Automotive Dictionary: Gate Change

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Automotive Dictionary: Gate Change


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Gate Change


Gate Change Gear Lever
A type of gear lever working in a "gate", a grid with slots to accommodate and guide the lever. Used on certain earlier cars especially where the gear lever was sited on the offside of the drivers seat e.g. earlier Bentleys. Still used in some high-performance cars where accuracy of gear changing is vital.
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