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Old Oct 19, 2016 | 10:52 AM
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What New **** On Stock Shifter

In order to reduce the throw of my shifter, I opted for this http://www.tyrolsport.com/engine/tra...-r56-platform/

Now I need an upgraded ****. What's a good priced ****? I know the JCW will work but I don't care for the shape and feel that a rounded one would be better for me.

Will this work on the stock stick? https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...=A3GBTFY35FDAQ
 
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Old Oct 22, 2016 | 02:37 PM
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I used http://www.nm-eng.com/231/3/0/2445/n...t-adapter.html and am very happy with the results. As far as the shift **** it doesn't have threads, it's a press fit. No sure what the ball has that you referenced.
 
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Old Oct 22, 2016 | 06:13 PM
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Originally Posted by sgscomps
I used http://www.nm-eng.com/231/3/0/2445/n...t-adapter.html and am very happy with the results. As far as the shift **** it doesn't have threads, it's a press fit. No sure what the ball has that you referenced.
Are you using the stock ****?
 
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Old Oct 22, 2016 | 06:59 PM
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The stock **** on the R56 doesn't thread on, it's pressed on and has to be pulled off. Any sort of aftermarket know you get will have to come with a threaded adapter to use.

I love my TWM Competition Shift stick. I honestly hate ***** and the increased leverage actually helps shifting imo. But they have regular ***** as well. http://www.twmshiftknobs.com/shift-k...hift-*****.php
 
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Old Oct 22, 2016 | 07:20 PM
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Originally Posted by thebombardier
The stock **** on the R56 doesn't thread on, it's pressed on and has to be pulled off. Any sort of aftermarket know you get will have to come with a threaded adapter to use.

I love my TWM Competition Shift stick. I honestly hate ***** and the increased leverage actually helps shifting imo. But they have regular ***** as well. http://www.twmshiftknobs.com/shift-k...hift-*****.php
Wow..some nice stuff there.

Looks like I won't get away with a good know for under $100
 
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Old Oct 24, 2016 | 08:10 PM
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How about the Sneed4Speed Billy Club? I read it's made from plastic.

Is it a good upgrade.
 
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Old Oct 24, 2016 | 08:11 PM
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I run a Raceseng Slammer ****, it's a great addition to a short-shifter.

Here's my writeup: https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...hift-****.html
 
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Old Oct 24, 2016 | 08:19 PM
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Originally Posted by Zillon
I run a Raceseng Slammer ****, it's a great addition to a short-shifter.

Here's my writeup: https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...hift-****.html
Thanks, I'll read it right away.
 
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Old Oct 25, 2016 | 05:23 PM
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So I decided to try Sneed4Speeds Billy Club but I suspect that I will be having a collection of shifters.

Hope it goes well with my TyrolSports quick shifter.

Thanks for all the suggestions.
 
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Old Oct 26, 2016 | 11:30 AM
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Thanks, I'll read it right away.
Nice review and a great product.
 
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Old Nov 7, 2016 | 08:09 PM
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The Sneed4Speed shift know didn't work for me. If there was a tighter and more ridiculous **** to remove than the stock then I found it. I truly wanted it to work

I bought this one off of eBay. Fits like a glove, slips right on without any damn drama and was less than $50. I can't recommend this thing enough.


 
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Old Dec 27, 2016 | 02:41 PM
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Final look.

Very happy with the combination of my eBay **** and shorft shift kit.
 
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