GB FS : TWM shortshifter and Knob Group Buy - Closes 15/5/05

[Nate]

read here http://www.astinagt.com/forums/showthread.php?p=62476#post62476

shifters
Price : $167 AUD + shipping (approx)

Knobs :
Price $109-$128 AUD + shipping (approx)

http://www.twmshiftknobs.com/shiftknobspics.gif

*UPDATE*

THE DETAILS

will fit BG - BJ models

all are interchangable ... i know this because i have a BJ Shifter in my BG ;)

i will try to get a price for you as soon as possible. The price will be plus postage. if everyoone pays me the money i will transfer straight from my paypal account and the items will be posted straight to my place (cheaper). i will then break everything up and post it off either straight to your door or can post them in groups to someone in your city and you can pick up from there and organise your own group fitting days etc.

this is a good chance for us to get high qaulity items at a cheaper than usual price, and possibly poersonalised for the club too :D

and please note ... if we get hit by customs on the way in (possible but not likely!) i will be spliting the bill amongst the group buyers (including me)

getting back to basics, what is on offer here is a shortshifter and wieghted knob.

THE SHIFTER

The shortshifter, as the name suggests reduces the throw required to change gear, hence reducing the time it takes to change, reducing your overall times.

THE KNOB

The weighted knob has been developed to help with the shifting of gears. the shifter will still work fine without the knob, the knob simply aids the transfer from one gear to another ... at this stage we may also be able to get a small logo (club or otherwise) engraved on to the top

THE BUSHINGS

kartboy bushing ... dont need em ... deleted

there has already been successful group buys in the past with these shifters with no problems (cept from gav who is now known as the whinging pom :p)

if anyone has any questions or wnats to correct / add to what i have said now is the time or may you forever hold your piece.

[arden]

dont they have a combo deal?wahts the price on that?

[anaerobic_animal]

I'd definately be interested for both the shifter and the knob! The TWM guy said we would be able to get kartboy bushings sent out with them aswell to save on shipping, would anyone else be interested in that?

[CHiMPY]

in for the shifter for sure.

Possibly the knob if a good combo price can be arranged.

[-BraXta-]

i would be interested in the shifter and some KArtboy bushings...

=D

how much would that cost ??

[MeFo]

I don't know what bushings are :confused: Would it be worth while getting them for a BG?

[CHiMPY]

the Kartboys only fit the BJ's AFAIK.

[mike_d87]

im in for the ss thanx, got a knob on the way...

[woofy]

They did have the knobs and shifters togehter on special and before that just the shifters alone cheaper...also the kartboy bushings that people used to buy for the TWM short shifters aren't needed anymore as they are a different design with ball bearings instead. The kartboy bushings that chicaboo used were at the other end of the linkage and are NOT the same as most people who bought the previous type of TWM s/shifter.

[woofy]

Whoops also forgot to say that once you order more than one short shifter (as in whats going on here) you will run the risk of paying tax...one shifter is less than what customs will bother with in price. The custom engraving sounds good but it would be better to get a blank one..and get it engraved yourself.

[TWM Performance]

Whoops also forgot to say that once you order more than one short shifter (as in whats going on here) you will run the risk of paying tax...one shifter is less than what customs will bother with in price. The custom engraving sounds good but it would be better to get a blank one..and get it engraved yourself.

For shipping it depends on the service used and what value is on the package, ... by Canada post sending "commercial samples" will not invoke any customs,..just a note :)

Marc
TWM Performance

[chicaboo]

Hey Marc, please wrap their packes in some packaging paper or use more packaging tape so they don't lose any contents from the goods. Better still, the washers and bolts should probably be put in a plastic zip bag just to be safe...

Gav.

[woofy]

For shipping it depends on the service used and what value is on the package, ... by Canada post sending "commercial samples" will not invoke any customs,..just a note :)

Marc
TWM Performance
Commercial samples No longer works in Australia....even gift is now treated as if you bought it. And when they do investigate what is in it, they overprice it and it takes weeks to get it out of customs. My friend bought a camera it was declared as "commercial sample" and it took a month to get out and they charged him more GST than if it was just declared correctly. My advice is work out whether a group buy with the GST/customs slug is more than just buying them individually. If a lot is saved on postage and the extra tax doesn't make it cost more, than go for it. And I think it will be the postage that will make or break it.

