{"product_id":"vnm-simulation-5r-plate","title":"VNM Simulation 5R Plate","description":"\u003cdiv id=\"TWO_COLUMN_GRID-ZeWavIpthW\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-two-column-grid page_crafter_two_column_grid-ZeWavIpthW\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"page-crafter-h2 page_crafter_two_column_heading-ZeWavIpthW page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eFive forward gears and reverse, for the older cars\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-ZeWavIpthW    page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA great deal of the most rewarding sim racing happens in cars that never had a sixth gear. Group A and Group B rally, historic touring cars, the road cars of the eighties and nineties, and most of the karting and club machinery in between.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 5R gate matches them. Five forward gears plus reverse, with no seventh position sitting there unused. It fits the \u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/gamergeardirect.com.au\/products\/vnm-simulation-dual-mode-h-pattern-sequential-shifter\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVNM Dual-Mode Shifter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e in place of the standard plate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_media_container-ZeWavIpthW page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"VNM Simulation 5R H-pattern gate plate\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0149\/2457\/8902\/files\/imgonline-com-ua-compresstosize-xjmd18kljkbe-f374d3c0-6fe1-4bf9-9fcb-567559775384.png?v=1789616686\" class=\"page-crafter-image-base-class page_crafter_grid_media-ZeWavIpthW\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"SPACER-4Rw4RK00Rg\"\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"height: 20px;\" class=\"page-crafter-block\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"WHATS_INCLUDED-eR96b2WXnn\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-whats-included-block page-crafter-inner-padding page-crafter-border-radius page_crafter_whats_included_container-eR96b2WXnn\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_whats_included_heading-eR96b2WXnn page-crafter-bottom-spacing-small\"\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-whats-included-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_whats_included_column_1_text-eR96b2WXnn  page-crafter-ul-list-with-checkmark  page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFive forward gears plus reverse\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMatches the gearbox in most historic and rally machinery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_whats_included_column_2_text-eR96b2WXnn  page-crafter-ul-list-with-checkmark  page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRemoves an unused gate position\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSwaps onto the VNM dual-mode shifter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"SPACER-8hkK06QAYw\"\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"height: 20px;\" class=\"page-crafter-block\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"TWO_COLUMN_GRID-uLzDj8tv7d\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-two-column-grid page_crafter_two_column_grid-uLzDj8tv7d\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_two_column_heading-uLzDj8tv7d page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eWhy a narrower gate is better for old cars\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-uLzDj8tv7d    page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn a six speed gate driving a five speed car, the top right position is dead. That sounds harmless until a fast change under pressure puts your hand somewhere the car has no gear, and you have lost a second finding out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA five speed gate makes the mechanical layout match the car. Fifth sits where fifth should, reverse sits beyond it, and every position on the plate does something. Muscle memory has one less exception to learn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_media_container-uLzDj8tv7d page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"VNM 5R plate gate layout\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0149\/2457\/8902\/files\/0l0a0020-min_dd206968-5c0e-4c56-a538-84359d8e73af.png?v=1789616687\" class=\"page-crafter-image-base-class page_crafter_grid_media-uLzDj8tv7d\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"SPACER-SXDmfIACeN\"\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"height: 20px;\" class=\"page-crafter-block\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"TEXT_BLOCK-SXvs52k7L2\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_two_column_heading-SXvs52k7L2 page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eRunning more than one plate\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-SXvs52k7L2    page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSwapping plates takes a few minutes on the bench with the hex wrenches that came with the shifter, so a driver who moves between historic and modern grids can keep both and change with the season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/gamergeardirect.com.au\/products\/vnm-simulation-6r-plate\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e6R plate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e is the standard six speed gate, and the \u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/gamergeardirect.com.au\/products\/vnm-simulation-7r-plate\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e7R plate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e covers seven speed gearboxes. Our \u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/gamergeardirect.com.au\/collections\/vnm-simulation\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVNM Simulation range\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e carries the full set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"SPACER-w5SeSpNZob\"\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"height: 20px;\" class=\"page-crafter-block\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"TEXT_BLOCK-fll17cjy1K\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_two_column_heading-fll17cjy1K page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eOur expert take\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-fll17cjy1K    page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"This is a small part that solves a specific irritation, and if you drive historics you will know exactly the irritation I mean. Reaching for fifth in an old rally car and finding the gate lets you keep going into a gear that does not exist is a uniquely annoying way to lose time. Fit the right plate and the problem disappears.