Gone are the days when kids are forced into learning to drive a manual as part of driver’s education, and even more prominent is the slush box automatic transmission. But while the lack of rowing gears through the years might not have affected the Ford Mustang as much as other automobiles on the road, it’s easy enough to see that automatic and CVT transmissions are by far the majority the populous desires.
So, what’s a good compromise for the Mustang driver who wants the advantages and capabilities of a manual gearbox, but fears the sometimes intimidating initial learning curve which comes along with learning just what to do, and when, the time comes about to shift? Well, how about a shift knob which both illuminates and vibrates when the “typical” shift point is reached, in order to help a less-skilled driver achieve the experience of driving a manual at a more rapid pace.
With LED technology, parts from an Xbox, and a little bit of Open Source crowd-sourcing, the following video gives you the answers to the questions held this whole time. Enjoy!
Source: MotorTrend
Categories: Aftermarket, Mustang Tech
so instead of a shift light it gives you a vibrator on the knob. groundbreaking
Insert dirty joke here.
3D printing tech using Xbox controller rumble mech
Ummm I guess it’s cool
One of the most stupid things I’ve ever seen.
Sounds like a good idea. But my father taught me that the engine sound will tell you when to shift. and then you get used to the sound of the rpm in each gear.
But thats why the auto trans was invented . Mainly for women . This is a waste of time and money , Surprised it wasn’t Government backed it so dumb . Great job though in inventing the ugliest shift knob .
Oh and useful for maybe 3 days …thats it