7's with Miata transmissions - Gated shifter option

[Vovchandr]

This came out for Miatas but I'm sure it can be used in a 7 just the same

 

https://www.minottek.com/

 

Not cheap at nearly $600 but still cheaper than Ferrari/Lambo pricing for a similar experience in shifting

 

 

 

@Croc can tell us why this shifter is likely not ideal for track applications or even daily use but its certainly cool points

[Croc]

1 hour ago, Vovchandr said:

 

@Croc can tell us why this shifter is likely not ideal for track applications or even daily use but its certainly cool points

Given I am a competent driver I don’t see a problem with this gated shifter.  
 

On the other hand, I have the empathy to understand why you may feel scared by this item in your car.  

[panamericano]

I've driven Ferraris with the old style shifter and never noticed it being a problem.  At least one gets to use some skill rather than telling the computer you (falsely) think you're in control.  

[CBuff]

Is there some type of rubber grommet or boot under the gated shifter. If not I would think you would get wind, rain , dirt blowing up into the cabin. 

[Croc]

9 hours ago, CBuff said:

….I would think you would get wind…..

Most Ferrari drivers suffer from this.  Many se7en drivers too!

[Taber10]

As I vaguely remember, from when I last rebuilt/refilled my Miata shift "tower" it has the leather boot, beneath that a rubberized fabric seal and then a thick rubber ring right on top of the transmission.  That was years ago (1991 Miata Special Edition #174 of 4000) but the actual opening in the vehicle's center console is much higher (3 inches?) than the gearbox itself, so I hadn't noticed any "blowby" coming into the cockpit. I think Moss Miata sells a kit for this operation that includes the two seals--not the leather cover.

[CBuff]

When I checked my turret oil in my 420r (Miata 5 speed).  In checking online videos, mostly of Miata’s, they have a lower dust boot.  My 420 does not have this and the leather outer boot is the only thing separating the inside of the tunnel to the cockpit.  But I guess if you really wanted an open gated shifter you could figure out how to attach the lower dust boot.  

[pethier]

I can't think of a single advantage to putting a gate on a shifter.

[wdb]

1 hour ago, pethier said:

I can't think of a single advantage to putting a gate on a shifter.

Passengers won’t pester you with questions about which gear you’re using…

[CBuff]

All my passengers are silent or near silent. Possibly with fear. They only start talking when we stop.