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    1. #1
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      What a difference!

      Have you ever bought something for your car that just worked, PERIOD! No fuss, no fighting, nothing, just did what it was supposed to do?
      When I first built the charger, like everyone I just had to have a pistol grip, original looking shifter. To look in the car and see it, everyone loved the looks, but it was a POS! In fact, I have tried three different ones, getting to position and feel just right. However, between the rattles and lousy shift due to it being so bulky, I just could not stand driving it on another trip to another event. I contacted Steve at Twist Machine and ordered one of his shifter sticks.
      MAN WHAT A FRICKING DIFFERENCE!
      Going from a pistol type handle to the ball type is just unbelievable, honestly, I can not believe it is the same tranny. The new shifter is just the right height, comes with several shims, so I could taylor fit it to suit me, and is just a piece of art to look at. To me it fits the theme of the car and just works. Much easier to find 3rd gear now, and feels so good in the palm that you just can't wait to get to the next stop so you can row some more.
      SO, if you need an upgrade on your shifter or just want a nice change in the way your car shifts, give TWIST a shot.
      Thanks Steve, I should have listened to you months ago!

      Bill

      Trailers are for BOATS!


    2. #2
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      That's great to hear , Bill.
      I also have one of Twist Machines shift sticks , and am about to install it..
      I'm glad to hear it works well.
      I'll chime in when I get mine installed too.
      Can't wait ..

      Do you have any install pics ???
      Jeff Tate
      U.S.A.
      "The best thing about participating in these events is that you get to hang out with a group of intelligent like minded people who live to achieve things in their lives. You won't find a lazy, mean, or dumb bone in their bodies." Bret Voelkel, RideTech

    3. #3
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      I drive a Ford, and a Falcon at that so NO, nothing ever fits and I am envious of your excitement.
      Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting - Holy cow - what a ride!!!
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      Jason

    4. #4
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      Glad you're happy! Lemmie see here...something that worked with no fuss.....hmmmmm......uhhhh........I can't think of anything right off!! Lol. Well, maybe gas!
      Jimmy

      69 Camaro Twin Turbo'd
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      Hey Bill - glad you like it! Ergonimics count, right?
      Ron in SoCal
      69 Camaro in progress
      http://www.lateral-g.net/forums/showthread.php4?t=31246

      Used to be known as flash911

    6. #6
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      Quote Originally Posted by fordsbyjay View Post
      I drive a Ford, and a Falcon at that so NO, nothing ever fits and I am envious of your excitement.
      WORD!

      thats good news Bill.

    7. #7
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      Bill...if you dont want the old Pistol Grips send them my way.....

      I just bought a brand new one from Summit.....I can always send it back.....feels pretty good just sitting there in the car....I guess I'll have to see how it feels once the car is actually on the road

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      Good to hear, Bill. It was definitely something to get used to when driving your car.
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    9. #9
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      Re: What a difference!

      Quote Originally Posted by Bill Howell View Post
      Have you ever bought something for your car that just worked, PERIOD! No fuss, no fighting, nothing, just did what it was supposed to do?
      When I first built the charger, like everyone I just had to have a pistol grip, original looking shifter. To look in the car and see it, everyone loved the looks, but it was a POS! In fact, I have tried three different ones, getting to position and feel just right. However, between the rattles and lousy shift due to it being so bulky, I just could not stand driving it on another trip to another event. I contacted Steve at Twist Machine and ordered one of his shifter sticks.
      MAN WHAT A FRICKING DIFFERENCE!
      Going from a pistol type handle to the ball type is just unbelievable, honestly, I can not believe it is the same tranny. The new shifter is just the right height, comes with several shims, so I could taylor fit it to suit me, and is just a piece of art to look at. To me it fits the theme of the car and just works. Much easier to find 3rd gear now, and feels so good in the palm that you just can't wait to get to the next stop so you can row some more.
      SO, if you need an upgrade on your shifter or just want a nice change in the way your car shifts, give TWIST a shot.
      Thanks Steve, I should have listened to you months ago!
      Yes I agree. Thanks also to Steve. I listened to him and the result is good. I will upgrade my shifter this coming month.

    10. #10
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      Wow! Thanks Bill. So may of us run trans swaps that move the shifter form the side of the trans to the top. When that happens, it seems like the stick ergonomics are never right. Most of our customers claim to have purchased three sticks before discovering our part.

      The adjustable version ships with three inserts (only two are shown) that let you tweak the fore /aft orientation. The bottom line is that our adjustable shifter stick improves the ergonomics of your 5 or 6 speed hot rod. If your ergos are a little off, this product will make you shift better.

      Your thread caught us in the middle of revising the design so that it accepts any shifter ball. If, however, you like the current gen sticks shown above, a few remain on the shelves of our dealers around the country. We can put you in touch with the right source.
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    11. #11
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      Steve, will that work with a muncie? I have one laying around and will put it in to replace the PG! Will the new design accomodate a traditional round ball?
      69 Camaro convertible, 410, M22, 8-pt cage therapy program. SOLD.
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      67 Bel Air - New street project with perfect floors, frame and trunk!

    12. #12
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      Quote Originally Posted by Bill Howell View Post
      !
      feels so good in the palm that you just can't wait to get to the next stop so you can row some more.
      And we all know how important it is that our shifter feels good in the palm of our hand! LOL!

      Those are really nice piece, I thought it was a new product contender when he invented it. One of those right in front of everyone and no one but Steve could see it things.

    13. #13
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      Quote Originally Posted by Rick Dorion View Post
      Steve, will that work with a muncie? I have one laying around and will put it in to replace the PG! Will the new design accomodate a traditional round ball?
      Hi Rick. Yes and Yes. Our sticks actually don't care about trans type as long as the shifter has a flat stub with two bolt hoes that re 7/8" apart. And yes, the new stick will accept traditional knobs. We will supply a 3/8" stud.
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    14. #14
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      do you have any pics of the new shifters? im looking for something new to put on my tko600 in my s10...
      Scott
      Built LTX, TKO600, 12Bolt

    15. #15
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      No, but they will be essentially the same, but with the ball chopped off.
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    16. #16
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      Send me one for the Bull Run Racer Steve. It is getting a 6 speed today!




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