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Has anyone bought this shifter yet or have more info?

damn that thing is huge!
i assume it works better than it looks.
actually... it looks like it sits a bit lower in the nsx.
i can tell you this much... i wouldn't be the first.
 
If you look, you will see that the new unit sits in the Factory location, sits below the center console. Only the shift lever sticks out just like factory unit. See the black plastic cover? No need to cut the factory shifter area on the center console.
By the way the factory mechanism for the shifter is about the same size.
 
Doesn't this thing still require the use of a clutch? Thus only making it sequential style shifting?
 
AJKS: From what I am aware of this is a lot like the Stillway 0-400 Supra sequential style shifter except that it disable manual lockout and you'll have only the up/down shift pattern. The look of the entire unit also looks like a real sequential unit, unlike the Stillway which retains the look of the factory 6 speed.

Here is a link from one of its distributors: http://www.takakaira.com/performance/ikeyaformula/ikeya_manual.html about the Ikeya unit, explaing how it works, and its basic design.

Moreover, I've C&P'ed some info from another forum regarding the IKEYA:

"The unit is basically a non-electric, non-hydraulic, mechanically geared device which simply converts the shift knob's fore and aft movements into the regular |-|-| pattern underneath, where it is connected to the transmission. The clutch is still used for all shifting. I doubt it can shift much faster than a regular transmission equipped with a short-throw shifter, but at least it eliminates missed shifts. It would probably be most effective in road racing, but will likely be a pain in the rear for street cars, being that it doesn't seem capable of entering neutral from high gears without pushing the stick several times (it has a R-N-1-2-3-4-5 pattern). Also, engaging reverse requires disengaging a safety which looks a bit cumbersome. Something else to note is that the contraption extends upwards from the transmission tunnel, so looks a little hideous--also a sign that it's really made for the track. Interestingly, my biggest complaint is also its best selling point--the price. Close to a $1000 pricetag, it's a real bargain when compared to entire sequential transmissions. But at the same time, the small unit comprised of simple moving parts and a small gear meter doesn't seem worth all that money. I guess what you really are paying for is R&D. They've made it for some Skylines as well, and a few more applications are on the way." HTH
 
will this shifter work with left hand drive cars? it looks like it was designed for right hand drive. What about a 6 speed model?
 
its like a BIKE, with Reverse

fangtl said:
Doesn't this thing still require the use of a clutch? Thus only making it sequential style shifting?
It enables sequential shifting (up/down by 1) on the existing gearbox. You still need to actuate the clutch manually, unlike the $$ setups that BMW and Ferrari have on their road / race cars. And do all the good stuff (rev matching / heel-toe-downshifts under braking, etc) to keep things smooth at the edge.

An interesting sidenote: in comparisons in ALMS GT class, the battle between the (F) 360GT and (P) 911GT3-RS is still pretty hot... the P is so far on top, with its superior aero package and straightline speed offsetting the F-car's superior balance and cornering power. An interesting "advantage" of the P-car is that its manual shifter enables MUCH QUICKER shifts than the F-car auto-manual F1 tranny, and good drivers are no less smooth than the computers.
 
KANE said:
will this shifter work with left hand drive cars? it looks like it was designed for right hand drive. What about a 6 speed model?

I did call the company that has the unit (not in stock). They were able to tell me it will work with 6 speed left hand drive cars.
 
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