Can i make my auto shift w/ buttons?
06-25-2003, 12:30 PM
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Can i make my auto shift w/ buttons?
Is there any way i can wire up some buttons/swithes so when im in drive i can select the gear? Some one else is making up a huge tiptronic setup, but i just want 4 buttons to select each gear and one to select drive. I want the buttons to be like the climate control where you hit one button and the other pops out shutting off the other setting. Anyone catching my drift? Its probly a waste of time but its just a question.
06-25-2003, 02:05 PM
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no, you're right, it is a waste of time.
IS shifting the lever too much work?
Also, realize that your auto is a 4-speed, not a 5-speed, and that O/D is your 4th gear.
For this idea to be realistic, your shifter would have to be pretty big, considering the amount of wiring (i'm assuming you'd want the thing lighted, too) and the size of the buttons....."But i'd make the buttons real small"....right, and then accidentily push the button for 2nd gear when you're going into 4th at 100+ MPH.
If you want to shift, buy a 5-speed. Or convert. Otherwise, do it the lame way all us other auto owners do, or just enjoy the auto for what it is.
IS shifting the lever too much work?
Also, realize that your auto is a 4-speed, not a 5-speed, and that O/D is your 4th gear.
For this idea to be realistic, your shifter would have to be pretty big, considering the amount of wiring (i'm assuming you'd want the thing lighted, too) and the size of the buttons....."But i'd make the buttons real small"....right, and then accidentily push the button for 2nd gear when you're going into 4th at 100+ MPH.
If you want to shift, buy a 5-speed. Or convert. Otherwise, do it the lame way all us other auto owners do, or just enjoy the auto for what it is.
06-25-2003, 02:54 PM
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im almost positive there used to be a car that utalized a button system to shift, back in the 50s or 60s. i dont know the name but my dad probably knows if you want to find it.
you dont see them around because it was generally a bad idea/novelty
you dont see them around because it was generally a bad idea/novelty
06-25-2003, 03:10 PM
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Originally posted by BadKarma99-4spd
im almost positive there used to be a car that utalized a button system to shift, back in the 50s or 60s. i dont know the name but my dad probably knows if you want to find it.
you dont see them around because it was generally a bad idea/novelty
im almost positive there used to be a car that utalized a button system to shift, back in the 50s or 60s. i dont know the name but my dad probably knows if you want to find it.
you dont see them around because it was generally a bad idea/novelty
It probably would be a waste of time but hey it would be different!
06-25-2003, 03:46 PM
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Originally posted by BadKarma99-4spd
im almost positive there used to be a car that utalized a button system to shift, back in the 50s or 60s. i dont know the name but my dad probably knows if you want to find it.
you dont see them around because it was generally a bad idea/novelty
im almost positive there used to be a car that utalized a button system to shift, back in the 50s or 60s. i dont know the name but my dad probably knows if you want to find it.
you dont see them around because it was generally a bad idea/novelty
06-25-2003, 03:47 PM
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Originally posted by fearthegecko
no, you're right, it is a waste of time.
IS shifting the lever too much work?
Also, realize that your auto is a 4-speed, not a 5-speed, and that O/D is your 4th gear.
For this idea to be realistic, your shifter would have to be pretty big, considering the amount of wiring (i'm assuming you'd want the thing lighted, too) and the size of the buttons....."But i'd make the buttons real small"....right, and then accidentily push the button for 2nd gear when you're going into 4th at 100+ MPH.
If you want to shift, buy a 5-speed. Or convert. Otherwise, do it the lame way all us other auto owners do, or just enjoy the auto for what it is.
no, you're right, it is a waste of time.
IS shifting the lever too much work?
Also, realize that your auto is a 4-speed, not a 5-speed, and that O/D is your 4th gear.
For this idea to be realistic, your shifter would have to be pretty big, considering the amount of wiring (i'm assuming you'd want the thing lighted, too) and the size of the buttons....."But i'd make the buttons real small"....right, and then accidentily push the button for 2nd gear when you're going into 4th at 100+ MPH.
If you want to shift, buy a 5-speed. Or convert. Otherwise, do it the lame way all us other auto owners do, or just enjoy the auto for what it is.
06-25-2003, 06:59 PM
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what an idea!
how come it never hit me this way?
you are a genius.
This mod will cost under $40, and I can even put different color bulbs for each gear!
and since my shifts automatically anyway, what's the difference if the buttons actually work or not. absolutely no diff.
This is gonna be the homemade tiptronic mod for my max
thanks for the idea, philly96max
you are a genius.
This mod will cost under $40, and I can even put different color bulbs for each gear!
and since my shifts automatically anyway, what's the difference if the buttons actually work or not. absolutely no diff.
This is gonna be the homemade tiptronic mod for my max
thanks for the idea, philly96max
Originally posted by philly96maxima
Make a panel of lighted do nothing numbered buttons, then you can pretend that they shift the tranny,,a conversation piece....ahem
Make a panel of lighted do nothing numbered buttons, then you can pretend that they shift the tranny,,a conversation piece....ahem
06-25-2003, 08:48 PM
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Re: what an idea!
Originally posted by pMB
how come it never hit me this way?
you are a genius.
This mod will cost under $40, and I can even put different color bulbs for each gear!
and since my shifts automatically anyway, what's the difference if the buttons actually work or not. absolutely no diff.
This is gonna be the homemade tiptronic mod for my max
thanks for the idea, philly96max
how come it never hit me this way?
you are a genius.
This mod will cost under $40, and I can even put different color bulbs for each gear!
and since my shifts automatically anyway, what's the difference if the buttons actually work or not. absolutely no diff.
