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Benjamin Spitalnic
Tinkerer
Victoria
Soarer TT V6

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 Tuesday, May 15, 2007 - 12:43 pm, by:  Benjamin Spitalnic (Beeman102) Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)
Hi all, was browsing through importscene.com and came across a dash kit that showed a nicer looking gear shift knob for the automatic cars. it looked to be woodgrain and looked pretty damn good to me.. not sure if im in the right section. any ideas?
i am a n00b please forgive me
Beeman
Daniel Lee
Goo Roo
Victoria
Soarer GT Limited UZZ31 V8

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 Tuesday, May 15, 2007 - 02:03 pm, by:  Daniel Lee (Son_gokou) Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)
Hi Benjamin,

I think this is what you look for and they are Levoc Hybird AT shifter:


http://www.importscene.com.au/category124_1.htm
Gregg Holden
Trader
WA
Soarer UZZ31 Supercharged

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 Tuesday, May 15, 2007 - 03:40 pm, by:  Gregg Holden (Xzotic) Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)
Thanks Daniel - Yes that's what you are after. Currently in stock ready to send...cheers. You should also see the matching handbrake cover...
Nick Vargheese
Tinkerer
VIC
Soarer TT

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 Tuesday, May 15, 2007 - 03:54 pm, by:  Nick Vargheese (Sexeh) Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)
Hey Gregg it says the install takes 2 hours??? What exactly is involved? Or better yet could you email me the install instructions? (hellbringer9999@hotmail.com) I'm a serious buyer! Thanks.
Nick Vargheese
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VIC
Soarer TT

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 Tuesday, May 15, 2007 - 03:59 pm, by:  Nick Vargheese (Sexeh) Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)
Nevermind I found it! :-)

http://www.importscene.com.au/files/is_levoc_installation_v1.0.doc
Christian Zimmer
Tinkerer
Victoria
TT

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 Tuesday, May 15, 2007 - 04:52 pm, by:  Christian Zimmer (Zimmi) Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)
I was interested in these a while back,

I found out from Alen sadicovic (sorry for the spelling) that the gear knob is actually just plastic (looks like it would be something bit more solid)....it comes loose a lot (only tightens up with alen key) and the plastic handbrake cover is just something that covers the top half of the handbrake, just slips on the existing stick.

Sorry if i'm not supposed to mention this. Not meaning to put people off. The gear knob and handbrake cover still look good when installed....just don't want any people to have misconceptions about the product.

If this goes against some rules or something....feel free to delete the post
Kanchana Pathirana
TryHard
victoria
3ltr straight 6

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 Tuesday, May 15, 2007 - 05:10 pm, by:  Kanchana Pathirana (Kan83) Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)
plastic like most things...
who cares looks good, would have bought one, but i like the black and chrome which gregg does not supply.

for the loosening of the thing, bit of lock nut will do ya.
Benjamin Spitalnic
Tinkerer
Victoria
Soarer TT V6

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 Tuesday, May 15, 2007 - 07:59 pm, by:  Benjamin Spitalnic (Beeman102) Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)
Thanks all.. $185 seems a bit much thou.
still looks really good.. anyone got a second hand they want to flog me?
Benjamin Spitalnic
Tinkerer
Victoria
Soarer TT V6

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 Tuesday, May 15, 2007 - 08:11 pm, by:  Benjamin Spitalnic (Beeman102) Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)
hey was just looking around importscene.com and came across this ( Defi-Link Head Up Display (HUD) - VSD Concept ) found at http://www.importscene.com.au/prod564.htm
is that real? that would be insaine to have. not sure wat the logic is behind it thou..any clues?
Daniel Lee
Goo Roo
Victoria
Soarer GT Limited UZZ31 V8

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 Tuesday, May 15, 2007 - 08:40 pm, by:  Daniel Lee (Son_gokou) Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)
Benjamin,

You can get the Levoc Hybird AT shifter from Importlister for $170

http://www.importlister.com/probid/auctiondetails.php?id=10428
Kyle Wathen
Tinkerer
Vic
GTTL

Posts: 75
Reg: 02-2007

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 Tuesday, May 15, 2007 - 09:09 pm, by:  Kyle Wathen (Cspot) Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)
Benjamin Spitalnic wrote on Tuesday, May 15, 2007 - 08:11 pm:

hey was just looking around importscene.com and came across this ( Defi-Link Head Up Display (HUD) - VSD Concept ) found at http://www.importscene.com.au/prod564.htm
is that real? that would be insaine to have. not sure wat the logic is behind it thou..any clues?



