GB FS : TWM shortshifter and Knob Group Buy - Closes 15/5/05 - Page 2

TWM Performance · 03-05-2005, 11:00 AM

Hi guys,

I'm getting the pricing to you shortly, just want to make sure about the shipping as quotes don't always reflect the true cost.

As for the Kartboy bushings, unfortunately it doesn't look like we'll able to help you out on that front (conflict of interest), we can look into other bushings though if needed, like Energy Suspension...

Keep the feedback coming though, the amount of interest will make it possible for me to give the best price.

Thanks,

Marc
TWM Performance

Nate · 03-05-2005, 03:25 PM

Thanks Marc

I think i will zap the kartboy's from the list as it appears these shifters do not require them?

woofy · 03-05-2005, 04:25 PM

Just a word, have a talk to Chicaboo about the newer type TWM S/shifters if you haven't. They have a different attachment to the gearbox linkage compared to the type that everyone bought last year that don't require the kartboy bushes. However from what Chicaboo has been telling me, they are more temperamental and the bolt that goes through the bottom on the shifter is a lot thinner and prone to snapping. The old type used the stock bolt, hence this wasn't a problem.

Nate · 03-05-2005, 04:43 PM

thanks woofy ... i will check out gav's short shifter ... howver TWm have always made a solid product in the past ... so i dont think there will be too many issues ... we will check it out ...

gav ... have you been whinging again?

Adam · 03-05-2005, 08:03 PM

So i don't need the bushings?

Adam · 03-05-2005, 08:06 PM

Oh, and it does come with instructions on how to install?

Nate · 03-05-2005, 08:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by -BraXta-

How much would the SS cost with the shipping included...
and are there gonna be any Kartboy bushings available for the Astina Hardtop... BA i think =P lol i forgot =P

but yeh ill be in for a short shifter =D

The list

1. Nate - SS
2. MeFo - SS + Knob

Braxta ... you cut ppl off the list!

LIST:
1. Nate - SS
2. Mefo - SS + Knob
3. mike_d87 - SS + Knob
4. Adam - SS (BJII)
3. BraXta - SS

platypus · 03-05-2005, 08:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Adam

Oh, and it does come with instructions on how to install?

yes and very good ones too

only special tool you will need is a set of ring pliers, which can be bought fairly cheaply

Adam · 03-05-2005, 08:55 PM

Good stuff to know! Cheers peeps ;P

woofy · 03-05-2005, 09:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nate

thanks woofy ... i will check out gav's short shifter ... howver TWm have always made a solid product in the past ... so i dont think there will be too many issues ... we will check it out ...

gav ... have you been whinging again?

In the past might be where they were good, I was going to get one, but Gavs unending problems with the new style, (one of them scary and potentially dangerous) I decided its not worth the trouble and might wait and see if anyone is selling the older version.

chicaboo · 03-05-2005, 10:29 PM

I think part of the problem is the spacers provided are not long enough for the BJ's heatshield. So when the shifter is in 1st, 3rd and 5th, it or the shift arm hits the heatshield, which is where I think a SOME of the difficulty was coming from when I had trouble engaging these gears. But mind you, the weighted shift knob I put on there last week made the problem half as bad as it was.
Also a vigerous drive the day after I put the weighted shiftknob on, loosened it up even more, hopefully the cheapest thing that was chafing has worn away and not my shifter or shift arm! The problems I have been having should be rectified with some fancy transmission oil and a visit to my heatshield with a mallet...

I will let you guys know what I find under the car this weekend,
Gav.

TWM Performance · 03-05-2005, 10:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Adam

So i don't need the bushings?

Our shifters come with bushings, if I am correct the Kartboy bushings they are referring to are for the front shifter linkage...

Marc
TWM Performance
http://www.twmperformance.com

chicaboo · 03-05-2005, 10:43 PM

Your shifter comes with bearings to be exact. Unless you are still offering the old style model that used the bushings out of the base of the stock unit?
The bushings that people have been talking about go on the gearbox where the dead shift arm attaches to it. These are well worth the $60aud+ shipped from Corksport!

TWM Performance · 04-05-2005, 06:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chicaboo

Your shifter comes with bearings to be exact. Unless you are still offering the old style model that used the bushings out of the base of the stock unit?
The bushings that people have been talking about go on the gearbox where the dead shift arm attaches to it. These are well worth the $60aud+ shipped from Corksport!

That's what I meant

As for the gearbox bushings, they will transfer a lot of vibration to the shifter, why exactly would you need/want to upgrade to these? My original gearbox bushings have given me no issue whatsoever (just my personal opinion) with regards to comfort or shift feel.

Marc
TWM Performance

platypus · 04-05-2005, 07:08 AM

precise shift, when changing through gears... makes the shift gates more apparant

Adam · 04-05-2005, 07:28 AM

So, when we putting the order in?

twilightprotege · 04-05-2005, 07:36 AM

heat shield and mallet? it's paper thin and can be bent easily. when i put the shifter in hi-res's car, i just bent the heat shield down so it was between the shifter and exhaust. 10 second job

chicaboo · 04-05-2005, 11:11 AM

Hi Marc,

The gearbox bushings are a strange beast, they actaully took a lot of waggle out of my shifter alltogether which was good. I probably have more vibration over a shorter distance, but it is so fine now I don't motice it, and the large waggle on the shifter beforehand was much worse I must say. Plus the precision of the shift is so great with the gearbox bushings, but it does get pretty tight with the BB style shifter.

Nate · 04-05-2005, 11:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Adam

So, when we putting the order in?

i just want to give it until the end of next week... just to give anyone else a chance to sign up ... after that i will confirm the price and monies will be taken

the more the merrier!

