Kartboy shifter too short?
March-2nd-2003, 06:47 PM
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Kartboy shifter too short?
Hi all,
I installed the Kartboy shifter and bushing last night. Really easy 1 hour install and am impressed how the shifter operates. After my initial test drive though, my shoulder was killing me. I drove today to get a better feel and I think the shifter is too short for the height of the seat. I can't imagine this position can be efficient for a taller person. I'm going to give it a week to see if I get used to shifting with my arm pointed down. Has anyone else noticed this or am I just a wimp?
I installed the Kartboy shifter and bushing last night. Really easy 1 hour install and am impressed how the shifter operates. After my initial test drive though, my shoulder was killing me. I drove today to get a better feel and I think the shifter is too short for the height of the seat. I can't imagine this position can be efficient for a taller person. I'm going to give it a week to see if I get used to shifting with my arm pointed down. Has anyone else noticed this or am I just a wimp?
March-2nd-2003, 11:48 PM
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Hey, all Kartboy needs to do is make some threaded extensions to increase the length of the shifter back to stock (or maybe stick two extensions together to return to stock length - give people the in-between option).
Am I a marketing genius or what? (Wait, don't answer that!
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What I found after installing the Katboy SS is that I shift overhand now, whereas I used to grab the shifter more like a joystick.
Am I a marketing genius or what? (Wait, don't answer that!
)What I found after installing the Katboy SS is that I shift overhand now, whereas I used to grab the shifter more like a joystick.
March-3rd-2003, 07:24 AM
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>Hey, all Kartboy needs to do is make some threaded extensions to increase the length of the shifter back to stock (or maybe stick two extensions together to return to stock length - give people the in-between option).
I am working on making an extension already, much like the stock lever has. I wanted to keep the stock **** for now. I 'll post results. Thanks for inputs.
I am working on making an extension already, much like the stock lever has. I wanted to keep the stock **** for now. I 'll post results. Thanks for inputs.
March-3rd-2003, 07:35 PM
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Maybe you're driving "ricer style"- your head barely sticks out of the window and seat back is reclined a LOT? I am 5.7" and reach my SS without problems.
As somebody said-get taller shift know like Sparco in MSP. Grow longer arms
ALex
As somebody said-get taller shift know like Sparco in MSP. Grow longer arms
ALex
March-3rd-2003, 11:07 PM
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LOL- I don't drive "ricer style", but I've seen ppl driving in that position. My position is more like "old man Nascar". It's not matter of reaching, but arm angle.
Arm wouldn't grow so I've made a 2.5" extension and will try it out tomorrow.
Arm wouldn't grow so I've made a 2.5" extension and will try it out tomorrow.
March-4th-2003, 09:44 AM
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Hahaha. "Ricer Style" position! That's a good one. I didn't know that's what you called it. Haha. I see these small guys driving around in big-wing Accords and all I could see is the top of their heads near the B-pillar.