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I ordered one today. Price seemed reasonable to me. (n/m)
Posted by
Ziceman(East TN)
on September 24, 2010 at 8:33 PM
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Just drove the Z up to the store to try out my new solid
posted by Musashi Sword
on September 23, 2010 at 06:47 PM
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Just drove the Z up to the store to try out my new solid
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Musashi Sword
18:47:42 09/23/10
In your oppinion is it worth spending the $150 if the stock
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Wright (Ca)
18:55:46 09/23/10
Well, my main reason was because my shifter assembly
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Musashi Sword
19:01:08 09/23/10
wow...$150?
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aliaZ
19:40:31 09/23/10
personally, I can't justify the purchase at that price point (n/m)
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zgene4
19:48:49 09/23/10
Unfortunately, same here... I really wanted it too. (n/m)
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Multi_Read (MO)
20:38:57 09/23/10
I hope the price goes down.
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ArubaDave
20:16:38 09/23/10
That does look like a cheaply made bracket though.
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Multi_Read (MO)
20:40:23 09/23/10
Worse than the above comment, aren't the bolt-holes
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CoHPhasor
21:17:51 09/23/10
Bolt hole pattern does not matter, it just holds the bearing
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kuah@splparts.com
14:16:40 09/24/10
Oh wow, that quality looks really bad. You should see
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Musashi Sword
21:49:44 09/23/10
Joes Shifter bracket looks super beefy and high quality.
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BeaZty
22:33:14 09/23/10
There is an easyer way of making a bracket like that.
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Timmay
22:50:19 09/23/10
Please reply my email Dave
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Pilot.P (NZ)
23:26:49 09/23/10
Re: wow...$150?
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BeaZty
20:36:43 09/23/10
Ouch! I was imaging something like $65-$70! (n/m)
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rojoloco (San Diego)
22:43:52 09/23/10
Things you can buy for $65-$70
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Spddracer
01:03:57 09/24/10
really?
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aliaZ
06:24:17 09/24/10
There is tooling involved in it.......
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Spddracer
08:59:57 09/24/10
I worked in a sheet metal fab shop for a couple of years
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aliaZ
10:30:56 09/24/10
I could tell - I worked in a precision machineshop before. (n/m)
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SimaYi
13:50:54 09/24/10
Installed yet? (n/m)
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Spddracer
14:12:38 09/24/10
Should pick it up tomorrow and install next week. (n/m)
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SimaYi
20:45:28 09/24/10
so you've worked with a press brake before? (n/m)
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aliaZ
14:46:41 09/24/10
Press brake no. CNC vertical and horizontal mills&lathes.
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SimaYi
20:44:49 09/24/10
ok. This part has two simple bends
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aliaZ
11:29:44 09/25/10
Yeah, I got the bracket today.
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SimaYi
14:36:31 09/25/10
Things you can buy for less than $150
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Samuel (Dallas)
11:38:34 09/24/10
Exactly, Don't forget the new rubber mount that breaks
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Spddracer
12:20:36 09/24/10
Only a good deal if EVERYTHING breaks with the OEM setup.
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rojoloco (San Diego)
00:07:07 09/25/10
It's not about replacement cost.
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Spddracer
23:49:10 09/25/10
I still understand why most people can't justify it.
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rojoloco (San Diego)
00:28:01 09/26/10
Price point is well worth it for what you get.
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Spddracer
00:56:53 09/26/10
When it works with the stillen and the price drops
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ShakaShaun(Denver)
19:00:52 09/23/10
Come over and drive my car, it might make the price seem
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Musashi Sword
19:02:54 09/23/10
Better see you at the cruise next weekend. There is a
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ShakaShaun(Denver)
19:50:59 09/23/10
Weekend of the 2nd? I think I will be up in the mountains
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Musashi Sword
21:58:35 09/23/10
Yuppers sunday the 3rd. Email coming out this weekend
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5280Z_nightstalker
00:31:45 09/24/10
Agreed 100%
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SilverTwin(OH)
20:48:11 09/23/10
Yes indeed the quality is first rate. Well worth the extra
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Musashi Sword
21:44:14 09/23/10
that sword may cut both ways
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LJZTT
21:32:55 09/23/10
Why/when did you switch to the Stillen shifter? (n/m)
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Woody75 (Denver)
21:28:15 09/23/10
It was in the parts car. Travis took it to a machinist
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ShakaShaun(Denver)
17:14:51 09/24/10
May have the fix for the stillen.
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Spddracer
22:03:19 09/23/10
excellent :) (n/m)
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JaffaUK
05:53:11 09/24/10
If you're happy with it ...
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92naz32
20:54:31 09/23/10
Come on out Adrian! (n/m)
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Musashi Sword
21:54:02 09/23/10
Glad you like it. (n/m)
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Spddracer
21:27:04 09/23/10
Oh yes, very much so. Now I need the boot and plate! (n/m)
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Musashi Sword
21:54:47 09/23/10
My bracket should be here Sat.
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Woody75 (Denver)
21:27:24 09/23/10
lol, can't remember why I went with his over yours. I
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Musashi Sword
21:38:59 09/23/10
Booooo
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Woody75 (Denver)
22:00:45 09/23/10
You've got mail (n/m)
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Piranha
21:39:45 09/23/10
You have another email. (n/m)
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Karl (MD)
09:03:12 09/24/10
He never did answer my email LOL (n/m)
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Piranha
23:19:44 09/24/10
Can't say enough good things about mine. 8-) (n/m)
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RAGTPZ
22:04:03 09/23/10
Is more effort required to change gears ?
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TTkeeper
00:49:51 09/24/10
That's all in the shifter itself, The mount will not change
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Spddracer
01:03:48 09/24/10
I ordered one today. Price seemed reasonable to me. (n/m) -
Ziceman(East TN)
20:33:02 09/24/10
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