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Old May 10, 2005 | 01:36 AM
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http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...RK%3AMEWA%3AIT

seems a little strange to me but if it does what it says then it is worth then ten bucks
Old May 10, 2005 | 01:45 AM
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more info would be nice. Looks to good to be true lol.
Old May 10, 2005 | 02:03 AM
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i'd buy it. sounds sweet.
Old May 10, 2005 | 04:27 AM
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worth a shot
Old May 10, 2005 | 05:30 AM
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man...that looks like a sweet deal...ima prolly order that thing this weekend
Old May 10, 2005 | 06:46 AM
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Bearings, even cheap ones, own bushings. This should be a very worthwhile upgrade for you guys.
Old May 11, 2005 | 04:40 AM
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I just bought it. . . will let you know how it is
Old May 11, 2005 | 07:24 AM
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Originally Posted by djct_watt
I just bought it. . . will let you know how it is
yea please keep us updated...ima prolly get them myself!!!
Old May 11, 2005 | 08:24 AM
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im guessing its for 5speeds??
Old May 11, 2005 | 08:24 AM
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$10 shipped. . . why not
Old May 11, 2005 | 08:38 AM
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i'm interested... but tentative to try
Old May 12, 2005 | 04:38 AM
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what will this improve? supposdly.
Old May 12, 2005 | 05:29 AM
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I just bought a set too... we'll see how it works out. His feedback shows that people like it.
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smoother shifts. . . hopefully in the 1-2 shift
Old May 19, 2005 | 07:00 PM
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i take it this thing is only for manuals?
Old May 19, 2005 | 07:44 PM
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that looks like a good idea but, those bearings look like skateboard wheel bearings. Anybody who skates knows you have to keep those bearings clean and always lubed. But hey who knows. For the price it wouldnt hurt
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I'm still waiting for the shipping
Old May 19, 2005 | 09:28 PM
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So has anyone tried this yet?
Old May 19, 2005 | 09:40 PM
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Hopefully it comes in today or tomorrow. . . and hotbox05 will be installing it for me. We will keep you guys posted.
Old May 19, 2005 | 09:47 PM
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Yeah, its for a 5 speed.

They make shifter kits for automatic trannys but they are pricey. If you don't know what im talking about PM or IM (AIM) me, i'll tell you how it works.


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