GB FS : TWM shortshifter and Knob Group Buy - Closes 15/5/05 - Page 3

boostedbatman · 06-05-2005, 04:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted 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

Heres the piccy you requested

I wouldnt think that the shifter was any different in thickness but shorter so it looks thicker but I dont own one from TWM so I cant be certain

TWM Performance · 06-05-2005, 05:30 AM

Hi guys,

I'll have details soon, haven't forgotten about you

Getting ready for a show this weekend, busy times,...

For the pricing, will I be shipping everything to one address?

Thanks,

Marc
TWM Performance

kemicalx · 06-05-2005, 09:07 AM

I'm thinking about putting my name down for a shifter, just got a few questions.

for starters, what is the length of the shifter from the ball joint to the tip of the thread? I have cut my own standard shifter down a few times and want to compare length.

Is the short shifter a diferent length after the ball joint compared to the standard unit? i presume so as other wise this would basically just be like my current ghetto hax0red shifter.

Finally how far is the throw between 1st and 2nd?

Thanks for ya time,
I'm definatly keen. Just need to sort out my money first.

silver6 · 06-05-2005, 09:42 AM

I have the TWM installed in My BA.

Yes the bottom end is longer and the top end is shorter. Infact I had to modify my exhaust pipe because the bottom end hitting on it.

woofy · 06-05-2005, 10:40 AM

that pic is the old kind of shifter..look at TWM's installation instructions on their site to see what the bottom of it now looks like.

Nate · 06-05-2005, 10:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TWM Performance

Hi guys,

I'll have details soon, haven't forgotten about you

Getting ready for a show this weekend, busy times,...

For the pricing, will I be shipping everything to one address?

Thanks,

Marc
TWM Performance

yes one address please, in Brisbane, Australia, 4037

chicaboo · 06-05-2005, 11:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by woofy

that pic is the old kind of shifter..look at TWM's installation instructions on their site to see what the bottom of it now looks like.

That is the current shifter Dave, that's exactly what I have in mine, you can see the blue cover over the bearings... Be careful since there are two differents sets of instructions getting aroud, they only updated the pics where you see a closeup of the base, so the instructions otherwise look the same.

Gav.

Adam · 06-05-2005, 11:39 AM

The problem being that I have a momo knob to put on, and it currently won't go on the stock shifter, neither will the boot. Now, that lip up the top of the shifter, after the thread, how thick is that?

chicaboo · 06-05-2005, 01:43 PM

The TWM seemed to have a bigger thread than on my stock 1.8 BJ shifter... 10 vs 11mm?

woofy · 06-05-2005, 02:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chicaboo

That is the current shifter Dave, that's exactly what I have in mine, you can see the blue cover over the bearings... Be careful since there are two differents sets of instructions getting aroud, they only updated the pics where you see a closeup of the base, so the instructions otherwise look the same.

Gav.

I didn't look closely enough...yep it is the new one..the correct instructions for the new one and pics of the bearings are the ones on the TWM site. The old type is on the msprotege site.

twilightprotege · 06-05-2005, 08:37 PM

stock thread is 10mm and the twm is 10mm.

marc - for shipping to lil nate, send it via USPS global express (EMS).

nalawa · 07-05-2005, 03:22 PM

OK Guys question time,

I have recently bought a Short Shifter for the Astina (BA) and have been thinking about the shift knob. I noticed that people have mentioned that a more weighty knob is better as it helps balance the shifter and makes shifting easier. The question is then what is a better weight? The BA's standard shifter weighed in at 300g.

mike_d87 · 07-05-2005, 08:44 PM

hey guys, sorry to screw neone around but it turns out my sis ordered me a momo gear knob as a suprise so i only need to ss. hope it doesnt stuff nething up??

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

cheers

robprice · 07-05-2005, 09:39 PM

im very seriously considering this, how do we pay for it, is there a confirmed price including p&h yet?? Thanks

bradsp20 · 08-05-2005, 12:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nalawa

OK Guys question time,

I have recently bought a Short Shifter for the Astina (BA) and have been thinking about the shift knob. I noticed that people have mentioned that a more weighty knob is better as it helps balance the shifter and makes shifting easier. The question is then what is a better weight? The BA's standard shifter weighed in at 300g.

Mate i have this shifter in my Bj11 Protege sp20 and it goes off

I have the TWM Silver Gear knob as well. Took a lil getting use to as its a wierd shape but it has a good feel and good to use your palm of hand to change gears.

Only down side to the TWM knobs is that it heats up on long drives.. Its not uncomfortable but you notice it.

-BraXta- · 08-05-2005, 03:21 AM

meh heats up.... thats how my gear stick shaft gets now after long drives so it wont be any different to me =P

I just wanna know the end prices and stuff...cause im really thinkin bout it ... and i wanna know more details =D

Nate · 08-05-2005, 11:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by robprice

im very seriously considering this, how do we pay for it, is there a confirmed price including p&h yet?? Thanks

i am still waiting for marc to get back to me but final price will be confirmed soon. everyone will simply pay me and i will pay Marc. Marc will post a little parcel out to me then i will distribute out to all the group buyee's

simple!

Tublade · 08-05-2005, 12:10 PM

I'll be in for both, when do you ned the money need by? and how all together?

woofy · 08-05-2005, 05:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bradsp20

Mate i have this shifter in my Bj11 Protege sp20 and it goes off

I have the TWM Silver Gear knob as well. Took a lil getting use to as its a wierd shape but it has a good feel and good to use your palm of hand to change gears.

