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would you buy a short shifter for $115 shipped?

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Old May 20, 2004 | 01:36 AM
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Question would you buy a short shifter for $115 shipped?

it would be the shifter and new bushings price would include shipping. I will post pics soon. this is not a altered fulcrum shifter so it will lower the **** and the throw not just the throw. This dose make it a little harder to shift but after a week you get used to it and can shift faster than ever.

For me to even think about doing another run I will need at least 6 people to confirm interest and be willing to pre-pay. It would then take 4-6 weeks before they can be shipped. they will be shipped as they are compleat in the order of payment received.
as for now i just need to see if there is demand to set up a group buy.
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Old May 20, 2004 | 01:57 AM
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I'd rather spend more and get a C's or Mazdaspeed. The **** is lower on them as well as the throw.
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Old May 20, 2004 | 02:02 AM
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Yeah my mazdaracing shifter ownz it was 170 shipped and its great. I wouldn't pay for just a shorter ****. sorry....
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Old May 20, 2004 | 08:47 AM
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for a short **** a dremel and a cutting bit is your friend
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Old May 20, 2004 | 09:17 AM
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Originally posted by bcty
for a short **** a dremel and a cutting bit is your friend
I've done this, and surprisingly it works... However nothing really equates to an actual shorter throw shifter assembly.

Also, regarding the 115$ unit your interested in, like i always say, if it's too good to be true , than it's a scam. Purchase a "real" unit from the vendors who have experience and feedback.

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Old May 20, 2004 | 11:41 AM
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I'm sorry i don't understand how they are not "real" units. they are cut from c4140 hardened steel. the problem with just hacking is its hard to find a place to thread the thing and its too short, i cracked my knuckles each time i shifted.
as i said they also will come with new bushings and inner boot. shipped to your door.
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Old May 20, 2004 | 11:49 AM
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pic?
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Old May 20, 2004 | 12:55 PM
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stock, ours, cut stock


more shots of ours


the last 3 of 6. "all but one is sold"


1st gear


5th gear


neutral

Last edited by nillahcaz; May 20, 2004 at 01:05 PM.
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Old May 20, 2004 | 01:01 PM
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Well all professional short shifters have a different fullcrom(sp?) point and a shorter ****. The reason that most people won't buy something like this for that high a price is that they can have this done at a shop. Its not that expensive to have done to a stock one. But if your selling them then more power to you.
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Oh man, my appologies, i didnt even read your post...

Please, refrain from throwing acid directly into my face.

$115? Sounds like a great deal, too bad i'm broke *** currently. i guess blowing your transmission and clutch pack will do these sort of things.


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Old May 20, 2004 | 01:09 PM
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I'll try and get a better install pic Friday to give you a better idea. We can sell them for $50 shipped but will not have the 2 bushings or the inner boot.
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Old May 20, 2004 | 01:26 PM
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If i hadnt just ordered a mazdaracing one for $170 i would probably have been interested.


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Old May 20, 2004 | 03:51 PM
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I don't understand...
You can do this for "free" with your original shifter, buy you want $100+ for yours???
Does the higher strength steel give us better performance?
Last time I checked, I never heard of anyone breaking the stock one, unless they did something stupid to it.

One BIG drawback on these one piece levers - the fricken shifter gets fricken HOT.  If you're using an aftermarket shift **** that's metal that has no insulator, you can barely touch it when it gets hot!

No thanks, I have no problem with my Razo RA3 shift known that already cuts down the height, but it still retains the stock rubber insulator and adds another nylon insert on top of that.  I only paid $30 for my "mod".


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