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Old 06-25-2006, 06:58 PM
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Looking to upgrade from my oem ****. I really like the Spoon ti-**** but it's less than 100gm's, is this too light? I want a smooth and solid feeling shift. Some other ones I'm looking at are 440gm's. So is heavier better? Thanks fellas
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i went from a fake type r one from ebay to the real skunk2 shift ****. lets just say that my shifts feel so much faster
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When it comes to shifters and *****....weight = GOOD
Old 06-25-2006, 10:32 PM
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i like mine lighter......maybe im just weird


i went from the Greddy counterweight to a spoon and my spoon feels 10X better
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If you want smooth/solid shifts, you need a heavier shift ****. I personally looked at the Skunk2 shift ****- 440g, but wasn't enthralled at the idea of frostbite in winter, and burns in the summer. I ended up ordering the Razo RA68- 400g. It's leather wrapped and supposed to be damn comfortable. Arrives on Tuesday, will post impressions.
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Default Re: Shift ****, which weight? (vinuneuro)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by vinuneuro &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Skunk2 shift ****- 440g, but wasn't enthralled at the idea of frostbite in winter, and burns in the summer. </TD></TR></TABLE>

LMAO took the words out my mouth....good shift **** though.....when its hot (like it's been the last 2 weeks) I just through on my TIEN mechanic glove on my right hand and drive..ha simple and it works....

damn it does get hott though lol
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Thanks for all the replies fellas, this helps alot.
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i have the weighted dc ****.. it works well.. id have the spoon titanium but i cant see spending 135.00 for a shift ****...but oh its purdy
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i may just be dumb...but I dont really see the point of a weighted shift ****....
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if you tried it...youd feel the difference
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very true, u may not feel it on dd shifts, but when u try to shift fast u definitely feel like u shift a lot faster
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Default Re: Shift ****, which weight? (vinuneuro)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by vinuneuro &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">wasn't enthralled at the idea of frostbite in winter, and burns in the summer. </TD></TR></TABLE>

Put a baby sock on it... solves all your problems ;-)
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Maybe I am weird but I would learn how to drive before worrying about such ancillary things as shift **** weight...

$60 here is an open roadcourse lapping day at my local track and a few different entry fees to the drag strip. People need to get their priorities straight.

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I'm not as impressed with the extra weight of this shift **** as I thought I'd be. Going back to stock. This Razo **** is only 400g compared to the 440g of the Skunk2, and it feels too heavy. I also thought I'd like the shift **** sitting lower, wrong again. I'm going back to stock. Comes down to personal comfort.

Anywho, my brand new Razo RA68 is for sale. I must admit that it is VERY comfortable, I just don't want the weight.
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by PirateMcFred &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Maybe I am weird but I would learn how to drive before worrying about such ancillary things as shift **** weight...

$60 here is an open roadcourse lapping day at my local track and a few different entry fees to the drag strip. People need to get their priorities straight.

Pirate</TD></TR></TABLE>

lol i know. you MIGHT feel the shifting is better, but whatever.

ppl are willing to buy these parts because they are "relatively" cheap and its mad tyte
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Its all personal preference. I do prefer a heavier shift ****. Still shopping around for one.
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I like the stock shift **** on my SH.. though it is looking verrrrry worn these days
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I didn't even realize my shift **** was supposed to have leather on it until i read another thread. I got the car 4months ago, and it's always just been smooth, guess the previous owner took it off for whatever reason.
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^probably to sell since it has a market

he probably traded it with some for some extra cash, sucks
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wth are you talking about...it's the oe ****, but the guy took off the leather..
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i had a skunk 2 one b4, still got it if u want it.
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go to your local performance shop and ask to try on a weighted **** and a light ****. buy what you like more

there you have it

oh and i like to eat ramen noodles. but i dont know if you do
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by vinuneuro &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">wth are you talking about...it's the oe ****, but the guy took off the leather..</TD></TR></TABLE>

oh i thought you meant that you had the cool red stitching SH ****, and you actually got the OEM one like on base/4th gens.

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While the subject is here... what website do you recommend for looking at shift *****? I like some Momo but not the $100 price tag. Btw, I was looking at racinglab.com.
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by hu &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">While the subject is here... what website do you recommend for looking at shift *****? I like some Momo but not the $100 price tag. Btw, I was looking at racinglab.com.</TD></TR></TABLE>

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