[Steve Chryssos]

Attached is a diagram of mechatronics fundamentals.

I hear you on the sequential. Be sure to evaluate functionality in terms of downshifting as well as low speed, part throttle shifting. The Renagate shifter is not a true sequential solution, so I'm sure it ain't clutchless. It's more like a Verti-Gate--which has been around for years (i.e. current Pro Stock)
/Steevo