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Old Jul 19, 2011 | 07:29 PM
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I can make you a custom one, any color. It's a 2 inch steel ball, and I can powdercoat it whatever color you like. Weight... let's just say you pretty much can't get heavier.

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Old Jul 19, 2011 | 07:36 PM
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Hello all. I've been trying to find a new shift **** for some time, as my stock fc **** leather is almost shot. I have looked around the forum a ton, and need some opinions and suggestions. I am looking for a simple, hefty-weight shift ****. I really like the look of the Skunk2 billet ****, and ones like it, but they are 10x1.5 thread and I need 10x1.25 for the fc. Any pictures, suggestions or opinions would be greatly appreciated.
what I did was asked voodoo not to tap the threads and I did them myself for 10x1.25, this fit my car when it had a s4 transmission in it and happened to fit my c's short shifter so I still use it today.

If they dont want to do that, and you dont want to be bothered, get a shifter assembly from a s5 car so that you have more choices.

cant see the engraved h-pattern or the rx7 logo but its on there. I actually sent him the RX7 logo back in the day

not sure if its too flashy for you, but this is the smaller **** they sold

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Old Jul 19, 2011 | 07:38 PM
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9k racing has some pretty cool shift *****
These type are becoming more popular.
http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?s...62019937178327





I got a razo in the fc.. had a Greddy grex weighted shift **** in my old s13.
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Old Jul 19, 2011 | 07:41 PM
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i actually just looked on the knobmeister site and he shows alot of 10x 1.25 *****, maybe im getting confused and s4 thread is 10x1.5- i cant remember right now
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Old Jul 19, 2011 | 08:01 PM
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The S5 is 10x1.25. So, yes, you were temporarily confused.
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Old Jul 19, 2011 | 09:55 PM
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haha, i never thought i would see a pic of my old shift **** again, good to see you enjoying it. I loved driving with it. keeps your hands near the wheel, i can't stand those short as **** hard as hell to pull short shifters.

I'll have to post pics of my new setup, i've got something i've never seen done before, it's a game changer lol.
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Old Jul 19, 2011 | 10:35 PM
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It's a badass setup infidel. Best $ I've spent lol, besides my zeal coilovers. I also have a snapon 1/2" breaker bar handle I'll use sometime

Lloyd
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Old Jul 19, 2011 | 11:21 PM
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Originally Posted by Rob XX 7
what I did was asked voodoo not to tap the threads and I did them myself for 10x1.25, this fit my car when it had a s4 transmission in it and happened to fit my c's short shifter so I still use it today.

If they dont want to do that, and you dont want to be bothered, get a shifter assembly from a s5 car so that you have more choices.

cant see the engraved h-pattern or the rx7 logo but its on there. I actually sent him the RX7 logo back in the day

not sure if its too flashy for you, but this is the smaller **** they sold

are those RX8 seats? If they are how are they in the FC? I want to pick some leather ones up soon, although I would rather buy the Recaros from the R3. They're so comfortable and super snug
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Old Jul 20, 2011 | 02:18 AM
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That buddy club **** is really sick. What's the weight like on that? And as soon as I saw that Katana, I almost regretted ordering my Razo. But I do have a few swords laying around (don't ask), maybe I'll experiment a bit.
Thanks! I really really like it. Fits right in the palm of my hand and makes shifts precise!
But the weight is nothing. Its super light.

Its a buddy Club Shift **** :
http://www.amazon.com/Buddy-Club-BC0.../dp/B000WCZGKU

And a Steeda Tri-Ax Shifter Handle
http://www.steeda.com/store/steeda-t...d-mustang.html

I have a T56 Six Speed Transmission, so you might not be able to use the Tri-ax Handle.
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Old Jul 20, 2011 | 05:48 AM
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Originally Posted by charlos
are those RX8 seats? If they are how are they in the FC? I want to pick some leather ones up soon, although I would rather buy the Recaros from the R3. They're so comfortable and super snug

no they arent, but a few people have put rx8 seats in their fcs
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Old Jul 21, 2011 | 01:20 PM
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Originally Posted by Hypertek
9k racing has some pretty cool shift *****
These type are becoming more popular.
http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?s...62019937178327





I got a razo in the fc.. had a Greddy grex weighted shift **** in my old s13.

