[pbs911]

I was a little sceptical about the hose clamp when I intalled mine a couple weeks ago. With som serious stop and go traffic (read stop, first, second, third, stop, first, second, etc) and some fun runs I found the hose clamp with the newer tab is very sturdy. Welding would be a plus, but in my experience, not necessary.

I am also very pleased with the gated shifitng. I was a little hesitant at first because I do use my car as a daily driver in stop and go traffic, but there is really no more effort required than a standard shifter. FWIW, I installed mine on the Weltmeister short shifter.