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Old 8/18/10, 03:59 PM
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My 85 year old grandfather uses the same rear view mirror.
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My 85 year old grandfather uses the same rear view mirror.
Hey he drives a Mustang too? I am real close at 58.
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Originally Posted by stangfoeva
props on your inginuity, but that doesn't look as good as the one modshack posted

Maybe not I bet it works better. Look at real road race and rally cars see if the **** is foot away or 6 inches.
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Old 8/18/10, 04:57 PM
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Originally Posted by 908ssp
Maybe not I bet it works better. Look at real road race and rally cars see if the **** is foot away or 6 inches.
No arguments on that. Its just a matter of function vs. form
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Old 8/18/10, 07:48 PM
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i perfer form over function.
daily drive = 98%
race = 2%
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Originally Posted by factory fast
i perfer form over function.
daily drive = 98%
race = 2%
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Old 8/18/10, 10:51 PM
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You guys and your *****...
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I called AM about when the new shift pattern will be out. The chick said she didn't know, most likey by the end of summer. She sounded hot too
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Old 8/19/10, 05:49 AM
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Originally Posted by 2010MustangGT
AM is now also offering one similar to the 401a... for 2010s.
one in satin:
http://www.americanmuscle.com/2010-s...***-satin.html

one in chrome:
http://www.americanmuscle.com/2010-s...ob-chrome.html

But yea, Grabber offers great choices! looks good
Wish they had one in more of a brushed or machined aluminum finish. The satin in the AM pic looks spray painted silver to me.
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Old 8/23/10, 03:36 PM
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Originally Posted by 908ssp
Maybe not I bet it works better. Look at real road race and rally cars see if the **** is foot away or 6 inches.
You should also take note a majority of successful road/rally teams are running sequential gearboxes, with either button-accuated shifts on the steering wheel, or linear shifts with a shifter such as yours. Note: these shifts are not in the typical H pattern, but in a drop-style.

Horrible picture example, but it's what I found quickly via google. Smart Fortwo shifter, but you get the idea for how they shift. Straight up / straight down for all gears, making the position / length of the shifter mean a LOT less as far as shifting accuracy goes. By the way, did anyone mention to you, that your Mustang with it's 3 foot long rear view mirror is by no means a rally car?

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I have an idea of a custom shift **** that i will have epco do for me. I will post pictures once i get it done.
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Talked to AM's customer service through email and they should have the new shift pattern within 2 months he said
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Originally Posted by 908ssp
Sorry it is too low and far away from the steering wheel. That low shifter increases effort means you're fighting the spring tension and if the sifter is still stock well...

With a Steeda shifter, home made lever and ****.

This is exactly what I had in mind. I have same problem. Need shifter to be MUCH much higher and closer to the hand on the steering.
I would love to purchase one from you if you are willing to make one.
If you have a DIY I would also appreciate it.
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Originally Posted by 908ssp
Sorry it is too low and far away from the steering wheel. That low shifter increases effort means you're fighting the spring tension and if the sifter is still stock well...

With a Steeda shifter, home made lever and ****.
Everything about this scares the heck out of me.
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Originally Posted by 11SHELBYGT500
Everything about this scares the heck out of me.
Huh?
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Originally Posted by Adam

Huh?
For some reason the picture didn't follow. Look up^^^
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Looks like the agent 47 shift **** for the 05-09
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Originally Posted by stangfoeva
Yeah their color matches look spot on IMO. I thought about getting a GB shift **** to match my car but I think it would look cheesy. I really like the Satin shift **** made by American Muscle, but still no new shift pattern
I agree, don't do it!!!
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