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Old 08-27-2011, 11:26 AM   #7 (permalink)
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It is simple, in terms of not having to install additional sensors. Most cars have(had) a speed sensor already, and a motor rpm signal is fairly common as well.

If you added reliable x-y pots to your stick shift, I bet a controller could sort it out and know which gear you are heading for.
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