HP Autoworks Short Shifter
12-14-2004, 12:33 PM
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Originally Posted by makavelisk
All I have to say is holy hot damn......HP this product is freaking awesome. It took me not even 5 minutes to install and then I was just flying through the gears. I am very very impressed. Thanks for the awesome product and the group deal.
-Sean
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12-14-2004, 12:42 PM
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it sounds like the stiffness comes from the shorter moment arm b/t where shifter cable is attached to the sts and the pivot point attached to the shifter rod linkage. all i can say is that this sts is only one of the possible solutions and I would like to see someone installing a longer shifter cable instead, which will make the shifter rod tilt toward the arm rest which works better for my short forearm. I would also say I don't like the idea of shortening the shifter rod from the top since it'll lower the *** position which will put the driver's arm in an awkard position due to the height of the arm rest which some of us like to rest our elwbows on.
Originally Posted by Bluesbrekr
Ok, now I have what may be a dumb question, but will it harm the tranny or anything because the shifter is now tighter? With the stock throw, there was some play in the shifter when it was in gear. In fact you could see it move a bit when you accelerated. With the new mod, there is no play. Does this put any strain on the tranny or gearing?
12-14-2004, 06:35 PM
#283
I got mine in the mail today!!! I have a friend on the way over to let me borrow some tools because mine got stolen, but I'm about to install it in the 30 degree parking lot because I can't wait. I agree with some people that the price seems high considering the size of the product, but considering the R&D cost and the demand, I totally understand, and appreciate you doing this. I have had my car for 2.5 years and have been waiting for this for approximately 2.5 years, so thank you guys for stepping it up. I will let you know what I think when I get it installed.
12-14-2004, 07:24 PM
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Thanks again to everyone once again. We hope with the many customers on this forum having already installed their STS, it will make those of you guys that were leaning to buy, actually swing over and pick one up. No B.S.....it truely makes driving the car that much more enjoyable. You dont have to be performance oriented to enjoy this mod.
12-14-2004, 09:22 PM
#286
I installed mine tonight and the 7 minutes you said it would take to install must have included popping the hood, plugging in the light and untangling the wires, and hanging the light under the hood, and reading the instructions, and the warranty, and then the actual install, and then driving around the block. The install was more like 1 minute. My buddy was watching and was like, "that's it?????" because he didn't even think I had the pin out of the original setup when I was finished. EASY install. The shifter feels AWESOME. I have been waiting for that forever. The throws are short and they feel SO much more solid than stock. Again guys, this is a great product. I am thrilled.
12-14-2004, 10:03 PM
#288
Installed mine tonight too. This is the easiest thing I have ever installed on my Max. It is even easier than changing the wiper blades for crying out loud!! Just got back from a long drive. Shifting feels so solid and smooth now. I noticed I am able to keep the RPM's much higher after it is in gear too. I am in love with my car all over again b/c of this. Thanks HP! You guys are so awesome! 
~Chris.
~Chris.
12-15-2004, 12:20 AM
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Originally Posted by PhxBlue
Congratulations Andy, you have had a huge success here!
12-15-2004, 09:08 AM
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Ive been telling you all along man, you are gonna love it.
Originally Posted by mjg
I'm installing mine as soon as i get home on friday night.
I'm goign to beat all of your install times ; ).
THen i'm going to go out and play around with it all weekend. HA
HPautoworks rules.
I'm goign to beat all of your install times ; ).
THen i'm going to go out and play around with it all weekend. HA
HPautoworks rules.
12-15-2004, 02:35 PM
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I feel left out I order mine Sunday the 5th and it still has not come to my door! Mail came today and no STS. All these good reports make me want mine even more. I did talk to HP and said for whatever reason it wasn't shipped till last Friday. I wonder if this mess up deserves a discount hmm. Anyway cant wait to get it.
12-15-2004, 03:31 PM
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Originally Posted by ajsince81
I feel left out I order mine Sunday the 5th and it still has not come to my door! Mail came today and no STS. All these good reports make me want mine even more. I did talk to HP and said for whatever reason it wasn't shipped till last Friday. I wonder if this mess up deserves a discount hmm. Anyway cant wait to get it.
12-15-2004, 05:25 PM
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Originally Posted by hct67
Thanks, Another question though. I want to change out the Bushings!! What brand does everyone reccomend? Energy Suspension? Where do I fine them?
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12-15-2004, 06:28 PM
#301
I am really considering getting this the distance between gears is ridiculous that is really the only thing that I have found wrong with my car since I got it in Aug. but I was wondering how difficult it was for people to install I really have no experience doing this should I have a mechanic do this for me or is it easy enough were I can do it myself.
