Which is best? while working away on my project I cant work out which one would be best? Paddle shift looks like it could be expensive, just after other peoples opinions?

Propshafts, I've got a MNR reverse box.... do all the propshaft mountings have to be in line? or with the nature of the propshafts does it not matter so much? thought I read somewhere that they're better if not in a straight line?

i think if you search the paddle shift/ gear lever debate has been going on for a while

a have both but prefer the gear lever as i just cant get used to the paddles

cant really help with the reverse box as ive never seen one

linky

[Edited on 27/7/09 by eccsmk]

ive got paddle shift, and absolutely love it. you can keep both hands on the wheel at all times too which i like, as the cars can be a little twitchy if you are giving it some on rough bumpy back roads

I'll 2nd the paddles, both hands on the wheel.
If you use the box you'll be driving with 1 hand
without it.

Propshaft joints should always have a slight angle
otherwise the joint will wear. Same applies to
all 4 when using a reverse box.

HTH

GeorgeM

I tried a paddle shift before making a decision, i couldnt stand it, so went for a stick.

Iam used to the stick now and defiently prefer it.

I have had them both. Im a touring car fan so i really wanted the stick but the paddleshift system is so much easier. Its amazing how quickly you need to change gear and the paddles made life soo much better.

Paddles are fantastic fun , i havent driven one without so carnt really compare

I've got paddles and found them easy to get used to. I made my own so cost wasn't high either.

Prop UJ's want a small angle on them so that the bearings move; Otherwise they wear quickly. The flanges at either end should be parrallel though. Do a search as it's been covered before.

adrian

Paddles! They are much nicer to use, no hands off the wheel. Only takes a little bit of getting used to then they are second nature...

As for the propshaft, the MNR setup will dictate where these are mounted. The only thing I suggest is to use strong (red or green) Loctite to ensure your propshaft bolts and reverse box bolts stay in place and don't loosen up. Also, apply marker paint to be able to visually check their condition regularly.

[Edited on 28/7/09 by Gergely]

paddles take a bit of getting used to but are better

Paddles, definitely. You need to change gear a lot in a BEC (close ratio box) and having both hands on the wheel makes things safer. I think you can also change gear quicker with paddles, and with a dog box, the quicker the gearchange, the less wear on the dogs.

Nick

I thought it would be really weird, possibly difficult to get used to it but on my first few drives with the paddle shift a few weeks back i couldnt believe how much better it is than a stick. Your hands are always planted, you can shift mid way through a bend without even a glance and its far less messy than fitting a stick in the centre tunnel.

[Edited on 28/7/09 by bassett]

As for the Prop the mnr unit has a mounting bracket bang on in line with the rear diff. Should i add an angled bracket to reduce wear? whats considered a bad angle anway?