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08-21-2011, 01:12 PM | #19 |
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^ That is AWESOME. Can I use it as a basic guide for other customers?
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08-21-2011, 09:50 PM | #20 |
Garm, I'm sending you a PM.
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08-21-2011, 09:50 PM | #21 |
The Finished Review!
Since I already posted a DIY (Link), I'm just going to add some thoughts on the install and the SSK as a whole.
Quick and Dirty Like I said in my first post: It's awesome! Part Two: The Shifter Cable Bracket The Install Installing the shifter cable bracket involved the following:The First Drive Overall, things have smoothed up a bit between shifts. The "up and over" shifts are quite a bit easier, and it's easier to get into first as well as reverse from neutral. I read on another review that prior to adding the bracket it felt like getting into gear felt like the stick went "bump, bump, then we're in gear." I felt that too, but since I knew that I was going to put in the shifter cable bracket, I didn't mention it. Now that I have the bracket in, it's "clutch in, bump, in gear, clutch out."Overall Rating
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08-21-2011, 11:37 PM | #24 |
Hey, you boys better stop fighting about batteries in my pretty little SSK thread! Take it outside!
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08-22-2011, 10:14 AM | #25 |
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9 of 10 clapping dudes - Love it. Thanks guys
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03-12-2012, 03:49 PM | #26 |
Six month long term review is up!
I've already had this bad boy in for six months! I've added a long term review!
(See the first post of this thread or Click Here!)
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03-12-2012, 04:47 PM | #27 |
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what a complete review. You should also be like the YW designated DIY author. I love the way you color shaded each part you were referencing that makes it so clear.
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Maybe Garm will send me one of his new pulleys when they come out so I can do an official DIY and Review, here and on MI! (If only I could be so lucky!)
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03-12-2012, 06:14 PM | #29 |
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You never know lol. Whats the worst that can happen....... he says no.
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03-12-2012, 06:52 PM | #30 |
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He... is watching...
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03-12-2012, 07:59 PM | #31 |
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Who knew Garm is omniscient.
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03-13-2012, 10:16 PM | #32 |
Well, I'll just have to keep my fingers crossed and hope that the modding gods are generous.
(Also, am I threadjacking my own thread? )
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I dont know if im the only Canadian guy with this kit but in winter at minus 30 i had to force in the 1st gear. Once the engine bay was warmed up I had not problem. other than that its great never had any problems with it. I have the full kit as well
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^For that same issue I usually just take my foot off the brake and let the car roll forward or backward a half an inch or so and then it will slip right in.
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