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Old Sep 27, 2005 | 06:30 PM
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Kartboy or B&M Sihfter?

Should I get the Kartboy Short Shifter for my 2002.5 es or the b&m?
Right now till 10-1-15, Kartboy is giving away free bushings if you order their shifter for $90
Sounds like a good deal, but I havent heard anything about that stick.
PLZ lemme know quick while the ordering is good!
Thanks, The Bean

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Old Sep 27, 2005 | 06:36 PM
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I have the Kartboy and it looks like a quality peice. Mine is yet to be installed, but I know many people have them and are very satisfied with them!

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Old Sep 28, 2005 | 09:22 AM
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kartboy. it's so short, the first time you reach for the **** after installation, you'll end up grabbing your knee.
Old Sep 28, 2005 | 11:03 AM
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I just bought the Kartboy as well but since I have no car right now I haven't installed it yet...but it LOOKS nice, just sitting there staring at me...

Of the big three (Kartboy, B&M, TWM) the Kartboy has the shortest throw. I think.
Old Sep 28, 2005 | 11:28 AM
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Another vote for KARTBOY. I've purchased a LOT of stuff for my P5 over the years, and my short shifter was the most pleasurable buying experience of them all.
Freebies, emails asking if I needed any help installing it, and after about 2 years with it installed, no problems or issues ever, with the shifter, ****, bushings (or even the free t-shirt!)

A++ for kartboy.
Old Sep 28, 2005 | 12:41 PM
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how much shorter is the shifter than a stock msp?
Old Sep 28, 2005 | 01:42 PM
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It says something about the stock shifter **** not working, has anyone seen a problem?
Old Sep 28, 2005 | 05:27 PM
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If you have an MP3 or an MP3 shifter currently, the stock **** will not fit the Kartboy.
Old Sep 28, 2005 | 09:17 PM
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I have the Factory ES **** still, so I'm Okas far as fit?
I guess I should make a custom boot for it. It comes Monday!
This will officilly the first mod to the car.
Old Oct 1, 2005 | 03:28 PM
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What do y'all think of this shifter?
Machined Aluminum

My Kartboy stuff came today
its steel, so I think it will be more durable, but it has a pin which holds the ball in place, I think the pin's hole may cause the bushung to wear...
I guess its probably better than the OEM. Does anyone know how much a new ball joint bushing assembly costs?
Old Oct 1, 2005 | 03:54 PM
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IMHO, the stock MSP shifter is more than anyone will need. If you're looking for a SHIRT shifter, just get a stock msp unit. If you're looking for a short THROW shifter, the KB is probably my first choice.
Old Oct 1, 2005 | 05:16 PM
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I'm a Kartboy fan myself...no issues in 3 years with mine (or my free t-shirt either )
Old Oct 2, 2005 | 08:35 AM
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I didnt get a t-shirt. Just a sticker. Oh well, at least the bushings were free, thats worth more than a shirt.
Old Oct 4, 2005 | 09:34 PM
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Quick Question...
Anyone know of an relatively inexpensive adjustable height shift ****?
Mi Espousa no likey the height so much...
Old Oct 5, 2005 | 08:47 AM
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Originally Posted by gbean
Quick Question...
Anyone know of an relatively inexpensive adjustable height shift ****?
Mi Espousa no likey the height so much...
Never heard of one.
I don't have that problem, mi espousa refuses to learn to drive a stick.



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