A short shifter will just adjust the throw at the cabin shifter side, but not address the issue of the slop in the linkage. The LETSLA way it is adjustable at the linkage side with bearings instead of bushings so even if you like the throw length stock and use it in that configuration it will still be smoother and more precise. The issue is not just the throw length itself, but the precision and accuracy of engagement itself. I hope that makes sense, but my first solution that I came up with was a short throw shifter at the shifter side and did some mechanical advantage ideas and it did not solve the sloppy throw problem so I came up with this solution. Once you drive it even in stock length, not that most will do that, you will see.
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2. Aside from being adjustable, what is the benefit of installing this as opposed to a short shifter kit?
On the time issue, I can install it in about 5-10 minutes, but I have done it a few times. So realistic I would say someone who is familiar with tools should be able to do it in about 30-45 minutes. I designed it to not require any special tools. The instructions on the site may seem like much but I am anal about being detailed on how to do it. I know once a few people install it and post about how easy it is to install that concern will go out the window.
On another note. This is not the first solution I came up with. I did come up with one at the cabin shifter side that worked, but not good enough for me so that is why I came up with it at the transmission side. I designed it and then had an engineer confirm my designs with SolidWorks.
I am working on the cable, but that is working out a bit harder to get exactly what I want. I did not know that a push-pull cable has so many variables to deal with when manufacturing and I have learned a lot about how to control the loss of motion with the cables. They are also a lot more expensive than I thought, but I plan to sell them basically at cost when you purchase the LETSLA and I will still do that for anyone that purchases the LETSLA now.
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I would like to see the shifter cable being available at the same time. (keep shipping costs down and surgery one time not twice)
I will post some more pictures tonight to show the precision of the parts. It is a shame it is basically hidden under there when installed because it looks so good.