It could really be any of the CAD programs (Autodesk, Solidworks, Pro-E, Catia, etc..). They mostly look the same for those isometric shots! Can't tell without seeing the menus.
Blowfish shifter bracket
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A little bit of both, the shifter feels and is now connected to the trans and so every shift just goes where it is supposed to. I never really cared or complained about the vague shifting on my car but the opportunity to beta this product came along and I figured I would try it out since I know Steve and all of his products are touted as being very well thought out, very well made, and easy to install. The shifting now feels very close to my dads Cobra swapped Fox except there might be a little less vibration.
On the weight Steve might be able to answer that better, I believe it is 1/4 inch steel and it probably weighs 7-10 pounds, but don't quote me on that since I never weighed it when I got it.
would be interesting to try. looks solid
Yeah, its around 7 lbs. it could be lighter, but then it isn't legal for a driveshaft safety loop. placing 7lbs low and in the middle of the car won't effect anything...hell, having a big meal and not taking a dump for a day can add 7lbs to the vehicle weight
it assimilates the shifting experience of any of the integral shifter transmissions, like the T5, T56 and Magnum XL. Its a tiny bit less direct in that every shifter out there still used the factory link arm to shift, which has 3 joints that are all rubber isolated, but its damn close to that experience...and ITS AWESOME!
it assimilates the shifting experience of any of the integral shifter transmissions, like the T5, T56 and Magnum XL. Its a tiny bit less direct in that every shifter out there still used the factory link arm to shift, which has 3 joints that are all rubber isolated, but its damn close to that experience...and ITS AWESOME!
So will the whiteline trans bushing still work with your design?
how do we get it!?
Anyone know how this attaches to the MGW? Looks like a great fix, very curious.
yes, it works just fine with the whiteline insert. it will work with any aftermarket shifter. it will eliminate any aftermarket shifter mounts and driveshaft safety loops.
where's the pre-order? take my money!
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Hrrrrrrrrrrrrrmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm, need any Omega testers? ^_^
Just ordered, was looking for a driveshaft loop anyway and this product does look killer. Did see the CAD on how it attaches to the MGW, awesome stuff.
I have added the pictures to the first post of the page.
The link to the purchase is at the very bottom of the first post.
The creators of this bracket hit a home run..will be purchasing one asap. IMO this is how Ford should of done it from factory. Bravo.
Since you accommodated MGW shifters, any plans for those running Barton/Ford Racing brackets? Or would it be overkill?
it seems like a decent price too. I just spent my allowance though. :-( have to wait a few months lol
none of the shifter brackets work with this kit, as it uses its own rigid clamp to attach around the shifter box snout and "clock" the box to high noon, which will eliminate the 1 and 2 notchiness.
I've been using this prototype on my car for over 2 years. It does make it feel like a T56.
No noise or vibration at all. Shifting feels rock solid. It's bolted to the top of a Stifflers driveshaft loop.
Essentially the same concept as the Blowfish bracket and about half the weight.
I wonder if replacing the front bushing of the shifter with a stiffer one or a solid one will help any or if the shifter bracket does enough on its own that the bushing doesn't deflect as much anymore.
that is really slick! good work! the MGW's bottom 4 bolts is a nice place to attach without needing extra gusseting in the bracket. by clamping to the back of the stock box, it required a more stout bracket.
there is no need to replace the bushing...and its quite a bear to get to. actually, the compliance in the bushing helps rotate it a bit to achieve the high noon clocking of the shifter box needed to stop 1 and 2 notchiness.
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