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Old Dec 21, 2013 | 07:23 AM
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I'm a ****

...about shift *****. I put a Barton white ball and polished adaptor on my car at the dealership the day I picked my car up. I love the way it looks and feels, but I am not crazy about the weight. The Barton ball is just way too light for me. I'm looking for a heavy white cue ball **** with just a plain shift pattern on it. I'm not looking for anything with a metal finish. Anyone know of such a product?


This is what I have now, I'm looking for something similar with more heft. Something weighted similarly to the stock ****. The Barton ball is lighter.


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Old Dec 21, 2013 | 07:34 AM
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My MGW has a little weight to it. A little smaller than a pool ball but still has some size to it.
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Old Dec 21, 2013 | 12:39 PM
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Speed Dawg makes some good one's. https://www.speeddawg.com/shift-****...ern-shift-****

Here's mine:

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Old Dec 21, 2013 | 12:45 PM
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Originally Posted by TommyV
Speed Dawg makes some good one's. https://www.speeddawg.com/shift-****...ern-shift-****

Here's mine:

How's the weight on the Speed Dawg ones? The Barton is lighter than it's appearance would suggest.
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Old Dec 21, 2013 | 01:09 PM
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You're worried about the weight of the shift ****???
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Old Dec 21, 2013 | 01:18 PM
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You're worried about the weight of the shift ****???

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Old Dec 21, 2013 | 03:42 PM
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Originally Posted by Ltngdrvr
You're worried about the weight of the shift ****???
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Old Dec 21, 2013 | 06:53 PM
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you might want to consider switching to a billet **** (and please no whining about 'they get hot in the summer and cold in the winter...waaaaaahhhh'), it's only that way for less than a minute when you first start up. UPR makes some nice billet ***** that are reasonably priced.
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Old Dec 21, 2013 | 08:40 PM
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Originally Posted by AlsCobra
My MGW has a little weight to it. A little smaller than a pool ball but still has some size to it.
Yes to this comment. My MGW **** is perfect.
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Old Dec 21, 2013 | 08:44 PM
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^ FYI I have both black and white. Right now I'm sporting the white one.
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Old Dec 21, 2013 | 08:49 PM
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^ FYI I have both black and white. Right now I'm sporting the white one.
Mine matches my interior nicely too.
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Old Dec 21, 2013 | 11:40 PM
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Originally Posted by Ltngdrvr
You're worried about the weight of the shift ****???
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Learn how to read. I want a HEAVIER shift **** for more positive engagement feel. The Barton **** is lighter than the stocker.
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Old Dec 22, 2013 | 12:42 AM
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Originally Posted by lsxjunkie
Learn how to read. I want a HEAVIER shift **** for more positive engagement feel. The Barton **** is lighter than the stocker.
I DO know how to read and my comment remains the SAME.

A heavier shift **** is going to add ABSOLUTELY NOTHING to the feel of the shifter.
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Old Dec 22, 2013 | 01:33 AM
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Originally Posted by lsxjunkie
Learn how to read. I want a HEAVIER shift **** for more positive engagement feel. The Barton **** is lighter than the stocker.
I assume you mean you actually want the shifter throw or shifter action to feel heavier, not the actual ****?

Unless we're talking bowling *****, I can't see the weight of the actual **** to have much of an impact. The positive engagement feel will be as a result of the shifter linkage underneath, not the ball on top.

For what it's worth, I have a Hurst in my '05 and it's a nice positive action. Firmer, more precise than stock.

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Old Dec 22, 2013 | 03:39 AM
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I DO know how to read and my comment remains the SAME. A heavier shift **** is going to add ABSOLUTELY NOTHING to the feel of the shifter.
He wants a heavier ****. No big deal. Nothing more than a personal preference. Just help him find a heavier ****. Geez.
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Old Dec 22, 2013 | 08:11 AM
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Originally Posted by AlsCobra
He wants a heavier ****. No big deal. Nothing more than a personal preference. Just help him find a heavier ****. Geez.
Sure.

Get a big ball bearing and get a machine shop to drill and tap it for the shift handle thread size. Solid steel, that's the way to go.
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Old Dec 22, 2013 | 11:23 AM
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Originally Posted by Ltngdrvr
I DO know how to read and my comment remains the SAME.

A heavier shift **** is going to add ABSOLUTELY NOTHING to the feel of the shifter.
I swapped the stock **** back in for a drive home last week, which weighs almost double the Barton ****. It felt much more solid, but I hated the shape and height. Thanks for playing though.

Your inability to be helpful is remarkable.

https://themustangsource.com/f803/mg...talled-515885/ Yup, weighted ***** do nothing to change the feel of a shifter. I have no idea what I'm talking about and it's all in my head.

Originally Posted by Twin Turbo
I assume you mean you actually want the shifter throw or shifter action to feel heavier, not the actual ****?

Unless we're talking bowling *****, I can't see the weight of the actual **** to have much of an impact. The positive engagement feel will be as a result of the shifter linkage underneath, not the ball on top.

For what it's worth, I have a Hurst in my '05 and it's a nice positive action. Firmer, more precise than stock.
Physics. Heavier weight at the end of a fulcrum will land more solidly at the end of a throw. I've done this on other cars and I know that I can feel a difference.

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Old Dec 22, 2013 | 11:51 AM
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Ford Mustang 2011+ Specter Hybrid Weighted Shift **** By TWM Performance : Amazon.com : Automotive Ford Mustang 2011+ Specter Hybrid Weighted Shift **** By TWM Performance : Amazon.com : Automotive

I've never used it but read some reviews that seemed good when I was in the market for a shift ****. The price seems excessive to me but I'm a poor teacher. It might be what you're looking for.
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Old Dec 22, 2013 | 12:15 PM
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Ford Mustang 2011+ Specter Hybrid Weighted Shift **** By TWM Performance : Amazon.com : Automotive

I've never used it but read some reviews that seemed good when I was in the market for a shift ****. The price seems excessive to me but I'm a poor teacher. It might be what you're looking for.
I've been directed to their Spooky ****. It seems to be exactly what I'm after, once I figure out if it'll fit with the Barton polished adaptor that I have. And also, save the pennies.

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Old Dec 22, 2013 | 01:28 PM
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I can understand the feel of the heavier ****. Sometimes if something feels too light, it doesn't feel right or it can feel cheap. It needs to feel like it has some substance to it. I'm like that with cell phones. People want lightweight ones, but I like a heavier one that feels solid and not plasticy.

I still have the **** I got back in 2008 from grabber pony. It seems they no longer exist but from what I see the speeddawg site mentioned abouve bought them out. The **** I got there feels pretty solid. Putting it on my postal scale, it weight 4.3 ounces. If they are the same, then speeddawg should be the way to go!
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