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Blake Sterling, Founder \u0026amp; CEO, Gamer Gear Direct\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"SPACER-EeIcjbysiH\"\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"height: 20px;\" class=\"page-crafter-block\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"HEADING-KHPSNUgWH3\"\u003e\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_heading-KHPSNUgWH3\"\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"ACCORDIAN-eYTJxEnuae\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_accordian-eYTJxEnuae page-crafter-accordian-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow many gears does the 5R give me?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eFive forward gears plus reverse, following VNM's naming where the number is the count of forward gears.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eDoes it fit shifters other than the VNM?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. It is made for the VNM shifter only.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eDo I need this if I already have the shifter?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eOnly if you want a five speed layout. The shifter ships with the 6R plate as standard.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCan I go back to the six speed plate later?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. The plates are interchangeable and swapping takes a few minutes with the supplied hex wrenches.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e.page_crafter_two_column_grid-ZeWavIpthW { align-items: center;     }  .page_crafter_two_column_heading-ZeWavIpthW { color: #000;  text-align: center;  font-size: null;    color: #000 !important; }  .page_crafter_grid_plain_text-ZeWavIpthW { color: #000;  font-size: ;  text-align: left;    color: #000 !important; }  .page_crafter_grid_media-ZeWavIpthW { height: null;  width: null;     }  .page_crafter_grid_media_container-ZeWavIpthW { order: 1;     }  .page_crafter_two_column_button-ZeWavIpthW  { background-color: #000;  color: #fff;  font-size: 16px;    color: #fff !important; }  #TWO_COLUMN_GRID-ZeWavIpthW {\n    margin-bottom: 10px;  \n  }  #SPACER-4Rw4RK00Rg {\n    margin-bottom: 10px;  \n  } .page_crafter_whats_included_container-eR96b2WXnn { background-color: #f4f4f4;     }  .page_crafter_whats_included_heading-eR96b2WXnn { color: #000;  text-align: center;  font-size: null;    color: #000 !important; }  .page_crafter_whats_included_text-eR96b2WXnn { color: #000;  font-size: ;  text-align: center;    color: #000 !important; }  .page_crafter_whats_included_column_1_text-eR96b2WXnn { color: #000;  font-size: ;  text-align: left;    color: #000 !important; }  .page_crafter_whats_included_column_2_text-eR96b2WXnn { color: #000;  font-size: ;  text-align: left;    color: #000 !important; }  #WHATS_INCLUDED-eR96b2WXnn {\n    margin-bottom: 10px;  \n  }  #SPACER-8hkK06QAYw {\n    margin-bottom: 10px;  \n  } .page_crafter_two_column_grid-uLzDj8tv7d { align-items: center;     }  .page_crafter_two_column_heading-uLzDj8tv7d { color: #000;  text-align: center;  font-size: null;    color: #000 !important; }  .page_crafter_grid_plain_text-uLzDj8tv7d { color: #000;  font-size: ;  text-align: left;    color: #000 !important; }  .page_crafter_grid_media-uLzDj8tv7d { height: null;  width: null;     }  .page_crafter_grid_media_container-uLzDj8tv7d { order: -1;     }  .page_crafter_two_column_button-uLzDj8tv7d  { background-color: #000;  color: #fff;  font-size: 16px;    color: #fff !important; }  #TWO_COLUMN_GRID-uLzDj8tv7d {\n    margin-bottom: 10px;  \n  }  #SPACER-SXDmfIACeN {\n    margin-bottom: 10px;  \n  } .page_crafter_two_column_heading-SXvs52k7L2 { color: #000;  text-align: center;  font-size: null;    color: #000 !important; }  .page_crafter_grid_plain_text-SXvs52k7L2 { color: #000;  font-size: ;  text-align: left;    color: #000 !important; }  #TEXT_BLOCK-SXvs52k7L2 {\n    margin-bottom: 10px;  \n  }  #SPACER-w5SeSpNZob {\n    margin-bottom: 10px;  \n  } .page_crafter_two_column_heading-fll17cjy1K { color: #000;  text-align: center;  font-size: null;    color: #000 !important; }  .page_crafter_grid_plain_text-fll17cjy1K { color: #000;  font-size: ;  text-align: left;    color: #000 !important; }  #TEXT_BLOCK-fll17cjy1K {\n    margin-bottom: 10px;  \n  }  #SPACER-EeIcjbysiH {\n    margin-bottom: 10px;  \n  } .page_crafter_heading-KHPSNUgWH3 { color: #000;  text-align: center;  font-size: null;    color: #000 !important; }  #HEADING-KHPSNUgWH3 {\n    margin-bottom: 10px;  \n  } #ACCORDIAN-eYTJxEnuae {\n    margin-bottom: 10px;  \n  }   \n  @media (max-width: 798px) {\n        #TWO_COLUMN_GRID-ZeWavIpthW {\n    \n  }  #SPACER-4Rw4RK00Rg {\n    \n  }  #WHATS_INCLUDED-eR96b2WXnn {\n    \n  }  #SPACER-8hkK06QAYw {\n    \n  }  #TWO_COLUMN_GRID-uLzDj8tv7d {\n    \n  }  #SPACER-SXDmfIACeN {\n    \n  }  #TEXT_BLOCK-SXvs52k7L2 {\n    \n  }  #SPACER-w5SeSpNZob {\n    \n  }  #TEXT_BLOCK-fll17cjy1K {\n    \n  }  #SPACER-EeIcjbysiH {\n    \n  }  #HEADING-KHPSNUgWH3 {\n    \n  }  #ACCORDIAN-eYTJxEnuae {\n    \n  }\n  }\n  \u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eType: H-pattern gate plate\u003cbr\u003eForward gears: Five\u003cbr\u003eReverse: Dedicated gate position\u003cbr\u003eTotal positions: Six\u003cbr\u003eCompatibility: VNM dual-mode shifter\u003cbr\u003eSupplied as standard: No, optional plate\u003cbr\u003eWarranty: 1 year\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat's In The Box?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1 x H-pattern gate plate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eReviews\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWarranty\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis VNM Simulation gate plate is covered by a 12-month warranty against defects in materials and workmanship, beginning from the date of purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNormal wear and tear sits outside the warranty. Every product is 100% genuine, sourced through authorised distribution, and our Australian simulation team is only a call or email away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll products sold by Gamer Gear Direct are genuine and sourced from authorised distributors, with full Australian support.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"VNM Simulation","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54201811861801,"sku":"VNM-S01H5R","price":10.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0149\/2457\/8902\/files\/imgonline-com-ua-compresstosize-xjmd18kljkbe-f374d3c0-6fe1-4bf9-9fcb-567559775384.png?v=1789616686","url":"https:\/\/gamergeardirect.com.au\/products\/vnm-simulation-5r-plate","provider":"Gamer Gear Direct","version":"1.0","type":"link"}