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Old Apr 28, 2007 | 04:28 PM
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Indy-Cator LCD Shift ****

Hey guys, I saw this on Engadget.com and found it interesting especially for you M/T maximas. What do you guys think?

http://www.indy-cator.com/english/home.php?section=0,0
Old Apr 28, 2007 | 04:51 PM
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lol wtf???
Old Apr 28, 2007 | 05:23 PM
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let's stare at the ****ing shifter so that we can know what gear we are in and not at our techo-meter or the road so that we can crash and die! what a tardrageous design
Old Apr 28, 2007 | 05:51 PM
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it is a good design, i mean u dnt have to take more than split second to to see the number. Could be a good addition to a good LED upgrade all Blue or somthing.
Old Apr 28, 2007 | 10:26 PM
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Originally Posted by !PrjctMax!
what a tardrageous design
Exactly, you would have to be a tard mash to not know what f*&^%ng gear you were in.

For asthetics the guys with blue interiors yes nice adition, for everyone else.

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Old Apr 29, 2007 | 04:09 AM
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"The engine speed is a key factor in fuel consumption. The INDY-CATOR helps the driver reduce fuel consumption by up to 15% by means of an adapted driving style."

Translated ambiguous advertising propoganda - "We needed to add more reasons to buy this product, and this one makes absolutely no sense. Just suffice to say - you'll know when your in 6th gear."
-Advertising smuck
Old Apr 29, 2007 | 08:39 AM
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this wouldnt work for our car id think:

"Regardless of the brand of the car, the INDY-CATOR fits all manual transmissions up to six-speed (except for gear levers with reverse gear locking mechanism) and is designed to work with every conceivable gearshift pattern. "
Old Apr 29, 2007 | 11:00 AM
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Does this company think drivers are complete idiots? If you need to look at the shifter to know what gear you're in, you are totally unaware of your car’s feedback and should drive an automatic. To buy this gadget is to admit that you suck at driving.

And how is it supposed it reduce fuel consumption? Do they imply that drivers remain in lower gears because they think they’re in top gear or because they forget their transmissions have additional gears? That is ridiculous. From a functional perspective, it is asinine. But to be fair, from a cosmetic perspective only, it could look cool to passengers.
Old Apr 29, 2007 | 12:20 PM
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Hire me to be in the car and I'll tell you what gear your in . It'll be safer too.
Old Apr 29, 2007 | 12:32 PM
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There is NO f***in way Im replacing my Evo MR shift **** for that!
Old Apr 29, 2007 | 08:39 PM
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There is NO f***in way Im replacing my Evo MR shift **** for that!
good stuff...are you sure, the blue LEDs would look super cool!
Old Apr 29, 2007 | 08:45 PM
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you guys are missing the point, its not just to tell you what gear your in, its just a cool addition to add to a cool car. Ppl who see that will be amazed beleive me. Just to add more WOW factor to your car.
Old Apr 29, 2007 | 08:54 PM
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Originally Posted by too_Da_MAX
you guys are missing the point, its not just to tell you what gear your in, its just a cool addition to add to a cool car. Ppl who see that will be amazed beleive me. Just to add more WOW factor to your car.
Do we have a on our hands?


















lol
Old Apr 29, 2007 | 08:55 PM
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Originally Posted by !PrjctMax!
good stuff...are you sure, the blue LEDs would look super cool!
it would match your neons
Old Apr 29, 2007 | 08:59 PM
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it would match your neons
The ones that I don't have?
Old Apr 29, 2007 | 09:00 PM
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Originally Posted by !PrjctMax!
The ones that I don't have?
Oh I thought they were just never on
Old Apr 29, 2007 | 09:02 PM
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Oh I thought they were just never on
wow...stfu, before my fellow 6th geners think that I'm a ricer, when I'm not!
Old Apr 29, 2007 | 09:06 PM
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Old Apr 30, 2007 | 02:39 AM
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Adds 30hp.
Old Apr 30, 2007 | 09:29 AM
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Originally Posted by Pronto
Adds 30hp.
to the crank or wheels?
Old Apr 30, 2007 | 11:11 AM
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hahaha this mod belongs on a civic
Old May 1, 2007 | 07:10 AM
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It a waste of money imo, i would not even consider it if my max was MT, i wouldnt even consider it for my jetta that is MT
Old May 1, 2007 | 07:40 AM
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Originally Posted by too_Da_MAX
you guys are missing the point, its not just to tell you what gear your in, its just a cool addition to add to a cool car. Ppl who see that will be amazed beleive me. Just to add more WOW factor to your car.
No, I believe you are missing the point. The website doesn't just say "This mod is useless but makes you look really cool!" The website lists a bunch of stupid false advertisement ploys that just aren't true. Even if you can't drive a manual at all you need to know where the gears are or...you can't drive it.

It's pretty damn ridiculous.

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