[Nate]

my dad and i have bought over 100 items off ebay from over sea's and only been hit once by customs, and only because it came into the country by courier ... so i wouldnt be too worried

but anyway getting back on topic... lets start a list ... copy and past it and then add yourself to the bottom

TWM - could you please confirm pricing for the gorup buy, and approx postage.

The list

1. Nate - SS

[mazdamanik]

Will the shifter fit a 92 BG astina

[MeFo]

Will the shifter fit a 92 BG astina

Yes it will fit a BG. A list of other models can be found here:
http://www.astinagt.com/forums/showthread.php?t=4080

The list

1. Nate - SS
2. MeFo - SS + Knob

[CHiMPY]

count me out. I am buying Mal's shifter.

[mike_d87]

hey just ignore that post by me, i reckon ill get a titanium knob with my ss after all lol. hopefully we can get the AGT logo?? or possibly a blank one for engraving as mentioned by woofy..

cheers.

LIST:
1. Nate-SS
2. Mefo-SS + Knob
3. mike_d87-SS + Knob

[Adam]

Just after the shifter itself, already got a knob, how much extra are the bushes?

LIST:
1. Nate-SS
2. Mefo-SS + Knob
3. mike_d87-SS + Knob
4. Adam - SS (BJII)

P.S. Will I be able to put a momo leather boot and knob around this thing?

[-BraXta-]

How much would the SS cost with the shipping included...
and are there gonna be any Kartboy bushings available for the Astina Hardtop... BA i think =P lol i forgot =P

but yeh ill be in for a short shifter =D

The list

1. Nate - SS
2. MeFo - SS + Knob
3. BraXta - SS

[TWM Performance]

Hi guys,

I'm getting the pricing to you shortly, just want to make sure about the shipping as quotes don't always reflect the true cost.

As for the Kartboy bushings, unfortunately it doesn't look like we'll able to help you out on that front (conflict of interest), we can look into other bushings though if needed, like Energy Suspension...

Keep the feedback coming though, the amount of interest will make it possible for me to give the best price.

Thanks,

Marc
TWM Performance

[Nate]

Thanks Marc

I think i will zap the kartboy's from the list as it appears these shifters do not require them?

[woofy]

Just a word, have a talk to Chicaboo about the newer type TWM S/shifters if you haven't. They have a different attachment to the gearbox linkage compared to the type that everyone bought last year that don't require the kartboy bushes. However from what Chicaboo has been telling me, they are more temperamental and the bolt that goes through the bottom on the shifter is a lot thinner and prone to snapping. The old type used the stock bolt, hence this wasn't a problem.

[Nate]

thanks woofy ... i will check out gav's short shifter ... howver TWm have always made a solid product in the past ... so i dont think there will be too many issues ... we will check it out ...

gav ... have you been whinging again? :p

[Adam]

So i don't need the bushings?

[Adam]

Oh, and it does come with instructions on how to install?

[Nate]

How much would the SS cost with the shipping included...
and are there gonna be any Kartboy bushings available for the Astina Hardtop... BA i think =P lol i forgot =P

but yeh ill be in for a short shifter =D

The list

1. Nate - SS
2. MeFo - SS + Knob


Braxta ... you cut ppl off the list!

LIST:
1. Nate - SS
2. Mefo - SS + Knob
3. mike_d87 - SS + Knob
4. Adam - SS (BJII)
3. BraXta - SS

[platypus]

Oh, and it does come with instructions on how to install?
yes and very good ones too :p

only special tool you will need is a set of ring pliers, which can be bought fairly cheaply

[Adam]

Good stuff to know! Cheers peeps ;P

[woofy]

thanks woofy ... i will check out gav's short shifter ... howver TWm have always made a solid product in the past ... so i dont think there will be too many issues ... we will check it out ...

gav ... have you been whinging again? :p

In the past might be where they were good, I was going to get one, but Gavs unending problems with the new style, (one of them scary and potentially dangerous) I decided its not worth the trouble and might wait and see if anyone is selling the older version.

