Any updates on the new shift knobs?Product development is a tricky mistress. Our dedication is always to quality over urgency when it comes to new products and their release. We wouldn't judge you if you got something else sooner. We are nearing having Escos's in new materials and colors, but unfortunately, there are some loose ends on the development and QC front that mean that I can't give you a hard date just yet. We don't mean to string anyone along when launches take longer than expected, only to deliver something we're truly proud of, that the end user will be proud to own. By mid-year, based on the products in the pipeline, I expect we will have at least half a dozen options to choose from, but again, there is no hard date.
~Russ
Sure. So we have resumed production of the Esco V1's in limited quantities. They're available on the site when in-stock, but we've only got about 10-20/wk, and they sell rather quickly. We've got some all aluminum escos in a number of colors (that are a bit heavier than our V1 insulated version) coming in probably 2-3 weeks. Our forthcoming counterunk knobs shouldn't be far behind that, and those will be available in a few colors as well. Unfortunately though, the V2 insulated Escos in various colors are a few months out as R&D continues on them.Any updates on the new shift knobs?
The design isn't 100% final, but we are expecting to be a bit heavier, have improved opacity on the outer plastic for crisper lettering, and a slightly different tactile feel to the surface (a tad more gripy to the bare hand), compliments of a new material choice for the outer shell.Any significant difference between the v1 and v2 besides colors that you are able to share?
Sure. So we have resumed production of the Esco V1's in limited quantities. They're available on the site when in-stock, but we've only got about 10-20/wk, and they sell rather quickly. We've got some all aluminum escos in a number of colors (that are a bit heavier than our V1 insulated version) coming in probably 2-3 weeks. Our forthcoming counterunk knobs shouldn't be far behind that, and those will be available in a few colors as well. Unfortunately though, the V2 insulated Escos in various colors are a few months out as R&D continues on them.
~Russ
Awesome. Thanks for the update! I'll keep an eye out for the aluminum ones and see how they look. But I'm really just waiting for the V2 insulated Escos. Anything other than white will look a lot better, I think. Being a little bit heavier is just a bonus. And more grip is always good too. I will be patiently waiting.The design isn't 100% final, but we are expecting to be a bit heavier, have improved opacity on the outer plastic for crisper lettering, and a slightly different tactile feel to the surface (a tad more gripy to the bare hand), compliments of a new material choice for the outer shell.
~russ
Yessir. We are going to be restocking almost everything over the next couple of weeks. The kits aren't able to be backordered via the site right now, but if you want to get an order in so yours ships as soon as they restock, shoot me an email via our site with the kit you need, full name, shipping address, shipping phone, and an email and we can send an invoice over.Are the items that are sold out going to be coming back in stock at all? Looking at one of the kits for my Si. I keep checking every week but they’re staying sold out.
it will break in a bit and become easier to shift... one can always do foreman and triceps exercises if you are having issuesJust installed the full short shifter and with almost everything to the shortest setting. It's hard to shift from 2nd to 3rd. I gotta muscle it compared to other gears. Any ideas?
I might increase gate spacing and see what happens. I had a hard time with one of the cable mounts so I thought I messed it up causing it to be hard to shiftit does tend to get better after some use or you get used to it.
also having it on the shortest settings gives you less leverage than if you were to have it longer so there are some added effort due to that.
Generally, when we have customers that are using maximum reductions that are struggling finding gears, the answer is that the adjustments are too severe for your current shifting style. It's critical that you find a set of adjustments that allows a very nice, natural shift. Effort should not be so much where you lose fine control, and you should aim for a straight line shift between gates (2-3, 4-5, etc) rather than a "z" shape pattern. That's kind of the sweet spot.Just installed the full short shifter and with almost everything to the shortest setting. It's hard to shift from 2nd to 3rd. I gotta muscle it compared to other gears. Any ideas?
They definitely have about a 1-2 month wear-in period (of typical daily driving) where the joints get honed in, the grease distributes, and they start to feel buttery.it will break in a bit and become easier to shift... one can always do foreman and triceps exercises if you are having issues
This is so important to remember. People forget a shifter is a glorified lever. Less throw cannot come without the penalty of more effort. So the trick is finding that balance of throw reduction and shift control for your particular style/body.it does tend to get better after some use or you get used to it.
also having it on the shortest settings gives you less leverage than if you were to have it longer so there are some added effort due to that.
Great to hear! I was about to be sad if totally missed that boat.Yessir. We are going to be restocking almost everything over the next couple of weeks. The kits aren't able to be backordered via the site right now, but if you want to get an order in so yours ships as soon as they restock, shoot me an email via our site with the kit you need, full name, shipping address, shipping phone, and an email and we can send an invoice over.
~Russ