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Old May 16, 2007 | 06:36 PM
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Hey i am wanting to get a shift light, and was wondering if anyone one knoew if this one was any good? http://www.jegs.com/webapp/wcs/store...50662_-1_10337 , and how hard is it to wire in one of these? thanx!
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Old May 16, 2007 | 06:40 PM
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I don't know any thing about that one. The sponsors here work really hard to give us a hand. They generally have some good deals. I would look their first.

here is an install guide for a harlan http://www.installuniversity.com/ins...ht_install.htm

alot of guys use those
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Old May 16, 2007 | 07:02 PM
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Get the raptor.
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Old May 16, 2007 | 08:38 PM
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I have the raptor shift light a snap to install.
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Old May 16, 2007 | 09:42 PM
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I never thought of installing it in the vent. Thats a pretty good idea.
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Old May 17, 2007 | 02:47 AM
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wow that looks a pain in the as to install.....is there no easier way
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Old May 17, 2007 | 07:49 AM
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id get a raptor or harlan , i love my raptor . DO NOT get an incadescent type shift light. it will give you more issues than its worth , flash at weird times, slow to react.

there easy as hell to instal too
power, ground, then a tach signal also the raptor lights can be adjusted w/o taking them apart unlike the harlan's (both are LED's)
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Old May 17, 2007 | 08:34 AM
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Get the raptor.


As for the install, you could run it up the A-pillar. I have mine installed at eye level. Tucks up real nice on the pillar. It's not really a pain at all.
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Old May 17, 2007 | 11:49 AM
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+1 for the Raptor. I have a blue one and it's my favorite Mod of All (Keeps my eyes on the road when I'm racing). I have it installed in the Vent and you wont know its even there until its time to shift and I can see it even when the sun is in my eyes. I love it!
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Old May 17, 2007 | 12:09 PM
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The Raptor is great and very easy to install. I like mine a lot!

Best of luck,
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Old May 17, 2007 | 12:33 PM
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Im trying to find the shift light on byunspeed. I found an Auto Meter shift light for $67. Anyone have a link to the raptor shift light?
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speed inc, 3/4's the way down

http://www.ls1speed.com/catagory.cfm.../%20Electrical
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Old May 17, 2007 | 12:52 PM
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Thanks, 85 bucks for a shift light! Damn a couple of years ago I got an 5 inch monster autometer tack for 120 bucks. I guess when gas goes up so does everything up except my pay....
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Old May 17, 2007 | 08:50 PM
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i have the proform and it works great. little big compared to most, but i tucked it in the left side air vent of the Z (pics in my website, page 3).

simple dial on the back, not very accurate, but easy to adjust. so a little trial and error to fine tune it is all that's needed.

for the price...it works for me.
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Old May 17, 2007 | 10:27 PM
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i got one of those style shift lights from summit and their just too big and tacky, spend a couple more $$ and get a Raptor.. their SUPER NICE!

go to google.com and search raptor shift light
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How is the install process on the raptor??
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Old May 18, 2007 | 09:34 AM
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here's my proform. like i said it's a bit bigger than others, but it works just fine and was inexpensive.

same easy hookup as the others, ground, 12v, tach

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Old May 18, 2007 | 10:26 AM
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Originally Posted by 98Camarod
Thanks, 85 bucks for a shift light! Damn a couple of years ago I got an 5 inch monster autometer tack for 120 bucks. I guess when gas goes up so does everything up except my pay....
haha, I agree. You know gas prices are fucked when the price difference is 20 cents from mile to mile. Right by my house, it is $3.49 and a mile up the street, it is $3.29, same brand of gas too! Sorry for the hi-jack, I am going to order a raptor when I get my coolant lines for the new intake in a few weeks here, seems pretty sleek and would fit nice in vent.
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Old May 18, 2007 | 11:33 AM
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get the raptor it is a wonderful product (helps that I am the vehicle on their website!!!!) seriously one of the best products I have ever used
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Old May 18, 2007 | 03:00 PM
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I searched on here and found someone that had placed it in the defrost vent for the window. It looked pretty sweet. I think thats what I'll do if I can save up enough money for the damn thing
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