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Old May 13, 2010 | 06:15 AM
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I installed my Tuffy High Security Box and the gear shifter does it look weird? You can see more pics of the install at the link below
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Old May 13, 2010 | 06:27 AM
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I like the security box. I drive a stick to I'm prolly just used to seeing a plain black *** there. But it looks pretty cool.
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Old May 13, 2010 | 08:25 AM
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Unless you have a gun rack in back, And a couple of coon hounds riding along. I think it looks pretty weird............................................. .............JMO!
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Old May 13, 2010 | 09:12 AM
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Ya I'm leaning that way (It's weird) I thought I'd get use to it, but everytime I see it the first thought that comes to mine is not a giant bullett, This lady saw it and said it looked like a lipstick tube and she liked it. I think she was just being nice. It look good in the package. I got it at Bass Pro Shop.
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Old May 13, 2010 | 09:33 AM
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I'm not gonna lie, the first thing that popped into my head when I saw that was "vibrator", but after looking at it for awhile it kinda grows on you.
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Old May 13, 2010 | 09:44 AM
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I wondered who would be brave enough to say it.
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Old May 13, 2010 | 10:15 AM
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..........weird.......
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As big of a gun enthusiast as I am, I even think it's kinda wierd. Now maybe if it was an actual pistol grip...
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Old May 13, 2010 | 10:59 AM
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pistol grip belongs on the correct mopars only.

but, that looks cool. it would also be cool if the tip pushed in to release auto tranny's.

and that tuffy box is great. with that shifter, it looks like an gun/ammo box.
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Old May 13, 2010 | 11:10 AM
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I'm running a hurst shift **** which is a similar shape but with hand grooves in it. Personally I love the way it works. I know its not a big deal for daily driving but wheeling you get a far better grip on the shifter which can be very important when you need to make a split second shift to reverse in order to prevent a roll over. I like the performance aspect however the design of the bullet does look a female product as mentioned above
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Old May 13, 2010 | 11:17 AM
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Originally Posted by caged
pistol grip belongs on the correct mopars only.

but, that looks cool. it would also be cool if the tip pushed in to release auto tranny's.

and that tuffy box is great. with that shifter, it looks like an gun/ammo box.
It ran thru my mind of putting a secret button under the tip for somthing. If you shoot over to my build site you can see where I ran wire into the Tuffy box, I'm going to wire in a battery disconnect and or starter disconnect. The box is a great place for your gun. In Oklahoma you can store your carry gun in your locked vehicle while at work, even on company property.
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Old May 13, 2010 | 12:24 PM
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Awful big for a .44. You sure that isn't a 30 mike mike round?
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Old May 13, 2010 | 12:40 PM
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Awful big for a .44. You sure that isn't a 30 mike mike round?
Your right it looks like a round that comes out of a M-203 Grenade Launcher, maybe I'll paint it, were they not 2 shades of Gray or light green?
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Old May 13, 2010 | 05:29 PM
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After seeing the responses I've decided it truly is weird and has to go. Anybody seen a good Gun related gear shift ***? I'm in the market!
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Old May 13, 2010 | 05:47 PM
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speaking of shifter ****, anyone know where to get one that looks and functions decently with actual grooves? not the ones they sell at autozone or wallyworld with the plastic thing and screws. dont mean to thread jack lol, just figured it would be more useful here than in a whole new thread
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