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MissRB25DET

By MissRB25DET,
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MissRB25DET

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Hi All,

Just aquired a cushion button clutch for my GTS-T, before I go ahead with the fitment I wish to find out more info about what short shifter is best recommended and most commonly trusted by fellow club members. Where can I obtain one?

Ebay has them going for $60-$120AUD for Billet Aluminium ones.

Thanks Guys & Gals.

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Mavric Grand Master

Mavric

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Hey tash.. I don't know if button clutch would be your best choice, a sprung center gives a lil more flex slightly easier to drive and not as aggressive..

With short shifter i think thats a personal choice i got a NISMO(i think) one off ash and i think its ace although i don't think he liked it.

mcdee Rising Star

mcdee

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Thanx for the advice guys.

You wouldn't by any chance know the tension (Nm) for the flywheel bolts.

I was told the Exedy Cushion Button will allow for everyday driving yet handle track use extremely well too.

i got cushion button they are tops. great for everyday driving

Yawn Mentor

Yawn

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+1 for C's. May take a while to get used to it tho as the throw is about as short as you can go.

You may find that you need increased effort to shift as it gets tighter because of the leverage point or something about how it works.

I love it but its personal preference i guess.

Hardman69 Collaborator

Hardman69

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I've got the Tomei short shifter, really good, short throes, but the nylon bush/sleeve on the very bottom of the shifter is worn, and loose - need a replacement. Does anyone know if there's a Tomei service kit available? It just adds an unnecessary amount of slop to the shift.

Ronin 09 Grand Master

Ronin 09

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ash, why didn't you like the short shifter?

dan, they will only be worse on the box if you bang it in all the time...

I had one on my BMW and it, along with the Momo Corse, were the best mods ever (that includes a built motor for it!)

R31Nismoid Grand Master

R31Nismoid

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It makes finding gears harder was the main thing for me

When i was racing a lot at Calder/Heathcote i found i was shifting faster without it.

Also i was missing gears far less as when there is a short throw, you have to be precise everytime.

I also was out-shifting the box sometimes i think, as it would crunch horribly. Shifter removed, never a crunch.

And it wasnt my useage of the clutch :)

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