 Short Shifter Woes! |
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 Apr 3, 2016 - 11:25 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Apr 3, '16 From Visalia, CA. Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%)  |
Hello everyone!
I am brand new to this forum and I have a 1996 Toyota Celica ST Limited Edition. However, the gearbox feels stiff and while I am due for a transmission fluid change, I was wanting to get more of a shorter throw on the shifter, aswell. Are there any cheap short shifters out there or can I substitute a shifter with a shorter throw from a different model/car? Thanks and I am excited to be a part of this site. Such awesome cars. (: |
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Apr 4, 2016 - 7:12 AM
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 Enthusiast  Joined Jul 26, '12 From Atlanta Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
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Apr 4, 2016 - 9:36 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Dec 26, '09 From Albuquerque, NM Currently Offline Reputation: 19 (100%) |
The 7th gen Celica short throw lever works very well on our cars. I've had mine for about 4 years with no issues - I think I paid $25-$30. Very cheap. Be sure to install the solid aluminum base bushings it comes with and get yourself some solid brass or spherical bushings (better) for the selector arms - very solid and smooth shifting.
This post has been edited by HectortheRican: Apr 4, 2016 - 9:36 AM -------------------- taking too long to mod since '09
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Apr 4, 2016 - 10:28 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Aug 5, '09 From West Texas, USA Currently Offline Reputation: 20 (100%) |
If you can afford it(and find it) get the TRD shifter. It's the best shifter I've ever experienced.
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Apr 4, 2016 - 5:07 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Feb 23, '12 From Warrior, AL Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Here's one for $51.50 OBO http://www.ebay.com/itm/Megan-Racing-SS-TC...edg&vxp=mtr
I had the Megan one on mine that I bought off clearance, made a notable improvement over stock. If anything I think the bushings made the biggest difference, I saw them for like $20 shipped for a set on eBay. -------------------- 2001 Miata LS 5-speed
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Apr 7, 2016 - 1:50 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Apr 3, '16 From Visalia, CA. Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
You guys are awesome! Thank you very much!
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Apr 7, 2016 - 9:53 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Jun 18, '09 From Orlando Currently Offline Reputation: 8 (100%) |
+1 on the ebay 7th gen shifter, have been using that for three years so the quality at least holds up. I haven't used any other short shifter though.
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Apr 12, 2016 - 1:58 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Aug 2, '05 From Guam Currently Offline Reputation: 15 (100%) |
ebay short shifter is very notchy and kinda puts your shift knob closer to the front.
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Apr 12, 2016 - 1:20 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Feb 15, '08 From Royal Oak, MI Currently Offline Reputation: 7 (100%) |
I bought an iM, drove it for 3 weeks and decided to take the celica for a spin. Felt like it had a short shifter and performance clutch lol
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Apr 12, 2016 - 3:13 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Feb 23, '12 From Warrior, AL Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Yeah the Celica shifter is short compared to my Firebird's, guess it's all about perspective.
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Jul 8, 2016 - 10:49 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jul 8, '16 From Alaska Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
I just ordered http://www.ebay.com/itm/231998556540?_trks...K%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
I'm not sure what (solid brass or spherical bushings (better) ) I'm supposed to get. A little help? |
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