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Old Aug 17, 2006 | 09:07 PM
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Who makes quality shift *****? I'm looking for one with carbon fiber and possibly leather...
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Sparco, Greddy, OBX
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OBX and quality, thats an oxymoron
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their shift ***** are actually pretty good
Old Aug 18, 2006 | 06:34 AM
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MOMO.
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MOMO FTW......
Old Aug 18, 2006 | 06:48 AM
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Originally Posted by BuddhasTC
Sparco, Greddy, OBX

My OBX **** has some chrome peeling along the edge of the top. It is not a big thing--but a little disappointing
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Originally Posted by OldYeller
Originally Posted by BuddhasTC
Sparco, Greddy, OBX

My OBX **** has some chrome peeling along the edge of the top. It is not a big thing--but a little disappointing
I still have my old one and it's about a year and a half old and it still looks good. I just removed it when i got my SS.
I didn't think MOMO made ***** that fit our threading pattern on the tC. Do they now?
Old Aug 18, 2006 | 07:46 AM
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I like my Razo shiftknob. My friend has the OBX **** and the chrome is peeling off on his as well. Disappointing indeed...
Old Aug 18, 2006 | 08:34 AM
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Hands down the best leather shift **** would be the TRD one if you go that route.
Old Aug 18, 2006 | 08:44 AM
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I'm using the TWM bombshell weighted shift **** and I'm liking it a lot...paired with the stage 2 short shifter makes it even better.
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Thanks for the replies and experience with OBX as well...I will see what I can find.

Anyone know any good reliable vendors as well?

I'm a noob
Old Aug 18, 2006 | 10:01 AM
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Originally Posted by WeaponX6X
Thanks for the replies and experience with OBX as well...I will see what I can find.

Anyone know any good reliable vendors as well?

I'm a noob
Which type did you decide upon?

I got my TRD leather shift **** for $61 shipped(cheapest anywhere)
Old Aug 18, 2006 | 04:27 PM
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Originally Posted by OldYeller
My OBX **** has some chrome peeling along the edge of the top. It is not a big thing--but a little disappointing
ditto here. i put some vinyl over it but that will evenually wear off.

the chrome on the bottom manual transmission adapter ring is also peeling.
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i love mine, it's Sparco and i got it for $50
Old Aug 20, 2006 | 09:15 PM
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Those both look nice. I don't know what type of **** I want...do I want the ball or the traditional type? I suppose I should try a few out and decide...
Old Sep 3, 2006 | 08:02 PM
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What exactly do you guys look in a shift ****? Isn't the factory **** durable?
Thanks
Old Sep 3, 2006 | 08:36 PM
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weight for counterweight was a factor for me.... i picked a 1.3 lb **** that i thought would both look and feel good.

got the twm bombshell.
Old Sep 3, 2006 | 09:06 PM
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Your best bet is to find something that is weighted. There are several good companies out there that make quality parts. your crossroads will be sporty look and feel such as the TRD **** which looks great and has great grip or a wheighted **** this comes in handy due to the quicker shift and follow into the pocket. its my 2 cents but maybe a start in the right direction
Old Sep 4, 2006 | 01:18 AM
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Anyone know if the Momo Combat Evo ***** are weighted?

If not, who sells weighted *****?



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