This is gonna be the homemade tiptronic mod for my max
thanks for the idea, philly96max
06-26-2003, 05:08 AM
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Re: what an idea!
Originally posted by pMB
how come it never hit me this way?
you are a genius.
This mod will cost under $40, and I can even put different color bulbs for each gear!
and since my shifts automatically anyway, what's the difference if the buttons actually work or not. absolutely no diff.
This is gonna be the homemade tiptronic mod for my max
thanks for the idea, philly96max
how come it never hit me this way?
you are a genius.
This mod will cost under $40, and I can even put different color bulbs for each gear!
and since my shifts automatically anyway, what's the difference if the buttons actually work or not. absolutely no diff.
This is gonna be the homemade tiptronic mod for my max
thanks for the idea, philly96max
06-26-2003, 05:19 AM
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hmm... you can wire something that'll only let you shift to either the gear before or the gear after... ???
I'd rename O/D to Afterburn...
And use a joystick for a steering wheel
ok ok ok, it was a nice try for an idea... but think about having to go all the way to the climate control area to shift. I like laying back in my seat and cruisin low..
Either way, the shifts are not going to be instantaneous like a manual tranny.
I'd rename O/D to Afterburn...
And use a joystick for a steering wheel
ok ok ok, it was a nice try for an idea... but think about having to go all the way to the climate control area to shift. I like laying back in my seat and cruisin low..
Either way, the shifts are not going to be instantaneous like a manual tranny.
06-26-2003, 06:27 AM
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Originally posted by mzmtg
i30krab has a custom pushbutton shift controller on his I30.
It was designed and built by Level 10, I believe.
i30krab has a custom pushbutton shift controller on his I30.
It was designed and built by Level 10, I believe.
Ben you are correct:
http://www.levelten.com/store/import...shiftronic.htm
06-26-2003, 06:44 AM
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pretty f-in neat.... Not as expensive as I thought. Would the VB mod be necessary with that device?
Nissan has a thingamadoodad that might be able to d the shifting thing by plugging it into something in the fuse box... my friend at the dealer balanced my cylinders and erased the ecu's learned info with that thing... he also had a kick controlling the windows, wipers and junk, and revving the engine all out of that device...
after that remote car in OT, I'm getting ideas ... hmmm...
Nissan has a thingamadoodad that might be able to d the shifting thing by plugging it into something in the fuse box... my friend at the dealer balanced my cylinders and erased the ecu's learned info with that thing... he also had a kick controlling the windows, wipers and junk, and revving the engine all out of that device...
after that remote car in OT, I'm getting ideas ... hmmm...
06-26-2003, 02:24 PM
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Nissan has a thingamadoodad that might be able to d the shifting thing by plugging it into something in the fuse box... my friend at the dealer balanced my cylinders and erased the ecu's learned info with that thing... he also had a kick controlling the windows, wipers and junk, and revving the engine all out of that device...
I was in my friends GS400 and his has button shifting for the auto on the steering wheel... So I'm sure there's a way for the max
The idea is cool, yes. But money-wise, there's other mods that will help out first.
06-26-2003, 03:35 PM
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Originally posted by BadKarma99-4spd
im almost positive there used to be a car that utalized a button system to shift, back in the 50s or 60s. i dont know the name but my dad probably knows if you want to find it.
you dont see them around because it was generally a bad idea/novelty
im almost positive there used to be a car that utalized a button system to shift, back in the 50s or 60s. i dont know the name but my dad probably knows if you want to find it.
you dont see them around because it was generally a bad idea/novelty
alot of newer cars are coming with it. i just talked to someone from germany and he said it was popular.
06-26-2003, 03:36 PM
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Originally posted by fearthegecko
no, you're right, it is a waste of time.
IS shifting the lever too much work?
Also, realize that your auto is a 4-speed, not a 5-speed, and that O/D is your 4th gear.
For this idea to be realistic, your shifter would have to be pretty big, considering the amount of wiring (i'm assuming you'd want the thing lighted, too) and the size of the buttons....."But i'd make the buttons real small"....right, and then accidentily push the button for 2nd gear when you're going into 4th at 100+ MPH.
If you want to shift, buy a 5-speed. Or convert. Otherwise, do it the lame way all us other auto owners do, or just enjoy the auto for what it is.
no, you're right, it is a waste of time.
IS shifting the lever too much work?
Also, realize that your auto is a 4-speed, not a 5-speed, and that O/D is your 4th gear.
For this idea to be realistic, your shifter would have to be pretty big, considering the amount of wiring (i'm assuming you'd want the thing lighted, too) and the size of the buttons....."But i'd make the buttons real small"....right, and then accidentily push the button for 2nd gear when you're going into 4th at 100+ MPH.
If you want to shift, buy a 5-speed. Or convert. Otherwise, do it the lame way all us other auto owners do, or just enjoy the auto for what it is.
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06-27-2003, 04:47 PM
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i've seen so many buses with this feature so that should not be a problem on a car either. in basic setup you can attach a motor/servo to the transmission shift lever (unsure of proper name, its the little part that is attached to the cable down at the transmission and moves when you pull the lever inside the car), and then hook the motor to some buttons and a controller. by pressing the button the motor spins in the desired direction for x duration/rotations and effectively shifts the transmission. you dont actually change anything to the way the tranny shifts, you just get rid of the unsightly lever. the trick is getting it all working right.
unless i am wrong the whole set up can be bought from most places that sell robot parts, like the ones you see on robot wars etc.
unless i am wrong the whole set up can be bought from most places that sell robot parts, like the ones you see on robot wars etc.
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