-matt
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| posted on 13/10/10 at 12:31 PM |
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paddle shift or push/pull lever?
i can't decide which to go for on my indy R (R1)
so which do most prefer?
i take it the push/pull would be easier to install, and quite a bit cheaper?
so any advice on this?
cheers
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jossey
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| posted on 13/10/10 at 12:39 PM |
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both :O)
get both :O)
that will make the install interesting
DJ
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matt_gsxr
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| posted on 13/10/10 at 12:45 PM |
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The difficultly with paddleshifts is if you want indicator stalks as the mechanical designs all clamp where the stalks would go.
Otherwise they are not that different to build. In both cases cable works well (surprisingly this is better than lever and arms in most peoples
views). Cost for paddles is slightly higher maybe an extra £50 if you get the bits made, but you can make most of it yourself.
The benefit of paddleshift is that you don't need to take your hands off the wheel. Especially important if you have some nasty handling traits
(e.g. bumpsteer, tramlining).
It depends a bit on the "Look" that you are after. If you want to look "classic" then lever, if you want to look
"f1" and modern racing car then paddle.
Matt
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scootz
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| posted on 13/10/10 at 12:46 PM |
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I'd say that the lever gives a better 'feel'.
It's Evolution Baby!
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boggle
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| posted on 13/10/10 at 12:58 PM |
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i had the same dillema...i have gone with a stick over paddles....my fear with paddles is accidently knocking them if i hit a bump or something...im
now mounting a stick as near to the wheel as possible....
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bitsilly
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| posted on 13/10/10 at 01:00 PM |
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On my last BEC the cable snapped on the way to a track day so cost me a lot!
I now have paddles and much prefer them.
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bitsilly
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| posted on 13/10/10 at 01:01 PM |
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They are mechanical paddles with push/pull and a crank, similar to how westfield do it.
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MK9R
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| posted on 13/10/10 at 01:36 PM |
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a paddle is dead easy to set up with solid levers on an R1 because of where the gear change is
Cheers Austen
RGB car number 9
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matt_gsxr
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| posted on 13/10/10 at 02:44 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by bitsilly
On my last BEC the cable snapped on the way to a track day so cost me a lot!
I now have paddles and much prefer them.
No comments on trackday preparation from me! How are your (just about to) split rims.
Matt
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adithorp
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| posted on 13/10/10 at 06:38 PM |
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I went with paddles on mine. Home made paddle cut by hand so it doesn't have to be expensive. Rods rather that cable as they were so easy to
locate for the R1. Love the feel of the change. No problems with accidental changes.
"A witty saying proves nothing" Voltaire
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sorens2
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| posted on 13/10/10 at 09:00 PM |
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I have cable and love it.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VVSLAhb3xkU
Soren S2
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SPYDER
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| posted on 13/10/10 at 09:58 PM |
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Titanium paddleshift and cable operation on our Phoenix.
I was dubious about the cable having used a stick shift with rods on our previous car.
I am now converted, however. The cable set up is just as precise and I've had no problems with accidental shifts.
Pay particular attention to the mounts at either end. They need to be as rigid and strong as possible.
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-matt
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| posted on 14/10/10 at 10:35 AM |
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cheers for the advice
i think im going to just go for the push/pull. to make things easier, i can always changle it later on if i don't like it.
but after looking at those pictures, i think i can make a solid linkage myself quite easily.
although i can't seem to find anywhere that sells the actual lever?
can anyone tell me where i can get one from?
cheers
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