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Old 08-05-2011 | 04:04 AM
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I'm trying to replace the factory shift **** or maybe even throw in a short shifter. Anyone know of any good *****? cheap expensive I dont really care as long as it feels solid, no fake carbon fiber
Old 08-05-2011 | 04:10 AM
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Old 08-05-2011 | 04:45 AM
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wow that's hilarious but no thanks, I want something that wont get hot in the sun or in hot days in general
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just reread my last post no pun intended XD
Old 08-05-2011 | 05:17 AM
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Stock **** fits the bill. Cheap too.
Old 08-05-2011 | 05:25 AM
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the stock one is ok but I was looking for something made of the same material but different shape, I done even know what that material really is? its like a hard plastic leather.
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Originally Posted by lsj01
the stock one is ok but I was looking for something made of the same material but different shape, I done even know what that material really is? its like a hard plastic leather.
the factory shift **** is more than adequate but there are many options out there, check Walmart's selection, I'm sure you could get some more aesthetically appealing pedal covers while you're at it.
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**** the peddle covers, I want tinkerbell on my steering wheel.
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Originally Posted by curly
**** the peddle covers, I want tinkerbell on my steering wheel.
Old 08-05-2011 | 09:08 AM
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while your there pick up some ultra cool neon lights to make you feel like your in space with your hard plastic leather (new material i guess) ***** shift **** that doesnt get hot... i dont think i have ever thought "damn that shift **** is hot better get a new one this ones heat shield is wearing out on me." hahah
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Questions like this beg relocation to the "other forum".
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I hate to detract from this thread with a productive answer, but... I've had voodoo shift ***** on the last few cars I've owned. They sit a good bit lower than stock and are reasonably priced. http://www.teamvoodoo.com/Voodoo/Retailers.html
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Ya, I like my voodoo, but the black ball gets hot as fuuuuuuuuuu.
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that's my main issue scott I feel like it s bit to high for me, and I'm not trying to rice out the car. I'm looking for comfort in my car nothing like this which is what you're proably thinking
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So, you're looking for comfort and yet you don't want a ***** on the end of your shifter.

I'm confused.

Go outside, and find a small rock that's approximately the shape and size you are looking for. Drill a hole in it and mount it on the end of the shifter.



Can't find a good rock? You can buy one (pre-drilled) from this company: http://rocknob.com/store/index/category/37/rocknobs
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Ya, I like my voodoo, but the black ball gets hot as fuuuuuuuuuu.
Haven't had any fingerprints on my right hand for a few years now.
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Voodoo seems reasonable and those rock ones are not bad to be honest.
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I think I'd be willing to try one of those rock ***** but what if it came loose O_o
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Originally Posted by Joe Perez
So, you're looking for comfort and yet you don't want a ***** on the end of your shifter.

I'm confused.

Go outside, and find a small rock that's approximately the shape and size you are looking for. Drill a hole in it and mount it on the end of the shifter.



Can't find a good rock? You can buy one (pre-drilled) from this company: http://rocknob.com/store/index/category/37/rocknobs

You know my parents have this really nice cuboard my dad built with stone handles, just some smooth river rocks glued to threaded metal post, and they fall off every 6 months.

Tried to drill though them, no luck with anything.
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Originally Posted by lsj01
I think I'd be willing to try one of those rock ***** but what if it came loose O_o
Then it would be loose.

If if fell off completely, then it would follow a trajectory described by the combined forces of gravity and inertia relative to acceleration. So, for example, if it fell of while you were accelerating and turning right, then it would fall into your lap. If it fell off while you were braking and turning left, it would fall down into the area of the passenger footwell. If it fell off while you were sliding sideways on your roof, then it would fall "up" (relative to your local frame of reference) and come to rest on the underside of the top of the car. Etc.

On the face of it, this seems like a relatively simple concept.



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