12-15-2004, 07:00 PM
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Originally Posted by skierxx5556
I am really considering getting this the distance between gears is ridiculous that is really the only thing that I have found wrong with my car since I got it in Aug. but I was wondering how difficult it was for people to install I really have no experience doing this should I have a mechanic do this for me or is it easy enough were I can do it myself.
12-15-2004, 10:51 PM
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Originally Posted by Deckdout2
can i still get in on this?.......these are the definate responses that i'm looking for.....nothing but positive. good job HP, you've earned my trust. so is it too late?
12-16-2004, 05:46 AM
#305
So after having this installed for two days I am still beyond happy with this product. It is so much easier to shift, I can spin the tires everytime now going from 2nd to 3rd, and the shifting is so smooth and short you dont even feel the car shift now. Again I can not thank you enough HP for the awesome product. Everyone that has a 6 speed should get this product, believe me it is well worth it.
-Sean
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12-16-2004, 05:59 AM
#306
i am not happy at all, the shifting is too smooth and too short, i find myself abusing the cars power too much, time to downgrade to a neon 
HP you guys created a golden child with this product, by far the best and most worthy mod i have done to my car, this should be the first thing anyone with a 6 speed gets
HP you guys created a golden child with this product, by far the best and most worthy mod i have done to my car, this should be the first thing anyone with a 6 speed gets
12-16-2004, 09:51 AM
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heh, this thread is starting to remind me of some sort of cultish infomercial ; ).
Maybe i just haven't been memserized by the short shifting yet, it's sitting at home still.
I'll give my testimonial after: Thank you hpautoworks, you have changed my life. I am no more ashmaged of my male pattern baldness, or male inefficacies, you have provided me the very last piece i will ever know to completly unravel the mystery of the universe!
Maybe i just haven't been memserized by the short shifting yet, it's sitting at home still.
I'll give my testimonial after: Thank you hpautoworks, you have changed my life. I am no more ashmaged of my male pattern baldness, or male inefficacies, you have provided me the very last piece i will ever know to completly unravel the mystery of the universe!
12-16-2004, 10:59 AM
#311
Dont forget that it aslo makes you more attractive to the opposite sex.
Originally Posted by mjg
heh, this thread is starting to remind me of some sort of cultish infomercial ; ).
Maybe i just haven't been memserized by the short shifting yet, it's sitting at home still.
I'll give my testimonial after: Thank you hpautoworks, you have changed my life. I am no more ashmaged of my male pattern baldness, or male inefficacies, you have provided me the very last piece i will ever know to completly unravel the mystery of the universe!
Maybe i just haven't been memserized by the short shifting yet, it's sitting at home still.
I'll give my testimonial after: Thank you hpautoworks, you have changed my life. I am no more ashmaged of my male pattern baldness, or male inefficacies, you have provided me the very last piece i will ever know to completly unravel the mystery of the universe!
12-16-2004, 11:23 AM
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Originally Posted by Max6spd
HP, is this available to canadians? Not sure if it's been asked/answered as there are now 11 pages and growing.
Thanks,
Thanks,
12-16-2004, 02:41 PM
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Originally Posted by hpautoworks
Not a problem, just paypal us the 149 and we will take care of the rest.
After all the praise I hear about this STS, i would like to get one too...
12-16-2004, 03:46 PM
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Originally Posted by abakalen
HPautoworks, what is your paypal email address?
After all the praise I hear about this STS, i would like to get one too...
After all the praise I hear about this STS, i would like to get one too...
Our PP address is hpautoworks@***.net. Thanks
12-16-2004, 07:43 PM
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OK, I need to get this, Is the price still $149.00? Oh I forgot, i'm the one that emailed HPautoWorks about the STS Idea.
HPAutoWorks, Thanks a million for getting this done so quickly and professionally!!
Harvey
HPAutoWorks, Thanks a million for getting this done so quickly and professionally!!
Harvey
12-16-2004, 10:28 PM
#319
Originally Posted by hct67
OK, I need to get this, Is the price still $149.00? Oh I forgot, i'm the one that emailed HPautoWorks about the STS Idea.
HPAutoWorks, Thanks a million for getting this done so quickly and professionally!!
Harvey
HPAutoWorks, Thanks a million for getting this done so quickly and professionally!!
Harvey
Why are you just now ordering???? This thing is AWESOME, and YOU started this whole idea!!!
12-16-2004, 11:52 PM
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Originally Posted by hct67
OK, I need to get this, Is the price still $149.00? Oh I forgot, i'm the one that emailed HPautoWorks about the STS Idea.
HPAutoWorks, Thanks a million for getting this done so quickly and professionally!!
Harvey
HPAutoWorks, Thanks a million for getting this done so quickly and professionally!!
Harvey
Price is still good for 149.00 for the next week.