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30-01-2012, 04:31 PM | #1 | ||
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Pro's and Cons?
And the difference between getting one of those (cheap) billet shifters from the US, i.e. http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/120744706...84.m1423.l2649, as opposed to the just replacement stick that replaces the stock one, i.e. http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/79-04-MUS...item45fcc66b8b p.s. Where do i get a white cluster face replacement for AU SII XR8? Thoughts or suggestions welcome
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30-01-2012, 06:59 PM | #2 | ||
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Ive ran these for years they prevent overshifting and damaging your syncros aswell as decreasing the shift length between gears by around 40%. They are designed and made in melbourne.
http://www.billetproducts.com.au/shifthome.html |
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30-01-2012, 07:04 PM | #3 | ||
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ive put one of the short shifters in my xr6 (same as first link), one of the best things ive done! feels like a totally different g/box. recommend it 100%. been in there for about 6 months id say and its perfect. never had any problems.
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30-01-2012, 07:11 PM | #4 | |||
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30-01-2012, 08:01 PM | #5 | ||
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The ones made in melbourne seem a little out of my price range ATM, but i definitely want a short shifter. I guess im concerned about getting one from the the US and the chances that its quality is not that great and it damages my gearbox but if it breaks its a $100 down the drain and no real dramas.
Hmm... short shifting sounds sexy though...
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30-01-2012, 08:08 PM | #6 | ||
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I've got an MGW shifter. Absolutely brilliant.
Lots of people in the states raving about them. And only $180ish plus shipping. |
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30-01-2012, 08:21 PM | #7 | ||
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If you want a cheap 'fill in' for now, remove the bush from the shift lever and cut about 40mm off the stock lever. Thats what I have done, didn't cost me a cent and made a heap of difference.
Do the MGW ones still clear the AU console ok? I thought they were the ones that didn't fit quite right?
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30-01-2012, 08:25 PM | #8 | |||
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30-01-2012, 08:25 PM | #9 | |||
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http://www.mgwltd.com/mustang_shifter.shtml for anyone thats interested
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30-01-2012, 08:26 PM | #10 | ||
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I would suggest holding off getting anything until you can afford the Billet product, or even a ripshift. Anything else would be a waste of time. Though cutting the lever is a good idea, but it won't improve the quality of the shift at all.
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30-01-2012, 08:28 PM | #11 | |||
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30-01-2012, 08:36 PM | #12 | |||
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30-01-2012, 08:42 PM | #13 | ||
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I wouldn't waste money on buying a new lever, lets put it that way.
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30-01-2012, 08:45 PM | #14 | ||
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when i bought my car about a year ago it already had a steeda tri-ax short throw shifter in it. i didnt know this at the time and i was amazed at how good the gearbox felt (having never diven a stock one). i cant compare cause ive never had the opportunity to drive a ba with a stock shifter but mine feels like silk, very smooth. think there only around $180 as well. i love it compared to all other manuals ive driven.
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30-01-2012, 08:48 PM | #15 | |||
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30-01-2012, 08:54 PM | #16 | ||
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They do a straight shifter, have a search on here, heaps of threads about how good they are.
CAT600 raves about them and he has tried them all... |
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30-01-2012, 09:28 PM | #17 | ||
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Im with Puety, I have heard alot of people say that the steeda's and imports make the shift alot more effort compared to the billet products and ripshifter I wouldnt waste my money on them after using the billet quick shifter
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30-01-2012, 09:37 PM | #18 | ||
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30-01-2012, 09:43 PM | #19 | ||
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Shaun, i got mine fro ebay. sure its probably not billet but from what others have said about it, its worth a try. cost me $75 delivered fro the states. happy to show it to you if u want help u decide.
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30-01-2012, 09:55 PM | #20 | |||
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01-02-2012, 07:16 PM | #21 | ||
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I too have one of the ebay shifters mentioned in the first post.
I've found that it fits nicely in my Xr8 and gives you a couple of options regarding stick height, but unfortunately it does set the gear stick 2 inches further back. For some this may be ok. I'm waiting on my mate to make up two sticks; 1 straight stick which will put the gear stick in the factory position. 2nd short top stick which is required to put the momo or original knob back on. The stick as supplied is a 12mm thread whereas the original is a 10 mm thread. At the moment i make do with a supercheap universal knob but this is not much chop as it requires tightening of the attaching grub screws almost daily. Hope this gives you food for thought. |
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01-02-2012, 08:39 PM | #22 | |||
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01-02-2012, 09:16 PM | #23 | ||
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bought a cheap one from the US. Here for a good time, not a long time.
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01-02-2012, 10:08 PM | #24 | ||
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Awesome. was it the same one I bought?
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01-02-2012, 10:53 PM | #25 | ||
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its the one from the first link i put up, so if that is yours, yup.
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01-02-2012, 11:06 PM | #26 | ||
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lemme know when its in man. i'd like to have a play. im in whybother for a few months. we should do a horricks pass boost soon.
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01-02-2012, 11:09 PM | #27 | ||
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nurries, when ive got all my gear in might be keen.
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02-02-2012, 11:29 AM | #28 | ||
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yeah mines practically the same unit except bought from a different supplier on ebay
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