Only down side to the TWM knobs is that it heats up on long drives.. Its not uncomfortable but you notice it.

Doesn't it heat up cause you took the heatshield off?

chicaboo · 08-05-2005, 05:54 PM

For those who've taken the heatshield off, what stops the grease melting out of the shifter base and eventually rubbing itself near bone dry under the floor? If it's warm 12" away from the exhaust, how hot is it 2" away under the floor with no insulation???

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

06-05-2005, 09:07 AM	#43
kemicalx AstinaGT Regular Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: www.geelong.vic.au Car: Toyota MZ21, BG Astina Posts: 275	I'm thinking about putting my name down for a shifter, just got a few questions. for starters, what is the length of the shifter from the ball joint to the tip of the thread? I have cut my own standard shifter down a few times and want to compare length. Is the short shifter a diferent length after the ball joint compared to the standard unit? i presume so as other wise this would basically just be like my current ghetto hax0red shifter. Finally how far is the throw between 1st and 2nd? Thanks for ya time, I'm definatly keen. Just need to sort out my money first. __________________ Car: BG Astina Head Unit: JVC KD-SH77 Front Amp: Blaupunkt GTA4100 Sub Amp: Jaycar 4x100 Front: Boston Rally Splits Sub: Diamond Audio M3151.8 15" 138.9dB @ 59Hz on Termlab Trigun Motorsport

06-05-2005, 09:42 AM	#44
silver6 Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Sydney South Car: N/A Posts: 58	I have the TWM installed in My BA. Yes the bottom end is longer and the top end is shorter. Infact I had to modify my exhaust pipe because the bottom end hitting on it. __________________ Mazda 3 SP23 DSC, Mazda MX6, Mazda 6

07-05-2005, 03:22 PM	#52
nalawa DBF Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Sydney Posts: 134 View Photos By: nalawa	OK Guys question time, I have recently bought a Short Shifter for the Astina (BA) and have been thinking about the shift knob. I noticed that people have mentioned that a more weighty knob is better as it helps balance the shifter and makes shifting easier. The question is then what is a better weight? The BA's standard shifter weighed in at 300g. __________________ Christopher P. Hunt 98 1.8L BA Hardtop

07-05-2005, 09:39 PM	#54
robprice Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: The Central Coast, where the sun shines, the ocean calls, and the potholes have there own postcodes! Car: ASTNA Posts: 124 View Photos By: robprice	im very seriously considering this, how do we pay for it, is there a confirmed price including p&h yet?? Thanks __________________ CRUCIATUS ANIMUS

06-05-2005, 05:30 AM	#42
TWM Performance Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 19	Hi guys, I'll have details soon, haven't forgotten about you Getting ready for a show this weekend, busy times,... For the pricing, will I be shipping everything to one address? Thanks, Marc TWM Performance

06-05-2005, 10:40 AM	#45
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	that pic is the old kind of shifter..look at TWM's installation instructions on their site to see what the bottom of it now looks like.

06-05-2005, 11:39 AM	#48
Adam Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Southern Highlands Car: MX5 Posts: 40 View Photos By: Adam	The problem being that I have a momo knob to put on, and it currently won't go on the stock shifter, neither will the boot. Now, that lip up the top of the shifter, after the thread, how thick is that?

06-05-2005, 01:43 PM	#49
chicaboo Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Logan prefecture Car: Touge monster Posts: 7,585	The TWM seemed to have a bigger thread than on my stock 1.8 BJ shifter... 10 vs 11mm?

06-05-2005, 08:37 PM	#51
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	stock thread is 10mm and the twm is 10mm. marc - for shipping to lil nate, send it via USPS global express (EMS).

07-05-2005, 08:44 PM	#53
mike_d87 AstinaGT Regular Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Newcastle Car: Astina Posts: 481 View Photos By: mike_d87	hey guys, sorry to screw neone around but it turns out my sis ordered me a momo gear knob as a suprise so i only need to ss. hope it doesnt stuff nething up?? LIST: 1. Nate - SS 2. Mefo - SS + Knob 3. mike_d87 - SS 4. Adam - SS (BJII) 3. BraXta - SS cheers

08-05-2005, 03:21 AM	#56
-BraXta- AstinaGT Regular Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Im ment to be in a location... oO Car: Honda Accord Euro Posts: 430 View Photos By: -BraXta-	meh heats up.... thats how my gear stick shaft gets now after long drives so it wont be any different to me =P I just wanna know the end prices and stuff...cause im really thinkin bout it ... and i wanna know more details =D __________________ My old ride My New Ride =P -I turn Dreams into reality with a F#$% you mentality...

08-05-2005, 12:10 PM	#58
Tublade AstinaGT Regular Join Date: May 2004 Location: Logan, QLD Car: 2005 Subaru Liberty GT Posts: 448 View Photos By: Tublade	I'll be in for both, when do you ned the money need by? and how all together? __________________ OLD CAR FAT323 http://www.astinagt.com/forums/vbgar...do=view&id=577 Last edited by Tublade; 08-05-2005 at 05:59 PM.

08-05-2005, 05:54 PM	#60
chicaboo Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Logan prefecture Car: Touge monster Posts: 7,585	For those who've taken the heatshield off, what stops the grease melting out of the shifter base and eventually rubbing itself near bone dry under the floor? If it's warm 12" away from the exhaust, how hot is it 2" away under the floor with no insulation???