Where to start? I was in the market for a shifter and started researching quite heavily as to what was available and importantly what I needed. Several times I stumbled across Oktane Designs and half paid attention. Living in the UK I dismissed the idea since there would be shipping and taxes to pay (we’re not used to either over here!). Long story short, I’d set my mind on the V2. As luck would have it, an as new unit came up for sale on eBay in the uk from a YouTube reviewer. I didn’t hesitate and bought the shifter. 

The unit is stunning, and not only looks great but was a dream to fit to the rig. Everything I needed was included, from bolts to spanners etc. It was a good job really as all our tools are predominantly metric so it was a nice touch to have everything needed in the box. There’s a tiny bit of lateral play in the shifter but it doesn’t bother me and has never been an issue. The beauty is that there are a good number of adjustments to make such as throw distance, throw resistance and importantly enough thought went into the design that means I can set it slightly off centre on the rig for a comfortable position. I had an issue with false shifting all of a sudden after a couple of months and reached out to Vern for help even though I didn’t buy directly from him… I had low expectations. Within 12 hours (remember time difference across the pond) I had replies with questions etc and after two emails had a potential simple solution that meant undoing a nut. That’s it. A simple nut. Followed Vern’s instructions and less than 5 minutes later everything was back working perfectly. Over a week now and no sign of any ghost shifting or anything untoward at all. 

This guy is good. Not only at supporting his product and understanding how it works, but at dealing with people. I absolutely love buying from independent businesses and when they are operated in the way Vern operates his, I don’t understand why some people feel safer buying from the big brands. 

If you’re considering this shifter, and it meets your needs, just buy it. Stop thinking about it and do it as it’s a lovely thing that just does what it says it does very well, and is supported better than any Fanatec or Heusinkveld product as you’re immediately talking to a friendly human who I guess is chief thinker, designer, manufacturing, tech support, accounts and despatch all in one. No regrets here.

— Jamie from the U.K.