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Oct 10, 2006 | 03:20 PM

#521

SixtySix

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Yup, I was stating the obvious about the ratchet

However, I'm sure this is a typo. Don't we have the 5R55S in our cars? 5R55E is the tranny in the Rangers and Lincolns.

Oct 10, 2006 | 03:25 PM

#522

LEO_06GT

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Great idea but IMO it lacks in the appearance department. I'm sure the people that want this though won't really care how it looks.

Oct 10, 2006 | 03:52 PM

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I really like the look of it.....it is simple yet nice. I am going to go with the t-handle, however, but it looks great. Put me on the list for sure for Novemeber.

Oct 10, 2006 | 04:21 PM

#524

Bennyandthejets

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Pic with T-handle please?

Oct 10, 2006 | 07:36 PM

#525

Error404

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Quote:

Originally Posted by subzero05

My guess is sometime Mid Nov. I will start accepting orders for them. I plan on using a couple of dealers to facilitate the order process so i can ensure all TMS members receive the special pricing I will offer. I am working on an agreement now with a couple very friendly dealers of B&M to help with this, which of course they would not normally do....

Thanks! And thanks for being patient with all of us, hehe!

Oct 10, 2006 | 07:41 PM

#526

Boltzman

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Will the T-handle be billet or black??

Oct 10, 2006 | 08:34 PM

#527

Doug@C&L

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Quote:

Originally Posted by subzero05

da,da,da, da!!!!!!....Here is a pic in the console for all of you to view...Keep in mind there will be no B&M logo on the bezel, but other than that this will likely be the finished version!...The front of the stick is channeled to fit a line lock wire etc. in there so you can't see it..Optional T-handles with Button or Ball with Button will be avail....Hope you all enjoy!....Comments?

I thought it would look more like the older ones with the accordian shift boot and the T-handle upfront that you had to pull up in order to get it to shift into netrual or park.

Still it looks alot better then the stocker, will the plate to the left of the stick have letters on it for an indicator or it looks like it has leds in it?

Thanks, Doug.

Oct 10, 2006 | 09:19 PM

#528

subzero05

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it has the indicator letters in it... The accordian style boot just didn't go well with the rest of the interior in the car..We tried it and all agreed it didn't look right..Plus, it required a whole different baseplate and much modification to the console to make it work...The T-handle will be just like our standard ones....A polished look

Oct 10, 2006 | 11:41 PM

#529

Error404

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how solid does it feel? My main gripe about the stock shifter (aside from slipping to other gears way to easily! haha!) is that it feels like a plastic toy!

Oct 11, 2006 | 07:28 AM

#530

subzero05

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With its billet solid stick and delrin **** it is a very solid piece...Also with the bezel being a billet type design the whole unit is very stout...

Oct 11, 2006 | 08:12 AM

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tx2005gt

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i think it looks great. i had a quicksilver shifter in my 78 z28 and it was a great mod. this one looks a much better.

Oct 11, 2006 | 10:55 AM

#532

boss 244

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I'm really looking foward to this, are you going to put up a post on avaial or notify tms menbers by pm?

Oct 11, 2006 | 11:10 AM

#533

OdiousBarbarian

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that looks amazing. cant wait, but i will

Oct 11, 2006 | 12:13 PM

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bwilder10h

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I'm sure it would be asking to much for you to ballpark cost .....?

Oct 11, 2006 | 01:22 PM

#535

SOLDSHORT

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i'd like to see the t handle too.

Oct 11, 2006 | 01:46 PM

#536

bwilder10h

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Quote:

Originally Posted by SOLDSHORT

i'd like to see the t handle too.

Oct 11, 2006 | 03:04 PM

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06GT4RAD

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Man i sure do like that and would love one with the T-Handle but since it is the wifes car more so than mine she gets final say and she no likey.

Richard