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Old May 8, 2009 | 05:08 PM
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I've googled alot but no luck, anyone know where I can find a long race shifter for the tC? Something sort of like http://www.fastlineperformance.com/shifter.htm
Old May 8, 2009 | 05:17 PM
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Talk to Dr Isotope and ask him about the Lazyboy.
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^^ thank you for the heads up, i just emailed them!
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im saying Doc I will be your best bet. Unless u can can get a shop to custom make one. Ive actually Been thinking about this too
Old May 9, 2009 | 05:42 AM
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Well yes Doc is the ONLY one that I know of that makes it. I have seen the shifter in person and it is sweet, however it is NOT for everyone.
Old May 9, 2009 | 05:54 AM
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let us know how it turns out. This had also crossed my mind.
Old May 9, 2009 | 12:33 PM
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got an e-mail back from doc!!

Doc writes:

That would be like my LazyBoy. I make a leverage-based shifter,
packages start at $330 including core fee.



You can choose **** style, total height, etc.

Doc
Old May 9, 2009 | 01:43 PM
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Ya, that sounds about right. Probably includes a cage and everything too. Possibly even bushings.

Like someone else mentioned I've been thinking about this as well. Especially with more and more autocross, this might be kind of nice to have.
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Can you find out what the lazy boy shifter comes with? I would love to see this shifter in action
Old May 12, 2009 | 04:18 PM
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I really want this! I hate my short shifter!
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the lazyboy is AWESOME.

comes with a new complete cage... bushings.. everything you need.

it's sweeeeeeeet.
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Originally Posted by SquallLHeart
the lazyboy is AWESOME.

comes with a new complete cage... bushings.. everything you need.

it's sweeeeeeeet.
still loving it Squall?
Old May 12, 2009 | 05:00 PM
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Originally Posted by SquallLHeart
the lazyboy is AWESOME.

comes with a new complete cage... bushings.. everything you need.

it's sweeeeeeeet.
hey squallheart, can you get a video clip of the lazyboy in action while driving?
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don't really have a cam to record video...
i really need one of those GoPro cams like ack has... take the car auto-x and then yea... record some stuff..

but the **** is so close to the wheel.. if i'm in 2nd gear, i can lay my hand in-between the **** and the steering wheel.. it's THAT close.
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So I emailed the Doc on this b/c I already have a short shifter and some bushings, and a custom **** (from him)... so I didn't know how his package deal would work out... so here's some helpful info if anyone is like me and already has some of this stuff done - but would inquire about the lazyboy.

- Bushings: cage bushings are different front to back for the lazyboy, so you couldn't really use the same bushings you may already have.
- ****: needs to be from the kit because the boot really won't go up that far and one with a regular collar or something would look crappy
- Core Fee: since I don't have my OEM shaft anymore, he probably wouldn't be able to refund much (or any, basically) of the "core" fee he normally would if I returned my current one.

Just some things to keep in mind. I'm still not sure yet if I'm going to order... but even if I do, it probably wouldn't be right away.
Old May 12, 2009 | 07:39 PM
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just an fyi i bought a doc iso short shifter used that was way to low so i talked to the good doctor and asked him if he could make some extender for me he did and it is awsome
Old May 13, 2009 | 04:55 PM
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if anyone in this thread is looking to sell their SS to get a LS, im looking for one, so let me know what you got.
Old May 13, 2009 | 05:40 PM
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^^ i most likely will be selling my B&M shortshifter! i'll hit you up if do
Old May 13, 2009 | 07:32 PM
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id prefer a Doc I shifter cuz i had one before and i loved it.
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Originally Posted by yellowxhoodie
if anyone in this thread is looking to sell their SS to get a LS, im looking for one, so let me know what you got.
I'm selling my doc SS......The specs of the shifter is 50% throw reduction and also 2 inch shifter height from stock



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