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8HSVR8
26-10-2005, 08:29 PM
Hello All,

Just thought id share this if anyones thinking of changing their shifter to a Australian Ripshift type shifter...
I had one fitted by Eastern Automotive(paul manuell racing) in East Tamaki today.. All I can say is wow! wat a difference it made.... 2nd to 3rd lightning fast..sloppiness gone also 4th to 5th fast... gearbox now feels so rock solid.. makes driving the car ( VYII R8) so much better and enjoyably now.. I want to keep changing gears now! Its very similar to the rip shift ive been told.. so if anyones thinking of doing this... just go for it... you wont believe the difference after fitted..

Chhers
Shane
SuddenImpact
27-10-2005, 05:47 AM
So is it an actual Ripshift or a knock off, What $ are they charging for one?
8HSVR8
27-10-2005, 07:41 AM
Its a copy of the Ripshifter... the one ive got is called a PWR short shifter (paul wheel racing) they also are the agents for all the PWR part6s here in NZ ie. superchargers etc.. Its been developed in conjunction with Powertorque in australia I was told... cost around $750.

Cheers
Shane
Wonky
27-10-2005, 01:15 PM
So is it an actual Ripshift or a knock off, What $ are they charging for one?
Off topic I know but your info says VY2 SV8 ute - no such thing???? :confused: :confused: :confused:
SuddenImpact
27-10-2005, 01:50 PM
Wonky its an S ute with a V8 would you like me to put an extra space in :p
LYTNING
27-10-2005, 02:01 PM
Its been developed in conjunction with Powertorque in australia I was told...

Sorry Shane, that is a lie.

PowerTorque only sell genuine GM Motorsport Ripshifters.
8HSVR8
27-10-2005, 05:39 PM
Sorry Shane, that is a lie.

PowerTorque only sell genuine GM Motorsport Ripshifters.



hmmm..well thats different to wat i was told...! i may just have a chat this fellow again next week... but anyway im still happy with the product i got so thats ok... but dissapointed to hear people telling stories.

thanks for the info LYTNING...

:cheers:
shane
johnv
27-10-2005, 06:07 PM
I've had a Ripshift from Phonsy for over a year now and love it :headbang:
Drove a mates ute the other day , had forgotten how agricultural the stock shifter felt (just like a tractor) :stick:

PS I know someone bringing the Ripshift and Textralia Clutches in to NZ at a pretty sharp price. PM me if interested


Cheers
John