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Short shifter - Too good to be true?

Old Dec 12, 2008 | 08:59 PM
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Default Short shifter - Too good to be true?

Is this a risk or you think legit? Price seems right

http://tinyurl.com/5jzhlv

thoughts?

Anyone have one of these?
Old Dec 12, 2008 | 09:10 PM
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I bought one from some other company, I can't remember who, but it works great.
Old Dec 13, 2008 | 02:48 AM
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ya its a 3rd party copy of the TRD kit
Old Dec 13, 2008 | 03:11 AM
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Please support the vendors that give something back to the community!

Sure, that unit would work and save you a few bucks but I much rather NST!!!
Old Dec 13, 2008 | 06:37 AM
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AGREED!!! support those going out of their way to create their own product and go through rigorous testing!!!

but if youre looking to save money at least refer your friends to someone such as NST
Old Dec 14, 2008 | 12:53 AM
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getting a non TRD product void your warranty?
Old Dec 14, 2008 | 01:09 AM
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... NO
Old Dec 14, 2008 | 01:31 AM
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Originally Posted by SquallLHeart
... NO
he so mad.
Old Dec 14, 2008 | 02:00 AM
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he does seem quite bothered...maybe we should give him a cookie?
Old Dec 14, 2008 | 02:18 AM
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Originally Posted by c2iix
Originally Posted by SquallLHeart
... NO
he so mad.
i was answering your question...
Old Dec 14, 2008 | 02:54 AM
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i think he wants a cookie...
Old Dec 14, 2008 | 06:47 AM
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it does get rather bothersome, I've noticed a lot of threads containing 'Does it void warranty' too Engine parts dont have a seal on them, only voids warranty if you somehow misinstall it and break something because of it.
Old Dec 14, 2008 | 06:57 AM
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Originally Posted by TRDxD
i think he wants a cookie...
damn, now i want a cookie....

but OT: ive seen that company before dont know much about them but have a nice feedback
Old Jan 6, 2009 | 02:14 AM
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Default Re: Short shifter - Too good to be true?

Piggies is every bit as good as NST - same part milled to exactly the same design. Note, however, that both the Piggies and NST part are "budget" solutions which don't have the whole kit (as in the TRD option) and don't accomodate the change in cable positioning / tension / friction.

NST folks will tell you that their product is available in RED! Guess what - that part is buried deep enough that nobody is ever going to notice what color the part is. My advice is, get the Piggies part if you are on a budget, and get the TRD part if you want full benefit of the design concept and want longevity in the system.




Originally Posted by GreyFox
Is this a risk or you think legit? Price seems right

http://tinyurl.com/5jzhlv

thoughts?

Anyone have one of these?
Old Jan 6, 2009 | 03:51 PM
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Installed and the Piggies product works great! Having no issues with shifting and I like the shorten length of the shifter movement.

I do totally agree with Phatblk.
Old Jan 8, 2009 | 09:37 PM
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Originally Posted by PHATBLK
Piggies is every bit as good as NST - same part milled to exactly the same design. Note, however, that both the Piggies and NST part are "budget" solutions which don't have the whole kit (as in the TRD option) and don't accomodate the change in cable positioning / tension / friction.
Can you elaborate on this? What else comes with the TRD option?
Old Jan 9, 2009 | 01:36 PM
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Default Re: Short shifter - Too good to be true?

There is another thread on the board with pictures and Scion install instructions. Bottom line, there is a replacement aluminum alignment plate for the shift cables which is much lighter than the original equipment cast-iron piece. It eliminates internal cable friction caused when the cables are moved to accommodate the new shift "knobule".


Originally Posted by Thirty-Nine
Originally Posted by PHATBLK
Piggies is every bit as good as NST - same part milled to exactly the same design. Note, however, that both the Piggies and NST part are "budget" solutions which don't have the whole kit (as in the TRD option) and don't accomodate the change in cable positioning / tension / friction.
Can you elaborate on this? What else comes with the TRD option?
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