Adam · 06-05-2005, 12:30 AM

Hate to be annoying, but is there somewhere I can see a pic of the shfter, and how wide does it get (ie the thickness of the shifter)?

Cheers

View Poll Results: Yes! put me down for:
Shifter	4	57.14%
Knob	0	0%
BOTH!	3	42.86%
Voters: 7. You may not vote on this poll

03-05-2005, 03:25 PM	#22
Nate Pandaspeed Racing Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Brisney Land Car: BG SP Posts: 4,170 View Photos By: Nate	Thanks Marc I think i will zap the kartboy's from the list as it appears these shifters do not require them? __________________ Life would be straight without twisties STOCK AS A ROCKET! •motor sport is dangerous and that accidents causing harm can and do happen and may happen to me. I accept the conditions of, and acknowledge the risks arising from, attending or participating in the event and being provided with the event services by CAMS and the Associated Entities I THINK I AM N2!

03-05-2005, 04:43 PM	#24
Nate Pandaspeed Racing Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Brisney Land Car: BG SP Posts: 4,170 View Photos By: Nate	thanks woofy ... i will check out gav's short shifter ... howver TWm have always made a solid product in the past ... so i dont think there will be too many issues ... we will check it out ... gav ... have you been whinging again? __________________ Life would be straight without twisties STOCK AS A ROCKET! •motor sport is dangerous and that accidents causing harm can and do happen and may happen to me. I accept the conditions of, and acknowledge the risks arising from, attending or participating in the event and being provided with the event services by CAMS and the Associated Entities I THINK I AM N2!

04-05-2005, 07:08 AM	#35
platypus living in the past man Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Newcastle, NSW Car: Subaru Outback 2.0 turbo Posts: 4,707	precise shift, when changing through gears... makes the shift gates more apparant __________________ 1997 BG5 Subaru Outback - Now with STI boost...

03-05-2005, 11:00 AM	#21
TWM Performance Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 19	Hi guys, I'm getting the pricing to you shortly, just want to make sure about the shipping as quotes don't always reflect the true cost. As for the Kartboy bushings, unfortunately it doesn't look like we'll able to help you out on that front (conflict of interest), we can look into other bushings though if needed, like Energy Suspension... Keep the feedback coming though, the amount of interest will make it possible for me to give the best price. Thanks, Marc TWM Performance

03-05-2005, 04:25 PM	#23
woofy Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Melbourne Car: Race Blue RS Octavia hatch, Black Santa Fe Elite Posts: 826 View Photos By: woofy	Just a word, have a talk to Chicaboo about the newer type TWM S/shifters if you haven't. They have a different attachment to the gearbox linkage compared to the type that everyone bought last year that don't require the kartboy bushes. However from what Chicaboo has been telling me, they are more temperamental and the bolt that goes through the bottom on the shifter is a lot thinner and prone to snapping. The old type used the stock bolt, hence this wasn't a problem.

03-05-2005, 08:03 PM	#25
Adam Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Southern Highlands Car: MX5 Posts: 40 View Photos By: Adam	So i don't need the bushings?

03-05-2005, 08:06 PM	#26
Adam Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Southern Highlands Car: MX5 Posts: 40 View Photos By: Adam	Oh, and it does come with instructions on how to install?

03-05-2005, 08:55 PM	#29
Adam Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Southern Highlands Car: MX5 Posts: 40 View Photos By: Adam	Good stuff to know! Cheers peeps ;P

03-05-2005, 10:29 PM	#31
chicaboo Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Logan prefecture Car: Touge monster Posts: 7,585	I think part of the problem is the spacers provided are not long enough for the BJ's heatshield. So when the shifter is in 1st, 3rd and 5th, it or the shift arm hits the heatshield, which is where I think a SOME of the difficulty was coming from when I had trouble engaging these gears. But mind you, the weighted shift knob I put on there last week made the problem half as bad as it was. Also a vigerous drive the day after I put the weighted shiftknob on, loosened it up even more, hopefully the cheapest thing that was chafing has worn away and not my shifter or shift arm! The problems I have been having should be rectified with some fancy transmission oil and a visit to my heatshield with a mallet... I will let you guys know what I find under the car this weekend, Gav.

03-05-2005, 10:43 PM	#33
chicaboo Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Logan prefecture Car: Touge monster Posts: 7,585	Your shifter comes with bearings to be exact. Unless you are still offering the old style model that used the bushings out of the base of the stock unit? The bushings that people have been talking about go on the gearbox where the dead shift arm attaches to it. These are well worth the $60aud+ shipped from Corksport!

04-05-2005, 07:28 AM	#36
Adam Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Southern Highlands Car: MX5 Posts: 40 View Photos By: Adam	So, when we putting the order in?

04-05-2005, 07:36 AM	#37
twilightprotege Driving a faster car now! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Work, always at bloody work... Car: Lotus ....... . Posts: 5,217 View Photos By: twilightprotege	heat shield and mallet? it's paper thin and can be bent easily. when i put the shifter in hi-res's car, i just bent the heat shield down so it was between the shifter and exhaust. 10 second job

04-05-2005, 11:11 AM	#38
chicaboo Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Logan prefecture Car: Touge monster Posts: 7,585	Hi Marc, The gearbox bushings are a strange beast, they actaully took a lot of waggle out of my shifter alltogether which was good. I probably have more vibration over a shorter distance, but it is so fine now I don't motice it, and the large waggle on the shifter beforehand was much worse I must say. Plus the precision of the shift is so great with the gearbox bushings, but it does get pretty tight with the BB style shifter.

06-05-2005, 12:30 AM	#40
Adam Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Southern Highlands Car: MX5 Posts: 40 View Photos By: Adam	Hate to be annoying, but is there somewhere I can see a pic of the shfter, and how wide does it get (ie the thickness of the shifter)? Cheers