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Old Nov 29, 2009 | 06:30 PM
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So im about to order the TWM 2 and im 100% sure im going to get the cage raisers from Doc I. The Q is, should i order both the Base and Cage bushing from TWM or should i just order the Cable bushing along with the raisers and not even get the Base bushing from TWM???

I just want my shifting to feel smooth and soft(not so stiff) if that kinda helps...
Old Nov 29, 2009 | 08:50 PM
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Doesnt matter you can mix and match companies nothing will happen. same ____ in the end.
Old Nov 29, 2009 | 10:32 PM
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I know i can mix and match i was just wondering which one should i go with....
Old Nov 30, 2009 | 12:03 AM
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Doc I, just because he's a great guy with a great product. Money is better put into the hand of a small business vs a huge company.
Old Nov 30, 2009 | 12:08 AM
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You should just buy the shifter from Doc as well ;)
Old Nov 30, 2009 | 02:22 AM
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Originally Posted by AdmirN
I know i can mix and match i was just wondering which one should i go with....
Doc's stuff is the best, my TWM shifter took a dump on me, I will never buy anything from them ever again, get everything from DOC I, you will not regret it.
Old Nov 30, 2009 | 02:54 AM
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how does a shifter take a dump
Old Nov 30, 2009 | 10:50 AM
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Engifineer is right, post that shifter in classified and pick up Doc I's product!
Old Nov 30, 2009 | 03:28 PM
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Originally Posted by bigBOAT
how does a shifter take a dump
There have been some (I think CC was one.. TWM may have had the issue too. not sure) that were manufactured with the pivot ball a bit too small. This allowed too much slop in the assembly.

Doc makes his from stock shifters by moving the pivot ball to shorten the throw and cutting the shifter down if needed to reduce height. So proper fitment of the pivot is a given.
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Originally Posted by bigBOAT
how does a shifter take a dump
lol....I should have been more specific, like engifineer said, the pivot ball was made too small, so the shifter stick eventually started to loosen and would turn inside the ball, it was very uncomfortable shifting sometimes when the shifter was in the wrong position, hope that makes sense, he he...
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Trying to wiggle it with the ball in the wrong position can be very uncomfortable.....
Old Dec 1, 2009 | 12:01 PM
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haha makes scence now i have not had one issue with my twm very interesting tho
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My problem started when I was tightening my shift ****, I guess I turn it too hard and that's when it started coming loose.
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