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Old Jan 26, 2006 | 08:43 PM
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i'm thinking about installing a short shift kit on my m6 t/a and was wondering if you guys thought that it was really worth it as far as appearance wise and performance wise overall...and also...is it very complicated to put one in? i'm just curious since i'm not too familiar with them...thanks
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Old Jan 26, 2006 | 09:21 PM
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do you have a hurst shifter? all youd need is a short stick then....
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Old Jan 26, 2006 | 10:12 PM
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It is very worth putting in a short stick if that is what you are talking about.
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Old Jan 26, 2006 | 10:14 PM
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i put the umi short stick on mine, install took about 10 minutes, very simple, very big difference for under 30 dollars
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Old Jan 26, 2006 | 10:40 PM
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I second that. I got the UMI for around $30 and it feels good. The bolts didnt fit (i think cause my hurst shifter is the billet/plus model) but a trip to menards solved that problem
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Old Jan 27, 2006 | 04:07 AM
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I third that! umi short shifter handle from http://www.byunspeed.com/ for like $28 shipped.

I made a thread posting pics of my install, so much better.
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