I have one of the new TCI "Street Fighter" ratchet shifters on order, has anyone installed one of these yet? Any comments?
YouTube - TCI Mustang Ratchet Shifter
YouTube - TCI Mustang Ratchet Shifter
Have not seen one yet. But you can be sure , with that installed, Ford will try not to cover any type of warranty work.I am in the middle of a major engine issue and they are not covering my 6 year 60,000 mile motor! Basically, they need to tear down (at my expense) for approx 1,200.00. Then they will decide if they will cover it.If not, i still pay before i get the car back. The clearest answer i got is that it all depends on one technician and how he feels that day, believe it. Read your warranty very thourough.If the car is modified in ANY way, they have an out.From one geezer to another, I've always wondered how these things worked. Have you tried these links? TCI® Ford 5R55S StreetFighter® Ratchet Shifter Install - CPG Nation Forum
or TCI - SHIFTERS : StreetFighter® Shifter They're very informative.
#$%*!@ Now I want one since I've learned how it works. SF is very hilly so I imagine it will make downshifting easier rather than kicking it and hoping it goes into the right gear; ditto for passing on freeways. Does anyone know a reputable shop in the SF Bay Area who could install this?
and another thing.... I bought a 7/75 warranty so if a transmission issue comes up I might have problems. (?)
Here is the link i tried to post yesterday, another option.
test drive video by blk281gt - Photobucket
Then you're in the same boat as the manual guys when their clutches die...UPGRADEIt's always been my understanding that manually shifting an automatic (as you would with a manual) is not recommended with the exception of engine braking while towing. These ratchet shifters are very cool but is their use bad for your transmission?
how would you tune the O/D off?
So as one of the ?'s asked .... Is manualy shifting the Auto a bad thing ..?? Ive always wondering this.. my tci has been on order for 5 weeks now and downshifting is one of the thing im looking forward to doing...
I ordered this three weeks ago directly from TCI but they are out of stock at the moment and I am waiting. I already have the console out of the car and the car was on stands for the first week.
I did find it's cheaper to order it from TCI at $360 compared to about $400 anywhere else.
$340 at stage3motorsports.com
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