[chicaboo]

I think part of the problem is the spacers provided are not long enough for the BJ's heatshield. So when the shifter is in 1st, 3rd and 5th, it or the shift arm hits the heatshield, which is where I think a SOME of the difficulty was coming from when I had trouble engaging these gears. But mind you, the weighted shift knob I put on there last week made the problem half as bad as it was.
Also a vigerous drive the day after I put the weighted shiftknob on, loosened it up even more, hopefully the cheapest thing that was chafing has worn away and not my shifter or shift arm! The problems I have been having should be rectified with some fancy transmission oil and a visit to my heatshield with a mallet...

I will let you guys know what I find under the car this weekend,
Gav.

[TWM Performance]

So i don't need the bushings?

Our shifters come with bushings, if I am correct the Kartboy bushings they are referring to are for the front shifter linkage...

Marc
TWM Performance
http://www.twmperformance.com

[chicaboo]

Your shifter comes with bearings to be exact. Unless you are still offering the old style model that used the bushings out of the base of the stock unit?
The bushings that people have been talking about go on the gearbox where the dead shift arm attaches to it. These are well worth the $60aud+ shipped from Corksport!

[TWM Performance]

Your shifter comes with bearings to be exact. Unless you are still offering the old style model that used the bushings out of the base of the stock unit?
The bushings that people have been talking about go on the gearbox where the dead shift arm attaches to it. These are well worth the $60aud+ shipped from Corksport!

That's what I meant :) As for the gearbox bushings, they will transfer a lot of vibration to the shifter, why exactly would you need/want to upgrade to these? My original gearbox bushings have given me no issue whatsoever (just my personal opinion) with regards to comfort or shift feel.

Marc
TWM Performance

[platypus]

precise shift, when changing through gears... makes the shift gates more apparant

[Adam]

So, when we putting the order in?

[twilightprotege]

heat shield and mallet? it's paper thin and can be bent easily. when i put the shifter in hi-res's car, i just bent the heat shield down so it was between the shifter and exhaust. 10 second job

[chicaboo]

Hi Marc,

The gearbox bushings are a strange beast, they actaully took a lot of waggle out of my shifter alltogether which was good. I probably have more vibration over a shorter distance, but it is so fine now I don't motice it, and the large waggle on the shifter beforehand was much worse I must say. Plus the precision of the shift is so great with the gearbox bushings, but it does get pretty tight with the BB style shifter.

[Nate]

So, when we putting the order in?

i just want to give it until the end of next week... just to give anyone else a chance to sign up ... after that i will confirm the price and monies will be taken :)

the more the merrier! :D

[Adam]

Hate to be annoying, but is there somewhere I can see a pic of the shfter, and how wide does it get (ie the thickness of the shifter)?

Cheers

[boostedbatman]

Hate to be annoying, but is there somewhere I can see a pic of the shfter, and how wide does it get (ie the thickness of the shifter)?

Cheers
Heres the piccy you requested
http://www.twmperformance.com/shortshifters/mazdashortshifters/Protege-Escort-large-gb.gif
I wouldnt think that the shifter was any different in thickness but shorter so it looks thicker but I dont own one from TWM so I cant be certain

[TWM Performance]

Hi guys,

I'll have details soon, haven't forgotten about you :) Getting ready for a show this weekend, busy times,...

For the pricing, will I be shipping everything to one address?

Thanks,

Marc
TWM Performance

[kemicalx]

I'm thinking about putting my name down for a shifter, just got a few questions.

for starters, what is the length of the shifter from the ball joint to the tip of the thread? I have cut my own standard shifter down a few times and want to compare length.

Is the short shifter a diferent length after the ball joint compared to the standard unit? i presume so as other wise this would basically just be like my current ghetto hax0red shifter.

