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Old Feb 1, 2012 | 07:02 PM
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OP you took too long! Jp.... I did get sought out from a G37 driver that HOOOOOOKED me up. Overnight shipping plus a KILLER price.... see below....
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Old Feb 1, 2012 | 07:37 PM
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Lol, nice, that looks awesome! Congrats man! I should be receiving the fat boy in a couple of days. I'll put some pictures and small review up anyhow, maybe it'll help someone else down the road.
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Old Feb 2, 2012 | 09:02 AM
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Originally Posted by Vivid Racing
We're only a phone call or PM away, and have gotten the TK ***** for several members
Dang! I wish i had known that! I always to prefer to support vendors that support the forum...
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Old Feb 2, 2012 | 01:05 PM
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I actually want to get rid of my TK **** for this black one, but they apparently no longer offer them.
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Old Feb 2, 2012 | 01:53 PM
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Originally Posted by Behemel
I actually want to get rid of my TK **** for this black one, but they apparently no longer offer them.
Thread pitch was different and was never offered in the Z's.
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Old Feb 2, 2012 | 02:06 PM
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Originally Posted by NoQuestionZ
OP you took too long! Jp.... I did get sought out from a G37 driver that HOOOOOOKED me up. Overnight shipping plus a KILLER price.... see below....
hope you like it bro, i still gotta sell my ARC titan ****...
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Old Feb 3, 2012 | 07:40 AM
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Hey Vivid!
You have PM.

The site i went through failed (out of stock ) so i get to support a forum vendor instead (much preferred, like i said)
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Old Feb 4, 2012 | 04:07 PM
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Originally Posted by Flo-ridaZ33
Thread pitch was different and was never offered in the Z's.
10x1.25 is offered, but they're out of stock. I emailed them and they expect to have them in again in three weeks.

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Old Feb 4, 2012 | 04:09 PM
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But that's for the black one, idk about the silver one.
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Old Feb 4, 2012 | 05:09 PM
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Originally Posted by Behemel
10x1.25 is offered, but they're out of stock. I emailed them and they expect to have them in again in three weeks.
The Black TK? I've been trying to get one for over 4yrs... GL.
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Old Feb 4, 2012 | 10:15 PM
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Well, the shift **** finally came in today! I had ordered the black oxide one but I got an email from the company a couple days after I had ordered it stating that they had none left. They gave me an option of waiting 3 weeks for them to make more or to just pick from one of their more expensive painted ones for the same price. I picked the color that was closest to black as possible which turned out to be this twilight sparkle color. IMO, it looks pretty cool.

The **** itself weighs 1lb 4oz, and you could definitely feel it. It is a very weighty shift **** and it feels great in your hand. Installation is pretty easy, screw off, screw on, and no need to align anything since there is nothing engraved on it. I drove around for a little bit today, and I have to say it feels great. Ergonomically, the shape feels great in your hand and shifts feels smoother. It almost feels like its a shorter throw, probably a placebo effect, but still feels good.

Essentially, it is pretty much a replica of the TK ****. I've never really seen or held a TK **** in person so I can't really comment on the similarities in weight, but I assume it is pretty close.

In conclusion, I think it was a 100 bucks well spent. Personally, I am happy with the purchase and recommend it to others who want that TK **** feel without having to spend close to 300 dollars to attain it. Hope this little write up helped anyone looking to buy. If anyone's got any questions, I'll try my best to answer.
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Old Feb 6, 2012 | 03:26 PM
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Originally Posted by Flo-ridaZ33
The Black TK? I've been trying to get one for over 4yrs... GL.
email them about it and ask if theyll reserve one for you. they said theyll hold one for me when i asked.
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Old Feb 6, 2012 | 04:08 PM
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what fitment did you choose? i dont see any 350z..only see Honda and Subaru
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Old Feb 6, 2012 | 04:23 PM
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Originally Posted by 350z___
what fitment did you choose? i dont see any 350z..only see Honda and Subaru
ours doesnt show up because its out of stock right now
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Old Feb 6, 2012 | 07:12 PM
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Originally Posted by 350z___
what fitment did you choose? i dont see any 350z..only see Honda and Subaru
Yea, they took it off as soon as I ordered. They must've realized they didn't have any left after I submitted the order. I think they have some painted ones though. It would probably be a good idea to email them directly and see what kind of selection they have.
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Old Feb 11, 2012 | 09:23 PM
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With Home Depot finisher
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Old May 16, 2012 | 12:50 PM
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^ 100+ dollar shift ****... 3 dollar home depot finisher.

Id rather get a steel one. I run the HD washer on the 40 dollar leather nismo and that.

On yours it seems out of place. just my .2c
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Old Jun 28, 2012 | 05:24 AM
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Is it the same weight as the TK? If not then i'd pass. The weight on the TK makes it feel outstanding.. F Lightweight shift *****.
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Old Jun 28, 2012 | 05:51 AM
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I actually made one of these about 2+ years ago for myself. I took the dimensions of a TK that a friend had and had it fabbed up in a machine shop out of 404SS, weighed a little over 2lbs. It was a heavy *****.


I tried to get some interest built at the time as an indication to have a handful more built, but nothing much came of it.

but yeah, this shape of **** is excellent, gives a good contact patch to push for those of us with large hands, and a good lip to pull on for the 2,4, 6 shifts
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Old Jun 28, 2012 | 06:11 AM
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^Pics?
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