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Old 10-08-12, 11:43 AM
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Default Six Speed GS300

I just converted my GS to a six speed . Let me know what you guys think.

Here is a short video.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=eOiYjlnKJ44
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Old 10-08-12, 01:23 PM
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How much it cost you?
Old 10-08-12, 01:27 PM
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Very nice! If only it was black interior
Old 10-08-12, 01:35 PM
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how did you make the gauge pod where the ash tray is? would you make me one if i pay for it? aha
Old 10-08-12, 02:15 PM
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looks good! I bet it's a little more fun now. v160/161?
Old 10-08-12, 02:28 PM
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Originally Posted by kevwats01
How much it cost you?
I had the box sitting for a couple years that I was going to use in another project. Pars and labor was about $1800
Old 10-08-12, 02:31 PM
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Originally Posted by 88supramki
looks good! I bet it's a little more fun now. v160/161?
It's a V161
Old 10-08-12, 02:46 PM
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Nice job!!!
Old 10-08-12, 02:47 PM
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Good to see another manual swap. The numbers are slowly rising..
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Originally Posted by Aadaamm
how did you make the gauge pod where the ash tray is? would you make me one if i pay for it? aha
I don't smoke, so I don't need an ashtray. I gutted the inside part of the ashtray and left the cover, then with fiberglass, gauge holders, Drexel, sand paper and paint I made it happen. I would love to make one for you, but with a new baby in the house spare time is hard to come by.
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Would be better if you did a DIY write up, wink wink, lol
Old 10-08-12, 04:25 PM
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Looks good to me. Engine bay is very clean.
Old 10-08-12, 04:42 PM
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Do a write up pleasseeeeee? lol Very nice GS man what part of FL are you in?
Old 10-08-12, 04:46 PM
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Nice...I wish CA didnt have such crappy smog laws.
Old 10-08-12, 04:53 PM
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Awesome sleeper there. What sort of horsepower are you putting down?


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