Finally how far is the throw between 1st and 2nd?

Thanks for ya time,
I'm definatly keen. Just need to sort out my money first.

[silver6]

I have the TWM installed in My BA.

Yes the bottom end is longer and the top end is shorter. Infact I had to modify my exhaust pipe because the bottom end hitting on it.

[woofy]

that pic is the old kind of shifter..look at TWM's installation instructions on their site to see what the bottom of it now looks like.

[Nate]

Hi guys,

I'll have details soon, haven't forgotten about you :) Getting ready for a show this weekend, busy times,...

For the pricing, will I be shipping everything to one address?

Thanks,

Marc
TWM Performance

yes one address please, in Brisbane, Australia, 4037

[chicaboo]

that pic is the old kind of shifter..look at TWM's installation instructions on their site to see what the bottom of it now looks like.That is the current shifter Dave, that's exactly what I have in mine, you can see the blue cover over the bearings... Be careful since there are two differents sets of instructions getting aroud, they only updated the pics where you see a closeup of the base, so the instructions otherwise look the same.

Gav.

[Adam]

The problem being that I have a momo knob to put on, and it currently won't go on the stock shifter, neither will the boot. Now, that lip up the top of the shifter, after the thread, how thick is that?

[chicaboo]

The TWM seemed to have a bigger thread than on my stock 1.8 BJ shifter... 10 vs 11mm?

[woofy]

That is the current shifter Dave, that's exactly what I have in mine, you can see the blue cover over the bearings... Be careful since there are two differents sets of instructions getting aroud, they only updated the pics where you see a closeup of the base, so the instructions otherwise look the same.

Gav.
I didn't look closely enough...yep it is the new one..the correct instructions for the new one and pics of the bearings are the ones on the TWM site. The old type is on the msprotege site.

[twilightprotege]

stock thread is 10mm and the twm is 10mm.

marc - for shipping to lil nate, send it via USPS global express (EMS).

[nalawa]

OK Guys question time,

I have recently bought a Short Shifter for the Astina (BA) and have been thinking about the shift knob. I noticed that people have mentioned that a more weighty knob is better as it helps balance the shifter and makes shifting easier. The question is then what is a better weight? The BA's standard shifter weighed in at 300g.

[mike_d87]

hey guys, sorry to screw neone around but it turns out my sis ordered me a momo gear knob as a suprise so i only need to ss. hope it doesnt stuff nething up??

LIST:
1. Nate - SS
2. Mefo - SS + Knob
3. mike_d87 - SS
4. Adam - SS (BJII)
3. BraXta - SS

cheers

[robprice]

im very seriously considering this, how do we pay for it, is there a confirmed price including p&h yet?? Thanks

[bradsp20]

OK Guys question time,

I have recently bought a Short Shifter for the Astina (BA) and have been thinking about the shift knob. I noticed that people have mentioned that a more weighty knob is better as it helps balance the shifter and makes shifting easier. The question is then what is a better weight? The BA's standard shifter weighed in at 300g.


Mate i have this shifter in my Bj11 Protege sp20 and it goes off ;) I have the TWM Silver Gear knob as well. Took a lil getting use to as its a wierd shape but it has a good feel and good to use your palm of hand to change gears.

Only down side to the TWM knobs is that it heats up on long drives.. Its not uncomfortable but you notice it.

[-BraXta-]

meh heats up.... thats how my gear stick shaft gets now after long drives so it wont be any different to me =P

I just wanna know the end prices and stuff...cause im really thinkin bout it ... and i wanna know more details =D

[Nate]

im very seriously considering this, how do we pay for it, is there a confirmed price including p&h yet?? Thanks

i am still waiting for marc to get back to me but final price will be confirmed soon. everyone will simply pay me and i will pay Marc. Marc will post a little parcel out to me then i will distribute out to all the group buyee's :p simple!

[Tublade]

I'll be in for both, when do you ned the money need by? and how all together?

