installing a shifter rod

[Cesar Rull]

i got a from the guys at shark shifter.
i was told that it would need to be bend to match my kart. The rod looks very sturdy. How are the bent ?, do kart shops have a special rig ?

can someone please post a picture of their shifter rod installed ?
i feel confident installing my seat, but i wonder the order of operation. something tells me i should install the seat first then the rod ?

thanks for the help.