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Old Aug 16, 2010 | 06:48 AM
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Anyone tried this eBay B&M knockoff STS?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/SHORT...Q5fAccessories
Old Aug 16, 2010 | 08:06 PM
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Ive got a Topspeed in my B13, looks like the one pictured, and have installed a genuine B&M in the past. The knock off, at least mine, rattles like no ones business. Its loose and there is no way to tighten where its loose. They both went in the same and felt the same. The knock off is of cheaper quality no doubt, perhaps a better value than the real thing. IMO the B&M design is crap in every aspect; from installation & fitment, to feel & ergonomics. Id rather buy the regular OEM style sts and reuse the stock pivot bearing design.

The SMX knock off by Pacesetter in my A32 is the best sts Ive ever used. Too bad they dont make them anymore.
Old Aug 17, 2010 | 04:49 AM
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Originally Posted by JSutter
Ive got a Topspeed in my B13, looks like the one pictured, and have installed a genuine B&M in the past. The knock off, at least mine, rattles like no ones business. Its loose and there is no way to tighten where its loose. They both went in the same and felt the same. The knock off is of cheaper quality no doubt, perhaps a better value than the real thing. IMO the B&M design is crap in every aspect; from installation & fitment, to feel & ergonomics. Id rather buy the regular OEM style sts and reuse the stock pivot bearing design.

The SMX knock off by Pacesetter in my A32 is the best sts Ive ever used. Too bad they dont make them anymore.

what does the smx look like? Like the stillen one?
Old Aug 17, 2010 | 05:42 AM
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i've heard of ebay ones snapping in hondas...just a thought
Old Aug 17, 2010 | 09:31 AM
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Obx sts is pretty awesome.
Old Aug 17, 2010 | 10:44 AM
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I want an STS but with so many limitations now... I just dont know which one is good and still available
Old Aug 17, 2010 | 10:52 AM
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working on one actually, with Stillen in mind (they made by far the best feeling and highest quality short shifter)

If there is interest I can start a GB thread and make sure this gets done
Old Aug 17, 2010 | 11:14 AM
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Originally Posted by carnal_c30
working on one actually, with Stillen in mind (they made by far the best feeling and highest quality short shifter)

If there is interest I can start a GB thread and make sure this gets done

+1 best 175 i ever spent..
Old Aug 17, 2010 | 12:49 PM
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Originally Posted by carnal_c30
working on one actually, with Stillen in mind (they made by far the best feeling and highest quality short shifter)

If there is interest I can start a GB thread and make sure this gets done
I'm interested, any idea on how much it might cost?
Old Aug 17, 2010 | 01:16 PM
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I'm totally in!
Old Aug 17, 2010 | 01:53 PM
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Originally Posted by carnal_c30
working on one actually, with Stillen in mind (they made by far the best feeling and highest quality short shifter)

If there is interest I can start a GB thread and make sure this gets done
Bah too bad I haz cable shifterz now... I woulda been all over this!
Old Aug 17, 2010 | 07:02 PM
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you're a cheapass and never would have spent the money anyway,



Originally Posted by aackshun
Bah too bad I haz cable shifterz now... I woulda been all over this!
Old Aug 19, 2010 | 06:10 PM
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Shooting for $160-$175, maybe cheaper if I can get the interest to make a bunch in one shot!
Old Sep 15, 2010 | 05:35 PM
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assuming this is a good quality STS, im in. How many people on here have this?
Old Sep 15, 2010 | 05:39 PM
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looking to see how many are interested, need at least 10, more the better, and I'll have to make sure its cost efficient.
Old Sep 19, 2010 | 06:16 PM
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I have one that looks identical. I love it and Ive had it for about 4 years now! great shifter length and finds the gear every time!
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