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Old Sep 22, 2008 | 03:45 PM
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Default Shift ***** Comparison: Stock, Evo-R, Forged Performance

The 1st **** I replaced was the Evo-R. I had it for about 6 months or so. I loved the Ti-finish. Liked the way it felt more precise. It feels only slightly heavier than stock. But eventually I needed a change. My interior is bone stock so with the Ti-finish stuck out too much. Also I didn't like how sometimes the Home Depot plumbing washer slips out slight out of place between the shift boot and the **** itself.

Today, I received the ***** from Forged Performance. The grip feels a tad bit smaller than Evo-R but I'm sure I'll get used to it. I'm really digging how the **** blends in so well with the interior. Shifting feels 10x more precise than my previous ones (esp. going into reverse). Feels a lot heavier and I'm assuming because of the attached washer that is included on it. Looks like I'll be sticking to this **** for a long long time.
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Old Sep 22, 2008 | 03:48 PM
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Great choice...I've had mine for awhile, and anything else feels really sloppy.

It just really clicks into the gates and you always know what gear you're in. You can lightly shift with your wrist and let the weight of the **** do the rest.
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Old Sep 22, 2008 | 04:56 PM
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really good post, thanks
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Old Sep 22, 2008 | 05:00 PM
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^ Couldn't agree with you more.
Now that the weather is cooling down, I really can't say at this point but one thing I'm concerned about is how hot the forged **** is going to burn my hand during the summer in Texas. Yes, Evo-R kept my hand nice & crispy during then too.
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Old Sep 22, 2008 | 05:01 PM
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Sweet comparison!
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Old Sep 22, 2008 | 05:41 PM
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my forged only got hot twice this summer. sitting in direct sunlight for 5 hours...it cools down as soon as the ac it on.

best shift **** ever
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Old Sep 22, 2008 | 05:43 PM
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Do you still have the Evo-R ****? Are you selling it by any chance?
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Old Sep 22, 2008 | 06:17 PM
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Old Sep 22, 2008 | 06:19 PM
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beautiful *****.
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Old Sep 22, 2008 | 06:20 PM
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The Forged Performance **** has internal cooling fins
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Old Sep 22, 2008 | 06:23 PM
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The Forged Performance **** has internal cooling fins
and snails to boot!
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Originally Posted by Jay'Z
The Forged Performance **** has internal cooling fins
And it adds 50 HP plus it makes milkshakes! Oh well, one can dream. I've had the Forged for a month or two and I absolutely love it. To be honest, mine hasn't gotten as hot as the strip on the stock ****.
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Evo-R **** sold to ME!!
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Old Sep 22, 2008 | 08:57 PM
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I like the FP Shift **** but it appears a little tall/skinny (lanky). Is this an issue or is it not as skinny as it looks?
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Originally Posted by 35oZephyR
Great choice...I've had mine for awhile, and anything else feels really sloppy.

It just really clicks into the gates and you always know what gear you're in. You can lightly shift with your wrist and let the weight of the **** do the rest.
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Originally Posted by sburke711
I like the FP Shift **** but it appears a little tall/skinny (lanky). Is this an issue or is it not as skinny as it looks?
I'll admit. It is a bit small. But I like the way it feels when gripped and it sure isn't an issue. It's a personal preference really.
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Old Sep 23, 2008 | 05:47 AM
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Originally Posted by 05 PPW Z33
I'll admit. It is a bit small. But I like the way it feels when gripped and it sure isn't an issue. It's a personal preference really.

OMG!! ROFL!!!!!

Sorry I was thinking of something else.
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Old Sep 23, 2008 | 07:44 AM
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Originally Posted by Hraesvelg
beautiful *****.
+1.

I almost went with the Forged ****, then I fell in love with the Tommy K. ****. Forged would definitely be my 2nd choice if I had to get rid of my current ****...
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Old Sep 23, 2008 | 07:50 AM
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I had the Evo-R **** for a while, switched it back to stock after a month or so. I prefer the feel of the stock one. To each his own.

I did try to pick up a used Forged **** a few times but they always sold too quickly.
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Originally Posted by Chad68
OMG!! ROFL!!!!!

Sorry I was thinking of something else.
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