Mean Lookin' Paddle Shifter for a Fiero

[Steve Chryssos]

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Are we getting paid for this little survey?

No. The simple knowlege that we here at Twist Machine are burning the midnight oil should serve as suitable compensation. Oh and you guys are all invited to a party on my private island.

[Steve Chryssos]

Rad,
Since, the Shrifter replaces aftermarket steering wheel hub adapters, it will take some work to make the paddle shifter fit with a high offset steering wheel.

[radrambler]

Originally Posted by streetfytr68

Rad,
Since, the Shrifter replaces aftermarket steering wheel hub adapters, it will take some work to make the paddle shifter fit with a high offset steering wheel.

thanks for the info steve. ..i kinda figured that i would have to build some extensions to mount to the paddles and it would work ....hey just another way to make it available to more customers ....im not gonna make anything cheesy....ill use aluminum.... ill send pics to ya when i get started on this phase of the project...maybe you ll have a new option???...

thanks again
radrambler

[Ricochet]

Sign me up for the Sport! I'll be calling to order mine sometime soon. Once I figure out what wheel I'm going to go with - I'll be giving you a call.

[Stuart Adams]

Sport for me.

[zbugger]

Originally Posted by streetfytr68

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No. The simple knowlege that we here at Twist Machine are burning the midnight oil should serve as suitable compensation. Oh and you guys are all invited to a party on my private island.

Awww man.... And all I wanted was a cookie.....

[Marcus SC&C]

I like the Sport version too. Hey Steve any chance of a servo actuated version for non computer transmissions like TH-350,TH-350,700R4 etc. huh huh huh? Marcus

[Keith]

Well crap, guess I'm the only one here that still favors the shark.

[Steve Chryssos]

Originally Posted by Marcus SC&C

I like the Sport version too. Hey Steve any chance of a servo actuated version for non computer transmissions like TH-350,TH-350,700R4 etc. huh huh huh? Marcus

Since this technology is new to the world of hot rodding, I get asked this question a lot. The answer is "Sure--Just connect the paddle shifter to a bi-directional linear actuator motor that is hung off the shift detent on the side of the transmission". After which I always caution that paddle shifting is such an exciting and effortless process, that you will no doubt--at some point--paddle shift your car into "Park" or reverse at 110mph. Very bad. Furthermore, since there is no computer in these transmissions, shifts will be "slushbox" clunky and/or unpredictable--just as they are when grabbing your floor shifter.

I liken a paddle shifted TH350 as follows: Connecting a paddle shifter to your TH350 is like trying to connect a "mouse" or video monitor to a 1950's typewriter. Without a computer and (more importantly) software, neither scenario is very effective. It's all about the computer--not the paddle shifter.

Don't do it.

[Petrolhead]

The shark looks best to me and more functional because you schould garb it
better no miss shifts.
Cool pro touring project don't see to many projects based on a fiero.