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Old Feb 17, 2011 | 11:17 PM
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TWM Abrams M1 Shiftknob Review!

Hey everyone,

I JUST got my TWM M1 Abrams Gunmetal shift ****

UPS present =)
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The stuff that came with it
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The **** it self: This thing is HEAVY. 460 Grams. At first I thought the ball was kind of small in my hand. But later on whenever I put the **** on. It fit very nicely. But that will come later =)
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Shift **** comparison - The M1 is i want to say a good 3 or 4x heavier than the stock ****.
M1 Abrams - Nismo - Stock
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INSTALL.
1. My stock shift **** was loose from the start, simply just twist off. Put on the Lock nut if you bought the engraved shift **** / patterned.
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2. Put the aluminum **** holder onto the shaft. Hand tighten it
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3. I had to adjust it a few times to get my pattern fitted correctly.
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4. Almost there =)
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5. BAM
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REVIEW -
TWM shipped it out very quick! And I talked to Patrick who was very helpful and friendly about it when I changed the **** i wanted a few times haha. The **** is VERY heavy. which is VERY GOOD. The **** makes shifts a TON smoother. The **** fits perfectly in your hands. I was scared it would be too small but TWM hit it right on the spot. They also have height adjusters that come with it but i wanted mine sitting as low as possible. To make the throws a little shorter. After messing with the pattern for about 5 minutes i got it aligned up correctly. I ABSOLUTELY LOVE THIS THING. They have plenty of other *****. But The M1 Abrams is THE BEST IMO. They have alot of colors. I got gunmetal to match my car / int.

Here is a link where you can order the M1 Abrams + look at other ***** http://www.twmshiftknobs.com/shiftkn...hiftknobs.html

Here are a few pics of 1st + 2nd gear to show you.
1st gear
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2nd gear
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Definitely need to make it your next mod for the interior. It Is useful and makes it look alot nicer!

Big shoutout to Patrick @ TWM!

Van
 

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Old Feb 18, 2011 | 01:50 AM
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Looks very nice and an awesome review. You may have sold me
 
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Old Feb 18, 2011 | 09:09 AM
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Good review. Pics done well.

You threw in a few specs then went to "3 to 4x heavier". Keep it objective, weigh the stock **** and do a true comparison, if weight is something to compare.
 
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Old Feb 18, 2011 | 10:04 AM
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definitely the best looking out of those three. Looks real nice
 
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Old Feb 18, 2011 | 10:09 AM
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Good review.
I have been considering switching *****. Even though my EVO-R burnt titanium **** looks amazing, the sphere shaped ***** provide much better grip
 
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Old Feb 18, 2011 | 01:18 PM
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Nice. Looks like I have found my next ****... Wish it was a little bit cheaper though.
 
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Old Feb 18, 2011 | 01:40 PM
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Nice!! But the nismo one is still my favorite.
 
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Had this **** and loved it! Too bad it cost $130 after shipping..
 
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Old Feb 19, 2011 | 11:51 PM
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good looking shift ****!!
 
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Old Feb 20, 2011 | 12:32 AM
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damn I was looking at the Big Type R shift **** and it weights 600 grams

and I thought my 490 grams Blox shift **** was the heaviest
 
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Old Jun 12, 2012 | 04:42 PM
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Was the Nismo shift **** any good because i want that one
 
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Old Jun 14, 2012 | 01:31 AM
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nice...i was looking at getting one from twm but I wanted a titanium **** because SS ***** get way too hot in my black car.
 
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Old Jun 14, 2012 | 09:24 AM
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Originally Posted by RCL
nice...i was looking at getting one from twm but I wanted a titanium **** because SS ***** get way too hot in my black car.
Any metal **** will get hot if you leave it uncovered or don't use a window shade when parked for extended times in the sun....parking in the shade helps too! lol
Gary
 
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Old Jun 15, 2012 | 06:33 PM
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looks great great review as well cant wait to get my hands on one.
 
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Old Jun 15, 2012 | 09:02 PM
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What color matches the inside trim the best?
 
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