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Wow, strat shifter in. *Click* in next gear. Got to get use to this.

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Old 08-05-2004, 06:45 PM
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Wow, strat shifter in. *Click* in next gear. Got to get use to this.
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It makes you realize what a joke the stock shifter is; very happy with mine as well.
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Default and driving other cars makes me realize what a joke even an Audi SS is.

even the mazda3 put my neuspeed SS to shame. Absolutely zero play in the shifter and short, smooth throws.
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ya, i drove a S4 with the stock shifter and I swore my car was faster...: )
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Default Well german trannies have always been notchy, its called feedback ;-)

I can't imagine having a shorter throw though. This is plenty for me.
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Still learning how to take advantage of the faster shifts. my foots a little too slow.
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I meant it just makes the car feel faster...short shifter makes it much sportier feeling. Enjoy!
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i love my strat.
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The strat shortshifter is nice...
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