Shifting setup

[mams]

Has anyone tried incorporating a hand clutch and shifter similar to that of a shifter kart like the one shown

http://media.photobucket.com/i...h/mlgao/garykart.jpg (http://media.photobucket.com/image/shifter%20kart%20steering%20wheel%20clutch/mlgao/garykart.jpg)

[mams]

I cant see it on the picture but the clutch probably looks like this

http://sharkshifter.com/zc/images/medium/berr-002.jpg

[PatClarke]

Yes

Pat

[Kirk Feldkamp]

U.C. Berkeley did that for 2011 and 2012. Email Chris or Shin (the team leaders listed on the website (http://fsae.berkeley.edu)) and he should be able to get a picture to you.

-Kirk

[Dewi Griffiths]

Yeah, we had a sort of shifter like that on our 2006 car. It was quite a clunky mechanical shifter that incorporated the clutch on downshifts. Also had a lever so you could only clutch. Unfortunately nobody who drove it is around in the uni anymore so I can't tell you how good it is. We used a mechanical paddle shifter at this years event (Bodged when we had a power shifter failure) and it's flawless now http://fsae.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

I have a lecture now, however, if you like I'll upload a picture in a couple of hours.

[Jon Burford]

does the powershift work now? what one was it?

[Racer-X]

I'm not familiar with how shifter karts shift so I might be missing what you are getting at.

We have run a hand clutch on the right behind the wheel with a mechanical shift linkage on the left for years, it is simple and works. I like how it feels, I ride motorcycles and I'm used to the shift feel and hand clutch.

We are going to an electronically controlled pneumatic shifter this year. Lets hope it works...

[Dewi Griffiths]

Jon, Ours was the Kliktronic shifter. I must say there's nothing wrong with the product, it's just lack of testing time from our part. And not enough electricity http://fsae.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

It should be fine now. Car has some extra juice and all faults found. Hopefully the test booked for 31st will prove it works. I've fitted both a quick release on the mechanical shifter and a quick fit on the powershifter. Good for back to back testing too.

In my lack of concentration after my lectures today, I forgot to take a picture. You'll have one first thing in the morning http://fsae.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

[mams]

I appreciate the posts. I actually forgot I posted this question, hence the lack of response. A picture of your setup would be awesome Dewi