EVOMS New PDK Shifter - Aluminum and Carbon Fiber - "The Bump Stick" Product Launch
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EVOMS New PDK Shifter - Aluminum and Carbon Fiber - "The Bump Stick" Product Launch
The Evolution MotorSports Bump Stick. - RACE INSPIRED DESIGN
- STREET CAR REFINED
The inspiration for the “Bump Stick” occurred while Todd Zuccone, founder and president of Evolution MotorSports was on a TV shoot with the Gumpert apollo at the Inde Motorsports Ranch in Willcox, AZ. During a filming break Paul Tracy Jr. and Zuccone made a few laps in the just completed EVOMS 997.2TT EVT650 PDK. This same car would be featured two episodes later on the SpeedTV show, "Battle of the SuperCars".
According to Zuccone, "Paul loved the car. He couldn't say enough about the EVOMS upgrades, tuning and he was very complimentary about the overall feel of the car. But, at the same time, we both laughed at how the OEM PDK shifter just didn't look or feel like it belonged in such an amazing flagship Porsche”.
Zuccone further explains “The design of the OEM PDK shifter doesn’t motivate you to want to use it. If you are not inspired to use it, why have it at all? When I drive this car, I want to feel connected with more interaction to further enhance the overall driving experience”.
After many design ideas, prototypes and material selections, our final design was guided partially by the Cup Car Sequential shifter then refined for use in a street PDK application. Instead of an all-aluminum design, we opted for a more appropriate mix of billet aluminum and carbon fiber. A unique feature we integrated is a “push down” aluminum **** which eliminated the need for a push button like the OEM shifter to select the gears. We feel the combination of materials used, overall design features and unique function of our Bump Stick will make a perfect upgrade to any PDK equipped Porsche.
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“Why spend over $600 for an OEM “upgraded” PDK shifter when you can have a race inspired EVOMS “Bump Stick” instead<o></o>
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The inspiration for the “Bump Stick” occurred while Todd Zuccone, founder and president of Evolution MotorSports was on a TV shoot with the Gumpert apollo at the Inde Motorsports Ranch in Willcox, AZ. During a filming break Paul Tracy Jr. and Zuccone made a few laps in the just completed EVOMS 997.2TT EVT650 PDK. This same car would be featured two episodes later on the SpeedTV show, "Battle of the SuperCars".
According to Zuccone, "Paul loved the car. He couldn't say enough about the EVOMS upgrades, tuning and he was very complimentary about the overall feel of the car. But, at the same time, we both laughed at how the OEM PDK shifter just didn't look or feel like it belonged in such an amazing flagship Porsche”.
Zuccone further explains “The design of the OEM PDK shifter doesn’t motivate you to want to use it. If you are not inspired to use it, why have it at all? When I drive this car, I want to feel connected with more interaction to further enhance the overall driving experience”.
After many design ideas, prototypes and material selections, our final design was guided partially by the Cup Car Sequential shifter then refined for use in a street PDK application. Instead of an all-aluminum design, we opted for a more appropriate mix of billet aluminum and carbon fiber. A unique feature we integrated is a “push down” aluminum **** which eliminated the need for a push button like the OEM shifter to select the gears. We feel the combination of materials used, overall design features and unique function of our Bump Stick will make a perfect upgrade to any PDK equipped Porsche.
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</o>- Ergonomically positioned shifter with a more natural height
- Improved driver feedback with a precise connection while shifting
- Enhanced driver interaction for more driving excitement
- Retains all OEM functionality - does not impede Navigation or Audio operation
- Direct replacement for the OEM 987, 997, 997TT PDK shifters <o></o>
- Quality, race engineered components; designed for the driving enthusiast
- One Hour Installation – with included easy to follow installation instructions
- April pre-order special pricing. Launching in May 2011.
- PM or email info@evoms.com for more details
- CNC Machined Aluminum and Carbon Fiber replaces the OEM plastic shifter
- Available in clear anodized aluminum (as pictured) or black anodized aluminum.
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Evolution MotorSports | www.evoms.com
EVOMSit - intelligent tuning |www.evomsit.com
P: 480.317.9911
F: 480.317.9901
E: info@evoms.com
Home of the Worlds Fastest 997TT Porsche(s)
997TT Standing Mile = 234.6 MPH
997TT Standing 1/2 Mile = 217.09 MPH
Fastest 1/4 Mile = 9.29 @ 172.7 MPH
60-130 MPH Time = 3.28 Seconds
Last edited by Evolution MotorSports; Apr 25, 2011 at 02:59 PM. Reason: typo
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For some reason, the shape and design of the bump stick reminded me of this:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Qtgm...layer_embedded
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Qtgm...layer_embedded
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Now that looks like it could have a dual use if Tom's car isnt ready on time!
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For some reason, the shape and design of the bump stick reminded me of this:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Qtgm...layer_embedded
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Qtgm...layer_embedded
Funny, the shape and name reminded me of something else (video not available).
, so umm ... No.
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