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Old Feb 1, 2009 | 12:19 AM
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http://www.twmperformance.com/shorts...ortshifter.jpg Is this a good one or is there any better one out there?
Old Feb 1, 2009 | 03:02 AM
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i think this is for the 1st gen
from what i know the 2nd don't have this yet only the trd quick shift is out and nst is also workin on the quick shift also.
Old Feb 1, 2009 | 05:44 AM
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Will the NST be better than the trd one? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l0SUnutkwT0 also who makes this **** I forget. I want that as well.
Old Feb 1, 2009 | 06:02 AM
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http://www.indy-cator.de/engl/products.php
Old Feb 1, 2009 | 11:03 AM
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your link is for 1st gen. Got tired of waiting for NST and bought the TRD. Works good with bushing kit. Have extra TRD if you are interested.
Old Feb 1, 2009 | 01:53 PM
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Originally Posted by srb219
your link is for 1st gen. Got tired of waiting for NST and bought the TRD. Works good with bushing kit. Have extra TRD if you are interested.

extra trd what?
Old Feb 2, 2009 | 04:04 AM
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wow that indy cator shift **** looks sweet but for that price tag $169 no way.
Old Feb 3, 2009 | 09:43 AM
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extra TRD 2008 XB quick shifter PTR46-52080
Old Feb 3, 2009 | 11:11 AM
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how much you want for the quick shifter and will you ship
Old Feb 3, 2009 | 01:24 PM
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Same here I have the TRD quick shift and the NST shifter bushings. Love the two paired together.
Old Feb 3, 2009 | 06:27 PM
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Do you think the nst shifter will be better?
Old Feb 3, 2009 | 06:32 PM
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Iv seen them around for 100 dollars but would it be better to wait for the nst?
Old Feb 4, 2009 | 03:17 AM
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hey how much shorter is the throw when the two are paired together
Old Feb 4, 2009 | 09:19 AM
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$100.00 with free shipping to lower 48
Old Feb 4, 2009 | 10:12 AM
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I ordered the bushings and in process of ordering the trd quikshift hope this will shorten the throw
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It shortens it alot I think. The NST bushings just stiffen it up. Does not change the throw really. Just makes the gears more pronounce.
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What do the bushings do again?
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The bushings make the shift more solid. The shifter basically feels like it locks into place. No more mushy shifts.
Old Feb 6, 2009 | 05:39 AM
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The NST SSK and TRD SSK are very similar. The major differences are the following...

1. NST SSK is HARD ANODIZED to make it harder and stronger.

2. NST SSK is usually offered in a variety of colors, for those who would like to have the option.

3. NST SSK is usually cheaper than the TRD.

The NST SSK should be available in March 2009.

Good luck and have fun with all your projects everyone
Old Feb 6, 2009 | 02:35 PM
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will the NST SSK have the NST brushings with the kit? Im assuming so but just wondering?



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