Central or right handside gear stick?
Discussion
F.C. said:
Centre shift for me, solid rod linkage strikes me as a bit crude and as mentioned more noise transfer.
This. Centre cable change on a G96/50... I wanted the more modern feel / 6 well spaced ratios for my build. Horses for courses, gearboxes probably generates the most discussion on here as everyone has their own personal opinions on them. You're best to weigh up the options and chose what's right for you & you're intended use.... there's no right / wrong answers here if you're sticking with a Porsche 'box.I think some of you must have better ears than me. I can't detect any noise louder than the engine 
I don't think the rhs gear change is crude, but it is simple. It's more old fashioned, probably slower and there's less choice nowadays, but every other car I've ever owned has a centre gear shift, only cars I've driven with rhs ones are race cars and I think it adds to the experience.
Each to their own.
I don't think the rhs gear change is crude, but it is simple. It's more old fashioned, probably slower and there's less choice nowadays, but every other car I've ever owned has a centre gear shift, only cars I've driven with rhs ones are race cars and I think it adds to the experience.
Each to their own.
Being a "man of the soil" I am accustomed to a right hand gear shift as all modern tractors have a right hand shift, either electronic and mounted on the seat armrest or mechanical and in the control console on that side.
For those in the UK the centre change is more intuitive and gives quieter changes. However, the r/h change is easy to use and an added bonus is you can easily check that the car is not in gear before firing her up for the mates/onlookers that want to "hear" her!!!!
Paul
For those in the UK the centre change is more intuitive and gives quieter changes. However, the r/h change is easy to use and an added bonus is you can easily check that the car is not in gear before firing her up for the mates/onlookers that want to "hear" her!!!!
Paul
deadscoob said:
I think some of you must have better ears than me. I can't detect any noise louder than the engine
I don't think the rhs gear change is crude, but it is simple. It's more old fashioned, probably slower and there's less choice nowadays, but every other car I've ever owned has a centre gear shift, only cars I've driven with rhs ones are race cars and I think it adds to the experience.
Each to their own.
I think you make a good point about "adds to the experience", your rightI don't think the rhs gear change is crude, but it is simple. It's more old fashioned, probably slower and there's less choice nowadays, but every other car I've ever owned has a centre gear shift, only cars I've driven with rhs ones are race cars and I think it adds to the experience.
Each to their own.
thanks everyone else for your comments
cheers
dave
I like your thinking!! Gotta prioritise these things, LOL!!Storer said:
Being a "man of the soil" I am accustomed to a right hand gear shift as all modern tractors have a right hand shift
SIR!
Are you casting aspertions on our Mistresses? Are you saying that our beloved Ults are 'Agricultural'?
You Boundah! This is not cricket! - HOW VERY DARE YOU!
Having had both, I prefer the centre shift/cable setup with the Getrag.
A well setup G50/linkage is fine (and gives a very positive gearshift feel) and feels more like a race car, but the Getrag/centre shift looks a bit more 'finished' in the cabin and feels more conventional to use.
Cost was a factor too, as the centre shift was more expensive.
A well setup G50/linkage is fine (and gives a very positive gearshift feel) and feels more like a race car, but the Getrag/centre shift looks a bit more 'finished' in the cabin and feels more conventional to use.
Cost was a factor too, as the centre shift was more expensive.
Stig,
Which engine/Getrag are you using? I'm sure this is common knowledge for many, but it's not obvious where to find it.
The low point of my Ultima so far is gear shifting (and the fact that the final drive is a bit too long for my taste - 2400 or so when cruising with traffic on Interstates. That's just wasteful with an LS7).
V
Which engine/Getrag are you using? I'm sure this is common knowledge for many, but it's not obvious where to find it.
The low point of my Ultima so far is gear shifting (and the fact that the final drive is a bit too long for my taste - 2400 or so when cruising with traffic on Interstates. That's just wasteful with an LS7).
V
Stig said:
Having had both, I prefer the centre shift/cable setup with the Getrag.
A well setup G50/linkage is fine (and gives a very positive gearshift feel) and feels more like a race car, but the Getrag/centre shift looks a bit more 'finished' in the cabin and feels more conventional to use.
Cost was a factor too, as the centre shift was more expensive.
A well setup G50/linkage is fine (and gives a very positive gearshift feel) and feels more like a race car, but the Getrag/centre shift looks a bit more 'finished' in the cabin and feels more conventional to use.
Cost was a factor too, as the centre shift was more expensive.
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