Short Shifter - Advice needed.

[so.simple]

I'm going to bid on this:


Click on the photo for the listing

I know that there is only one photo, but what do you think? Too cheap, or can it be a good deal?

[kanujunkie]

is that the one from monster, the company in Oz?

[so.simple]

I don't know. Would that be a good or a bad thing?

[kanujunkie]

I don't know. Would that be a good or a bad thing?

neither i was talking to them recently and they sent me that same picture, i know that some on here have tried this kit and i've never heard any complaints, if that helps  s:? :? s:?

[Tem]

Metal is metal, go for it, I'm sure it's great value for money!  s8) s8)

[so.simple]

It helps. It seems to be exactly the same as the ones Che sells on Spyderchat for 50$ and this other one sold recently on Ebay:

[so.simple]

 s:D s:D   Thanks for the help, Stu and Teemu!

Is there anything else you guys would recomend for the shifter? I think I've read something about some "metal gear linkage bushes"?

[Tem]

Even if the stick would be crap, those metal bushes are worth the price  s8) s8)

[so.simple]

EDIT: I removed this post, because it served no purpose.

[kanujunkie]

Thats auctions for you Carlos... Highest bidder and all that. It may not be considered as gentlemanly conduct for any of the membership to bid on this item now you've said you're bidding on it

Bun Fight!!!!!!  s:wink: :wink: s:wink:    s:wink: :wink: s:wink:

[so.simple]

Grant, I had already removed my first original post before you answered, but my opinion remains the same. If we are all members of the club, I think it's pointless to be fighting each other on eBay. Hence my offer to refrain from bidding.

[Peter Wright]

All sorted in a Gentlemanly like manner by PM

[kanujunkie]

hang on a minute, mods deleting posts or something???  s:shock: :shock: s:shock:

[GSB]

hang on a minute, mods deleting posts or something???  s:shock: :shock: s:shock:

Yes, the performance moderator (me) deleted his own post... The subject I was replying to was removed before my reply was posted, and hence had no context... So I deleted it.

[so.simple]

What a confusion.  s:roll: :roll: s:roll:  Here's another one for those of you that are interested:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=36680&item=7979133510&rd=1

This seller always has one for sale.

[roger]

Is there anything else you guys would recomend for the shifter? I think I've read something about some "metal gear linkage bushes"?

Back to business: These?
 m http://www.twosrus.com/new/Lower_Frames ... shings.htm m

Might be beneficial for your 2000, especially if original rubbers are wearing. I put them on my 2004 with the short shift and taken them off again. Took away a bit of "feel" I thought.

[so.simple]

(...)These?
 m http://www.twosrus.com/new/Lower_Frames ... shings.htm m

  s8) s8)  Those. Thanks!

[so.simple]

Outbid at the final second... Oh well...   s:roll: :roll: s:roll:   I'll be bidding on the next one. Feel free to bid as well.

(...)I put them on my 2004 with the short shift and taken them off again. Took away a bit of "feel" I thought.

Want to sell yours?

[Anonymous]

Before you bid on the shifting kit, why don't you do some research on whether or not people that have made the change are pleased with the results.  One of the issues I've read about is increased shift forces and knotchiness - which would stand to reason considering the shorter mechanical leverage with higher mechanical efforts.  Knotchiness is from the more direct connection with the gearbox.  If you're planning to use the car as a daily ride, you may decide not to make the change.

[so.simple]

Thanks for the advice.   s:) s:)

[Anonymous]

I bought Che's shortshift and the result is perfect! Take 2 weeks to have correctly in hand! I love it!  s:wink: :wink: s:wink:

[roger]

(...)I put them on my 2004 with the short shift and taken them off again. Took away a bit of "feel" I thought.

Want to sell yours?

TBH they are cheap so selling 2nd hand will get me next to nothing.

I reckon I'll keep them in the bits and pieces box just in case they come in handy a couple of years down the line. Sorry Carlos.

[so.simple]

(...)I'll keep them in the bits and pieces box just in case(...) Sorry Carlos.

s:D s:D  Oh, don't worry. I just thought you wouldn't be usinng them. I can get them easily.   s8) s8)

[Anonymous]

So, having read this post can anybody tell me if a short shifter is worth having or not?

Are there different sorts, ie really really shorter than stock or just a fraction shorter than stock? If so which is best?

[mg]

So, having read this post can anybody tell me if a short shifter is worth having or not?

It really depends on what effect you are looking for.  The basic change is to shorten the throw.  If you add the metal bushes, it will reduce the lateral 'play'.  The shifter I put in was the B&M kit which came with everything, shifter, metal bushes, grease, plastic ball sockets and new metal clip thingy to hold it together.

Unless you get the TRD kit, all (AFAIK) will translate the shift pattern to the left as the stock shifter has a 's' bend to centre the pattern.

Is it worth it?  From my own experience, I like it.  It does take getting used to and you will probably shift like a granny for the first week.  Try a 3 point turn on a busy street the second day you have it installed!  As was noted above, you have to exert more force to engage the gears (esp. reverse).  This may have been my car as it only had about 1000 miles when I installed it.  It has since become much easier.  I like the shorter throw and the more direct 'notchier' feel.  As was noted by another poster on another thread, once you drive around with a short shift kit for a while, when you step into a car with a 'normal' shifter it really does feel like you are stirring a bowl of porridge.

So if you are a weak girly-man with exceptionally short arms, don't bother.   s:D s:D   Just kidding!  The wife has gotten used to it and she is small, although she has to use both hands to engage reverse gear!