i'm interested in getting a shift light to help me at the track. i've looked at the different brands and installs, but can't make up my mind. anyone out there have a preference or advice? thanks.

Basically the one that gives out most light is the preferred one. You must see it warn you or it's useless. :)

The other factor is where you want to place it: on the dash, steering column or A-pillar.

Autometer is excellent quality. :dunno

i have a spa techniques and love it

I want to get a shift light, but most are with the tach. I want a small light thats all nothing too tacky

Here are some Autometer models that are sold separately from the Tachs.

<img src="http://www.autometer.com/hp/2003_catalog/accessories/accessories_art/5340.jpg">

You can add color lenses to this shift-light to have a desired output. This is a stand-alone piece.

The others, that are a bit smaller, will require a module that will calculate the correct RPM's for the light to shift.

<img src="http://www.autometer.com/hp/2003_catalog/accessories/accessories_art/5334.jpg">

<img src="http://www.autometer.com/hp/2003_catalog/accessories/accessories_art/5332.jpg">

Hope this helps...:dunno

I'm thinking about going with the smaller autometer light. it requires a separate box that mounts under the dashboard. then i have to buy the pills too. it's going to cost about $170 for everything.

If it's for the shipped kit, that's a great deal. The 'Box is the most expensive item, but can be used with many lights in case you decide to upsize.

check this one out as an option.

http://www.harlan-engineering.com/store/store.html

this is made by my buddy from my college fsae team. he's a really smart guy (we won a few fsae championships together, back in the day - so we were doing something right :)) and this shiftlight has gotten a sort of cult following in the domestic world. he runs a turbo ls1 firehawk thats' somewhere in the bottom 9's.

i used to run one in my old 968 and loved it.