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Old Aug 18, 2007 | 11:26 PM
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Just picked up a '08 tC, can't decide which SS to get.
Are those current products fit the '08 model?
Also do you guys sugggest to change those bushings (base and cable) as well? Thanks.
Old Aug 18, 2007 | 11:50 PM
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Doc I... no question about it. Price is great, options are good and the product is nice. Get a gearswitcher kit (one of the variations) and install it all (including cable bushings) and you will be happy,
Old Aug 19, 2007 | 12:25 AM
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TWM Stage 2 for sure
Old Aug 19, 2007 | 12:28 AM
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i got the twm stage 2...very happy with the shifter...

dont and never will regret choosing this one...i waas also considering both...cant give opinion on dr. i but i can tell u stage 2 twm u wont regret it
Old Aug 19, 2007 | 12:30 AM
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Originally Posted by engifineer
Doc I... no question about it. Price is great, options are good and the product is nice. Get a gearswitcher kit (one of the variations) and install it all (including cable bushings) and you will be happy,
+1 for Doc I's ... great product at a great price!
Old Aug 19, 2007 | 12:33 AM
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I dont think you would go wrong either way. I have doc Is and its very nice, shifting now is awesome and more fun. base and cable bushings are must, you wont regret it.
Old Aug 19, 2007 | 01:02 AM
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2.5 vs 2.5 so far, thanks guys! Will make up my mind on Monday and place the order. I am sur I will install both bushings!


My other concern is, 2.5" reduction in height on Stage 2 will it be too short?
Old Aug 19, 2007 | 01:10 AM
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^^ It depends on your preference, I have 2" from Docs and its just perfect not too short. If you get docs you can have custom height, 50% shift throw reduction, and good price
Old Aug 19, 2007 | 01:35 AM
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^^ It depends on your preference, I have 2" from Docs and its just perfect not too short. If you get docs you can have custom height, 50% shift throw reduction, and good price

And you are helping a fellow member make a living, not a huge company.

for Doc
Old Aug 19, 2007 | 02:28 AM
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dr i for sure, just for the fact that it's a person you can actually talk to and like scott says...it's a fellow member making a living. plussssss you can ask him for custom whatever you want
Old Aug 19, 2007 | 03:26 AM
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i like docs, cheaper i believe and if you wanna keep stock height w/ same 50% reduction then theres no question then. he also uses the OEM shifter, so you know it's reliable.
Old Aug 19, 2007 | 07:12 AM
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Doc I's. I bought a 2 inch height drop, threw on the Classic leather OBX **** and it sits at stock height but with a shorter throw. Sweeeetness.
Old Aug 19, 2007 | 10:19 AM
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Doc I also made me a shift collar so that my setup (1.5 drop in height, 50% reduction and OBX leather ****) has a nice clean look too :D
Old Aug 19, 2007 | 06:48 PM
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How much is the shift collar from Doc I and what color he offers? I plan to buy a Momo **** and Redline boots. Thinking about a Mono e-brake cover too, but not sure it looks good or not.....

Thanks again guys I think I decide to go for Doc I with 2" drop and both bushings.
Old Aug 19, 2007 | 07:11 PM
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It really depends on what you want, he custom makes them from delrin, http://doctorisotope.com/index.php?o...d=16&Itemid=29
Old Aug 19, 2007 | 07:20 PM
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They will both be fairly close in performance. BUT you will have amazing customer service through Doc.

Go with DOC I.
Old Aug 19, 2007 | 09:01 PM
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i agree doc i is a real cool guy he responds to emails pretty quick too
Old Aug 19, 2007 | 09:05 PM
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OK, going to place an order to doc i now. Thanks guys.
Old Aug 19, 2007 | 09:11 PM
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you wont be dissapointed.
Old Aug 19, 2007 | 09:19 PM
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Doc I. No questions asked. 100% customer satisfactio and I know the guy. He wouldn't produce something he wouldn't put on his car.



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