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Old Jan 18, 2007 | 04:35 PM
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Originally Posted by 2MuchRiceMakesMeSick
i really like my hardbar
I wanted one of those, but did not want to buy a "one time only use" tap in order to fit it on an f body handle.
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Old Jan 18, 2007 | 04:40 PM
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Originally Posted by LS1 Cobra
Machined my own from billet along with the hand brake grip. I machined it to lengthen the gear stick a bit. My shifter setup is already short throw so I thought I'd make it longer to make for a shorter reach from the steering wheel.

It looks ugly and industrial which is what I wanted but it's surprisingly comfortable. You grip it pistol grip rather than putting your hand on the top. I reckon this grip gives very good control when going 2nd-3rd.

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Did that thing start it's life as an original Bristol??! You have the AC pedals/horn button. BTW; NICE lathe work on the shifter/e-brake handle.
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Old Jan 18, 2007 | 05:24 PM
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Sorry to Hi Jack the thread

No, it's all replica. I machined up the horn button/steering wheel boss from billet. The pedals were castings and I machined them to fit too. Everything is adjustable, brake bias, pedal height etc. I made the Gas pedal from scratch. It's adjustable for just about everything. Makes it easy to set up for heel toe etc.



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Old Jan 18, 2007 | 08:04 PM
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Originally Posted by dailydriver
Steve; ALL of the sparcos use that three allen key against the handle type locking system, NOT threading, hence they are "universal fit". Although mine did have soft plastic material near the top of the **** that I was able to "tap" with the Pro 5.0 handle so it was on straight before locking the allen keys down.
Oh...that's pretty sweet. So it'll fit over the stock M16 threads then...I'll have to look into that.
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Old Jan 19, 2007 | 03:22 PM
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Originally Posted by MeentSS02
I'm thinking that doesn't come in the stock M16x1.5 thread diameter and pitch...am I correct? Seems like the nicer ***** max out around 14mm, or go with the more common M12x1.75 (I think) that the Mustang ***** use.
Hmm I don´t know about that. It was there when I imported the car. But i will certainly find out next week when I´m going to install the short stick from ws6store..
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Old Mar 2, 2007 | 10:50 PM
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Sorry to dig up an old thread...But why dosen't anyone make a leather wrapped T handle??
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Old Mar 3, 2007 | 12:27 AM
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another vote for the leather hurst logo
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Old Mar 3, 2007 | 04:36 AM
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Originally Posted by HEMIETR
Sorry to dig up an old thread...But why dosen't anyone make a leather wrapped T handle??
I can't find one either... we can only wish I guess.
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Originally Posted by boondiggys
another vote for the leather hurst logo

Hey were do you find this to buy??

I REALLY want one because the last two shifters I tried to buy ended up being discontinued AND out of stock.
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http://www.afterthoughtsauto.com... click on the performance section, then f bod and shifter section...got it a year ago and paid 34.95
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Why did those things jump up in price soo much I knew I didnt pay that much for mine either.
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Old Mar 4, 2007 | 02:08 AM
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Old Mar 4, 2007 | 12:31 PM
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Pistol Grip when I get it in the car. (I still have the whoreL60e)
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