BUILD JOURNAL: SPECIAL SERIES

Tighter clicks, more boom.

Enamoured by the carbon driveshaft and solid mounted subframe on the Phoenix, I set out to enhance the "click, click, boom" feel of the 420G.

In this Special Series, I document my RTD short shifter experience. I take you into my unboxing, the install and my driving impressions - with videos to come.

Cheers,
- Matt / @m3_epoustouflant

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Spec your RTD

RTD Short Shifter Solutions

Factory Direct Process

Made in Lebanon

Specifications:

Non locking solid shifter
Integrated Torsion Spring that Self-Center the Lever
Machined from Billet Alumec 89 Alloy.
Bronze bushing is used for a longer life time.
Stainless Steel 304 Grade welded base to provide more rigidity.
1 year warranty
Various knob material and color options

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Hear the clicks, feel how it moves.

It's tight, it's stiff, it's fast.

Coming soon

The installation notes

In this entry, money gets shifted: the RTD shifter got bolted & center'ed by InnovAuto and I finally got to fool around to get a feel for it, with video proof.

Read the entry