"Wheelerguy" (wheelerguy)
03/12/2015 at 11:32 • Filed to: None
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"Wheelerguy" (wheelerguy)
03/12/2015 at 11:32 • Filed to: None | 0
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Yeah. Somehow I can't help but imagine a shifter snap like that if a true manual is offered in the supercar tier from the Hellcat up. Or even the R35's tier. Like, change to 5th and then suddenly you're holding the knob in the air and the stick snapped level with the gate.
Something like this...
but in a Huayra.
For Sweden
> Wheelerguy
03/12/2015 at 11:35 |
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The Hellcat challenger has a manual. Ford GTs are boosted to ludicrous horsepower while keeping their manual transmissions.
Luc - The Acadian Oppo
> Wheelerguy
03/12/2015 at 11:38 |
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I think that happened to Bam Margera in the Gumball 3000 in his Lambo turns out it was a $10,000 fix. since they had to drop the tranny and rip it half apart to replace the broken part.
Sir_Stig: and toxic masculinity ruins the party again.
> Wheelerguy
03/12/2015 at 11:43 |
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Supra manuals are good to 1000+, And as For Sweden said crazy hp Ford GTs have their stock transmissions.
Mattbob
> Wheelerguy
03/12/2015 at 11:43 |
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why would the shifter handle break due to high HP numbers? Shifters brake because people are dumb, or there is a serious defect.
RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht
> Wheelerguy
03/12/2015 at 11:48 |
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There's really not that much extra stress on the shifter proportional to power, since the only difference is having to push a stronger part inside the box - and stronger doesn't necessarily make for heavier or more resistive. I *have* had a shifter snap off in my hand, though. A 70hp Land Rover, because it turns out 60s metallurgy, a very, very long shifter, and low-R vibration don't mix.
TwinCharged - Is Now UK Opponaut
> Wheelerguy
03/12/2015 at 11:51 |
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Something like this used to happen in old Escort Cosworths - go for 2nd or 4th too aggressively and the knob would come off.
BigBlock440
> Wheelerguy
03/12/2015 at 12:21 |
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You do realize the engine puts no force on the stick, regardless of power level, right? The thing that puts force on it is a hand. If you're implying that only big, strong guys can drive a car with a lot of power and a manual, strong enough to snap the metal stick, then I'm not sure what to say.