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Old Apr 15, 2011 | 06:03 PM
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Flimsy shift ****

so I just found the first fault in my 4S
the flimsy shift ****

so I was doing some spirited driving and while shifting, the top of the **** came off and a piece broke
I have no idea how it happened.. In all my years of manual driving, this is the first time this happens lol





I went to suncoast's website, and they don't sell that piece alone.. and a new CF shift **** is like 700$
gonna go to the dealership tomorrow.. hopefully they replace it under warranty

if not, does anyone know where I can get this part without having to pay the stealership premium?
 
Old Apr 15, 2011 | 08:01 PM
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IMO the plastic OEM shifter just sucks. It feels wobbly and flimsy. Get the Rennline Aluminum shift **** for $100.
 
Old Apr 15, 2011 | 08:10 PM
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Actually there is an aluminum OEM **** that is made with real aluminum . Several years ago forum member Atomic80 explained it to me (post 2) .
https://www.6speedonline.com/forums/...questions.html
 
Old Apr 16, 2011 | 12:33 AM
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Originally Posted by bbywu
wow I like that a lot
the yellow one will totally match my interior scheme!

140$ for a **** cap
I'm going to the dealership in like 30mins.. if they don't replace it for free, I'm ordering it!
 
Old Apr 16, 2011 | 10:21 AM
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Does anyone know where you can get just the shifter WITHOUT the leather boot in carbon? I have seen the carbon shifter with leather boot as a package from Suncoast but my boot is perfect. I just want to replace my shifter stick.
 
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Originally Posted by yrralis1
Actually there is an aluminum OEM **** that is made with real aluminum . Several years ago forum member Atomic80 explained it to me (post 2) .
https://www.6speedonline.com/forums/...questions.html
Yep...like this:
 
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http://www.macarbon.com/index.php?pa...mart&Itemid=94

the carbon one is $140. Is there a cheaper stock replacement available? I verified with sun coast, they only sell the entire kit.
 
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There's nothing flimsy about mine or the last two I owned. Simply because yours broke, doesn't make the product line flimsy. I'm sure if you don't want to spend the $140 or so you can fix the one you have with a good epoxy.
 
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