[woofy]

Mate i have this shifter in my Bj11 Protege sp20 and it goes off ;) I have the TWM Silver Gear knob as well. Took a lil getting use to as its a wierd shape but it has a good feel and good to use your palm of hand to change gears.

Only down side to the TWM knobs is that it heats up on long drives.. Its not uncomfortable but you notice it.
Doesn't it heat up cause you took the heatshield off?

[chicaboo]

For those who've taken the heatshield off, what stops the grease melting out of the shifter base and eventually rubbing itself near bone dry under the floor? If it's warm 12" away from the exhaust, how hot is it 2" away under the floor with no insulation???

[Nate]

20th or there abouts would be good for the money

[anaerobic_animal]

just out of curiosity which model number would be be getting?

[Nate]

ill check!

Prices will be posted tomorrow

Also i can get the knobs engraved with the club logo however i will need 10 orders before this can happen :)

[AS7INA]

They look sweet but i just baught a new shifter! grrrr

[MeFo]

How much extra with the logo engraved?

[TWM Performance]

Hi guys,

I can offer the combo (shifter + knob) for the following prices:

Shifter + stainless steel knob: $238 AUD plus shipping
Shifter + gun blue knob: $257 AUD plus shipping
Shifter + flat black knob: $257 AUD plus shipping

Normally shipping is $45 AUD per shipment, if I ship them by volume of 5 I can ship for $112 instead of $220. This method of shipping takes up to 8 business days which I think will be the best option. Surface mail is cheaper ($70 AUD) but might take up to 5 weeks.

So a kit would cost each $260 AUD shipped instead of the regular $309.50 - $328 AUD if you would order individually.

You can base pricing for just shifters or knobs on this example, shipping goes mostly by weight so if it's not all combos it will be a bit cheaper in shipping also.

I will have more info on the custom logo knobs soon, this will only be available at this point on the stainless steel knobs btw as the logo will be laser-etched on top.

Thanks,

Marc
TWM Performance

[TWM Performance]

I just checked the poll, so we have 6 shifters and 3 knobs for sure?

Thanks,

Marc
TWM Performance

[Tublade]

Nate put me down for Shifter + stainless steel knob, hopefully we could get the logo done

[TWM Performance]

Good news on the custom knobs, just got word back. For a quantity of 10+ knobs we can do it for an extra charge of $10 AUD per knob,...usually there's a setup fee of $15 per logo but I'll wave that if you guys want to go ahead. Unfortunately if we have less than 10 I'll have to charge the fee.

We did a sample to show you how it looks:

http://www.twmperformance.com/images/hosted/side.gif

http://www.twmperformance.com/images/hosted/top.gif

These are laser etched on the knob, let me know if you guys like it and I will give dimensions for the logo.

Thanks,

Marc
TWM Performance

[Nate]

Thank you VERY much Marc!!

well there you go guys... if everyone that is still interested please PM me with there address i will advise a you with a final price (including postage to your door!) and some bank account details.

1. Nate - SS
2. Mefo - SS + Knob (colour?)
3. mike_d87 - SS
4. Adam - SS
5. BraXta - SS
6. Tulbade - SS + Knob (colour?)

As for the knobs - only two orders i dont think the engraving is going to happen ... althought i will admit it does look rather sweet :)

[Tublade]

I wouldn't mind paying the extra $15 for the AstinaGT logo, so i'll be getting the stainless steel knob.

[-BraXta-]

still no exact price on the SS buy itself no knob...

I want Prices damn it =P hehehhahahaha lol

[TWM Performance]

still no exact price on the SS buy itself no knob...

I want Prices damn it =P hehehhahahaha lol

Ok ok :)

Just the shifter will be $142 AUD plus the GB shipping (which depends on the amount of orders). So that's $25 AUD off w/ cheap shipping.

Marc
TWM Performance

[Tublade]

Nate, i'll be able to come and pick up my package straight from your place if thats cool with you.

[-BraXta-]

SOLD !! =P

lol

Ill be still in my deal for the SS =D

ahhaha thats mad thanks marc =D heheh

[Adam]

I'm still in too, just for the ss though!

