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  1. #126
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    Quote Originally Posted by OCRentAPopo View Post
    +1 Even with stiff or solid mounts, the transmission is still going to move around some. I'd rather my shifter stay in the same place relative to my body so I can shift with muscle memory.
    I run solid AL engine and trans mounts with the Samsonas shifter tunnel mounted. There's no discernible movement. You could probably measure it, but now you're talking strain gauge levels of tolerance.Total non-issue in the real world.
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    Bringing it back.
    Any one have updated good/bad experiences with their RTD?
    PS, I struggle to see the need to pay extra for the Reverse lockout.

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    I still love my RTD. I have never felt the need for the reverse lock-out.

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    Sweet! Thanks. I probably should have just posted this question in this thread...but concerns about alum mounts:
    https://www.bimmerforums.com/forum/s...ounts-cracking

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    8 months of daily duty and a couple track events, still one of the best mods i've done so far. RTD V0 , no reverse lock-out

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    Just ordered an RTD.

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    Quote Originally Posted by aeronaut View Post
    Just ordered an RTD.
    did you manage to talk to them? haven't answered me in almost 2 weeks...both facebook and emails.

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    No, I haven't. So you ordered one, and haven't been able to contact them?

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    yep...hopefully won't have to charge back...I remember them being super responsive a couple years ago...don't know what happened

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    Well. Crap. That would suck. I'll reach out and see what happens.

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    Quote Originally Posted by OCRentAPopo View Post
    I still love my RTD. I have never felt the need for the reverse lock-out.
    The only reason I "might" pick a reverse lockout if I were to buy one of these is for autocross. If I'm at an event where I need 3rd gear (from time to time) I always struggle to get back to 2nd gear while out on course. The pull to the left to come down from 3rd to 2nd always seems to catch the edge of the reverse gate (or the edge of the 2nd/reverse passage) which makes me look like a fool while driving and does nothing for my times.

    On the street in day to day driving I'm like Senna in my heel and toe downshifts from 3rd to 2nd, but throw the red mist of racing in there and I'm look more like a fumbling idiot!

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    Quote Originally Posted by jakermac View Post
    The only reason I "might" pick a reverse lockout if I were to buy one of these is for autocross. If I'm at an event where I need 3rd gear (from time to time) I always struggle to get back to 2nd gear while out on course. The pull to the left to come down from 3rd to 2nd always seems to catch the edge of the reverse gate (or the edge of the 2nd/reverse passage) which makes me look like a fool while driving and does nothing for my times.

    On the street in day to day driving I'm like Senna in my heel and toe downshifts from 3rd to 2nd, but throw the red mist of racing in there and I'm look more like a fumbling idiot!
    This happens to me sometimes on track, usually in one specific turn where I need to bang from 3rd to 2nd quickly. I kinda wish I'd ordered the one with the lock out. That said, my simple fix was...to stay in 3rd and get faster so I can keep rpm up.

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    Quote Originally Posted by jakermac View Post
    The only reason I "might" pick a reverse lockout if I were to buy one of these is for autocross. If I'm at an event where I need 3rd gear (from time to time) I always struggle to get back to 2nd gear while out on course. The pull to the left to come down from 3rd to 2nd always seems to catch the edge of the reverse gate (or the edge of the 2nd/reverse passage) which makes me look like a fool while driving and does nothing for my times.

    On the street in day to day driving I'm like Senna in my heel and toe downshifts from 3rd to 2nd, but throw the red mist of racing in there and I'm look more like a fumbling idiot!
    Glad I'm not the only one.

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    Random question, do any of these shifters let you do custom gear lockouts?
    I'd like to lockout 5th, bonus points if I can do it in a pull up style.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Press22 View Post
    Random question, do any of these shifters let you do custom gear lockouts?
    I'd like to lockout 5th, bonus points if I can do it in a pull up style.
    Yes, you can adjust the gat so you can't get to 5th … same as the reverse lockout, but it won't use the pull to unlock … you'll have to re-adjust the screw to get 5th back. Not really the intended function, but possible.
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    Quote Originally Posted by lapoune View Post
    did you manage to talk to them? haven't answered me in almost 2 weeks...both facebook and emails.
    Maher can be slow to respond sometimes. Patience is the key with him.


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    Quote Originally Posted by ScotcH View Post
    Yes, you can adjust the gat so you can't get to 5th … same as the reverse lockout, but it won't use the pull to unlock … you'll have to re-adjust the screw to get 5th back. Not really the intended function, but possible.
    Just for clarifications sake, is that on the CAE or RTD or both? Thanks!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Press22 View Post
    Just for clarifications sake, is that on the CAE or RTD or both? Thanks!
    I had the CAE ... not sure about the RTD if the gates are adjustable
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    Quote Originally Posted by golgo13 View Post
    Maher can be slow to respond sometimes. Patience is the key with him.

    Fair 'nuff.

    But...what's the expected delivery time for these? It'd be nice if he was a little more up front with that.

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    Quote Originally Posted by jakermac View Post
    The only reason I "might" pick a reverse lockout if I were to buy one of these is for autocross. If I'm at an event where I need 3rd gear (from time to time) I always struggle to get back to 2nd gear while out on course. The pull to the left to come down from 3rd to 2nd always seems to catch the edge of the reverse gate (or the edge of the 2nd/reverse passage) which makes me look like a fool while driving and does nothing for my times.
    I run one of the coolerworx versions of these... fit and finish was/is excellent as far as I'm concerned. Includes reverse lockout and 5th lockout. I can only echo what everyone else has said about it transforming the shifting experience - 100% accurate and I'll never go back.

    As far as the debate of needing reverse lockout, personally I like it a lot. I also do primarily autox and also used to catch reverse gate from time to time flipping from 3rd to 2nd. With the reverse lockout I can smack any gear at any time with complete and utter confidence, no second thought.

    On the street in day to day driving I'm like Senna in my heel and toe downshifts from 3rd to 2nd, but throw the red mist of racing in there and I'm look more like a fumbling idiot!
    +100 I used to think it was only me.


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    Those of you who have actually ordered and received an RTD, what was the timeline?
    So far for me, paid 2 weeks ago, received automated receipt same day, and crickets since.

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    Quote Originally Posted by aeronaut View Post
    Those of you who have actually ordered and received an RTD, what was the timeline?
    So far for me, paid 2 weeks ago, received automated receipt same day, and crickets since.
    I think 4-6 weeks is normal.

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    Got my RTD V0 no lockout shifters from Castro Motorsport about a year ago [they had them in stock, not sure about right now though]. I have two: E30 and E36. About 6 trackdays so far and totally in love with the shifter in both cars.

    It did take me a couple sessions to acquaint myself with the fact that the shifter re-centers itself though.

    Completely worth it and I've been recommending them to everyone.

    E36 is uses AKG's DSSR and I forgot the E30's... will update later.
    Last edited by CeloC; 07-28-2019 at 12:42 PM.
    Thanks to Castro Motorsport BMW Repair & Performance Shop - North Hollywood, CA

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    I just got a DHL shipping notification! (3 weeks and 4 days from order.)
    Of course, it's missing the c/o line that I clearly put in the shipping address. Ug. It usually works anyway.

    Kinda wish I'd got the reverse lockout...I think it'd be nice to have when rushing to 2nd gear.

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    Quote Originally Posted by aeronaut View Post
    I just got a DHL shipping notification!

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