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Old Dec 17, 2012 | 11:17 AM
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5 Speed Update

Jeff at Keisler sent me an email saying I was order #156, and should ship by end of Feb.. I'm glad I was prepared for the long lead time...
Old Dec 17, 2012 | 03:03 PM
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Is this for an RS700 or TKO?
Old Dec 17, 2012 | 03:47 PM
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how long is the lead time ?
Old Dec 17, 2012 | 07:49 PM
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Are they still doing the TKO's or have they shifted all their resources to the 700?
Old Dec 17, 2012 | 07:54 PM
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I ordered a SS700 in June, (expecting a long lead time, since it is new design, utilizing a startup company.) I am still hopeful Keisler can pull this deal off, if not they're toast.
Old Dec 17, 2012 | 08:04 PM
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Apparently they're still offering TKO transmissions, but they've bet the farm on the SS700.
Old Dec 17, 2012 | 09:18 PM
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I've got the one year of production RS600...

Took 9 months to get, and 5th gear doesn't work. Dealing with Keisler on that as we 'speak.'
Old Feb 5, 2013 | 01:40 PM
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Any updates?
What clutches are you guys using?
Old Feb 5, 2013 | 07:49 PM
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Still waiting on my trans, the latest is a ship date of 3/11. That date probably will be extended, Keisler apparently is having issues producing enough shifters to go with the Legend 5 speeds. I run a Centerforce dual friction with a stock Olds flywheel.
Old Feb 7, 2013 | 08:26 AM
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Just got an email from Keisler saying my trans. will ship the week of 3/1, production is now at least 25 units per week.
I'm not ripping out my 4 speed till I see it..
Old Feb 7, 2013 | 04:44 PM
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I'm not ripping out my 4 speed till I see it..
Good decision.

I just towed mine to the shop today to remove and ship back the RS600 for repairs. Also need to have the hydraulic clutch re-done, as the previous shop hacked it up.
Old Mar 15, 2013 | 02:04 PM
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Keisler sent an email today saying my 5 speed has shipped! I'll be lookin' for Brown on the 19th..)
Old Mar 15, 2013 | 02:09 PM
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Keisler sent an email today saying my 5 speed has shipped! I'll be lookin' for Brown on the 19th..)
Sweet!!!
Old Mar 15, 2013 | 02:31 PM
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Awesome! Post a lot pictures! We also need an "Unboxing Video" for us gear heads!
Old Mar 15, 2013 | 04:12 PM
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That's great to hear! I just went for a spin in the Cutlass today, I'm liking this RS600 so far!
Old Mar 15, 2013 | 05:10 PM
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My TKO is being put in as we speak. Look like this is catching! A fresh 455 w/ the 5 speed. Spring is almost here and we'll all be able to drive on the highway! Unbelievable!
Old Mar 19, 2013 | 06:56 PM
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It finally arrived, time to go to go to work..here's a pic.
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