Turbo-Action E-Shift Controller

[Michael Beard]

>> The car with the shift controller "is safer to drive in the air on a 9" tire" than the one without the controller.

Okay, someone's going to have to explain that one to me.

>> Michael, how do you think the late Model Cars Transmission's were shifted from the factory? Yea i know, don't go there, we could put the Factory Computers back in and run just as fast.

You have aftermarket computers to handle engine management. If those aftermarket computers handle the shifting, too, fine. I see absolutely no reason why E-Shifts need to be in Stockers, *particularly* in cars that did not come with computer-controlled transmissions.

>> I guess everyone has his opinion, i don't think we should be allowed 2 steps and adjustable buttons either!

I agree.

When Stock becomes a "let go of the button and hang on" class, I won't lose interest, because I will still be footbraking and shifting myself. I enjoy *driving*.

$.02,

[james schaechter]

Len since you asked, here it is my opinion and mine only.

Yea, it is a safety device. One can always pull the safety card. I don't believe it is needed for safety anymore than the new F bodys needed 4 wheel discs. I recall seeing a post on here that was a real tear jerker. Probably made NHRAs lawyers change the disc brake rule right there. It was something about a racers daughter needing those disc brakes to keep her safe because of the disc/drum setup not being adequate. Of course, if safety was the only concern, the stock 4 wheel disc setup would have been just fine. Now I say that and I too have 4 wheel disc brakes on my 66 nova. I put them on since they were lighter and that makes me quicker. Don't paint everything in safety just to push the desired performance piece through. I bet the wusso/autoo shift is more about consistancy than safety if we really want to talk about it. I am waiting for someone to ask for remote control next.

Leaving for Indy. Good luck to all. Jim.

[Bill Mylin]

the transmissions in the injected cars are not eletric-shift units you cannot take apples and oranges and make bananna pudding. just my 2-cents

[LNorton]

As for the safety factor, if you are scared to pull the shifter with the front end hung up.... then you shouldn't be driving a car that hangs the front tires that high.

Stock is supposed to be STOCK! I'm falling in with Beard here. If you want the car to shift itself, get rid of the manual valve body, or use the factory computer to do your deed.

If you guys all get to have the e-shift, then I want all the stick cars to be able to have clutchless transmissions. Fair enough right!

Just another "enhancement" for our future.