Notices
Evo General Discuss any generalized technical Evo related topics that may not fit into the other forums. Please do not post tech and rumor threads here.
Sponsored by: RavSpec - JDM Wheels Central

Gear Box Shift Monitor - WRC Style

Old Sep 27, 2005, 06:50 PM
  #1  
Evolved Member
Thread Starter
iTrader: (27)
 
Bexa20's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2003
Posts: 560
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Gear Box Shift Monitor - WRC Style

Hi guys,

Long time ago I came across the Gear Box Shift Monitor, I wanted to get one but I lost the magazine that I read all about it. Finally I came across of this product again and definitely I’m getting one myself. You can use it for racing, show, even street driving.

Basically it displays actual gear you are driving on, on top of that it changes the color of the display from green through yellow to red depending on the RPM. I almost forgot, it has one more feature, yes it does have a shift light.

The way this monitor works is fairly simple, the signal at a given RPM is compared with the signal at a given speed and it is displayed on the monitor as an actual gear you are driving on. You will only need 4 wires to be connected. +12V, GND, Engine RPM, and Vehicle Speed Sensor.

This product can be used on any car (even Diesel), it doesn’t matter if it has automatic or manual transmission. Although it has to be a fuel injected vehicle.

If you have questions about this product don’t hesitate to ask I’ll try to answer the best I can, if I cannot I will contact the person who designed it.

Since I’m getting one myself I was wondering if anyone would be interested in getting one as well. I’m still in the process of negotiation with the person who actually designed this monitor on the price and other details. As of right now the price would be approximately $110 but it might change depending on what kind of deal he can give me as well as how many units I would get from him. To start I’m thinking about 10 units. So if anyone interested please let me know and when all is fair and square I will give you definitive answer on the price.

BTW, here is the picture of the Gear Box Shift Monitor.

UPDATE:
5 new units are available and ready for immediate shipment, please PM me for more details.
Attached Images  

Last edited by Bexa20; Nov 26, 2007 at 11:24 PM.
Old Sep 27, 2005, 07:01 PM
  #2  
Evolving Member
iTrader: (1)
 
savageevo's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2004
Location: SoCal in the desert
Posts: 264
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
can you show pics of it in the car. if you are talking to the manufacture try to set up a group buy. I am interested. looks like a good product. i had a few times when I thought I was in second when I was actually in 4th doing a right turn. it would be nice to see what gear I am really on.
Old Sep 27, 2005, 07:28 PM
  #3  
Evolved Member
iTrader: (5)
 
nnorris7413's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Wilmette, IL
Posts: 1,161
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
That would be cool as hell. Ive always loved the look of those in wrc cars. Id be in if we can get a group buy going.
Old Sep 27, 2005, 07:49 PM
  #4  
Evolving Member
iTrader: (10)
 
Toobs's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Melbourne, Fl.
Posts: 119
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Count me in...
Old Sep 27, 2005, 08:36 PM
  #5  
Evolved Member
Thread Starter
iTrader: (27)
 
Bexa20's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2003
Posts: 560
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
That is what I'm looking for right now, I saw somewhere the real video from a rally car. I will post a link as soon as I find it.
Old Sep 27, 2005, 09:29 PM
  #6  
Evolved Member
Thread Starter
iTrader: (27)
 
Bexa20's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2003
Posts: 560
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
OK I got 3 links, first is a quick snap shot of how you program the device, the other two are the actual movies from onboard cameras during a rally event. The programming one is preaty short, about 0.5MB the other two a little bigger around 30MB

Programing video

Rally #1 video

Last edited by Bexa20; Sep 27, 2005 at 09:33 PM.
Old Sep 27, 2005, 09:31 PM
  #7  
Evolved Member
iTrader: (35)
 
MYEVOVIII's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Atl/Southeast
Posts: 1,983
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Neat keep us posted.
Old Sep 27, 2005, 09:34 PM
  #8  
Evolved Member
Thread Starter
iTrader: (27)
 
Bexa20's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2003
Posts: 560
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
for some reason I cannot get the 3rd link to work, but you get the idea from the other two
Old Sep 27, 2005, 09:43 PM
  #9  
Evolved Member
 
JSYEVO's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: El Paso, TX
Posts: 798
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
sorry kinda off topic, what does the guy sitting passenger tell the driver while hes driving?
Old Sep 27, 2005, 10:00 PM
  #10  
Evolved Member
iTrader: (8)
 
~EVILEVO~'s Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Arizona
Posts: 605
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Hes telling him whats coming up the road
Old Sep 27, 2005, 10:04 PM
  #11  
Evolving Member
iTrader: (68)
 
kmxxbadboy's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Northern New Jersey
Posts: 469
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Count me in.
Old Sep 27, 2005, 11:00 PM
  #12  
Evolved Member
Thread Starter
iTrader: (27)
 
Bexa20's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2003
Posts: 560
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Originally Posted by JSYEVO
sorry kinda off topic, what does the guy sitting passenger tell the driver while hes driving?
It is called rally, that's what they do. Driver knows what type of road, turn, obsticle he should expect ahead of time.
Old Sep 27, 2005, 11:02 PM
  #13  
Evolved Member
Thread Starter
iTrader: (27)
 
Bexa20's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2003
Posts: 560
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Since I'm seeing more and more people that are interested in this product I will set up the list of names and when the time comes I will contact everybody individually.
Old Sep 27, 2005, 11:13 PM
  #14  
Evolved Member
Thread Starter
iTrader: (27)
 
Bexa20's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2003
Posts: 560
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
List of interested:

1. Bexa20
2. savageevo
3. nnorris7413
4. Toobs
5. kmxxbadboy
6. Wicked
7. dEdiYT11
8. Westchester Evo

Last edited by Bexa20; Sep 28, 2005 at 07:11 AM.
Old Sep 27, 2005, 11:23 PM
  #15  
Evolving Member
 
wikdwhiterabbit's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Savannah, GA
Posts: 101
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
pm me when your ready I want to get a sequential shifter, but wouldn't do it without one of these indicators.

Thread Tools
Search this Thread
Quick Reply: Gear Box Shift Monitor - WRC Style



All times are GMT -7. The time now is 04:02 PM.