Gearbox reverse gate (A Brainfart !)

[Andy_B]

Maybe a silly question but is there a IVA/legal need for a reverse gate..? ie does there have to be some sort of method ,be it push down lift up etc to engage revrse gear ? i ask this as my gearstick is very close to hitting my handbrake in 2nd and 4th ....thinking if i fabricate a gearstick with and offset i could get around this...but possibly might have to do away with the pin and spring (mt75) that needs lifted to engage reverse....what do ya think ....