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Old 05-16-2011, 02:03 AM
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A GT2 RS only comes with 3 point belts?? I find it odd that someone would go sequential before a 6 point harness?
Old 05-16-2011, 03:34 AM
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How daily drivable is a "sequential" gearbox?
Old 05-16-2011, 08:37 AM
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Originally Posted by spare tire
A GT2 RS only comes with 3 point belts?? I find it odd that someone would go sequential before a 6 point harness?
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Originally Posted by SSTHO
How daily drivable is a "sequential" gearbox?
From my understanding is that the sequential gearbox that Gavin is putting in these cars still requires you to use the clutch on both up and down shifts. It's not exactly like the ALMS RSR cars where you can upshift with out pushing the clutch.

The idea with this sequential type of system is that you will not mess up and shift into the wrong gear.
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the fact is that is a sequential shifter, the gearbox is the same.
Old 05-16-2011, 12:36 PM
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Originally Posted by spare tire
A GT2 RS only comes with 3 point belts?? I find it odd that someone would go sequential before a 6 point harness?

The only way to use a harness is with a roll bar, using a harness on its own is risky.
Old 05-16-2011, 01:26 PM
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It is a sequential shifter, not a sequential gearbox. It simply translate the up and down shifting movement into the H-pattern movement.. the actuator is connected to the stock gearbox, so you still have to use the clutch for heel 'n toe, etc. But it eliminates the possibility of shifting into the wrong gear (go from 5th to 2nd, for example..).



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Old 05-19-2011, 12:46 PM
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Originally Posted by SSTHO
How daily drivable is a "sequential" gearbox?
Hi Guys,

The Sequential Shifter is very easy to use as a daily driver, and many people do. The only difference is that when you come to a stoplight, you do have to push the lever 2-3 times to get back to first or neutral.
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that would suck in traffic
Old 05-19-2011, 02:04 PM
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Originally Posted by GT3 GIRL
Hi Guys,

The Sequential Shifter is very easy to use as a daily driver, and many people do. The only difference is that when you come to a stoplight, you do have to push the lever 2-3 times to get back to first or neutral.
Did u pass gt2rs : ). Mike
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Super congrats on that time. Yeah Gavin is a superb driver...btw you know I harp on pro coaching with Chris Hall and Gavin took lessons from Chris too. I'm not sure if Gavin coaches but I bet he'd be an awesome coach.
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A GT2 RS only comes with 3 point belts?? I find it odd that someone would go sequential before a 6 point harness?


Mike, Yes Gavin does do some coaching when his schedule permits. PM me and for a small donation to my favorite Charty....my track fund......I will be happy to arrange it for you (does that make me HIS pimp?)

Spare Tire, The owner of the car did have an RS rollbar and 6 point harnesses on order, they just had not come in prior to the Sebring event. They will be installed in the car before Gavin drives it again. This time with with R6's on it. I can't wait to see how they affect the times!
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Mike, Yes Gavin does do some coaching when his schedule permits. PM me and for a small donation to my favorite Charty....my track fund......I will be happy to arrange it for you (does that make me HIS pimp?)

LOL! At least you're pimping him out for a worthy cause :-)
I got so many pointers from gavin, it's like he's been coaching me all along.
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Originally Posted by GT3 GIRL
Mike, Yes Gavin does do some coaching when his schedule permits. PM me and for a small donation to my favorite Charty....my track fund......I will be happy to arrange it for you (does that make me HIS pimp?)
So his rates are hourly or per day? Sorry, I couldn't help myself after your comment...



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