Definantly real although i'm not sure how well these work on any old windscreen.

180sx's had this an option from factory but cars fitted with the HUD also came with a special windscreen...
Gregg Holden
Trader
WA
Soarer UZZ31 Supercharged

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 Tuesday, May 15, 2007 - 11:55 pm, by:  Gregg Holden (Xzotic) Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)
Christian Zimmer wrote on Tuesday, May 15, 2007 - 04:52 pm:

was interested in these a while back,

I found out from Alen sadicovic (sorry for the spelling) that the gear knob is actually just plastic (looks like it would be something bit more solid)....it comes loose a lot (only tightens up with alen key)



Sorry but this is INCORRECT. The chrome pieces are 100% chrome plated metal, the wood section is a synthetic overlay over another material which is not documented. It could be a form of plastic or other composite but this is not known. The build quality is extremely good and I stand by the form and finish 100%.

Fitting is not easy as most know that have fitted them. However if fitted CORRECTLY it WILL NOT come loose.

I'm all for other people informing people about products but this information you heard is misguided.

Hey Daniel - Good Spot! I've occassionally snuck in some popular products on importlister to reward those who use the service....

Benjamin - Yes the HUD is real and had been designed as an aftermarket solution to work on all aftermarket windscreens (ie: No special coatings etc are required). This item is also in stock.
Byron Clarke
TryHard
NSW
VVTi Turbo Manual

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 Wednesday, May 16, 2007 - 01:10 pm, by:  Byron Clarke (Byron) Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)
Woodgrain???? Woodgrain look good? Maybe on a fishing trawler or a 1980's Jag.

I'd be going Brushed Aluminium if anything...

Carbon Fibre Interior? No.
Benjamin Spitalnic
Tinkerer
Victoria
Soarer TT V6 Beeman says. Go HARD or Go HOME!

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 Tuesday, May 22, 2007 - 09:25 am, by:  Benjamin Spitalnic (Beeman102) Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)
heres another question: how the **** do you replace the handbrake? i bought a new sort of ad-on to mine to make it more easy on the eyes and i have no idea how to take it off?
Christian Molenda
TryHard
QLD
T

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 Tuesday, May 22, 2007 - 09:43 am, by:  Christian Molenda (Christof) Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)
well i got a handbrake cover (levoc)...

thinking it was a complete take the old grip off and slide this one on.

Not the case. it is like a cheap piece of plastic that literally double sided tapes to the existing cover and only covers half... and i paid $40 for this piece of garbage.

This is just my opinion, but saying that i would not buy it again if offered. even if it was for $5.
Benjamin Spitalnic
Tinkerer
Victoria
Soarer TT V6 Beeman says. Go HARD or Go HOME!

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 Tuesday, May 22, 2007 - 09:51 am, by:  Benjamin Spitalnic (Beeman102) Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)
hahah yeah i've seen them before. the one i had bought its a slide on one. its more of a- completely dismantle the handbrake and screw and glue on -thing. i think i just need to remove the leather grip and put this on. no idea how thou
mabe i should just blow torch the bugger.
Gregg Holden
Trader
WA
Soarer UZZ31 Supercharged

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 Tuesday, May 22, 2007 - 02:30 pm, by:  Gregg Holden (Xzotic) Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)
That's actually the problem with the full aftermarket variety - you have to slice up your factory handbrake to slip the full cover over it.

The Levoc provides a simple solution that slips straight on top and looks great. If you have good taste and would blow $55 on a decent lunch then it's excellent value and matches the Levoc shifter perfectly.

