[6thElementEngineering]

This is something not too crazy, and i think you guys will appreciate this mod.
Feel free to take guesses until i post pictures of the prototypes getting fitted at the end of this week.

 

[honhon]

I like it, something that's over-engineered that'll be stronger than the standard E-clip and pin

 

[6thElementEngineering]

I am still contemplating not using the clip. From what I have looked at so far, that design will be sufficient for bushing retention.

My replacements will be solid aluminum (maybe brass, still evaluating) and won't deflect when shifting.

 

[honhon]

I say keep the clip just for good measure and I also vote for brass

 

[6thElementEngineering]

3D print prototypes fit great, and I am currently driving with them installed right now. Just to see how they hold up

I have decided to go with 6061-T6 aluminum mainly because:

1. cost - i can get these made cheaper than brass
2. work hardening - i was worried that the steel pin that these go on to might work harden the AL or brass over time, but after some research it seems pretty clear we would never exert enough force repeatedly for this to be a concern

So far, even with the ABS plastic shifting feels more "mechanical" and firmer bringing the stick in and out of gear.

I'll post some pictures later tonight.

 

[6thElementEngineering]

Pics of 3D print prototype. i am still driving with this in and have had a few races So far it's good, so the aluminum part will be more than sufficient!

 

[honhon]

I like it. is the smaller bushing just going to be a regular aluminum one without the 3 screws?

 

[6thElementEngineering]

I like it. is the smaller bushing just going to be a regular aluminum one without the 3 screws?

correct, the smaller one for the other cable will be a single aluminum piece.

 

[honhon]

ok. i need a set lol

 

[MikeyB]

Hey 6th, any update on where these are in the pipeline?

 

[honhon]

+1... I got my short shifter in, solid base bushings... now just need the shifter bushings and ill be set

 

[MikeyB]

Yeah, I got the bushings and the short shifter is next on the list so I just need these to be good.

 

[Kneegradamus]

+1... I got my short shifter in, solid base bushings... now just need the shifter bushings and ill be set

what short shifter and base bushings did you use? pics?

 

[honhon]

i got a set of the 6th element base bushings...

ive got a set of cosmo shift base bushings im not gonna use i could probably let go for 20$ shipped

and this is the short shifter

http://www.forteturbo.org/forum/12-...ster-cosmo-short-shifter-install-14-koup.html

 

[6thElementEngineering]

I have this batch going to anodize next week. I hope to have these ready to ship by 10/27. Sorry it's taking longer than expected!

 

[MikeyB]

Take my money... again.

 

[Kneegradamus]

hey 6th. By chance will you be running and deals for any of these parts. e.g combo of the shifter and base bushing vs. buying them seperate
Just throwing it out from knowledge of past buys

 

[6thElementEngineering]

hey 6th. By chance will you be running and deals for any of these parts. e.g combo of the shifter and base bushing vs. buying them seperate
Just throwing it out from knowledge of past buys

I can do that no problem. I'll make a post with info on a combo once the parts are done and ready to ship

 

[Kneegradamus]

Sounds good bro!!
Thanks for the quick reply.

 

[honhon]

i didnt catch a price for the shifter bushings?