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Old 02-01-2015 | 02:46 AM
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I wish the ottp shifter was out when I bought my twm shifter. The twm is annoying. I adjusted it to were its kinda sorta smooth to get into reverse but a bit challenging to get into 5th some times. I think thats the best adjustment there is for it. The ottp design with the thinner reverse lockout seems like a much better design.
Yeah pretty much. Idk why people say TWM is the best.
Old 02-01-2015 | 12:17 PM
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I don't think the twm is the best anymore. Its very expensive compared to bps and OTTP shifters and it seems like both OTTP and bps are designed a little better. I never understood why twm never made the reverse lockout tab like how the OTTP one is. It seems like the OTTP shifter would go into reverse much much easier.
Old 02-01-2015 | 12:19 PM
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It seems like kind of a waste for OTTP to come out with a shifter this late. I think most cobalt people already have either a twm or bps.
Old 02-02-2015 | 08:56 AM
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Originally Posted by roadrunner132
It seems like kind of a waste for OTTP to come out with a shifter this late. I think most cobalt people already have either a twm or bps.
I think it is hysterical when people complain about one of the only companies that is still developing and supporting the cobalt.


Besides, the OTTP has the changes on it the "old" companies refused to make.
Old 02-02-2015 | 09:59 AM
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I do agree that OTTP has a better design.
Old 02-06-2015 | 11:01 PM
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After installing mine in the summer and using it for several months (including one long trip for a vacation) before parking for the winter, I can honestly say it's a really good shifter. The shifter feel is much better and the throws are noticeably better. I had also installed the bushing and aluminium connector and I feel both were good add ons - especially compared with the poorly designed factory model.

As for those suggesting it is too late for them coming out with this, I disagree. I was always on the fence with purchasing a new shifter and was always worried about all the trade offs with the other designs. Some worked only a short while. Some were only a shorter handle but no better actual performance. While others were just ridiculously priced.

I think the OTTP is a really good design and is something even those with current STS should consider.
Old 02-06-2015 | 11:24 PM
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I love this thing. looks beautiful with my redline customs shift boot.
Old 02-07-2015 | 01:09 AM
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Great write up man.

Does anybody have pics of the delrin, or the stainless/delrin hybrid?

Originally Posted by 06cobaltncng
I love this thing. looks beautiful with my redline customs shift boot.
Post some pics
Old 02-07-2015 | 02:33 AM
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Great write up man.

Does anybody have pics of the delrin, or the stainless/delrin hybrid?



Post some pics
I swore I had some on my phone but I can't seem to find any. If I track them down I'll post one for you. I'd go an take one right now for you but the car is buried under several inches of snow at the moment...

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Old 02-13-2015 | 09:56 PM
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That boot looks great with the shifter . . looks stronger than OEM for sure. That's the vinyl boot?

I think the OEM leather is about .004 thick
Old 02-14-2015 | 10:38 AM
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custom boot from redlinegoods
Old 02-14-2015 | 04:32 PM
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Thanks for the review! So which one do you feel is the best between BPS and OTTP so far? Im torn between the two and right now OTTP has a very interesting special.
Old 03-17-2015 | 11:34 PM
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PM box full

Originally Posted by blueLNFftw
OTTP (left) and BPS (right)


OTTP (bottom) and BPS (top)


The OTTP STS Tho....


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I will answer any and all questions.
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Old 03-18-2015 | 12:01 AM
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So anyone want to trade an OTTP for my TWM?
Old 03-18-2015 | 12:15 AM
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So thats what those two spaces are for to hold coins lol
Old 03-30-2015 | 10:07 PM
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Hey blue hows that stainless knob holding up? Or would you go with delrin i stead?
Old 04-01-2015 | 10:36 PM
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I sold mine. I wanted to use the stock knob.
Old 04-25-2015 | 02:25 PM
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I just installed this, and I didn't not at all like fifth gear issue. and my reverse lockout plastic thing on the housing of the car was busted so I made my own blocker/lockout out of some aluminum. I gotta find some thicker plastic to make it batter. now fifth worths how it should and reverse is a little different but also works and locks out like it should.
Old 04-26-2015 | 08:47 PM
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Installed the OTTP a few weeks ago, love it so far. 5th was hard to find at first but now feels intuitive. I highly recommend. Will make more of a difference on the SCs however, where apparently the shifting is less firm.
Old 04-29-2015 | 10:18 AM
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Mine's been in the car almost a year now, and still just love this shifter. Once you get it tuned how you like, ... I never think of it again.

As for them being "late" in earlier posts, I mean good lord... people still make new shifters for the Ford Mustang T5 & T45 transmissions you can always innovate.
Old 12-09-2016 | 07:14 PM
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Is this shifter hard to install?
Not at all. There's a step by step instruction guide that someone did on this website and it took me about 45 minutes. Super nice quality short throw shifter. Well worth the money
Old 05-09-2017 | 01:07 PM
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Hight drop?

I'm trying to get a new shift boot and I don't k ow the highth drop to order.
Old 05-09-2017 | 01:09 PM
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Originally Posted by 06cobaltncng
I love this thing. looks beautiful with my redline customs shift boot.
what drop size did you order?
Old 05-09-2017 | 01:17 PM
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I think I got 1 inch shorter can't remember but I was shorter for sure. Why don't you pick the same size as stock boot?



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