And what did we pay for our Talons?
Yeh, I have about 34k into mine now, and dont even think about cost anymore when it comes to accessories that are needed or wanted. LOL. I do not have a use for the shifter plate tho, I never look at my shifter when changing gears....no need once you get used to it. Im in the mud a lot tho, so back and forth is the norm for me.And what did we pay for our Talons?
I have been using it for quite some time and have never had that problem. It is very useful in tight areas.So with the shift gate piece it looks like the shifter would be susceptible to getting accidentally bumped from forward into reverse, possibly at speed. Thoughts?
The CA gate is very easy to move from F to R in low or high. I found I was looking down at the shifter. No worries if you prefer the stock one then use it.I have what might sound like a stupid question....
Why would anybody want to add a shifter gate to a system that is already gated? I drive the shit out of my honda x and go thru a lot of rough terrain that Im going back and forth thru and having to shift from forward to reverse and back.....I dont see a problem at all with the stock shifter. Its 10 times better than the 2018 popo turbo junk I had. JMO
Rock crawling in Moab and rolling back looking at a 1,200 vertical drop that is about 16" away from your rear tire, knowing you have a huge amount of the weight of your rig loaded on the transmission, possibly on one axel more than the other so having a seamless F to R you can feel versus look down at, is very critical without the pop or jump that can occur in that situation. lolI have what might sound like a stupid question....
Why would anybody want to add a shifter gate to a system that is already gated? I drive the shit out of my honda x and go thru a lot of rough terrain that Im going back and forth thru and having to shift from forward to reverse and back.....I dont see a problem at all with the stock shifter. Its 10 times better than the 2018 popo turbo junk I had. JMO
Rambo, thanks for the feedback! I use the hillbilly brake every time I load the Talon; hook up the front straps then use reverse and the brake to set a bit of tension on the straps and set the hillybilly brake. Makes it a little easier. It also helps when I use the winch set the hillbilly brake and use the remote to help pull without using reverse or park.good call on the hillbilly brake definitely a must need for me, save that horrible transmission sound while parked on a hill.
I’d like to install the shift gate, and may before long, but as stated earlier, I’m just a little concerned that if the shifter somehow got bumped or something fell against it etc while driving it could end up getting shoved into reverse while moving. Probably pretty unlikely, but would pretty much suck if it happened. ?Just installed Catech shift gate...it is so awesome. Going on a ride tomorrow can't wait to try it on the trails and show my buddies. Showed the wife when she got home, said she could drive it now?
Only issue I had was no instructions, and the customer video on YouTube started after removing the console (which is the part I didn't know how to do) called Catech, it was 7:30 pm in Tennessee, but Eric answered the phone and walked me through it. Only broke three of the dang fasteners so I did awesome ?
Just toook an 80 mile ride and had a couple of tight turn a rounds, wow was that a breeze...never looked down loved it.I have the Catechism shift gate and love it!
just got thru a two day ride in Ajo Az and it never gave me a problem and worked perfect.
i would say the hardest part of installing it is pulling the shifter knob off (and that wasn’t so bad if you just take your time)
Me too !!Just toook an 80 mile ride and had a couple of tight turn a rounds, wow was that a breeze...never looked down loved it.
On the gear shift knob...Holy s..t I thought I was pulling the sword from the stone getting that dang thing off. I started to think I have got old and weak. Then I started rocking it a litttle. I'll be honest I worked up a sweat and had to rest a couple of times. It was like passing a bowling ball???