Added a Shift Lever

[mspmms]

I think this pretty much sums up this thread . . .

Meme thread

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[Maverick Grabber]

You will have to post the results when you get it dialed in

 

[AutobahnSHO]

Let's add some paddle "shifters" for the CVT while we're at it!

I would LOVE paddles to switch into "L" mode.....

 

[Senior Master Ford Guy]

Out of curiosity, your last name wouldn't happen to be MacGyver would it??

 

[Mabcim]

While I like the dial, this is very cool. Can’t wait to see the final product.

 

[StillWaiting]

I have no words at this point

 

[Guv]

Can you power shift with it

 

[Hcopter]

Can you power shift with it

Yes, once.

 

[FJM]

Having read a lot of posts about preferring a shift lever over the rotary shifter it got me thinking of ways to add a shift lever. So, after work today I made up a crude, simple proof of concept shift lever from items I had laying around the workshop. It's just a plastic container that friction fits into the front cup holder with an aluminum lever connected to a small ball link attached to the shift dial with a zip tie. Surprisingly, it works pretty well even though it's pretty flimsy and relies on the detents in the shift dial. I'll drive with it a few days and decide if I want to spend the time and effort to make a more substantial, better looking version.

You’re the modern day Doc Brown from Back To The Future.

 

[commadorebob]

My wife hated the dial at first. She once told me in the car that she liked having her hand wrapped around a stick. Despite me not actually saying anything, I still managed to get slapped...

 

[Hipshot]

I find it hilarious! Definitely make something, haha. I'm surprised Ford didn't just make them buttons instead of a dial.

They once did. Are you old enough to remember the Edse?l

 

[Samus]

They once did. Are you old enough to remember the Edse?l

I meant for this vehicle.

 

[Diabeetus22]

What a beautiful hack.

I remember reading somewhere (either this forum or on a facebook group) that the 2018 escape shift lever was a drop in replacement?

 

[HatManTC]

 

[Bob The Builder]

I just do not know what to say. I am lost for words other than "Very ingenious"!!

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