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Old Nov 26, 2008 | 08:31 PM
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Thought I would post some pics of the newly offered TRD carbon fiber shift ****. Install took 1 minute. It's a very solid and pretty piece. Worth the $45.



Old Nov 26, 2008 | 10:05 PM
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Is the **** weighted or is it light?
Old Nov 27, 2008 | 01:50 AM
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wow that looks sweeet.
where did you get that?
Old Nov 27, 2008 | 01:59 AM
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It is weighted. It's heavier than the stock ****.

I got it at trdsparks.com

I bought the TRD Quickshifter too. It goes nice together. Very precise shifts.
Old Nov 27, 2008 | 02:47 AM
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i was thinking you got it from trdsparks w/the quickshifter.
how you like it so far and did you get those bushings for the shift links also?
i've install the bushings awhile back and really likes it alot. an upgrade that many peps w/5spd overlook and it made the shift felt tighter.
Old Nov 27, 2008 | 03:54 AM
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I'm waiting on the bushings now. They're enroute. Right now I think it shifts very precise. It really does shorten the throws. Not rubbery whatsoever. I can't imagine how it'll be with the metal bushings.
Old Nov 27, 2008 | 04:28 AM
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That's the nicest looking shift **** I've seen on an XB... looks good.
Old Nov 27, 2008 | 05:24 PM
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Thanks D.

I like modifying, but subtly. I'm not all about being flashy, and I think this **** is a tasteful upgrade.
Old Nov 29, 2008 | 11:08 PM
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Same here. Youre gonna love the bushings! This is a pretty cool **** and I definitely like that its weighted. Might have to order one soon.
Old Nov 29, 2008 | 11:14 PM
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Thanks Chris. Question for you. What did you do about not having washers to re-use when you installed the bushings? I went to Lowe's and bought some washers, but they're not the same outside diameter, they're smaller. I imagine it's the snap ring that keeps the new stainless bushing in place anyway.
Old Dec 3, 2008 | 02:36 AM
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I didn't put in new bushings on mine and it works fine!
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Yeah I got the Delrin ones from Doc Isotope and I just snapped the two pieces together and put on the snap ring. The washer is I guess built in. Just 2 solid pieces.
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