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Old Dec 22, 2004 | 07:35 PM
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We have 10 left out of our second shippment for those that asked us. These are going very fast.
Old Dec 22, 2004 | 09:20 PM
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Well, I hope my wife ordered me one, if not I guess I will have to get myself the STS.
Old Dec 22, 2004 | 09:25 PM
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Will these work on a 6th gen? I noticed someone saying that you guys made one for the 02s so you might be interested in it and recently someone posted that they test fit a short shifter on there 04 and it works great. He didnt know the company whos shifter it was though. Would love to have one if yours fits.
Old Dec 22, 2004 | 10:02 PM
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Let me see what we can do. Is there a big enough demand for the 04 models?
Old Dec 23, 2004 | 12:50 AM
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Theres a small thread in our forum with people who want one. Like I said above though, someone tried a STS from an altima and it fit. Im not sure which STS it is though and thought it might have been yalls.
Old Dec 28, 2004 | 12:45 PM
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All new orders were shipped yesterday via postal. Enjoy your STS and have a safe New Years.
Old Dec 28, 2004 | 01:54 PM
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any more in stock???
Old Dec 28, 2004 | 03:04 PM
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Originally Posted by reygarcia
any more in stock???
Yes we have 5 or so left, orders are still welcomed @ the 149.00 price.
Old Dec 29, 2004 | 05:19 AM
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Old Dec 29, 2004 | 02:15 PM
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All orders were shipped.
Old Jan 7, 2005 | 08:35 AM
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Bump.

How has the HP been working? Everyone still happy?
Old Jan 7, 2005 | 08:44 AM
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it's an awesome mod. That and the bushings together are amazing!!


Going through the gears is a breeze, it feels solid, and totally makes me want to go out and drive, despite crappy weather etc.... How's everyone else liking theirs?
Old Jan 7, 2005 | 09:24 AM
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Im still loving the hell out of mine. I finally got used to the shorter throw and it feels natural. I have the new bushing coming in today I hope and I am freaking excited since it will make it a little stiffer. Thanks again HP for the awesome item.
Old Jan 7, 2005 | 09:49 AM
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Originally Posted by mjg
it's an awesome mod. That and the bushings together are amazing!!


Going through the gears is a breeze, it feels solid, and totally makes me want to go out and drive, despite crappy weather etc.... How's everyone else liking theirs?
Good to hear. Mine's sitting at the post office and I'll put it in tonight. My only concern is how difficult it will be to shift until the gearbox fluid warms up.
Old Jan 7, 2005 | 10:00 AM
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Good to hear. Mine's sitting at the post office and I'll put it in tonight. My only concern is how difficult it will be to shift until the gearbox fluid warms up.
I live in a colder climate and the STS isn't any different in the winter than the OEM set-up. At times it is a bit stiff till it warms up a bit, but that happened with the stock set up, too. While the car is idling at warm up, I will shift through the gears 2 or 3 times before starting out. That seems to help loosen it up a bit.
Old Jan 7, 2005 | 10:03 AM
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mine is great too, at first it was a bit weird because i was not use to the shorter shifts, but i quickly learned. I love the mod, and as a added benefit, if i have a large iced coffee in the front cup holder, if i shift into 2nd, 4th, or 6th, it doesn't hit the cup anymore and make the lid come off! that by itself was worth the $150. lol. I love, and have had no problems.
Old Jan 7, 2005 | 10:06 AM
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^^^ I never though of that. 6th is a PIA when using the cup holder
Old Jan 7, 2005 | 07:00 PM
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The shifts are a little bit more stiffer and well clickier if thats a word. Its sometimes hard to find 3rd gear and it doesn't slide in as easy as before.
Old Jan 7, 2005 | 07:37 PM
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All of you guys really need to add the bushings now if you haven't already. WOW, they work so great together, and totally change the driving experience i feel. This probablly sounded really corny, but i actually don't feel as bored anymore with the car. I guess this is the true sign of mod addiction AHAHAH. ; )
Old Jan 8, 2005 | 12:46 AM
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Glad everyone still likes them. As we mentioned before, it really makes driving more enjoyable. Enthusiasts of all kinds will get a benefit.
Old Jan 8, 2005 | 09:28 AM
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Originally Posted by hpautoworks
Glad everyone still likes them. As we mentioned before, it really makes driving more enjoyable. Enthusiasts of all kinds will get a benefit.
Andy - do you sell the Energy 6-speed bushings?
Old Jan 8, 2005 | 11:56 AM
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Buy them from Brian at Cattman. They cost me 22 bucks
Old Jan 10, 2005 | 11:17 AM
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Can I feasibly install the short shifter without the loctite? I want to drive around with it just to make sure I like it, so I don't wan to loctite it just yet. Then again, I don't want the thing to fall apart while I'm driving either.
Old Jan 10, 2005 | 11:39 AM
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you don't need loctite. i didn't use it, and it's a tight fit as it is.
Old Jan 10, 2005 | 02:00 PM
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THe only trouble i see without using loctite is the amount of movement and vibration and the type of bolt used, that over time it could potentially loosen.

And with a piece like this, that serves between your shifter and the tranny, i dont think you want to risk having that piece fall out whil you are driving along.. NOT WORTH THE TROUBLE
Old Jan 10, 2005 | 02:27 PM
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Originally Posted by max5spd
Can I feasibly install the short shifter without the loctite? I want to drive around with it just to make sure I like it, so I don't wan to loctite it just yet. Then again, I don't want the thing to fall apart while I'm driving either.
I agree with MiniRX7. You definately don't want to be merging with traffic and not be able to shift. If you don't have the stock airbox it would be easy to drive it for a while and use locktite later.

Also, using locktite doesn't mean you can't remove it later. It just requires a bit more effort to break the bolt free. Just use the locktite. You really wont want to remove it once you drive it!! I don't think anyone here (including myself) has wanted to take it off.
Old Jan 10, 2005 | 02:51 PM
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what's such a big deal? Use loctite, it just makes the thing stick better, it's not glue. If you are capable of turning a wrench and squeezing a bottle, it's no big deal.
Old Jan 10, 2005 | 03:02 PM
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Buy them from Brian at Cattman. They cost me 22 bucks
i looked all over his website and i couldnt find them?? do i just call him up, and what are these bushings for?

sorry for the noob question

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Old Jan 10, 2005 | 11:41 PM
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Wel loctite just there to keep the bolt from becoming loose from vibrate and shock,you can break them loose easily only with little force.
Old Jan 10, 2005 | 11:44 PM
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Originally Posted by IgS
i looked all over his website and i couldnt find them?? do i just call him up, and what are these bushings for?

sorry for the noob question

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Well you can order them here .
Old Jan 13, 2005 | 08:53 PM
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Just installed mine. Much shorter. However, I don't like how 5th is so far away now...
Old Aug 10, 2007 | 10:02 AM
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Still available? I have been looking to get a sts for a 2003 se that I bought only a month ago. I noticed how long it is compared to my previous car. Looking at the posts it seems like this is killer, is this still ongoing?
Old Aug 10, 2007 | 12:36 PM
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at least nobody can say he didnt search

try another search, this time for "free sts"
Old Aug 10, 2007 | 02:46 PM
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I tried search but still had no luck...can you provide me with a link?
Old Aug 10, 2007 | 02:58 PM
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http://search.yahoo.com/search;_ylt=...tab-web-t&vm=p

read the first thread, the answer is there (you may have to click a link in the thread)
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