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Old 12-30-2010, 09:57 AM
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Shift *****

I'm planning to do a bit of interior work in my car in the middle of January. I ordered a new bride shift boot, short throw shifter from axialflow, planning to re-do my silver trim pieces with 3m di-noc, and now just want to top it all off with a shift ****. I'm just wondering what ***** you guys are all using. I want something either carbon fiber or polished black. So far I've found...

black pearl. very expensive though. don't want to pay that much
http://www.twmshiftknobs.com/shiftkn...hiftknobs.html

http://www.amazon.com/Sparco-03740CL...3724064&sr=8-1

http://www.amazon.com/Vibrant-2032-C...724094&sr=8-42

Is there anything I should look for or stay away from? I would like a ball shape like the black pearl one but at a lower price.
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I would go with the black peral shift ****. It looks 20x better than the other 2 options. Its metal so it will get hot, but the other 2 look cheap with the carbon fiber print. Unless it is real carbon fiber I feel it is just dumb to buy it. If you don't want metal look for a poly material. Most quality shift ***** are gonna run you around 100 though.
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Goodwin Racing, voo doo shift ****, textured black.

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Old 12-30-2010, 04:29 PM
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Originally Posted by SleepeR1st
Goodwin Racing, voo doo shift ****, textured black.

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At Goodwin Racing, take a look at the Miata section too. They have a different selection and the threads are the same.
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Originally Posted by SleepeR1st
Goodwin Racing, voo doo shift ****, textured black.

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I went this route in the polished black. $50 shipped beats $169 + shipping any day for a shift ****.

Thanks for the help.
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Good pic~! i have had mine for almost five years and it has held up very very well.
Old 01-13-2011, 10:08 AM
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Wow, this thread just helped me too. Sweet!
Old 01-13-2011, 10:13 AM
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Voo Doo FTW!

https://www.rx8club.com/showthread.p...ht=shift+*****
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Voo Doo w/ pearl finish. Matches the trim on the either side of the center console perfectly.
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I say go baller with VooDoo!

Check it: http://www.thompson-automotive.com/c...63/5726593.htm
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+1 Thats what I got with the pearl finish. Has a nice feel and looks great!
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http://www.koolknobs.com/

This is where I get mine made, in case you want to go custom. Mine are custom counter-weighted, and being non metallic, they stay cool in the sun etc....
Old 01-13-2011, 11:32 AM
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Originally Posted by Kane
http://www.koolknobs.com/

This is where I get mine made, in case you want to go custom. Mine are custom counter-weighted, and being non metallic, they stay cool in the sun etc....
Pics of yours? Or is it in the "Let me see your Shift ****" thread?
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Originally Posted by WinningRX8Chick
Pics of yours? Or is it in the "Let me see your Shift ****" thread?

It is there too, but here is a kinda crappy picture.


In an MS6
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Bruce is a really cool dude, so if you wanna go crazy and be creative. Knock yourself out.
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Just came fromt eh Kool ***** website... may have to be my first upgrade to my new Shinka!!
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I recommend it, the quality is great, and it is nice to have something one of a kind.
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OP- i bought that sparco one. i think it looks good.

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I ended up purchasing a black polished voodoo and love it. Combined with the axial flow, the car is completely different when shifting. I'll post a picture later today with my phone.
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^^^ I really want to wrap my silver trim in 3M's CF tape... that looks awesome
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