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Old 01-20-2004, 05:23 AM   #1
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is this short shifter OK?!
Hi!

I wanna buy this short shifter, but I've heard bad things about the B&M and other cheap ones (that they break through and stuff like this), an actually I can't get a Steeda Shifter. So, what's your opinion about this one???



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Old 01-20-2004, 06:04 AM   #2
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I'm curious as well: what makes a good short shifter?
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i got mine off of ebay for like 30 bucks shipped... Easy install and does what it says it does, shorter throws....

I'm happy with mine... just make sure you get the one that fits your car, they changed the shifter after april 2002....
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no, i purchased one and was very unhappy with it. its not worth the time, hassle, nor the $30 + shipping.
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I have heard obx is poo.
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obx is crab, and how could u put b&m and cheap in the same sentence, they were the first to release the short throw for the focus and i have had one for over 2 years now problem free
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OK, thx for information!

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obx is crab, and how could u put b&m and cheap in the same sentence, they were the first to release the short throw for the focus and i have had one for over 2 years now problem free
Because I've been in the car when it broke in a borla show focus....that was enough! ;)
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OK, thx for information!



Because I've been in the car when it broke in a borla show focus....that was enough! ;)
well, that about sums it up!
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I haven't ever had any experience with OBX products. I have the FC race short shifter. I like it a lot.
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i need one soon.
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