AC Schnitzer LCD Shift Knob!!

Azrielsc

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Check it out!

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Here's the write-up from CNET:

"It must be SEMA Show time again, because we're seeing the beginnings of an aftermarket accessory flood. Some of these products are useful, some aren't. AC Schnitzer, purveyor of aftermarket accessories, has just released a new LCD shift knob for manually shifted BMWs and Minis that we think falls into the latter category.

The red illuminated LCD screen on the top of the new shift knob displays the gear the vehicle is in up to sixth. The only connection to the vehicle are the wires for 12V power, so the LCD shift knob uses an accelerometer to determine in what gear it is sitting, up to sixth. AC Schnitzer hasn't released any information as to whether the shifter would automatically calibrate or have to be programmed before use, nor has it released any pricing information.

In our experience, keeping our eyes on the road and simply remembering what gear we're in is sufficient, so we don't think this would be useful unless you have a dangerously brief short-term memory. The shifter does, however, look pretty cool and is potentially a neat little piece of bling."


Anyone?
 
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Azrielsc;379415 said:
Check it out!

gear_shift_knob_1_270x267.jpg


Here's the write-up from CNET:

"It must be SEMA Show time again, because we're seeing the beginnings of an aftermarket accessory flood. Some of these products are useful, some aren't. AC Schnitzer, purveyor of aftermarket accessories, has just released a new LCD shift knob for manually shifted BMWs and Minis that we think falls into the latter category.

The red illuminated LCD screen on the top of the new shift knob displays the gear the vehicle is in up to sixth. The only connection to the vehicle are the wires for 12V power, so the LCD shift knob uses an accelerometer to determine in what gear it is sitting, up to sixth. AC Schnitzer hasn't released any information as to whether the shifter would automatically calibrate or have to be programmed before use, nor has it released any pricing information.

In our experience, keeping our eyes on the road and simply remembering what gear we're in is sufficient, so we don't think this would be useful unless you have a dangerously brief short-term memory. The shifter does, however, look pretty cool and is potentially a neat little piece of bling."


Anyone?

Hey edlms, this shift knob is for you! Sibeh swee lei! :yummie:
 
Re: AC Schnitzer LCD Shift Knob!!

hi,

Saw this in one of the US web but not AC brand.....it uses a couple of sensors to sense the positions of the shift and this must calibrate properly to get the right display........heard has some issues with the calibration inconsistency...
 
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Is it for any manual car or specifically for latest BMW/Mini model?
 
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A stick driver who dunno which gear he's in... shouldn't even be driving manual in the first place. :p
 
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axl;379607 said:
A stick driver who dunno which gear he's in... shouldn't even be driving manual in the first place. :p

Agree!...and do you actually look down while you change gears?
Hmm.. not a fan of it.
 
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SILVER;379613 said:
Agree!...and do you actually look down while you change gears?
Hmm.. not a fan of it.
for my 4yr old son to learn :lol2: i guess is only a nice comestic mod.
 
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iscoupe, I used to change gear for my dad since I was very young. I thought it will be very useful for me one day when I learn driving. I got so familiar with changing gear. But I was proved wrong when it's time for me to learn driving. :lol2:

Can you guess why? :nehnehhh:
 
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u grabbed the wrong stick?
 
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jinooi;379683 said:
u grabbed the wrong stick?
That's a good one.... next time I demonstrate on your stick :nehnehhh:

No la, that's not the answer....I want to see how smart iscoupe is....
 
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he's not smart lah...

dumb as a doorpost...
 
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C3P0;379682 said:
iscoupe, I used to change gear for my dad since I was very young. I thought it will be very useful for me one day when I learn driving. I got so familiar with changing gear. But I was proved wrong when it's time for me to learn driving. :lol2:

Can you guess why? :nehnehhh:

cause you used your right hand and sat in passenger seat
 
Re: AC Schnitzer LCD Shift Knob!!

jinooi;379690 said:
he's not smart lah...

dumb as a doorpost...
:lol2: Wait he knock your head next time :lol2:

phil;379693 said:
cause you used your right hand and sat in passenger seat
Smart fellow! I was such an expert in right hand gear shifting. Then when I turn 17 and sat in driver's seat, KNN, must use left hand :furious: :lol2:

But of course, there are always certain things we do better with our right hand. Like turning a screwdriver.
 
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Move to America, settled.

my dads car also manual, but 3 on the tree.
 
Re: AC Schnitzer LCD Shift Knob!!

phil;379706 said:
Move to America, settled.

my dads car also manual, but 3 on the tree.

Huh, what's 3 on the tree?
 

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