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Originally Posted by thstone
*** First Impressions ***
I've driven the SC for a few days now and thought I'd post a few early impressions...
The first thing everyone notices is that the key is just a .... key! You know, the $4.99-hardware-store-can-cut-it-for-you-while-you-wait kind of key. It was nice not to have to spend $150 for the blank key and then another $125 for programming at the dealer.
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I've found key blanks selling for $15.00 on EBay but I went to the local locksmith and left with 2 new keys for less than $ 5.00.
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Once underway, the transmission shifts incredibly smoothly but the throw length seems like first is in the front trunk and second is in the rear seats! And you need to take your time. No, I mean REALLY take your time. As in, do everything at 50% normal speed. This isn't a car for popping off PDK-like shifts.
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I installed a Weltmeister short shift kit and replaced the ball cup bushing, was very pleased with the results. 30% reduction in throw is quite comfortable and
it shift into gears solidly instead of feeling like I was stirring the shift lever.
I later had to replace the shift knuckle bushing in the rear tunnel, thought I'd upgrade to the brass bushing but wish I'd stayed with OE rubber one because of vibration transferred to the shifter.