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| GB: Altezza short shift CLOSED; Group buy for the TRD Short Shifter | |
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| Tweet Topic Started: Aug 17 2005, 11:01 PM (5,725 Views) | |
| Jase | Aug 17 2005, 11:01 PM Post #1 |
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So, TRD's got one for the altezza.. who else? i heard that the PLP one doesn't fit the altezza 6speed g' box what about B&M? Any ideas? i'm interested in getting one for mine.. |
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| Serran | Aug 17 2005, 11:27 PM Post #2 |
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the trd shifter is awesome. the stroke is shorter than shifters made for other cars in comparison, like cee's for gtr and others. i think b&m are more popular os. personally, definately the most significant upgrade u will do to your car for a few hundred $. i always thought gxe10 and sxe10 shifters are interchangeable as they share the same part number and box. |
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| Jase | Aug 18 2005, 01:24 AM Post #3 |
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so you reckon i could order one from the states and fit it to my car? the US IS's have their gear stick leaned to the left, right? would they still fit? TRD one is too expensive... |
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| andis200 | Aug 18 2005, 03:27 AM Post #4 |
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I had the B&M in my IS200. Great improvement and sooo much fun. It's very hart to shift. You can feel the gears rolling over and it makes a nice click/clack sound while shifting like in very sportscars. He also imports the gearbox humming into compartement. Sounds very sporty, like in a rallycar. But this stick is not driveable by women, McFlys and somebody who doesn't know what to expect. B&M is not to expensiv (about 180USD) and worth every penny to get a feeling for shortshifters. Don't buy a used one. They often rattle because of worn tolerances. TRD is a much better way to go for. Smooth, sporty, suits a Lexus, especially Altezza/IS very well. But it's far more expensiv (around 300USD). It is Toyota quality steel. I now have the TRD fitted. The B&M is sold. I can't say which is the best. Both have pros and cons. Would be nice if there would be a quickfit available. Sundays the TRD, all other days the B&M. I never will go back to the OEM shift. It's like stiring a puddle of mudd. They should have install a shortshifter as they released this car... For LHD and RHD: B&M you are able to turn it around. TRD its straight up. So it doesn't matter. Replacement: LINK Comparisn: ![]() Numbers: TRD: 33530-SE100 B&M: 45095 |
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| Mr Singh | Aug 18 2005, 12:06 PM Post #5 |
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![]() Fitting was a doddle... Quality compared to the B&M is alot better, fixtures fittings and presentation alot better imo, and being japanese product coming with English manual is a huge thumbs up! ![]() How does it compare to the B&M? same length of throw, very short.. Effort required is HUGELY less than the B&M is only VERY slightly stiffer than stock. No noises like that from the B&M. Reverse doesn't kill me now (thank ***, especially after i've got to drive back from the gym!) Gear knob supplied is nice, but needs to be about 30% larger... i've got it on for now ![]() All in all 11/10! B&Ms only advantage is price.. performance and quality... TRD owns its ***** every way!!!!!!!!!!! |
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| Jase | Aug 18 2005, 05:56 PM Post #6 |
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Thanks Mr Singh for your info man! I think I'll go with B&M, as I think I might like all that clicking noice I have read on the IS300.net forum that lextacy.com is not the best place to order parts from.. Where should try? Any good online sites you recommend? Or just order from ebay? I have never ordered anything from overseas.. Hope they won't charge a sh!tload on shipping! |
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| Muzza | Aug 18 2005, 06:12 PM Post #7 |
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Checking the shipping price first. I once bought a watch fo US$0.01. It cost me NZ$27.00 to get it here :lol: :lol: :lol: |
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Muzza HKS RS Induction. Tom's lightened flywheel,TRD Clutch,TRD Clutch Cover Apexi SAFCII,Gizzmo Shiftlight-Launch conntroller,Pivot speedmetre-x Cusco Front Strutbrace Mintex M116 Brakepads | |
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| Jase | Aug 18 2005, 06:15 PM Post #8 |
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Auckland, NZ > Tsing Yi, HK
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A friend of mine bought a head deck from the states, shipping was a resonable NZ$60 or so. I hope those shortshift guys won't overcharge! :- P |
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| SSML | Aug 18 2005, 09:27 PM Post #9 |
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I once wanted to order one. Frylai was saying they run out of stock... Any Group buy for Aussies?? |
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02 IS200 Lux6MT BneAus 2008 addition: DIY job:DBA 4000series x-drilled rotors + bendix pads
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| -GSG- | Aug 18 2005, 09:42 PM Post #10 |
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Toyota dealerships would get one in wouldnt they? Theyre over $500 arn't they? |
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'00 RS200 18" WORK Wheels - TRD bodykit, grille, suspension, gearknob, radiator cap - Blitz gauges - Apexi RSM, muffler - Strut bar - Greddy oil cap, gauge holder - Sony stereo (2x 12" subs) | |
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| ctk1 | Aug 19 2005, 07:34 PM Post #11 |
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Did somebody say GROUP BUY... I'd be interested if we can get them for $250-300 AUS |
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CTK Lexus IS200 6Speed (Graphite) ROH Adrenalins 17", Tint, King Springs, Tom's Super Ram II Intake, TRD c/f Grille, Badged. | |
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| CoffeeBoss | Aug 20 2005, 02:24 AM Post #12 |
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Hell yes! I'll see what i can dig up... |
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| jasestu | Aug 20 2005, 07:33 AM Post #13 |
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caffeinated...