[Adam]

Cool, so when we doin this? As u can see I'm a little excited about it. I've got other parts ordered andI want to put everything in at the same time!

[MeFo]

Nate suggested payments on the 20th, so any idea when this will all actually happen Nate?

[Tublade]

I'm just making sure the prices are correct, I'll be after the SS and Stainless Steal Knob so that will be $238AUD. Also because I want the AstinaGT logo lasered on the Knob is that going to cost an extra $15AUD?

[Adam]

And it'll be $142.00 plus shipping just for the shifter.

[TWM Performance]

I'm just making sure the prices are correct, I'll be after the SS and Stainless Steal Knob so that will be $238AUD. Also because I want the AstinaGT logo lasered on the Knob is that going to cost an extra $15AUD?

Hi Tublade,

Custom logo pricing all depends on quantity, if you guys want at least 10 it's no setup charge and like $10 AUD per knob,...if you want just 1 or 2 knobs it's more like $20 AUD per knob. Unfortunately I can't really get that price down. For 50+ it's actually free.

Marc
TWM Performance

[Tublade]

Thanks i'll just get the Shortshifter and the Stainless Steal Knob, without the logo then, it would have been better if more ppl jumped on board with the knob and logo combo, but seeing as I'm the only one thats wants the logo, it kinda pointless for everyone waiting on just one knob to be lasered.

[Tublade]

Nate, I'll be able to pay you the money for my Shortshifter and Stainless Steal Knob, just PM me the details, and you should be getting the money ASAP.

[MeFo]

I was interested in the logo on the knob also, but like you said, don't want to keep everyone waiting...

[Nate]

thanks for your interest guys. the group buy is now closed. i will be PMing everyone sortly regarding payment, and mefo and tublade, i will make some inquiries about the logo ;)

[Tublade]

Cool thanks Nate, but if it delays the the delivery then its ok to do without, but i wouldn't mind pay $258AUD in total, and i'll be able to pick up my kit from your place too, i don't mind the drive up to the northside.

[-BraXta-]

cool its closed.....

Will be awaiting your PM =D hehe

[MeFo]

Sweet, thanks Nate. Will pay you as soon as you let us know about the logo :)

[Nate]

hey guys. Thanks for being patient. work is a pain in the butt!! anyway i am just comfirming the final price i need to transfer to TWM and i will let everybody know. price will be excludingpsotage in australia which will probably be another $10 or so ... fark all really ... but i will let you know once they have landed and i have them all packed up :) as for the logo ... we will see

will get back to you with bank details tomorrow! everyone feel free to PM me there address's, thanks to those that already have!

Cheers
Nate

[Tublade]

any news on the logo? will it take any longer then without getting it?

[Nate]

for the sake of the group buy we will have to do the logo locally ... can still be arranged tho ;)

just waiting on twm to confirm the price ...

... and a whoops on my behalf ... stuffed soemthing with a pm ot them two nights ago and it didnt send ... sorry guys

[Tublade]

thats cool, well i've already put money aside for ss & knob + the logo, but now i can use that $20 for fuel, damn the rising fuel prices. just hope that the prices are still the same

[Nate]

i got ultimate at 100.0 even last night ... payed 98.7 last week

[MeFo]

You're kidding? I have to pay close to $1.20/L here!

[Adam]

<------ Sitting here chewing fingernails. The ss is the last thing I need (for the moment). The rampod got put in yesterday. The springs are on the way. And my new head unit should be here any moment!

[Adam]

THe queenslanders have to pay less tax then we do on our fuel. I reckon the gov't should freeze the price on fuel.

[Tublade]

well i'm paying for optimax at 96.5c/L, well thats the price thats at work, and we get our fuel from Shell.

[MeFo]

I envy you...

[-BraXta-]

Lol... Tublade..

If i was to send you some Petrol Cans....can you top em up and send em back =P lol.... ill send ya cash and all =P

hehehe

Cause i get vortex 98 and its like $1.16 per L here !! =P

[Nate]

still waiting sending pm again in the AM ...

