TH8 RS Shifter Thread!
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Yes it's coming! I'm testing it at the moment (see pic). It still needs tweaking but it feels really good, the spring tension is much stronger, and the adjustable throw works like a charm. The handbrake plate is pretty much figured out now and a prototype should be made in the coming weeks.
JogoAsobi
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Yes it's coming! I'm testing it at the moment (see pic). It still needs tweaking but it feels really good, the spring tension is much stronger, and the adjustable throw works like a charm. The handbrake plate is pretty much figured out now and a prototype should be made in the coming weeks.
Lookin' good, hopefully sequential has some tactile or noise?
Plan to get a sequential and SS 6-speed plate once its ready.
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I keep thinking about the sequential plate everyday. 
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We need an update on the sequential shifter. You must have made progress. Canadians are hard workers.
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itrdc5
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Yeah, past tense though. Don't make them anymore 'cos patrickd018 makes better looking ones nowHe makes them.
He's the original short-shift shift plate modder for TH8 RS.
His plates are all over this thread if you trawl backwards.
Here's another video with a different plate, a Ferrari shift gate. (click the link below, not the image)
https://www.gtplanet.net/forum/threads/assetto-corsa-video-thread.290887/page-2#post-9528049
JogoAsobi
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Yeah, past tense though. Don't make them anymore 'cos patrickd018 makes better looking ones now
Here's another video with a different plate, a Ferrari shift gate. (click the link below, not the image)
Its really nice, I saw your video on the AC thread earlier! 👍
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Update on the sequential plate? By my count just on this page alone you have $200-$300 in sales.
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Seq plate update: After further testing, I decided to rethink the entire plate. 
I wasn't happy with the result . Tension was hard to set and it was a bitch to adjust as I had to take it off everytime to adjust it. Also had issues with spring plungers that worn out after only a short period of time. After scratching my head alot, the new plate design is way better. Everything will be adjustable from the top and tension will be easy to set.
I know many of you guys are waiting for it but don't worry, i'm working on it.
More to come soon!
Cheers!!
I wasn't happy with the result . Tension was hard to set and it was a bitch to adjust as I had to take it off everytime to adjust it. Also had issues with spring plungers that worn out after only a short period of time. After scratching my head alot, the new plate design is way better. Everything will be adjustable from the top and tension will be easy to set.I know many of you guys are waiting for it but don't worry, i'm working on it.
More to come soon!
Cheers!!
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OMG, dude! You're killing me!
You're probably just busy being an unruly Canadiens fan.
You're probably just busy being an unruly Canadiens fan.
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Nous croyons en vous, Gatesman!
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Hell no! Still waiting for the Nordiques to come back!OMG, dude! You're killing me!
You're probably just busy being an unruly Canadiens fan.
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Also thanks for the encouragement guys. For you, here's an exclusive insight of the final rendering I just finished today. Think I'll call it: The Gear Cannon!
Cheers!
Cheers!
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Sweet! I know if it looks like that it's gonna feel great.
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That looks very expensive. 
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Hmmmm... I'm not ecstatic about the extra hardware, I liked the idea of something like the original, but metal. That said, lets see how it turns out.
If you just KILL the sequential plate like this tho, my handbrake expectations are going to be off the charts!!
If you just KILL the sequential plate like this tho, my handbrake expectations are going to be off the charts!!
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Well how it works is very simple. The 2 inner brass knobs are to adjust push/pull spring tension. They travel on a threaded rod. The two outer ones, they adjust throw. There is also 2 ball-nose spring plungers installed so when you hit one stop or the other, you hear a clicking noise just like if you engaged a gear.
I've also tried to keep it as simple as possible but it was impossible for me to expect a decent result with the previous design. I was way too limited by space underneath.
Of course, there is a bit more work involved in this design but less costly off-the-shelf parts are needed compared to the first one. Also, I always had cost in mind when I designed it. I know how much a decent sequential shifter goes for so I know I can't come up with a 150$ plate. My goal is to have a price tag of around 100$.
For the handbrake plate, I'm expecting the same kind of setup. But instead, I'll replace the spring mecanism by an ajdustable pneumatic piston to mimic what an actual handbrake feels like.
I'm hoping to make my prototype this week or the other so that i can confirm that everything works and also be set on the final price tag.
I've also tried to keep it as simple as possible but it was impossible for me to expect a decent result with the previous design. I was way too limited by space underneath.
Of course, there is a bit more work involved in this design but less costly off-the-shelf parts are needed compared to the first one. Also, I always had cost in mind when I designed it. I know how much a decent sequential shifter goes for so I know I can't come up with a 150$ plate. My goal is to have a price tag of around 100$.
For the handbrake plate, I'm expecting the same kind of setup. But instead, I'll replace the spring mecanism by an ajdustable pneumatic piston to mimic what an actual handbrake feels like.
I'm hoping to make my prototype this week or the other so that i can confirm that everything works and also be set on the final price tag.
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Hmmm
I'm in two minds if I prefer this redesign over the original. I see what you are trying to do and while it will improve the feel of the sequential shifter it'll kill the looks.
I'd be happy with a machined finish look the same as your first sequential plate design and use the same spring design as found in the original TM seq plate but have it slightly stronger. If that isn't possible then have folks simply take out the spring in their sequential plate and pop it into yours.
Have you looked at RC car shocks to see if you can find any that fit more compactly within the plate?
BTW it's fantastic that you are looking into this, I've been thinking about this mod for sometime but just don't have the DIY skills to try it.
http://ashfordhobby.com/detail.aspx?ID=7456
I'm in two minds if I prefer this redesign over the original. I see what you are trying to do and while it will improve the feel of the sequential shifter it'll kill the looks.
I'd be happy with a machined finish look the same as your first sequential plate design and use the same spring design as found in the original TM seq plate but have it slightly stronger. If that isn't possible then have folks simply take out the spring in their sequential plate and pop it into yours.
Have you looked at RC car shocks to see if you can find any that fit more compactly within the plate?
BTW it's fantastic that you are looking into this, I've been thinking about this mod for sometime but just don't have the DIY skills to try it.
http://ashfordhobby.com/detail.aspx?ID=7456
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