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Which shift knob to keep???

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Old Dec 26, 2007 | 04:01 PM
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Got two different shift ***** for Christmas and can't decide which one to keep and which to put up on Ebay. I personally think that the mesh ball looks best with the CF dash kit that I have. Looking for a little input from you guys to help make up my mind.



Old Dec 26, 2007 | 05:19 PM
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It's almost tossup, but I lean to the ball.
-Go with whatever feels best in your hand.
Old Dec 26, 2007 | 05:27 PM
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love the carbon fiber dash kit looks good!
Old Dec 26, 2007 | 05:29 PM
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Old Dec 26, 2007 | 05:29 PM
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Could you post better pics of that cf dash kit? I have been curious as to what they look like, and couldnt find any pictures of one installed.
Old Dec 26, 2007 | 05:34 PM
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The leather one actually feels better in your hand. Kind of like some sort of fighter plane controller. Might be better suited to a manual rather than an automatic. I just don't think I like how it looks against the Carbon. Got the CF kit on Ebay. Pretty reasonable and easy to install. For the most part I am happy with the fit of the pieces. Just installed the CF door pillar appliques on the exterior and they fit REAL nice.
Old Dec 26, 2007 | 07:10 PM
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I'm feeling the leather grip more. Maybe it's just the limited aspect in the photos. If you're going to get the leather steering wheel, the leather grip might match best. To me, the ball looks like it belongs on a manual.
Old Dec 26, 2007 | 07:14 PM
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I'm learning toward the grip also. IMO it matches up better with the cf, obviously others disagree
Old Dec 26, 2007 | 07:20 PM
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one warning aboutt he classic leather, is that it seatrs to tear and peel off. i had it on my tc for about a year and a half, and the leather started coming off right around the front of the point.

maybe it would last longer on an auto since i drive and shift aggressively, but just some food for though.
Old Dec 26, 2007 | 09:38 PM
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post more pictures of the CF dash!!!!!!!!!!! please!
Old Dec 26, 2007 | 10:18 PM
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added poll.

my vote goes to the ball.
Old Dec 27, 2007 | 02:09 AM
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ball and who did you get the cf kit from? Is the cf kit real and how is the fit and finish?
Old Dec 27, 2007 | 07:43 AM
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ball if you ask me
Old Dec 27, 2007 | 11:56 AM
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Thanks again for the input. Will take more photos of the CF kit for those that asked and post them here this afternoon. It is real CF and the finish is very nice. I am happy with the fit of 90% of the pieces. The one that goes over the A/C controls could have fit a little bit better but it is only off a small amount. The ones that went on the handle part of the rear door were also off. I am having the company I got them from check to see what's up with the rear door handle ones. I feel that they should have included one additional piece to go next to the A/c controls but you will see what I am talking about with the photos.
Old Dec 27, 2007 | 03:31 PM
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subscribed...want to see this dash kit...and go for the ball
Old Dec 27, 2007 | 04:38 PM
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Definitely like the 1st - leather & mesh - shape & style
Old Dec 28, 2007 | 02:37 PM
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Here are some pictures of the CF dash kit for those that asked for them. I also included a shot of the CF door pillars.





Old Dec 28, 2007 | 03:05 PM
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nice... link to where you got it from?
Old Dec 28, 2007 | 03:18 PM
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http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB..._promot_widget
Old Dec 28, 2007 | 06:39 PM
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I like the ball, where did yoy get it, Im having trouble finding automatic shift **** for mine with out the overdrive button



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