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After playing with Muzza's short one I'm a big fan... [size0]Hmmm, perhaps I ought to reword that? |
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| Muzza | Aug 20 2005, 08:08 AM Post #14 |
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<_< Hmmmmm perhap's you better.
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Muzza HKS RS Induction. Tom's lightened flywheel,TRD Clutch,TRD Clutch Cover Apexi SAFCII,Gizzmo Shiftlight-Launch conntroller,Pivot speedmetre-x Cusco Front Strutbrace Mintex M116 Brakepads | |
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| RESIST | Aug 20 2005, 05:32 PM Post #15 |
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The new toy!
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Actually Muzza what brand short shift you have again. That thing was so short, well I thought so anyways. I was always afraid I hadnt got the car in gear, I couldnt feel your gears at all! Guess that what you get for being a short shift virgin ay? Thanx |
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RESIST Bucklands Beach, AKL 021-480560 | |
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| Jase | Aug 20 2005, 05:44 PM Post #16 |
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GROUP BUY! I'd be interested! Any NZ guys interested?? |
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| jasestu | Aug 20 2005, 08:27 PM Post #17 |
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caffeinated...
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Yup. Who's going to co-ordinate? Let's get numbers sorted - So far, Jase and I? That's 2 then. |
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| Muzza | Aug 20 2005, 09:13 PM Post #18 |
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Mine's a TRD unit |
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Muzza HKS RS Induction. Tom's lightened flywheel,TRD Clutch,TRD Clutch Cover Apexi SAFCII,Gizzmo Shiftlight-Launch conntroller,Pivot speedmetre-x Cusco Front Strutbrace Mintex M116 Brakepads | |
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| Jase | Aug 20 2005, 11:53 PM Post #19 |
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They have the B&M shifter on ebay for around US$160 cheapest. Thats about NZ$230. So around NZ$300 shipped I'm guessing. If we have a couple shipped together, shipping might be cheaper? |
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| ZZa | Aug 21 2005, 12:46 AM Post #20 |
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Hmm for these short shifter's, did anyone try C's I've heard its a japanese brand, but are they good? It was quite cheap to get this brand in HK only costs around NZD$340
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| Brian_J | Aug 21 2005, 01:24 AM Post #21 |
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for that price id pay a little bit more and go TRD! |
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| Mr Singh | Aug 21 2005, 09:28 AM Post #22 |
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The B&M for the IS300 is different to the one for the IS200/RS200. Different part no's. DON'T buy one for IS300, it won;t fit! Your brave man going for the B&M.... Imo there totally un-worthy against the TRD :rolleyes: |
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| Jase | Aug 21 2005, 01:19 PM Post #23 |
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So they make one for the IS200 and one for the IS300? Does the IS200 one fit the right hand drive RS200? |
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| CoffeeBoss | Aug 21 2005, 02:23 PM Post #24 |
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I am making some enquiries here in Oz to see how low we can get the price on the TRD short shifter. Stay tuned... I will find out about part numbers - more than likely, RHD IS200 and RS200 use the same short shifter. |
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| black200 | Aug 21 2005, 03:56 PM Post #25 |
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supscribed. worth the money i rekon.. shifts are so short and crisp in glen's car |
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