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Frequently Asked Questions |
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Do flatshifter products come with a parts
and labour guarantee? |
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Yes,12 months parts and labour even for race
use. |
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Paddle-shift or manual shift any difference? |
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Concentration! With less things to think about
it enables you to concentate more on lines, braking points, etc.
which gives quicker lap times.
Paddles allow gearchanges to be made quickly with less effort.
With full throttle clutchless shifts both hands are kept on the
wheel, eyes concentrating on the road ahead. |
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I have seen electric gearshift systems
offered costing a lot more than your system is there any difference? |
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Yes, they are earning a lot more out of you
than we are! Everything in our system is top quality |
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Does the Flatshifter Max System change
gear faster than manual shifting? |
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Yes. The Flatshifter Max System has been back
to back tested against a manual gear change system and recorded
a saving of over 1/5 of a second per shift. Just think how many
gearshifts per lap you do! |
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Why choose electric over pneumatic (Air)
systems? |
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With Flatshifter electronic operation there
is no need for large, heavy and unreliable air compressors, tanks,
regulators, valves, etc. The Flatshifter Max System is fully
solid state operation with only 1 moving part providing ultimate
reliability. Electric operation also means that it won't rob
your engine of the power that an air system will take and you
don't have to worry about your tank running out of air on the
final lap |
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Will the Flatshifter System allow me to
change gear completely clutchlessly? |
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Yes.using the Flatshifter Expert or Pro systems
up & downshifting will be clutchless The Flatshifter Club
enable clutchless upshifting only The clutch will only be needed
when pulling away and coming to a complete stop. |
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How often should the Flatshifter Max System
be serviced? |
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The Flatshifter Max System does not require
any maintenance unless it has been used in a particularly hostile
environment |
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Do Flatshifter offer a Factory Fitting
Service? |
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No, but all systems are designed for D.I.Y
fitment or can be fitted by any competent mechanic. We also have
various centres who can fit them for you if needed. |
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Can I become a distributor for the Flatshifter
Systems? |
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Yes. Flatshifter are always happy to discuss
possible distributorship agreements with other countries worldwide.
Please contact us for further details on +44(0)1206 322557 or
Email mail@flatshifter.com |
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Do Flatshifter offer technical support
over the phone? |
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Yes. Flatshifter technicians are available
to help you on the phone +44(0)1206 322557) and via Email - mail@flatshifter.com |
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Can I use the Flatshifter Max System in
conjunction with my manual gear lever? |
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Yes. With the Flatshifter System installed
you can use either the pressure sensitive buttons supplied or
the optional steering wheel mounted paddles to change gear or
your standard manual gear lever at any time. Both methods are
completely interchangeable at all times |
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Can I select neutral using the Flatshifter
System? |
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Yes. With the Flatshifter System installed
you can use either the steering wheel mounted buttons, the optional
paddles or your standard manual gear lever to select neutral. |
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I have heard that all quickshifter systems
need a lot of setting up to get them adjusted and working correctly,
normally a separate test session, is this true? |
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Normally with most systems on the market yes,
but the flatshifter systems are designed and pre-adjusted to
work perfectly straight out of the box 99% of the time, and the
other 1% may need a small amount of adjustment. |
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Can I expect any performance gain by using
a Flatshifter clutchless quickshift system? |
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Yes, you can expect a distance gain of approximately
1 metre per full throttle upshift. For example, 10 gear shifts
per lap over a 20 lap race will add up to quite an advantage
over your competitors. |
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I have seen other quickshifters for sale
but none with your downshift autoblip system. How does it work? |
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By operating the gear lever in the downshifting
direction, the patented throttle blip system allows a smooth
downshift to be made at all speeds without the need for a slipper
clutch. The downshift actuator spindle replaces the original
engine idle adjuster screw and provides a precise throttle-blip
of the correct level to ensure a smooth downshift.( unloading
the pressure on the meshing gears allowing a gear shift) The
system has a built-in inhibitor which helps prevent rear wheel
locking or engine damage caused by shifting down at too high
engine speed. |
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