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Old 01-24-2018, 02:00 PM
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I'm now thinking hybrid. Can I get some opinions on the following 4 hybrids from Raceseng?
Just a thought and maybe something to consider, do you think the gate diagram on the shift **** is redundant, given it's stamped into the trim?
Old 01-24-2018, 02:03 PM
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Originally Posted by pri.g
Just a thought and maybe something to consider, do you think the gate diagram on the shift **** is redundant, given it's stamped into the trim?
Depends how OCD you are

I have the 370Z **** which has the shift pattern stamped into it. I've considered vinyl wrapping the aluminum surround that goes around the shifter, but haven't gotten around to it.
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Originally Posted by pri.g
do you think the gate diagram on the shift **** is redundant, given it's stamped into the trim?
Yes. Absolutely.

I'd just go with the big Raceseng "R", or blank. That R of theirs is interesting looking.

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Old 01-24-2018, 03:28 PM
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They're all variations on the same theme. That said, I think the round ***** probably feel more right in your hand. And the ones with boot ring trim look more complete than otherwise.

So... left to right, I'd pick #3
Thanks for the opinions. I find I shift about 1/2 the time over hand and the other 1/2 side hand. I too am leaning toward #3 or #4.
Old 01-24-2018, 03:29 PM
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Originally Posted by pri.g
Just a thought and maybe something to consider, do you think the gate diagram on the shift **** is redundant, given it's stamped into the trim?
I do indeed. I'll like get a custom one without the pattern. I honestly don't know why anyone would want the pattern, other than the very first time they drive the car. The indicator on the shift boot trim is more than enough for me.
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Leaning towards this (minus the engraving):
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Old 01-24-2018, 03:49 PM
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Originally Posted by presidentsdad
Leaning towards this (minus the engraving):
Have them custom engrave 4DSC into that blue top.

I bet you they can feed an image file to the software that runs the engraving process. Here ya go:

Old 01-24-2018, 09:29 PM
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This is what I use. TWM.
Old 01-25-2018, 02:05 PM
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Having trouble making up my mind....thoughts/opinions on a wooden shift **** like the following?
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Old 01-25-2018, 03:39 PM
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Originally Posted by presidentsdad
Having trouble making up my mind....thoughts/opinions on a wooden shift **** like the following?
IDK, I think that would throw off the aesthetics of the interior.
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Having trouble making up my mind....thoughts/opinions on a wooden shift **** like the following?
It's very pretty. I think that would look great on a 1971 Spitfire.
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It's very pretty. I think that would look great on a 1971 Spitfire.
LOL....message received.
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Here's a wooden one in a 370z for reference.
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Only if you have some other woodgrain trim
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Only if you have some other woodgrain trim
Makes sense. Thanks for the input.


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