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Shift-I Flat - Green Amber Red
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Item Number: 500003
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KNOW WHERE YOUR TORQUE IS AND USE IT.
Some Traqmate customers have asked for a shift-light capability. While there is a shift indicator capability in the Traqmate Display Unit, there is no substitute for a bright light to get your attention.
We use the high-quality Shift-I progressive shift light in our team cars and are pleased to offer it to our customers. It is a high-quality product and has many advanced features such as auto-dimming, range programmability, battery voltage level indicator, and multiple display modes.
The Shift-I can be mounted on the gauge cluster, on top of the dash, or even velcroed on top of the Traqmate Display Unit.
Shift-I FLAT is a progressive gear shift and RPM range indicator. The lights are user programmable to indicate a required section of your RPM, the first light illuminating at the RPM you have programmed, usually this will be the start of the power band, and depending on the display mode selected will terminate with all lights flashing at your programmed shift point. The lights in-between are automatically set at equal RPM divisions. Why seven lights? Extensive testing determined that within your peripheral vision you can instantly and easily recognize how many of the seven lights are illuminated. Any more and you need to concentrate, removing your attention from the road. Any less and RPM trend information is lost. As you accelerate, you will see each light come on, providing a predictable lead up to when the ideal shift point occurs.
Philosophy
Knowing the optimal RPM range can be particularly useful for both circuit work and on the street. It can
provide a reference for shifting down, by indicating if your RPM is below the start of the power curve, and will also indicate if your RPM is getting too high to accelerate out of the turn. In addition, the Shift-I can be used to optimize launch control by keeping the RPM within the ideal range. By indicating the section of RPM your most interested in, it allows you to break out of old habits and form new ones. This can increase both performance, control and engine life. Importantly, this is achieved without taking your eyes off the road!
Important Features...
* The RPM range displayed is set by the buttons, down to 50rpm intervals.... ie. 3150 to 8750rpm.
* Brightness adjusts automatically to ambient light and you can adjust the level yourself.
* Battery voltage display while engine starting.
* Warns you of alternator/regulator over voltage failures.
* Automatically dims while cruising.
Shift-I comes in four configurations, straight and curved, blue / red LEDs, and green / amber / red LEDs. The LED colors are personal preference with most drivers opting for the tri-color.
The straight configuration is right for most cars while the curved will fit around a 3.5" (90mm) gauge, which works well for many motorcycles and some cars.
Why do I need it?
TRACK
Takes offs are very important and you don't want to be the one that just lost 3 positions before the first corner. You rather be the one that just robbed a few spots. Using a progressive shift light, you can stage your RPM right where you need it while concentrating on your reaction time. Launch a perfect takeoff, then in the midst of all the adrenalin and noise, still nail the first few gear changes and get the jump on the pack.
Lap after lap, gear changes tend to move about, particularly with several other engine/exhaust notes on song or in combination with helmet wind noise. Duelling with others can make it hard to get into the zone, and the red mist can easy settle in and effect gear changes. Getting the most from your engine and having that consistency can give you that edge and build the rhythm to move through the pack with precision. The progressive display gives you an anticipated and accurate gear change, getting the most from the available torque without bouncing off the limiter. Consistency can drop your average lap times and put you in a superior position to find those different lines that make you a winner.
STREET
If your carving through some twisty roads, you can see where you are with the power before corner entry and at exit. Too many or too few lights and you'll smoothly change gears. It becomes more of an automatic thing, where your in tune with the RPM. Knowing your on the start of your torque before making an over taking maneuver, sets you up to run right through the one gear with an impressive pass. Some people also use it as a gauge of speed. I know if I'm pushing it going into a corner if I've got 4 lights (with appropriate gear selected), particularly some corners! If I'm in an area with radar traps, I know I'm creeping in speed when the next light kicks in. Of course, nailing good take offs again and again is easier with a progressive shift light, particularly when their is company at the traffic lights.
DRAG
A progressive shift light can give you two keys benefits, gear change consistency and optimum staging. While at the tree, you can stage your RPM right where you plan to have it for a powerful take off. You can then concentrate on the christmas tree lights and nail the takeoff reaction and torque. The progressive display gives you a clear indication of the RPM rising while accelerating, and gear changes become less of a panic and more of an anticipated action at the precise RPM you want. Not only can this improve your times, but it can put you ahead of the game because any modifications you make gives a comparable result.
Many customers have commented on the construction quality of the units, often referring to them as OEM finish. With rubber buttons, automotive grade ABS plastic with etched finish and proper molded light lenses, it's definitely looks the part. Well designed, it's all housed within a flat enclosure so you can fit it where you want. The core technology behind the scenes does it's job brilliantly and provides a range of configurable options. Set it up once, or tweak the specific settings. Changing of where the lights start and finish on the RPM scale is done quickly and accurately. You don't need to rev the engine! Adjustments can be made down to 50rpm intervals, allowing fine adjustment.
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