[Tublade]

thats all good, i wasn't worried, cos you would've let us know when they contacted you.

[TWM Performance]

PM Sent :) Sorry for the wait guys, busy times, I just sent all the info to Nate...

Marc
TWM Performance

[Adam]

Sweet, so that means the shifter will be coming soon. :P

[MeFo]

I hope so :)

[Tublade]

Nate, you still haven't sent me your bank details

[Nate]

everyone will be pm'ed in my lunch break :D ... i have to go to work now and face the queensland supporters :'(

[MeFo]

What time's lunch break?... I still haven't got a PM :(

[-BraXta-]

give him time guys.. think of it as save up cash time =P

hehehe

He mighta have forgotten.. a easy thing to do when at work =D

[Nate]

no i didnt forget you guys!! ... no computers at work and it is busy times :S ... anyway, consider yourselves PM'd

Thanks again Marc

[MeFo]

Thanks Nate :)

[MeFo]

Any idea how long it will take for them to land in Aus?

[Tublade]

In his PM it says from 8 days, but when everyone has paid, i was a few $$$ short from paying him on friday, so i'll be paying on tuesday,

[TWM Performance]

Hey guys,

Shipping takes from 5-8 days, we will use ExpressPost,..usually 6 days is a good estimate, sometimes it actually takes only 4 days. As soon as the order is complete it's gonna go out and I'll forward the tracking number.

Thx,

Marc
TWM Performance

[MeFo]

Thanks Marc :D

[Nate]

Paid

1. Mefo

[chicaboo]

Hey Marc, can you wrap there boxes in some packaging tape for their benefit please?

[Nate]

According to my PM's everyone has paided or will be paying today (thats you tublade - MONEY MONEY MONEY)

1. Mefo (paid, in account)
2. Braxta (paid, in account)
3. Adam (paid, in account)
4. Mike (paid, hasnt showed up in the account yet)
5. Tublade - paying today

... right im off to buy a new headunit ... i mean ... pay TWM :D :D :D :D

[Tublade]

Paid, hopefully it should be in your account soon.

[Adam]

I just got a Pioneer DEH-P1Y off ebay for $480, rrp $1200.

That may be a way to go Nate.

Cheers

Adam

[Nate]

hey all! No i havent run off with your money! still waiting on one payment, then the order will go thru!

[Tublade]

hopefully its not my payment, :D

[mike_d87]

sorry guys it was me, comm bank screwed me around, didnt send nate the money then charged me $2.50 for it.. stupid pigs. but money has been sent now so all is good :D

[-BraXta-]

aww good on ya Mike =P

heheheheh

[Nate]

all payments recieved ... will pay TWM today ... this means you should have your shifters by the end of next week ... hopefully :D :D

[chicaboo]

Nate, make sure Marc puts some packaging wrap around the boxes before he posts them! Did anyone end up getting the Kartboy gearbox bushings?

[Tublade]

i didn't did we need them?

[chicaboo]

Just takes the slop out of the box...

[Nate]

we cant get kart boys for our boxes ...

[TWM Performance]

Nate, make sure Marc puts some packaging wrap around the boxes before he posts them! Did anyone end up getting the Kartboy gearbox bushings?

Chicaboo, don't worry :) I'll make sure everything is tight and secure,...

To everybody in the GB, please let me know by either a post or PM what your preffered decal color is as they are included. If I don't hear anything before the shipment goes out I'll include white or silver as these are the most going colors.

Thx,

Marc
TWM Performance

[Tublade]

i'll take a silver one plz

[Nate]

thanks for the update marc ... i have just shifter all the cash around and will be making hte transfer tonight when mummy and daddy get home and i can get into there paypal account :D

white please :D

[mike_d87]

ill have a white one please

[-BraXta-]

how big are these these stickers ?

and what will they just look like your logo =P

lol

I think i might just go white..

=P

[Adam]

I have a black car, so a white sticker would be great! Thanx Marc. Can't wait!

[MeFo]

White please!

