Transporter 2 (a part in this movie reminded me of Steve's Shrifter) - Lateral-g Forums

CAMAROBOY69 · #1 01-17-2006, 08:13 AM

We just watched this movie last night. It was pretty good. Nothing extraordinary but good. However there is a part in the movie that I think Steve will find quite cool and everyone else that knows about the Shrifter.
Towards the end of the movie Jason Statham is driving a Lamborghini Murciélago and it shows a really cool clip up close of him shifting with the steering wheel. Exactly like Steve's Shrifter. I had a huge smile and thought. "I am sooo putting that on my girlfriend's next Mustang if its possible".

**Ummgawa** · #2 01-17-2006, 09:15 AM

You must be speaking of Transporter 2. Really like Jason Statham and the Lambo scenes were cool, but man!!! What a hokey movie.

CAMAROBOY69 · #3 01-17-2006, 09:16 AM

Opps yeah Transporter 2.

**Steve Chryssos** · #4 01-17-2006, 10:43 AM

Not the same technology as the Lambo, but just as fun and effective. And yeah: We have a universal model now. (The website just shows 67-94 GM) So Mustangs, 'cudas, pre-67 Chevy, Jeeps--you name it. As long as Grant makes a 3 bolt adapter for it, we can fit your steering column. Just shipped our first ever Cobra paddle shifter last friday: Superformance Cobra with an AOD-E. We haven't advertised the universal and already sold out our first two production runs. Thanks for the heads up. I gotta go rent the movie.

Here's the universal model.

CAMAROBOY69 · #5 01-17-2006, 10:46 AM

Now that I know for sure it will fit a Mustang, I guarantee that your Shrifter will be on our next Mustang(67 Fastback).

We just have to finish the current 67 Mustang coupe. Congrats on all your success with it Steve. Looks like such a fun product.

**Steve Chryssos** · #6 01-17-2006, 10:48 AM

Thanks. We'll be here.

Musclerodz · #7 01-17-2006, 05:08 PM

You have an awesome product Steve and glad to here it is finally catching on! I still can't make up my mind which way to go on my '68.

Mike

**Steve Chryssos** · #8 01-17-2006, 07:08 PM

Thanks Mike. Here's what I tell people who are "on the fence".
A paddle shifted manumatic will:
1) ...electronically change gears faster than either a conventional manual or mechanically shifted automatic.

2) ...automatically change gears with virtually no power interruption.
3) ...digitally eliminate the possibility of missed shifts.
4) ...digitally calibrate the transmission to your vehicle's exact needs.
5) ...allow you to maintain full, two-handed steering control.

6) ...turn off when your not in the mood.

7) ...blow people's minds--just like the rest of your hot rod.

The only thing missing is that visceral "toe tappin/gear jammin" sensation. Can't help you there. The paddle shifter is, by design, effortless and intuitive. So you have to ask yourself which is more important: Getting the gear change over and done with? Or the actual act of changing gears? For a lot of people, it's the act of changing gears. I'm good with that. But factor in the entire driving experience (E.T., steering control, traffic, etc.), and you might come over to the dark side.

Musclerodz · #9 01-17-2006, 08:36 PM

I participated in a thread on this issue several months back. I think I will have to drive one just to make up my mind. Or... I end up with a screaming deal on one or the other tranny.

Mike

**Steve Chryssos** · #10 01-17-2006, 08:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Musclerodz

I participated in a thread on this issue several months back.

I recall. But look at how much better I've gotten at my pitch since then.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Musclerodz

I think I will have to drive one just to make up my mind. Or... I end up with a screaming deal on one or the other tranny.
Mike

If I sell one in your part of the planet, I'll try and set up a test drive for you.