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<blockquote data-quote="gusser" data-source="post: 1941948" data-attributes="member: 67983"><p>Thanks for your input Ruger.</p><p>I'd guess you are right about the chrome peeling when exposed to the outside elements rather than being garage kept, which mine will be once she is mine and in my garage (Hopefully this weekend).</p><p>I am guessing mine was daily driven and parked outside most of the time. And, perhaps, the previous owner(s) may have had acidic, oily skin. Between the two, it doesn't surprise me the chrome is wrinkled and peeling off.</p><p></p><p>As far as the gorilla tape fix....hmmm... I'm not too handy with stuff like that. I'd guess the results would look worst than it is now. Amateurish at best, so I'll either go OEM or B&M at this point, but thanks for the suggestion. <img src="/styles/default/xenforo/smilies/waytogo.gif" class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=":waytogo:" title="Waytogo :waytogo:" data-shortname=":waytogo:" /></p><p></p><p>As far as comfort, I have read some owner reviews on this and other forums and the general consensus is the shifter is robust (it's heavy, all metal) and feels good in the hand even though it is slightly smaller than the OEM part.</p><p></p><p>Yes, I agree. It's pricey. I could get an OEM replacement from Tasca for about $100 shipped including taxes and it would probably look and feel fine, but one poster mentioned cheap chrome plated plastic really shouldn't be part of a rugged raptors interior, and I tend agree, espcially with a primarily black color scheme, like mine.</p><p></p><p>So knock off $100 for savings over the OEM part and I'm out about $180 (Maybe less...waiting for Nick to get back to me on pricing for FRF members).. not bad for a quality product made by a manufacturer whose been around for ever and has a great rep.</p><p>I'm a gray beard and really don't go for blingy stuff, but c'mon... doesn't this thing look cool installed?? Seems very Baja-esque to me.....<img src="/styles/default/xenforo/smilies/happy107.gif" class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=":happy107:" title="Happy107 :happy107:" data-shortname=":happy107:" /></p><p></p><p>[ATTACH=full]421985[/ATTACH]</p><p></p><p>Maybe I'll change my mind once I drive the truck for a while, but right now, the B&M gets the nod.</p><p></p><p><img src="/styles/default/xenforo/smilies/cheers.gif" class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=":cheers:" title="Cheers :cheers:" data-shortname=":cheers:" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="gusser, post: 1941948, member: 67983"] Thanks for your input Ruger. I'd guess you are right about the chrome peeling when exposed to the outside elements rather than being garage kept, which mine will be once she is mine and in my garage (Hopefully this weekend). I am guessing mine was daily driven and parked outside most of the time. And, perhaps, the previous owner(s) may have had acidic, oily skin. Between the two, it doesn't surprise me the chrome is wrinkled and peeling off. As far as the gorilla tape fix....hmmm... I'm not too handy with stuff like that. I'd guess the results would look worst than it is now. Amateurish at best, so I'll either go OEM or B&M at this point, but thanks for the suggestion. :waytogo: As far as comfort, I have read some owner reviews on this and other forums and the general consensus is the shifter is robust (it's heavy, all metal) and feels good in the hand even though it is slightly smaller than the OEM part. Yes, I agree. It's pricey. I could get an OEM replacement from Tasca for about $100 shipped including taxes and it would probably look and feel fine, but one poster mentioned cheap chrome plated plastic really shouldn't be part of a rugged raptors interior, and I tend agree, espcially with a primarily black color scheme, like mine. So knock off $100 for savings over the OEM part and I'm out about $180 (Maybe less...waiting for Nick to get back to me on pricing for FRF members).. not bad for a quality product made by a manufacturer whose been around for ever and has a great rep. I'm a gray beard and really don't go for blingy stuff, but c'mon... doesn't this thing look cool installed?? Seems very Baja-esque to me.....:happy107: [ATTACH type="full" alt="1693505377790.png"]421985[/ATTACH] Maybe I'll change my mind once I drive the truck for a while, but right now, the B&M gets the nod. :cheers: [/QUOTE]
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