That's just my opinion (and given the history of sales it is an opinion clearly shared by many other soarer owners).
Justin Stanley
Tinkerer
NSW
V8 Limited

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 Wednesday, May 23, 2007 - 03:11 pm, by:  Justin Stanley (Sne33z) Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)
No offense, but I just got one of those handbrake cover things on Ebay for $18 delivered and it looks just about the same as the Levoc ones though I don't know about build quality but for $18 I couldn't resist

http://search.stores.ebay.com.au/N-Power_Handbrake_W0QQfcdZ2QQfciZQ2d1QQfclZ3QQfromZR10QQfsnZNQ2aPow erQQfsooZ1QQfsopZ1QQftsZ2QQsaselZ132436784QQsofpZ0

$180 seems far to much for a gear knob but if you have the money to splurge, more power to you my MOMO Gearknob AND Pedal kit for my Laser cost me $180 and they where Carbon Fibre and Billet Alloy
Benjamin Spitalnic
Tinkerer
Victoria
Soarer TT V6 Beeman says. Go HARD or Go HOME!

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 Wednesday, May 23, 2007 - 04:30 pm, by:  Benjamin Spitalnic (Beeman102) Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)
yeah good work justin.. ill take that chance. ha for $18 thats not bad at all mate..
Brett Moloney
DieHard
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Supercharged UZZ31

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 Thursday, May 24, 2007 - 02:43 pm, by:  Brett Moloney (Lxsv8) Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)
Hey Justin I have the Momo Billet gear knob on my Limited!
Gregg Holden
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WA
Soarer UZZ31 Supercharged

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 Thursday, May 24, 2007 - 10:42 pm, by:  Gregg Holden (Xzotic) Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)
Justin Stanley wrote on Wednesday, May 23, 2007 - 03:11 pm:

No offense, but I just got one of those handbrake cover things on Ebay



Looks like a really good cheap chinese copy...should suit your laser really well.
James Harris
Goo Roo
QLD
TT

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 Friday, May 25, 2007 - 09:30 am, by:  James Harris (Haro) Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)
Brett you have to tell me the secret of getting that fitted.

I have a levoc shifter which i like and i think is pretty good but sadly i broke it recently ( when it was out of the car... i stood on it... SHUT UP!! ) so it sorta wobbles a little now.

I had the stump there for a good few months, Lew loved it haha
Justin Stanley
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NSW
V8 Limited

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 Friday, May 25, 2007 - 11:51 am, by:  Justin Stanley (Sne33z) Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)
Gregg Holden wrote on Thursday, May 24, 2007 - 10:42 pm:

Looks like a really good cheap chinese copy...should suit your laser really well.



No the hand brake cover is for the soarer... and by the way my Laser had over $40,000 spent on it and 160awkw @ 15psi in a 900kg car... it didn't need a handbrake "cover" as it had a full billet alloy one...
my laser
http://seamonkeypowder.com/sne33z/sne33z/Sneeze%20Poster.jpg

the ebay one might be a cheap knock off but for $18 its all good
Benjamin Spitalnic
Tinkerer
Victoria
Soarer TT 6 cylinder Beeman says. Go HARD or Go HOME!

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 Friday, May 25, 2007 - 01:37 pm, by:  Benjamin Spitalnic (Beeman102) Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)
nice laser justin, but personally i would have invested the $40,000 on something else.. like a BMW or a Lexus.. actually yeah get a Lexus.. get a soarer
Justin Stanley
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NSW
V8 Limited

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 Friday, May 25, 2007 - 02:10 pm, by:  Justin Stanley (Sne33z) Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)
Yeah it was my toy... and it was different :-) and its was extremely fast... it was 40k over 4 years... it wasn't like I dumped all the money into it in one go, otherwise it would have been RWD and a 13b turbo and not Familia 4WD setup :-) The laser only had one downfall... the Gearbox's would explode

If you click on my name to see my profile you will see that yes now I own a soarer.. but its my daily cruiser, and doesn't need to be stupidly fast...

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