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Old Apr 24, 2010 | 06:40 PM
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Default Circuit Hero Spherical Shift **** Review

Being a shift **** wh0re that I am, I had to pick up a new shift **** for myself when I returned from school for break. I've had shift ***** ranging from a stock EP3, to a DC5R, to a Spoon Duracon (and aluminum), to a Skunk2, to JDM ITR, and some more shift ***** in between those, and never had a spherical shift ****. My criteria was the shift **** had to be weighted. I love weighted *****. The Mugen Fit **** wasn't heavy enough and I don't like aluminum because it tarnishes. I contacted Gil for his shift **** because I know his products were of top quality and his prices were great.

Having not driven the R for 4 months(I had itchy feet a couple of months before returning home). A combination of driving my R and having a new 'toy' made those last 4 months forgivable. I must say the CH spherical shift **** is a perfect size for my hand. The machine finish is just beautiful. The shifting is very smooth. I am extremely happy with my purchase and Gil's fast, no hassle business once again. It is too bad I sold my CH extender to my friend before I left.



If you are looking for a new shift ****, I highly recommend CH's spherical shift ****.
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Old Apr 24, 2010 | 09:11 PM
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Where did you get the no smoking sign for the cigarrette lighter?
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Old Apr 24, 2010 | 11:42 PM
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Where did you get the no smoking sign for the cigarrette lighter?
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I am actually thinking about buying this **** too, but then I am also torn between this one:
http://www.twmshiftknobs.com/shiftkn...hiftknobs.html

I can't decide!
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Old Apr 25, 2010 | 01:09 AM
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I have a greddy weighted shift ****, it's smaller than this one (i think) but i absolutely love it. i agree with the o/p though, weighted is the way to go. I would definitely get this if i wanted a new one.
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Old Apr 25, 2010 | 04:27 AM
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Looks great!! Didn't know this make!!
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Old Apr 25, 2010 | 06:09 AM
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You can get one of those no smoking plugs at walmart, I have one in my civic, the only problem with them is they are tough to pull out to plug something in.

I have been wanting to get a Circuit Hero **** forever know. I contacted Gil months ago and the customer service was incredible. I will be picking one up in the futue.
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Old Apr 25, 2010 | 09:00 AM
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Gil & Circuit Hero FTW
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Old Apr 25, 2010 | 10:26 AM
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Where did you get the no smoking sign for the cigarrette lighter?

Found it in one of the cars my dad brought in (when he had a dealership).
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Old Apr 25, 2010 | 10:42 AM
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It looks kinda like the shift ***** that come in the SRT-4's...so out of all the ***** you've owned, this is your favorite?...or does the fact that this is the most recent of several ones you've had make you lean towards it more...i'm into shift ***** as well...I currently have a skunk 2 weighted in mine. I think the spherical ones might feel better, but they aren't as quite as appealing (in my opinion).
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Old Apr 25, 2010 | 11:13 AM
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Default Re: Circuit Hero Spherical Shift **** Review

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It looks kinda like the shift ***** that come in the SRT-4's...so out of all the ***** you've owned, this is your favorite?...or does the fact that this is the most recent of several ones you've had make you lean towards it more...i'm into shift ***** as well...I currently have a skunk 2 weighted in mine. I think the spherical ones might feel better, but they aren't as quite as appealing (in my opinion).

Yes, this one is more comfortable and weighs just the same as a Skunk2.
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Old Apr 25, 2010 | 02:00 PM
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So you say the Mugen Fit **** doesn' weigh that much?

And when you gonna sell me that personal box??
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Old May 19, 2010 | 08:48 AM
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I can't believe I missed this thread
Thank you for the kind review. If anyone else is interested in a **** I'll give them the good guy H-T price.
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Old May 19, 2010 | 09:21 AM
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Originally Posted by DCRB
I have a greddy weighted shift ****, it's smaller than this one (i think) but i absolutely love it. i agree with the o/p though, weighted is the way to go. I would definitely get this if i wanted a new one.
i had the greddy one on a ch extender. now i have the ch **** on the flp shifter.

probably wont ever get rid of the current setup. im about to take it out of the daily and put it in the hatch so i might have to find a flp and buy another ****. it is just too nice of a combo.
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Old May 19, 2010 | 09:23 AM
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I really like the look and weight in spherical ***** but ive had my JDM ITR titanium **** for 4 years and cant seem to find something i like more... good write up and ill keep this in mind!
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Old Aug 19, 2010 | 03:13 PM
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nice!
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Old Aug 19, 2010 | 04:53 PM
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somethings wrong with your radio player...it doesnt say ACURA on it
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Old Aug 19, 2010 | 05:02 PM
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Two more days and I get to driver heR once again.
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Old Aug 19, 2010 | 05:23 PM
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yea i got the **** and the extender....it feels perfect... ::CIRCUIT///HERO:: FTW
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Old Aug 20, 2010 | 12:06 PM
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Default Re: Circuit Hero Spherical Shift **** Review

I've noticed that aluminum ***** tend to get a little hot in the Florida summer. How is this compaired to other aluminum ***** in terms of heat?
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Old Aug 21, 2010 | 11:01 PM
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Originally Posted by g3teg97
I've noticed that aluminum ***** tend to get a little hot in the Florida summer. How is this compaired to other aluminum ***** in terms of heat?
It's stainless steel and will get hot.
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Old Aug 22, 2010 | 11:58 AM
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I just modified my Top Fuel for CH's velocity stack. I paired it up with K&N Filter 4600 to match. Had to cut off 3" of Top Fuel piping because the filter would not fit with the coolant reservoir.






THANKS AGAIN GIL!
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Old Aug 23, 2010 | 06:22 AM
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oh wow that looks awesome
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Old Aug 23, 2010 | 08:59 AM
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badass indeed
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Old Aug 23, 2010 | 12:35 PM
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I got the same shift **** in my Daily Driver ('08 Fiji 4dr Civic Si) and I love it! It feels perfectly weighted and compares nicely with my ARC Titanium ****.

But it gets hella HOT on sunny days... Makes you shift faster! JEJE

Gil gave me an awesome price and shipping was super quick. He even sent a small banner type sticker. Circuit Hero FTW!
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Old Aug 23, 2010 | 06:25 PM
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your cam plugs leaking
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