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10-04-2001, 10:52 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2000
Location: Brampton, ON, Canada
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B&M Ripper vs. Kirban : Please tell me!
Hi,
I didn't get any response to my other post regarding the same issue. Here's the dilly-o: I can pay $170-$180CDN ($108-$113US) for a used B&M Ripper, or $140 for a used Kirban Kwik Shifter. Both delivered to my door. The Ripper was used about 20K miles and not driven hard; the Kirban was used on a car that was run regularily at the track. I've heard the Kirban is a knockoff of the Tri-ax (or vice-versa)... Bye! ------------------ Gautam N. Lad http://www.cubicdesign.com http://www.cubicdesign.com/mustang/  |
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10-04-2001, 11:00 PM
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It's a lot like a race car
Join Date: Aug 2000
Location: Meridian, MS
Posts: 4,130
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I've never really heard much about the kwik shifter, but the ripper is a good shifter.
------------------ THE SLO PONY 1992 Ford Mustand LX. 2.3 liter four-banger, auto. Future mods: V-8 swap.  Fly it loud, Fly it proud!!!If it ain't broke, you ain't tryin hard enough |
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10-05-2001, 03:32 PM
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Tubbed and Juiced
Join Date: Mar 2001
Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma
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I've had the Ripper and the PRO 5.0, and the PRO 5.0 is sooooo much better, it's worth the extra money.
------------------ 1989 GT, 3:55's, full exhaust, 4 in. hood, Pro 5.0, Have many other parts 4 sale. All parts for sale now. 2000 Camaro SS-A4, 13.7's bone stock. 1989 Chevy S-10, EX. Cab-383(500+hp on motor), trick flow heads, trick flow pistons, etc... autometer phantom gauges, "built" 700R4, roll cage, lexan back window, corbeau seats, R.H.S. 5 harnesses, Fuel cell, convo pro wheels, 15x14's with 29x18.5 M/T'S on back, 15x4's on front, nitrous, and so much more! |
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10-05-2001, 06:37 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: Staging lane
Posts: 4,337
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I have the steeda tri-ax shifter and I cant imagine another shifter being better
------------------ 88 mustang gt convertible bored to 306 BBk equal length headers, mac cold air fender kit, 3.73 FMS gears, Steeds Tri-ax shifter, Steeda underdrive pullies, Custom off road X-pipe, 2 chamber flow masters, cowl hood, nitto drag radials, ford racing clutch, 160* thermostat 16 degrees of timing electric fan off 94' t-bird jacobs electronics cap and wires. Edelbrock 1 1/2 inch drop springs. (Best E.T. 14.79@93mph @3000ft) |
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10-06-2001, 12:13 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2000
Location: Brampton, ON, Canada
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Hi,
Living in Canada, these shifter (Pro 5.0, Ripper and Tri-ax) will run anywhere betwen $300-$350 + tax (so roughly $345-$400), which is nuts. Anywho, i went ahead and told the dude i'd take his Kirban for $125CDN (about $140 to my door). From what I was told, the shifter is 2yrs old and has 15KMs on it (9400miles) and was well maintained and not used hard. Oh well, anything other then stock is good for me at this moment. Bye! ------------------ Gautam N. Lad http://www.cubicdesign.com http://www.cubicdesign.com/mustang/ |
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10-06-2001, 09:33 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2001
Location: St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada
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LOL! I think Clint hit the track 3-4 times at most with his car with the T5. You'll love the feel of a short throw shifter, any short throw shifter. I used tro love my old style Hurst competition Plus and it was just about the worst out there. I ran a Hurst Billet Plus in my Tremec and loved it, world above the Comp Plus. ------------------ Tim Culp 1989 Vortech Supercharged LX Coupe Best ET: 10.76 Best MPH: 126.24 Best 60': 1.51 |
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10-06-2001, 09:58 PM
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Join Date: Nov 1998
Location: Houston, Tx.
Posts: 3,887
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Not being an expert, The point is exactly what???
Rev ------------------ '66 Coupe, 306, 300 HP, C-4, 13.97 e.t., 100.3 mph 1/4 mi. |
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10-07-2001, 04:41 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2000
Location: Brampton, ON, Canada
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Hey, what's up Tim...heh, I just assumed that he musta run it hard seeing how you talked about him being at Cayuga. Well, it seems I'm gonna get the shifter from him after all. I'll try to see if I can get the shifter before Sat. Oct. 13. I might decide to go to the track then. Thanks for hookin me up btw... Bye! ------------------ Gautam N. Lad http://www.cubicdesign.com http://www.cubicdesign.com/mustang/ |
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10-08-2001, 08:05 PM
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Registered Member
Join Date: Aug 2001
Location: St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada
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No problem, I like to help out friends. It looks like you are getting a decent deal (less than 1/2 price) and he get's it out of his basement. Works out good for the both of you. Just wait until you nail those 2-3 shifts and they slide in like butter. It's a different feel compared to pulling on that long rubbery stocker. Good luck at the track. ------------------ Tim Culp 1989 Vortech Supercharged LX Coupe Best ET: 10.76 Best MPH: 126.24 Best 60': 1.51 [This message has been edited by TC89LX (edited 10-08-2001).] |
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