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Old Aug 17, 2008 | 07:09 PM
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First my shifter. pretty sure it is stock. but i can put it into 3rd gear and it moves left to right about an inch. also when i am going form 4 to 5 and i am like slamming it it almost wants to go into R. so what gives.

next how loud with the exhuast get with the resenator taking out?
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Old Aug 17, 2008 | 07:42 PM
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1. Order a B&M shifter from atlanticspeed.com and fall in love with your car all over again.

2. Probably not too much louder - the mufflers are holding back a lot of sound.
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Old Aug 17, 2008 | 08:37 PM
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is B & M the best? or what?
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Old Aug 17, 2008 | 08:42 PM
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B&M is good and cheap. The katech is good and more expensive.
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Originally Posted by jerrad
B&M is good and cheap. The katech is good and more expensive.
And the UUC is good and even more expensive.


Originally Posted by Big Bird WS6
is B & M the best? or what?
I just said B&M because I thought you were trying to do everything on a limited budget. I used a UUC w/bushings one time and it felt stock compared to my B&M. (My throw is shorter and more notchy-feeling)

No experience here with the Katech, but I've heard good things.
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Old Aug 17, 2008 | 09:01 PM
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I enjoy mine. I've only felt the stocker and the katech so I can't compare. I'm happy with my purchase but I'd probably be happy with the b & m too. Supposedly the katech is a little quiter but again, I have no idea.

CTS 510: UUC is out of my range.
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Old Aug 17, 2008 | 09:18 PM
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I cringe at the thought of that stock shifter now.
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Old Aug 17, 2008 | 09:51 PM
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B&M rocks...untill u get up into the revs. lol then u get more noise...
but just boppin around town it's da bomb!
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Old Aug 18, 2008 | 12:17 PM
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well called B&M, they have discountined it. so Katack the next best bang for buck?
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Old Aug 18, 2008 | 12:45 PM
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they discontinued it loooooong ago, but atlantic speed has a few of them:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/B-M-4...mZ280256534951
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Old Aug 18, 2008 | 10:10 PM
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+1 for atlantic speed. Just installed mine from them a couple weeks ago. With the slop you described you might want to get the bushings also. I didn't need them so didn't order any. The bushings can be had at Lindsay Cadillac.

Also a note for install given by OHSIXCTSV & CTSV 510, "remember to change steps "5" (5/16 bit) & "19"(reverse bolt/nut)....thank CTSV 510 for the tidbit.
also mark all ur insulation packing with frnt rear arrows...
u might remember ...but better to be sure. now go install that thing, and get a friend to help tighten hex bolts (from kit)...would be a plus."

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Old Aug 19, 2008 | 08:26 AM
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Wheres this installation guide at?
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Old Aug 19, 2008 | 10:02 AM
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lol...in the box when u get the new shifter...^
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Old Aug 19, 2008 | 10:24 AM
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k and is the UUC like the caddy of shifters for thi car?
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Old Aug 19, 2008 | 10:29 AM
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??? don't know, i have B&M... caddy made the daddy of all shifters, and it
sux...if u want a true sport feel (Short crisp gated throws)...then go B&M...
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Old Aug 19, 2008 | 12:09 PM
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not what i meant. like they say that is the caddy of _____. meaning the best you can buy. lol that is what i meant
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Old Aug 19, 2008 | 03:03 PM
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i know what u meant...i still stand by the B&M.
good luck installing those other two...
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