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Old Jan 21, 2005 | 03:43 AM
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Hello,

Recently I sent TWM an e-mail asked them if my OBX shift **** will screw on to their short shifter. They said responded very quickly and let me know that it will work with aftermarket ***** & also stock *****.

Here is a picture of the shifter:

Here is a picture of the shifter installed with the stock shift ****: (this isn't my car, I just found it on another website)

MSRP listed on twm's website is $184.95 with a ****.

I mentioned something about a group buy and they responded with the following:

"Thanks for your e-mail. We've actually received several requests for a tC
group buy over the past few weeks. Why don't you post a thread gauging
interest on the message boards and if there are 10-15 people interested we
can set up pricing and get a group but running.

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TWM Performance
Karel Wegert
Vice-President, Marketing
kwegert@twmperformance.com
2055 Roy
Sherbrooke QC
J1K1B8
tel: 888-569-TWM-3(8963)
fax: 819-569-6486"

I am definately in on this group buy, is anyone else with me?

I'm going to be posting with on this website & clubsciontc.com, I will keep the list updated.

-Joe

1. Joe J. UN=Doublej16 Forum=scionLife (will definately purchase)
2. UN=MaxxxSpeed Forum=scionLife (interested, depending on price)
3. Chris T. UN=blankz Forum - Clubsciontc (very interested)
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Old Jan 21, 2005 | 03:56 AM
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Id possibly be down depending on price... creativecompacts.com is supposed to have their shiifter out soon as well and is supposed to be very reasonably priced (like half of what the TWM is).
Old Jan 21, 2005 | 06:31 AM
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don't buy from TWM.

i got one for 130 before they raised the prices to that unbelievable price.

don't be dumb. wait.
Old Jan 21, 2005 | 07:38 AM
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wait for an obx to show up.. when i had my nissan, obx copied B&M short shifters.. i got it for half the price and it worked awesome i paid like 70 bucks
Old Jan 21, 2005 | 02:32 PM
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on the website it is listed 184.95 without a ****. so, is this group buy with or without the ****?
Old Jan 21, 2005 | 02:42 PM
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As far as I know, TWM is real stingy when it comes to selling their products... There was another tC forum trying to start a group buy and I had to point out that they weren't even getting a discount!

Old Jan 21, 2005 | 04:46 PM
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im down if its an 80 or less.... likelyhood.... 0%
Old Jan 21, 2005 | 05:48 PM
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u let us know how much and if the price is right im down for one with the polised ****
Old Jan 21, 2005 | 07:24 PM
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its probably a good idea to wait a bit since the tc is so new. i was browsing for ***** on ebay and saw they have a short shifter + **** set for a Delsol for like $15!!!
Old Jan 21, 2005 | 07:28 PM
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Originally Posted by maximus96
its probably a good idea to wait a bit since the tc is so new. i was browsing for ***** on ebay and saw they have a short shifter + **** set for a Delsol for like $15!!!
Yeah, so wait about 10 years.
Old Jan 22, 2005 | 12:37 AM
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Originally Posted by jlaznlover
on the website it is listed 184.95 without a ****. so, is this group buy with or without the ****?
without the ****.
Old Jan 22, 2005 | 12:44 AM
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Originally Posted by mikochu
Originally Posted by maximus96
its probably a good idea to wait a bit since the tc is so new. i was browsing for ***** on ebay and saw they have a short shifter + **** set for a Delsol for like $15!!!
Yeah, so wait about 10 years.
my reponse <--- I love this guy.

I'd be interested, if it's $130-shipped. No higher, but if they can do that, then sign me up.
Old Jan 22, 2005 | 12:29 PM
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Well I had one bought from Sparks Toyota before TWM pulled them. So I am interested in one if the price is right
i.e.. 131 + shipping (same as I had with Sparks) else I will
be buying someone elses.

Tim Plessing
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Old Jan 22, 2005 | 12:41 PM
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Interested but depends on price.
Old Jan 22, 2005 | 02:28 PM
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i would be interested if the price is right
Old Jan 22, 2005 | 02:36 PM
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i will def buy one, sign me up
Old Jan 22, 2005 | 03:18 PM
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Hopupracing has a B&M shortshifter for 129. Might be better to go that route for a group buy. Its cheaper to start with so you cant go wrong. (But not shift **** on it)
Old Jan 22, 2005 | 04:36 PM
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B&M for $125 Shipped:
http://www.ptuning.com/html/Item-Des...E&ModelDesc=tC
Old Jan 23, 2005 | 02:41 AM
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i would consider depending on price, but i feel like everyone else who said we should wait for something cheaper.
Old Jan 23, 2005 | 05:44 PM
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B&M is REAL good quality.. for a 125 shipped.. thats not a bad deal.. see what kinda group buy can be held with them

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