Turns out 9k racing is giving away free shiftknobs for 30k attendies on their facebook
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=245785178772689

Worth a shot.
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Old Jul 21, 2011 | 01:28 PM
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i signed up to attend. a free shift **** would be cool
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Old Jul 21, 2011 | 01:59 PM
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make sure you guys say the thread pattern in case they dont know the difference between s4 and s5 shifters
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Old Jul 21, 2011 | 02:29 PM
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If you want it for the feel and ease of shifting, you can't beat a RX-8 ****.
They are weighted just right and feel very good in yer hand.
Get it from RX7.com
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Old Jul 22, 2011 | 08:58 AM
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i signed up to get the free shift **** too even though i already got one. gotta love free ****
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Old Jul 22, 2011 | 12:26 PM
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the rx8 shift **** is really heavy and feels real good.

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Old Jul 22, 2011 | 02:59 PM
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I made one out of a door **** once. At the moment I'm using a bike stunt peg.
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Old Jul 24, 2011 | 11:03 AM
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Originally Posted by AGreen
I can make you a custom one, any color. It's a 2 inch steel ball, and I can powdercoat it whatever color you like. Weight... let's just say you pretty much can't get heavier.
I'll play with my Razo for a few days, but I like that **** a lot. I might give you a shout if I don't like the Razo. What would one run me, powder coated a gunmetal? No patterns or anything, just the ball? Tapped for an S5 (10x1.25) thread?
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Old Jul 24, 2011 | 02:45 PM
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The materials come out to quite a bit, but I could sell a single **** for $25 + shipping. I'd lose money initially by selling only one, but if more were purchased obviously I'd eventually break even, then slowly work into profit.

Here's the color it would be:

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Old Jul 24, 2011 | 04:59 PM
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Hmm..I like that color a lot. And that's a heck of a deal. If this Razo **** doesn't work well, I'll definitely be ordering one from you. And even if I don't, I'm sure lots of people are looking for exactly that kind of ****, you could probably do pretty well.
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Old Jul 24, 2011 | 09:22 PM
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i honestly love mine, my uncle gave it to me when he sold me his fc

it weights about 2lbs


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Old Jul 24, 2011 | 11:10 PM
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Originally Posted by Hypertek
9k racing has some pretty cool shift *****
These type are becoming more popular.
http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?s...62019937178327





I got a razo in the fc.. had a Greddy grex weighted shift **** in my old s13.
since when is it cool to use a ***** as a shift **** lmao
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Old Jul 26, 2011 | 02:23 AM
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I personally like spherical ***** best. I find it fits my hand no matter how I am gripping the shifter, which changes a lot depending on how I'm driving and what shift I am making. 2" or 50mm seems to be the most popular size and the best fit for most people.

And in case anyone is interested weights for a 2" ball of various materials

Aluminum - .39 LBS
Delrin - .195 LBS
Brass - 1.23 LBS
304 Stainless - 1.13 LBS
1020 Steel - 1.14 LBS
Lead - 1.59 LBS
Titanium - 0.67 LBS
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Old Jul 26, 2011 | 02:41 AM
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I made my own that I love, but I got the threads wrong so until I have it re-machined, i'm just using an ebay item. Ill post pics of it later on in the day.
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Old Jul 26, 2011 | 04:41 AM
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Brismo has a nice shift ****
Rob xx has some clean interior with baller seats

After i swapped my shifter to ebay short ones, the thread was so hard to find cuz i didnt know the size.
No one did, but this one fitted

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