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Old Mar 24, 2008 | 07:41 PM
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This is a feeler. It's a brand new Dr. Isotope Short Shifter 1.75" Drop with cage risers, and steel shifter bearings.

If you go to his page it is the premium package. Yeah yeah...I didn't have enough mula for the other packages .

The package retails for $135; with the oem shifter return it's $95.

I am trying to get rid of this because I am saving for rims and I unfortunately bought this on impulse.

My price is 95 bucks. I know I know, it isn't a price drop, BUT you won't have to pay shipping costs for the return (I will cover that), and if you were looking for a shifter from Dr. Isotope with 50% shift reductions at a dropped height of 1.75" you wouldn't have to wait for him to fashion it and send it, because I would be able to meet up with you and give it to you RIGHT AWAY!

So help me out guys/gals. I need to get rid of this. Shoot me your best offers if this price is too high for you.

Thanks again.
Old Mar 24, 2008 | 07:54 PM
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Would this work on a xb or just the tc?
Old Mar 24, 2008 | 07:55 PM
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the one he has would just be tC
Old Mar 24, 2008 | 08:58 PM
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I just finished talking to Dr. Isotope. He says that all models of Scion use the same style of shafts. But the xb's length is greater than the xa and the xa's is greater in length than the tc's.

He says that an unmodified tc's shaft put in an xb is already a 1.5" drop apprx. So with mine, it would be around 3.25" of drop; of course this would be determined along with what type/height shift **** you use.
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Old Mar 25, 2008 | 12:56 AM
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Already have the B&M but will pass the word around!
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Bump for a killer part. The Doc really makes some quality stuff.
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Very true. I can see the quality by just looking at the product.

I might have to keep it if I have no sellers within a couple weeks. Because I need to send the OEM shifter back in...
Old Mar 25, 2008 | 03:54 PM
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^trying my best for you! This will work on an '08 right?
Old Mar 25, 2008 | 06:46 PM
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Yes, I am most certain that it will. Thanks Erik!
Old Mar 25, 2008 | 07:52 PM
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It should... I don't think Toyota has made any changes to the shift assembly at all.
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Old Mar 27, 2008 | 12:16 AM
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Anyone?
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trying!
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I know someone wants 50% shorter shifts
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Have you tried putting on a fancy tinfoil hat..........it gets noticed.......

Wish I had a stick I would be all over it..........
Old Mar 27, 2008 | 03:53 AM
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Originally Posted by BZinn1
Have you tried putting on a fancy tinfoil hat..........it gets noticed.......

Wish I had a stick I would be all over it..........
All we would have to do is a tranny swap, along with a couple other things......but who says it can't be done, without a little effort....and maybe a little money
Old Mar 27, 2008 | 07:10 AM
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so has this been installed at all? got any pics? thanks!
Old Mar 27, 2008 | 07:14 AM
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This is brand new. Never installed. His website, www.doctorisotope.com has the pictures. I have the premium package. I was trying to keep this local because of the stock shifter return, but if you are willing to send your shifter back I would be interested in the sale.
Old Mar 27, 2008 | 02:21 PM
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^you'll be getting a call today!



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