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02-20-2002, 06:41 PM

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Pacesetter sts

Does anyone know if a pacesetter sts will fit 97+????

They list there part for the 95-96 max. SMC lists for 95-00, and it is my understanding that they are not much different.

I have seen people list that they have the pacesetter with newer maximas....

Just a little confused??? I would rather buy the pacesetter if they are similar, because it is cheaper. AND HAS BEEN A PAIN TRYING TO GET A HOLD OF A SMC ANYHOW!!!!

man they make it difficult for us!!!

02-20-2002, 08:07 PM

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It'll fit. I don't know from experience, but i know a bunch of 97 and up owners have them. I was going to order it through Jc whitney for $60, but I'll wait for more to order...the shipping is like $13 or so.

02-20-2002, 09:35 PM

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Yeah it will fit.

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02-20-2002, 10:26 PM

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Re: Pacesetter sts

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Just a little confused??? I would rather buy the pacesetter if they are similar, because it is cheaper. AND HAS BEEN A PAIN TRYING TO GET A HOLD OF A SMC ANYHOW!!!!

man they make it difficult for us!!!

Unfortunately that's because SMC went out of business.

02-20-2002, 11:05 PM

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good they sucked pacesetter sts is the best for the 5-speed max.

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02-20-2002, 11:18 PM

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good they sucked pacesetter sts is the best for the 5-speed max.

Bruce

How do you know they sucked? Did you used to have one or were you able to drive a max that had one?

02-20-2002, 11:20 PM

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i like my pacesetter!

02-20-2002, 11:25 PM

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isnt smc and pacesetter the same product?

02-20-2002, 11:33 PM

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isnt smc and pacesetter the same product?

Same product that they're both STS's, but I'm pretty sure they're different company's. The pacesetter is adjustable too right?

02-20-2002, 11:37 PM

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Same product that they're both STS's, but I'm pretty sure they're different company's. The pacesetter is adjustable too right?

no I mean I think i heard that the pacesetter is made by SMC.. and since SMC is out of business, there might not be pacesetter anymore.. I hope I am wrong..

02-20-2002, 11:47 PM

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OK let me clean this up
Two Different Companys
Both Short Shifters
Pacesertter and SMC has polyurthane adjustable ball for up too 80% shorter shifter
Absoulutely the same

Just SMC did not come into the scene at the right time and went out of business so Pacesetter filled there spot. Thats all im just kidding about SMC sucking they actually had a very good product just what ever you do stay away from courtesy's short shifter it sucks.

By the way steallen's is the only one thats non adjustable and it sucks just go with the Pacesetter and it fits all 4th gen's

Bruce

02-21-2002, 04:30 AM

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Originally posted by papasmurf
OK let me clean this up
Two Different Companys
Both Short Shifters
Pacesertter and SMC has polyurthane adjustable ball for up too 80% shorter shifter
Absoulutely the same

Just SMC did not come into the scene at the right time and went out of business so Pacesetter filled there spot. Thats all im just kidding about SMC sucking they actually had a very good product just what ever you do stay away from courtesy's short shifter it sucks.

By the way steallen's is the only one thats non adjustable and it sucks just go with the Pacesetter and it fits all 4th gen's

Bruce

Thanks for the info. I have a 5th gen, but I haven't checked if the pacesetter fits.

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what ever you do stay away from courtesy's short shifter it sucks.

Is this also a joke or are you really being serious?

02-21-2002, 06:31 AM

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Thanks for the info. I have a 5th gen, but I haven't checked if the pacesetter fits.

Is this also a joke or are you really being serious?

It is serious! The courtesy shifter does not fit right and I have heard of it snapping!

02-21-2002, 08:52 AM

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It is serious! The courtesy shifter does not fit right and I have heard of it snapping!

Whoa! NOT good!

02-21-2002, 01:07 PM

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I read your write-up… Does that mean that the 4th gen PC STS WILL fit the 5th gen? It didn’t specify if it was a different model or not.

Thanks

02-21-2002, 06:48 PM

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It is serious! The courtesy shifter does not fit right and I have heard of it snapping!

Your exactlly right it has been know to snap.

Bruce

02-22-2002, 06:04 AM

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xPacesetter has always made the STS, believe it or not the STS fits a Honda as well since I had one in my Accord w/ H23A Hybrid swap. This was in 1997. LoL.

SMC has gone out of business and is working at NisMo USA.

SMC used Pacesetter's STS as their own product.

The ball is made of Delrin which is a super hard smooth plastic also used in several race cars. I did the full write up in the 5th Gen forum how-to.

STILLEN, Sux Big Phloppy Donkeh Diq.

-Peace

why is/was the SMC nearly twice the price of the pacesetter STS?? i thought SMC was a superior product/kit

02-22-2002, 03:45 PM

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How should I know why there was a price difference ?

man, i thought you knew everything. LOL!!

so basically you're saying that the pacesetter is just as good as the SMC?

i ask because I'm in the market for an STS and i'll gladly spend $60 for the pacesetter instead of $115 for the SMC. i thought I read some posts awhile back touting the reasons why SMC is better. ah well. money saved = money spent (on other modz)

02-22-2002, 03:53 PM

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where all can we get one of these?

02-22-2002, 04:25 PM

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JC Whitney. or do a search.

-Peace

it says 89-94 WTF

02-22-2002, 05:49 PM

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Ok so you think the pacesetter would fit 4th gen no prob. How about 5th gen? At any rate that is messed up that they don't sell them specifically to 97+.