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KillerBee370 · 04-27-2009, 06:45 PM

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Originally Posted by shabarivas

OMG man those wheels are pure sex

Agreed

Thanks.

LiquidZ · 04-27-2009, 06:52 PM

Glad to see another oil cooler success.

I'm also very interested in a STS.

Brazilbro · 04-27-2009, 09:26 PM

damn must be nice living so close to all these shops

KillerBee370 · 04-27-2009, 10:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Brazilbro

damn must be nice living so close to all these shops

It does have it's benefits

LiquidZ · 04-29-2009, 09:14 AM

How does the shifting feel with the new STS? Short and positive? Any improved shifter feel over the stock unit?

KillerBee370 · 04-29-2009, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by LiquidZ

How does the shifting feel with the new STS? Short and positive? Any improved shifter feel over the stock unit?

The more I drive it, the better (over stock) it feels. Absolutely short and positive. I haven't missed a gear yet and it actually finds 6th easier than the stock unit did.

The only thing that took a bit of getting used to right at first was believing that it was actually in gear because the throw is so short. But that itself makes for a small world of *fun* difference when running through your gears.

Not one complaint yet. I will keep updating as I have some more time on it.

SoCal 370Z · 04-30-2009, 12:18 PM

Hey KB, great minds think alike (one of my favorite automobiles that I would love to own). PM me if you want me to delete this post.

Wiesmann GT MF5 Official Safety Car for 2009 FIA GT Championship

KillerBee370 · 04-30-2009, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by SoCal 370Z

Hey KB, great minds think alike (one of my favorite automobiles that I would love to own). PM me if you want me to delete this post.

Wiesmann GT MF5 Official Safety Car for 2009 FIA GT Championship

Haha.. I love it!

KillerBee370 · 05-07-2009, 12:01 PM

Just a little update to keep everyone in the mix as to what's happening...

B&M Short Throw shifter- Still working brilliantly! It appears to have lost the reverse lockout function though. You can just shift into reverse without having to first push down on the stick. For me, I could give a crap about this function and it hasn't affected me during even hard driving with 5th or 6th gear shift at speed. But, it is an FYI.

Technosquare oil cooling unit - The oil cooler works absolutely as it should and I have yet to see the oil temp get over 220. Yesterday I drove it quite a bit in some pretty warm outside temps. Both stop and go and freeway driving and the hottest it reached was just a smidge above the 220 mark. If I had to guess, I would call it 222 or something.

As far as the seating of the unit, it hasn't moved or bent the bracket at all. There appears to be no sign of any kind of metal fatigue or anything like that.

I will keep you updated with everything else as time goes...

LiquidZ · 05-07-2009, 01:31 PM

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Originally Posted by KillerBee370

Just a little update to keep everyone in the mix as to what's happening...

B&M Short Throw shifter- Still working brilliantly! It appears to have lost the reverse lockout function though. You can just shift into reverse without having to first push down on the stick. For me, I could give a crap about this function and it hasn't affected me during even hard driving with 5th or 6th gear shift at speed. But, it is an FYI.

This is a concern of mine. Although I don't consider myself a newb with shifting, it is still nice to know that you cannot accidentally shift into reverse on accident with the block.

It probably isn't an issue for many, but for a worry wart like me, it certainly is.

Josh@STILLEN · 05-07-2009, 01:35 PM

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Originally Posted by LiquidZ

This is a concern of mine. Although I don't consider myself a newb with shifting, it is still nice to know that you cannot accidentally shift into reverse on accident with the block.

It probably isn't an issue for many, but for a worry wart like me, it certainly is.

That's because they are removing the factory plate with the lockout.

That being said, there is no way you're going to get it into reverse.. it will simply let you know with a nice growling grind.

KillerBee370 · 05-07-2009, 07:51 PM

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Originally Posted by LiquidZ

This is a concern of mine. Although I don't consider myself a newb with shifting, it is still nice to know that you cannot accidentally shift into reverse on accident with the block.

It probably isn't an issue for many, but for a worry wart like me, it certainly is.

It would be pretty hard to throw in into reverse by accident. It's still situated pretty far to the right considering the 6 gear layout.

Besides, just think of your clutch as a failsafe at that point. If the dash say's "R" instead of "6"... don't let the clutch out!! Haha

miguez · 05-07-2009, 12:05 PM

Hey KB,

Is Technosquare selling their oil cooler kit yet? I couldn't find it.

Thanks,

semtex · 05-07-2009, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by miguez

Hey KB,

Is Technosquare selling their oil cooler kit yet? I couldn't find it.

Thanks,

Technosquare Oil Cooler Pricing / Availability

semtex · 05-07-2009, 03:18 PM

I want that grinding sound as a new ring tone on my cell phone.

04-27-2009, 06:52 PM	#2 (permalink)
LiquidZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 1,940 Drives: Mag. Black 2009 370Z Rep Power: 705	Glad to see another oil cooler success. I'm also very interested in a STS. __________________

04-29-2009, 09:14 AM	#5 (permalink)
LiquidZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 1,940 Drives: Mag. Black 2009 370Z Rep Power: 705	How does the shifting feel with the new STS? Short and positive? Any improved shifter feel over the stock unit? __________________

04-30-2009, 12:18 PM	#7 (permalink)
SoCal 370Z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: US of A Posts: 2,842 Drives: Answers Rep Power: 34	Hey KB, great minds think alike (one of my favorite automobiles that I would love to own). PM me if you want me to delete this post. Wiesmann GT MF5 Official Safety Car for 2009 FIA GT Championship __________________ ( Click to show/hide ) Why I NEVER say NO to the Panda Lou Fusz!!!

05-07-2009, 12:01 PM	#9 (permalink)
KillerBee370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: So Cal baby! Age: 52 Posts: 5,964 Drives: with passion Rep Power: 322	Update! Just a little update to keep everyone in the mix as to what's happening... B&M Short Throw shifter- Still working brilliantly! It appears to have lost the reverse lockout function though. You can just shift into reverse without having to first push down on the stick. For me, I could give a crap about this function and it hasn't affected me during even hard driving with 5th or 6th gear shift at speed. But, it is an FYI. Technosquare oil cooling unit - The oil cooler works absolutely as it should and I have yet to see the oil temp get over 220. Yesterday I drove it quite a bit in some pretty warm outside temps. Both stop and go and freeway driving and the hottest it reached was just a smidge above the 220 mark. If I had to guess, I would call it 222 or something. As far as the seating of the unit, it hasn't moved or bent the bracket at all. There appears to be no sign of any kind of metal fatigue or anything like that. I will keep you updated with everything else as time goes...

05-07-2009, 03:18 PM	#15 (permalink)
semtex A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Behind enemy lines Age: 55 Posts: 5,995 Drives: People to drink Rep Power: 33	I want that grinding sound as a new ring tone on my cell phone. __________________ "There are no small accidents on this circuit." -- Ayrton Senna 316.8whp & 248 ft/lbs (Dyno Dynamics) \| 319whp & 256 ft/lbs (DynoJet) (04/23/10) Stillen G3 CAI, CBE, Pulley / F.I. LTH / GTSpec Ladder Brace / Setrab Oil Cooler / UpRev-tuned by Forged Perf.

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Brazilbro A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 1,131 Drives: Juke/240Z Rep Power: 849	damn must be nice living so close to all these shops

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miguez Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 359 Drives: '04 Cavalier Rep Power: 182	Hey KB, Is Technosquare selling their oil cooler kit yet? I couldn't find it. Thanks,

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