Hehe too badass. RHD is pure sechs.

Hey now, speak for yourself. I've got some decent rides. I didn't say I wasn't eventually going to a racing gearbox.

[S13Teddy]

Hehe too badass. RHD is pure sechs.

Hey now, speak for yourself. I've got some decent rides. I didn't say I wasn't eventually going to a racing gearbox.

Haha sorry! I meant if I could afford a racing gearbox, I wouldn't be driving these cheap cars! :P

[breadbox]

lol. Me either.

[slow40]

Worried about getting used to learning to shift with the left hand??

[Chris28]

I'm not trying to dig in and argue against getting one or anything, but I thought I would lend some experience as I've operated plenty of sequential pattern shifting on motorcycles.

I bet you that Teddy will be guessing what gear he is in WAYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY more when he adds the Ikeya shifter. Luckily, Ikeya knows this because they are awesome, so they give you a gear indicator with the kit.

You think he will be looking down to check the gear mid-corner?

Bottom line is that it MAY add to his consistency. It may also mess him up until he re-learns his techniques the first few sessions after the install.

Good point, but maybe it's different with drifting vs road racing. The only time I care about what gear I'm in is when I'm entering a corner. After that, if I need more "room" then I upshift, if I need more power then I, well I usually just kick the clutch haha. All that's going through my head is that I need to upshift, not what gear I need to upshift to.

Definitely not trying to argue, just thinking from a different perspective.

[S13Teddy]

Definitely not trying to argue, just thinking from a different perspective.

Yeah, I think we're all on the same page here.

[TheBlaiant]

I've never really thought about what gear i'm in. I ALWAYS know what gear i'm in and what going on with my car.I think it just habit. Or maybe it depends on what kind of driver you are.

[assassin7420]

I'm just showing that the movement is actually really fast. Actually faster than H pattern shifting in my opinion.

LOL, Ok.

IMO, This thing is pretty much ranked right up there with the fake brake rotors to slap infront of drums.

[hatedinthemind]

but this is functional

[jake_]

who cares if this is functional or not.

it looks f***ing awesome

[S13Teddy]

IMO, This thing is pretty much ranked right up there with the fake brake rotors to slap infront of drums.

Whatever you say.

[Bumnah]

They're clunky.

[crakin]

I keep thinking about the height of the shifter after install and wonder if it would be ugly, aggravating, or just weird. Don't really know but I for sure don't like grinding gears so maybe this wou;d limit that to some extent.

[S13Teddy]

I keep thinking about the height of the shifter after install and wonder if it would be ugly, aggravating, or just weird. Don't really know but I for sure don't like grinding gears so maybe this wou;d limit that to some extent.

Yeah it's gonna be higher, but it will look like BUSINESS. I think it looks rad.

[crakin]

True it might might make everyone think it's part F1 or some crap...Super Mad Tyte JDM Drifty Shifter....

[S13Teddy]

I think if one popped up for KA/SR, I'd buy it for the daily. Haha!