Guess I'll bump this one up. I didn't see it before posting. After nashing the few teeth I have left, I think it is just the nature of the beast. It's really no different than the original column shifter. You have to "button" or lift up to go into 1st but it is just the trans detents working from there.

I'm going to take a hard look later and see if I can either add or modify the detents a little. With a mild motor it's ok I guess but with one that can really set you back quickly the stock Locar is in trouble I think. You really need to rest your hand against your leg or the seat to get just the right movement. Light fingers.

I used to drive the racer with one hand and pushing air buttons with the other so I guess the streetrod should be easier. Maybe I'm just older and slower. haha