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B & M Vs. Fidanza Vs. eBay Knock Off's
Tuesday, December 26, 2006 11:17 PM
Is the B/ M worth the extra cash ? Does the Fidanza yield the exact same results ? I have heard a MANY a good things about the Ebay counterfeits. Lets get some answers and disscussion going about the topic.

B/M

http://www.turbotechracing.com/productcart/pc/viewPrd.asp?idcategory=452&idproduct=151

Fidanza

http://www.andysautosport.com/chevrolet/2000_2002_cavalier/transmission/short_shifters/fidanza/

Ebay Stuff

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Chevy-Chevrolet-00-01-02-03-04-Cavalier-Short-Shifter_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ33736QQihZ011QQitemZ320065028264QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW


Lets get some feedback from users on their experiences with all of them, Anyone who has used multiples should deffinately post up !



My Cav
I give up...
i'm buying a VW those people love trees, so they should love eachother too... "Andy"

Re: B & M Vs. Fidanza Vs. eBay Knock Off's
Wednesday, December 27, 2006 7:32 AM
Check out Turbo Tech Racing for the Fidanza, we carry it for cheaper, however Fidanza has had them on a national backorder since October, we are out of stock until they deliver us more, which should be sometime January.


-Aaron
www.TurboTechRacing.com

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Re: B & M Vs. Fidanza Vs. eBay Knock Off's
Wednesday, December 27, 2006 10:35 AM
ive used b&m's never had any problems , had it since they first came out









Re: B & M Vs. Fidanza Vs. eBay Knock Off's
Wednesday, December 27, 2006 10:43 AM
I've used both the B&M and the eBay knockoff. B&M definately has a better feel, being it's something used often, I'd fork out the money. Though the eBay knockoff does the same job, but they've always felt a little sloppy despite being identical appearance wise.





Re: B & M Vs. Fidanza Vs. eBay Knock Off's
Thursday, December 28, 2006 1:32 AM
hey TTR, just got quite a few parts off you guys this Christmas, and Ill probably be in the market for a Fidanza unless someone can give first hand experience otherwise on the unit** (bought an Upper mount, Lower Rk mount, TTR Trany mounts andd some control arm bushings from the online store, impressed with shipping and the customer service/ help you gave to my mom on her orders, really A+ keep up the good business !



My Cav
I give up...
i'm buying a VW those people love trees, so they should love eachother too... "Andy"
Re: B & M Vs. Fidanza Vs. eBay Knock Off's
Thursday, December 28, 2006 11:15 AM
Turbo Tech Racing wrote:Check out Turbo Tech Racing for the Fidanza, we carry it for cheaper, however Fidanza has had them on a national backorder since October, we are out of stock until they deliver us more, which should be sometime January.

Thats because they PISSED off all the local machine shops. I know of at least three THAT WILL not work with them up here in northeast Ohio.
p.s. my friend also is a salesman there.

I put a B&M in my brothers 04 cav. He LOVED it. The few times I drove it....I liked it.




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Re: B & M Vs. Fidanza Vs. eBay Knock Off's
Thursday, December 28, 2006 12:25 PM
what are their reasons for not working on them?


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Re: B & M Vs. Fidanza Vs. eBay Knock Off's
Thursday, December 28, 2006 12:40 PM
They will have you make a product, and then BEAT the hell out of the machine shops to lower the prices, and change material after half the parts are made, and WILL not pay the machine shops for the materials it has already purchased...for example.

Also they are sometimes late on paying the machine shops, and always want their products before the scheduled agreed upon date.

I like the company, and their products. I do not like the way they do business with their suppliers.



PRND321 Till I DIE
Old Motor: 160whp & 152ft/lbs, 1/4 Mile 15.4 @88.2
M45 + LD9 + 4T40-E, GO GO GO
Re: B & M Vs. Fidanza Vs. eBay Knock Off's
Thursday, December 28, 2006 2:03 PM
i have had the b&m, fidanza, and now i have the cosmo racing shifter. the b&m was nice, good feel, easy shifts. not enough reduction in throw for my liking. the fidanza had a shorter throw but was a little sloppy. the fidanza also doesn't come with the knob which is absolutely stupid if you don't have another one laying around.

the cosmo racing i believe is the best of both worlds. shorter throw than even the fidanza. positive feel like the b&m. comes with the knob. and for $50 as compared to $75 and $150

just my .02


cosmo racing shifter
Re: B & M Vs. Fidanza Vs. eBay Knock Off's
Thursday, December 28, 2006 5:13 PM
cody you really feel like it gave a shorter throw than fidanza and b&m???
i think you may have me sold on this shifter


You take a women and X her by PSI devide the legs and you can then juice the car......LOL
Re: B & M Vs. Fidanza Vs. eBay Knock Off's
Thursday, December 28, 2006 5:23 PM
i have the ebay. works fine to me. shifts fine, not "sloppy" in my opinion. which thats all this is going to be is opinion. i know of several people who have sold their b&m and bought the ebay short shifter because they didnt find a difference. so for me i use the ebay one. been in the car for a while and still works fine.




Re: B & M Vs. Fidanza Vs. eBay Knock Off's
Thursday, December 28, 2006 6:17 PM
well 50$ is a really resonable price for a stf and it comes with a knob i just don't care for reverse lock out


You take a women and X her by PSI devide the legs and you can then juice the car......LOL
Re: B & M Vs. Fidanza Vs. eBay Knock Off's
Thursday, December 28, 2006 7:24 PM
my reverse lockout was removeable. so i took it off.



Re: B & M Vs. Fidanza Vs. eBay Knock Off's
Friday, December 29, 2006 12:18 AM
I've had the B&M short throw on my cav for a good while now... and I have no complaints at all. Shifts great and precise, and I just love the feel of it. B&M FTW


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Re: B & M Vs. Fidanza Vs. eBay Knock Off's
Friday, December 29, 2006 12:21 PM
I Love the ebay shifter. Shifts really smooth.
Re: B & M Vs. Fidanza Vs. eBay Knock Off's
Tuesday, January 09, 2007 4:08 PM
Cody Vernon wrote:i have had the b&m, fidanza, and now i have the cosmo racing shifter. the b&m was nice, good feel, easy shifts. not enough reduction in throw for my liking. the fidanza had a shorter throw but was a little sloppy. the fidanza also doesn't come with the knob which is absolutely stupid if you don't have another one laying around.

the cosmo racing i believe is the best of both worlds. shorter throw than even the fidanza. positive feel like the b&m. comes with the knob. and for $50 as compared to $75 and $150

just my .02


cosmo racing shifter


Very intresting. Something to look into formyself I must say.



My Cav
I give up...
i'm buying a VW those people love trees, so they should love eachother too... "Andy"
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