[Nate]

Marc you should be feeling rich now :D

[TWM Performance]

Marc you should be feeling rich now :D

:) Payment received, thx. I forwarded all the details so it should go out tomorrow, you guys will receive it mid next week then.

Nate: you will get the tracking number asap...

Btw guys, check out http://www.twmshiftknobs.com, we'll be unveiling something big on Monday June 13th,..that's all I'm gonna say :D

Thanks again guys,

Marc
TWM Performance

[Tublade]

Damn, i wish that i could have got the .44 Magnum with the red bolts, that would have been sweet, oh well.

[TWM Performance]

Damn, i wish that i could have got the .44 Magnum with the red bolts, that would have been sweet, oh well.

Tublade, I can check what I can do to get you the .44. It's a really nice knob,...at this point we have silver, purple, blue and black bolts for it, not red though (working on it). They're getting finished at this point so we don't have them in hand, but let me know if you prefer that one and I'll see what can be done timewise ( I don't want the order to be on hold for the other guys as you can understand).

Here's a pic to compare:
http://www.twmperformance.com/images/hosted/set1.jpg


Marc
TWM Performance

[Tublade]

The purple ones sound alright, but if it delays the order i wont worry about it. The other have waited long enough as it is. I don't want to delay it any further for them.

[Nate]

this is the day we have all been waiting for :D

[Tublade]

Sweet as, me want now :D

[Nate]

twm was kind enough to chuck in a few extra stickers so if anyone wants extras left me know asap so i can post them out. silver or white. at the moment everyone has two of which ever colour you asked for ... but i can chuck in more if you like

[Adam]

Silver one wouldn't go astray? :oP So when do you send them out?

[Nate]

tomorrow!

[mike_d87]

cool cant wait !!

[Tublade]

got mine that Nate just gotta get someone to install now,

[Nate]

all posted out today and all registered. i didnt have your names when i sent the parcels so i just addressed them all Mr Mefo, Mr Braxta, Mr Mike, Mr Adam :p ;)

anyway ... i these are your parcel numbers
31175981 - mefo
31175982 - mike
31175983 - braxta
31175984 - Adam

my phone number is 0416611545 or 07 32635954 if the post office give you a hard time give me a ring and i will sort them out ...

[-BraXta-]

SchhhwwEEEtt... =D

cant wait to get it man... and throw some quicker changes =D hahaha

[MeFo]

Cheers Nate, can't wait till it arrives! How hard you reckon it'll be to install on the BG?

[Nate]

i have a how too from when i installed the 'andy special' ill find it and post it up ... takes 20min max

[MeFo]

Schweet!

[Tublade]

In the box it comes with a how to

[Nate]

typo fixed in the registered post numbers ... thanks mike!

[mike_d87]

cheers nate. had kinda figured it out but had to make sure :D

[MeFo]

Yay! It's here! Thanks heaps! :D

[Adam]

Hey hey hey, its here! Thanx Nate. Your a champ!

[Nate]

no worries guys ... if you need more stickers let me know ;)

[MeFo]

Are you sure it'll only take 20mins? :p

[woofy]

let people know how you go with the new kind..i was all fired up to get one until chicaboo ran into probs with his...

[Nate]

chicaboo has a whinge about everthing! ... it is a pain to get into 2nd tho ... so dont get hte kart boys!

[-BraXta-]

i got mine put mine in..

look in performance thread and post how your install went... =D

I need help in mine so yeh All take a look please =P

[MeFo]

Got it in! Now to take for a test drive ;)

[MeFo]

Well I must say that it is fairly different to the stock setup. In a good way ofcourse ;) Only problem I have is that 1st and 2nd are fairly stiff but I put that down to my synchros. I would definately recommend it to anyone that's interested.

[HI-RES]

dont worry it'll take a couple of weeks to wear in and then you'll be sweet.
mine was as stiff as a dozen viagra, but like said drug, it wore off eventually :D

your appreciation of this mod will grow over time, basically.
I got kartboy bushings too, and a kartboy shifter for that matter.

Good work guys