shiftR111 2.0 Prototype Testing

We have been testing the prototype in Lee's 2011 Elise for the last couple of weeks.  He has been very happy with it so far.  The second proto has now arrived and we have a couple of changes that we need to test out to improve the kit.  This one will go in the 111RS and then we will modify the first one and install in the ArtCar2 for track testing.

The two issues that this first one had are the reverse lock out block is not thick enough and the base plate has a hole that does not line up perfectly with the floor of the car.  Both will have an effect on the feel of the kit so we want to get them right. 

One thing that is clearly better is the action of the reverse lock out collar.  Eliminating the cable deletes one adjustment that makes the install even easier.  We believe it should also make for better durability and reduce the need for any future adjustments.

Fitting the shiftR111 2.0 Proto

 Carlos fit the 3D printed prototype into our Elise Outlaw.  The kit fits properly so we are now in a position to move forward.  We've kicked off the machined prototype with a few minor tweaks.  This will be tested on the road and track!

The added clearance with the center console will be nice for those of you with leather wrapped consoles.

shiftR111 2.0 Developments

We started working on a new version of the shiftR111 last year to help address a few market demands. The biggest being the cost increases that we have been facing these last couple of years. We first introduced the shiftR111 in 2016.  Itt has been a success making the shifting a true joy on the Elise, Exige and Evoras.   Of course for some owners of these cars, it was a great alternative to the broken blue pivot ball in their stock cars.

 We had made small iterative improvements to the original design over the years but this is a much larger change. We believe this solution should perform as well as the original but fit better into the stock center console.   Overall we attempted to employ the KISS principle with this design!

 We have a partially 3D printed prototype that we will test fit this week. If this goes well, we will produce a working proto that we can actually take on the road & track to test. 

Several design changes have already been made to the kit to reach this stage. Reduced parts will help get our costs down and will shorten assembly time for us as well.  An obvious change that you can see from these pictures is the deletion of the reverse lock-out cable.  This design should also aid in better clearance with those leather wrapped center consoles.

Producing a RHD version is high on our list of priorities.  We intend to make that happen soon after releasing the LHD this Spring.

Stay posted for updates.