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Which shift knob to keep???

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Old 12-26-2007, 04:01 PM
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Got two different shift ***** for Christmas and can't decide which one to keep and which to put up on Ebay. I personally think that the mesh ball looks best with the CF dash kit that I have. Looking for a little input from you guys to help make up my mind.



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Old 12-26-2007, 05:19 PM
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It's almost tossup, but I lean to the ball.
-Go with whatever feels best in your hand.
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Old 12-26-2007, 05:27 PM
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love the carbon fiber dash kit looks good!
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Old 12-26-2007, 05:29 PM
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Could you post better pics of that cf dash kit? I have been curious as to what they look like, and couldnt find any pictures of one installed.
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Old 12-26-2007, 05:34 PM
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The leather one actually feels better in your hand. Kind of like some sort of fighter plane controller. Might be better suited to a manual rather than an automatic. I just don't think I like how it looks against the Carbon. Got the CF kit on Ebay. Pretty reasonable and easy to install. For the most part I am happy with the fit of the pieces. Just installed the CF door pillar appliques on the exterior and they fit REAL nice.
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Old 12-26-2007, 07:10 PM
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I'm feeling the leather grip more. Maybe it's just the limited aspect in the photos. If you're going to get the leather steering wheel, the leather grip might match best. To me, the ball looks like it belongs on a manual.
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Old 12-26-2007, 07:14 PM
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I'm learning toward the grip also. IMO it matches up better with the cf, obviously others disagree
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one warning aboutt he classic leather, is that it seatrs to tear and peel off. i had it on my tc for about a year and a half, and the leather started coming off right around the front of the point.

maybe it would last longer on an auto since i drive and shift aggressively, but just some food for though.
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Old 12-26-2007, 09:38 PM
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post more pictures of the CF dash!!!!!!!!!!! please!
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added poll.

my vote goes to the ball.
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Old 12-27-2007, 02:09 AM
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ball and who did you get the cf kit from? Is the cf kit real and how is the fit and finish?
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ball if you ask me
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Old 12-27-2007, 11:56 AM
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Thanks again for the input. Will take more photos of the CF kit for those that asked and post them here this afternoon. It is real CF and the finish is very nice. I am happy with the fit of 90% of the pieces. The one that goes over the A/C controls could have fit a little bit better but it is only off a small amount. The ones that went on the handle part of the rear door were also off. I am having the company I got them from check to see what's up with the rear door handle ones. I feel that they should have included one additional piece to go next to the A/c controls but you will see what I am talking about with the photos.
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subscribed...want to see this dash kit...and go for the ball
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Definitely like the 1st - leather & mesh - shape & style
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Old 12-28-2007, 02:37 PM
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Here are some pictures of the CF dash kit for those that asked for them. I also included a shot of the CF door pillars.





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nice... link to where you got it from?
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http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB..._promot_widget
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I like the ball, where did yoy get it, Im having trouble finding automatic shift **** for mine with out the overdrive button
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