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Originally Posted by JARblue I actually managed to do my last oil change using just the flap in the stock plastic undershroud (did not remove the entire thing). Cooling isn't

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Old 03-07-2013, 06:59 PM   #5056 (permalink)
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I actually managed to do my last oil change using just the flap in the stock plastic undershroud (did not remove the entire thing). Cooling isn't really a concern; I just like the look I'll see it once every few months when I do an oil change lol



Do you know any differences between the Z1, Goodrich, and Stop Tech kits?

I just needed one person lol TWM FTMFW
Do you have the illuminated sills? Just a thought.
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good idea Happy.


I'm not even considering anything new until i get my splash guards, HU , and engine bay strut bar customized....
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So had one of the guys, that supposedly got fired from the previous wrap place, come over to measure the fangs and the lip. Here's hoping the estimate is low.
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So had one of the guys, that supposedly got fired from the previous wrap place, come over to measure the fangs and the lip. Here's hoping the estimate is low.
Uhmmmm, why did he get fired?!
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I'm not even considering anything new until i get my splash guards, HU , and engine bay strut bar customized....
Ooooohh... What are you doing?
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1) Undershroud.... if you have problem on doing oil-change, than get it, is not... don't get it

2) mmm.... what's the benefits??

3) there's a chance it will affect the lifespan of the clutch components...

4) Nice and cheap and effective and practical
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I was talking with one of my friend a while back and the side effect of a short-shifter is it wears the shifting forks and synchros in the transmission faster.
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I have never heard that.
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A short shifter simply changes the fulcrum point of the shifter. That change will not effect anything mechanical.



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The talk was way back quite some years ago and his mechanic friend explain some details to him regarding the short-throw will shorter the actually shift-time thus easier to mess up the OEM synchros.

I cannot remember the details but it's always no harm to be careful/awareness

Alright.. maybe my original post was a bit unclear thus I should clear up the question.

The short-throw kit will NOT directly damage the transmission or its components.

However, the shorter shift-time might lead to the following:

For example:

you are traveling on 2nd gear 30mph@4000rpm

change to 3rd gear at 30mph the engine speed should drop to 3000rpm thus you depress the clutch at 3000rpm

With the OEM gear throw, let says it takes 0.5s


Now you have the short-throw...

traveling on 2nd gear 30mph@4000rpm,

up-shift to 3rd... takes only 0.2s

engine speed has only drop to 3500rpm, which is not the engine speed for 3rd at 30mph....

either you depress the clutch thus you engage the clutch too early....

or you hold the clutch til the engine speed drop to 3000rpm.

^ those are the side effect I am talking about.


I hope it does make sense to you guys....

but correct me if I am wrong
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Alright.. maybe my original post was a bit unclear thus I should clear up the question.

The short-throw kit will NOT directly damage the transmission or its components.

However, the shorter shift-time might lead to the following:

For example:

you are traveling on 2nd gear 30mph@4000rpm

change to 3rd gear at 30mph the engine speed should drop to 3000rpm thus you depress the clutch at 3000rpm

With the OEM gear throw, let says it takes 0.5s


Now you have the short-throw...

traveling on 2nd gear 30mph@4000rpm,

up-shift to 3rd... takes only 0.2s

engine speed has only drop to 3500rpm, which is not the engine speed for 3rd at 30mph....

either you depress the clutch thus you engage the clutch too early....

or you hold the clutch til the engine speed drop to 3000rpm.

^ those are the side effect I am talking about.


I hope it does make sense to you guys....

but correct me if I am wrong
If all the text = Operator error leads to early transmission failure, then yes I agree.
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Well....my local body guy has paint to match my car because he custom painted the splash guards hubby got me for christmas so i was thinking ....same color as my car. Understated but i'm not flashy type. I talked to Mike on here but couldnt decide what to do....wondering though about heat resistance on it.
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Uhmmmm, why did he get fired?!
The story from the owner is that he and another guy were fired based on how my situation was handled. The story from this guy is that they both quit after seeing how my case was handled.

I figured I'd get them to compete.
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Alright.. maybe my original post was a bit unclear thus I should clear up the question.

The short-throw kit will NOT directly damage the transmission or its components.

However, the shorter shift-time might lead to the following:

For example:

you are traveling on 2nd gear 30mph@4000rpm

change to 3rd gear at 30mph the engine speed should drop to 3000rpm thus you depress the clutch at 3000rpm

With the OEM gear throw, let says it takes 0.5s


Now you have the short-throw...

traveling on 2nd gear 30mph@4000rpm,

up-shift to 3rd... takes only 0.2s

engine speed has only drop to 3500rpm, which is not the engine speed for 3rd at 30mph....

either you depress the clutch thus you engage the clutch too early....

or you hold the clutch til the engine speed drop to 3000rpm.

^ those are the side effect I am talking about.


I hope it does make sense to you guys....

but correct me if I am wrong
Sorry, but you are a little, shall I say, wrong. Ever since God invented the device called a "clutch", the transmission is not engaged as you shift --- how fast you are able to shift between gears has no impact n the tranny, as long as the clutch is fully engaged. I can ask my son, Mr. Badwrench, if you want me to go into more detail. I might be incorrect, but it's unlikely given my track record.
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If all the text = Operator error leads to early transmission failure, then yes I agree.
it was what I was told thus it is what I post...

STS is not a must and if there is a negative potential... why risk??
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Well....my local body guy has paint to match my car because he custom painted the splash guards hubby got me for christmas so i was thinking ....same color as my car. Understated but i'm not flashy type. I talked to Mike on here but couldnt decide what to do....wondering though about heat resistance on it.
I think it would look good. Subtle and classy
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Sorry, but you are a little, shall I say, wrong. Ever since God invented the device called a "clutch", the transmission is not engaged as you shift --- how fast you are able to shift between gears has no impact n the tranny, as long as the clutch is fully engaged. I can ask my son, Mr. Badwrench, if you want me to go into more detail. I might be incorrect, but it's unlikely given my track record.



please do so

My point is the driver could engage a gear at an improper engine speed.

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No concerns about the paint and heat under the hood?!

I may call him tomoorow since i am off. Could i get that off alone?
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Sorry, but you are a little, shall I say, wrong. Ever since God invented the device called a "clutch", the transmission is not engaged as you shift --- how fast you are able to shift between gears has no impact n the tranny, as long as the clutch is fully engaged. I can ask my son, Mr. Badwrench, if you want me to go into more detail. I might be incorrect, but it's unlikely given my track record.
That's my understanding, other than God inverting the clutch... but I catch your drift.
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