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T56 Short throw... Sinister or 5.0?

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Old 12-25-2020, 05:51 PM
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T56 Short throw... Sinister or 5.0?

About to get the car some Christmas lovin'. On the list is a short throw for my T56.
I've heard good things about the Sinister, but the 5.0 has been around for a long time now and has a good reputation.

Not sure which to go with!
Old 12-26-2020, 12:15 AM
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Re: T56 Short throw... Sinister or 5.0?

I bought a "Ripper" for my T56 in 2003,..... and would never change it.


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Re: T56 Short throw... Sinister or 5.0?

Pro 5.0 is great. Nice and smooth. I actually removed my mgw for something else. It felt very notchy to me but I dont know maybe its just me.
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