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Old Aug 24, 2005 | 06:29 PM
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Originally Posted by 2003z
Its nice, but why did you put it in this thread?
...you got 12 pages thread where guys are talking about custom shift *****.
Whats your point????
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Old Aug 24, 2005 | 06:41 PM
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Originally Posted by THX723
I like your Nismo boot!!! Where can one find them?


Yeah, Ebay.

…It’s really cool but it took me a while to install it. If you’re getting one you’re gonna have to make some cuts and tiny holes to put it on that black spiky ring under the silver one. Also remember to stretch it. OEM boot is over an inch wider then NISMO and that makes installation harder.
Good luck,
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Old Aug 24, 2005 | 07:17 PM
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Originally Posted by FairladyZi
...you got 12 pages thread where guys are talking about custom shift *****.
Whats your point????
This is a thread for one custom shift ****. One that Clint made and Sharif sells through forgedinternals.com, not one about custom shift *****.
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Old Aug 25, 2005 | 05:27 PM
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Thanks "2003z" -I just recieved the **** today, since someone parted with their Z. I'm loving the clear powder coat you did.

Review:
I don't like to repeat what others have said but this **** is awesome. The throws are more precise, so you know exactly what gear you're flicking into without all the notch from the clumsy OEM ****.

Although the OEM **** was an excellent ****, this one is a little heavier so you don't get that offbeat vibration when it is in gear. Switching gears now is a flick of the wrist instead of rowing and tugging. The mass of the **** just throws the stick into gear with just enough inertia so you don't have to put in the effort of thrusting it in.

I love wedging the middle and ring finger in between the **** and finisher. It feels natural and comfortable with where the height of the **** is positioned. I was always accustomed to holding the lower neck of the OEM ****, so the custom finisher was a welcoming feature.

Enough praise...

Not an issue but I still have yet to park the car in direct California sunlight to see if it's hot to the touch.

Cons: If you love big *****, like the OEM one, you'll probably consider this thing to be too small. If you're on the fence, then fifteen minutes of driving and you'll get use to it.

Thumbs up.
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Old Aug 25, 2005 | 05:42 PM
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Originally Posted by 35oZephyR
thrusting
hehe, you said thrusting

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Not an issue but I still have yet to park the car in direct California sunlight to see if it's hot to the touch.
Well ... this for the first time ever today became an issue. However, this was after 5 hours in the direct Tijuana sunlight ... I actually could not touch the **** anymore than to just shift it. The drive to lunch was ... well, interesting. At 5:30 though it was just fine.

Jim
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Old Sep 13, 2005 | 10:00 AM
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Just ordered mine, thanks Sharif. I'm looking forward to trying this out.

This thread is mighty long. Should a new one be started?
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Old Feb 3, 2006 | 03:09 AM
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Sharif is offering another vendor group buy ....

This is probably one of the best shift ***** available based on reports from actual buyers -- just shown in this one thread !


Click here to sign up ...

https://my350z.com/forum/showthread....98#post2076298
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Old Feb 4, 2006 | 02:38 PM
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I'm still lovin mine! Smooth, presice, and fast shifts.
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Old Feb 4, 2006 | 04:26 PM
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I am very happy with my shift ****! Great service and fast shipping!

Thanks Sharif!!!!
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Old Feb 4, 2006 | 04:33 PM
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hey shariff! i understand some people enjoy the heavy feeling shift ***** for throw purposes, but would you consider makeing the same shift **** out of a plastic? I am a fan of your shift **** style! however for double clutching etc i prefer a light **** to feel what the tranny wants to do! I hope you consider this idea. Thanks again!
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Old Jun 6, 2006 | 07:38 PM
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just got my shift **** in today... too bad car is in the shop for tranny replacement.

here are pics to compare size:





thinks thing feels awsome. for those who want to know how tall it really is, just fold a dollar bill in half and there you go.

can wait til i get the car back!
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Old Jun 6, 2006 | 08:39 PM
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Originally Posted by eat rice z33
hey shariff! i understand some people enjoy the heavy feeling shift ***** for throw purposes, but would you consider makeing the same shift **** out of a plastic? I am a fan of your shift **** style! however for double clutching etc i prefer a light **** to feel what the tranny wants to do! I hope you consider this idea. Thanks again!
Shifting speed is certainly not compromised with this ****. You can be certain of that, as they were among the design criterium for my Road Racing need. Solid metal construction heightens transmission tactile feedback (better than plastic). You'll definitely have maximum awareness of the tranny. Realistically speaking, the 'mass' of the **** is in relative term - that is it does not litterally weigh a ton. However, the sleek and compact packaging of the **** conveys as otherwise.

Judging by your question ... you will not be disappointed.

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Old Jun 7, 2006 | 06:08 AM
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+1....give it a try!

I have several extra shift ***** from the last production run. Available to ship right away. http://www.forgedinternals.com/store/home.php?cat=267
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Old Jun 7, 2006 | 09:09 AM
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Oh, Im gonna jump on this!
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Old Jun 7, 2006 | 12:17 PM
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5 left
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Old Jun 28, 2006 | 09:50 AM
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anymore still in stock?
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Old Jun 28, 2006 | 09:55 AM
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770-792-0202
Call and find out.
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Old Jun 28, 2006 | 10:06 AM
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I did, but no answer.
So I thought I would give it a try by asking here and somebody would know the answer. Thanks however.
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Old Jun 28, 2006 | 10:13 AM
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Did you check the website? They do sell out quickly, and being a custom/semi custom job, it may take a while to get into stock. Leave a message and Sharif will get back with you. Or PM.
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Old Jun 28, 2006 | 10:39 AM
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Yeah I checked the site. Does it state somewhere whether it's in stock or not? With it being custom I'd rather wait til a new batch of it comes in rather than it being on back-order. I did send him a PM, thanks.
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