 Potential Very Cheap DIY Short Shifter *UPDATED* |
 Nov 22, 2004 - 6:03 PM
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Hey guys,
Over the weekend I installed a custom short shifter in my fourth gen. GT-S. Total cost was $29.94 shipped and insured(and that includes a new shift knob too), and all it required was a couple hours of custom work...no welding or anything like that either.  Basically, I used a '00+ Eclipse/Lancer/EVO Short Shifter, which is readily available for cheap on eBay. After taking the shifter assembly out of my car, disassembling it, and cutting it apart(which took over an hour because the '88's assembly is solid, thick steel and I had no good tools available to cut it...the sixth gen's is plastic.), I put the Mitsubishi short shifter in, did more cutting, placed it in the car, and bolted it in(with longer bolts from a hardware store) with tons of bushings and washers to elevate the assembly and prevent the shift linkage cable from hitting the floor of the car. It wasn't too hard of a process(and the really hard part was cutting the metal, which would be very easy on the sixth gen. because it's plastic), and I think the short shifter will work perfectly in a sixth gen. as well. If you guys are interested, tonight I can take apart my stock sixth gen. shifter(I have a TRD Quickshifter which I love), and see if the Mitsubishi short shifter will fit in it. If so, I could write up a detailed how-to for you guys. Let me know if you're interested. 
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Nov 22, 2004 - 6:13 PM
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very interested bro call me tonight if you need help
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Nov 22, 2004 - 6:17 PM
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Administrator Joined Aug 23, '02 From Seattle, WA Currently Offline Reputation: 14 (100%) |
QUOTE(thedevilmaycrie @ Nov 22, 2004 - 3:13 PM) very interested bro call me tonight if you need help -DMC [right][snapback]210553[/snapback][/right] Alright Bryan...The only thing I may need help on is getting someone to test this if it looks like the short shifter will fit...though I can be almost 100% positive tonight if it'll fit or if it won't.  I'll let you guys know. Oh yeah, The total cost was actually closer to $34.00. I forgot that I had to buy four extended bolts, four nylon bushings, and I used 21 stainless steel washers.
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Nov 22, 2004 - 9:26 PM
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QUOTE(Coomer @ Nov 22, 2004 - 5:17 PM) QUOTE(thedevilmaycrie @ Nov 22, 2004 - 3:13 PM) very interested bro call me tonight if you need help -DMC [right][snapback]210553[/snapback][/right] Alright Bryan...The only thing I may need help on is getting someone to test this if it looks like the short shifter will fit...though I can be almost 100% positive tonight if it'll fit or if it won't. I'll let you guys know. Oh yeah, The total cost was actually closer to $34.00. I forgot that I had to buy four extended bolts, four nylon bushings, and I used 21 stainless steel washers. [right][snapback]210556[/snapback][/right] damn chris, 34 bucks NOW! your breaking the bank here . Let me know if you get this finished -Ti |
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Coomer Potential Very Cheap DIY Short Shifter *UPDATED* Nov 22, 2004 - 6:03 PM
C3L1CA Sounds interesting Nov 22, 2004 - 6:07 PM
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...The only thing I may need help on is g... Nov 27, 2004 - 1:47 AM thedevilmaycrie and you said you mechanically retarded ... lmao
-... Nov 22, 2004 - 6:26 PM Coomer QUOTE(thedevilmaycrie @ Nov 22, 2004 - 3:26 P... Nov 22, 2004 - 6:39 PM WannabeGT4 QUOTE(Coomer @ Nov 22, 2004 - 5:39 PM)QUOTE(t... Nov 22, 2004 - 10:08 PM Batman722 I am interested in this Nov 22, 2004 - 6:39 PM Coomer Ugh...doesn't look like I can get around to th... Nov 23, 2004 - 2:23 AM eclipse_04a any update? i could go for a $40 short shifte... Nov 25, 2004 - 11:36 PM Digndoug Yeah def let us know, I would love to do this... a... Nov 26, 2004 - 12:25 AM macavely this is why this site is so great..
and yea Coom... Nov 26, 2004 - 1:13 AM Akimbo blue94celi lol. how cute. im ryanst204 Nov 26, 2004 - 2:54 AM Coomer Doh! I forgot...good thing you guys bumped thi... Nov 26, 2004 - 2:56 AM Digndoug bump... Nov 26, 2004 - 6:45 PM orvillescelica Nice job Commer! let us know if the assembly w... Nov 27, 2004 - 12:37 PM forkee yea im definitely still interested, any luck? Nov 27, 2004 - 2:28 PM Coomer Hopefully today I can find time to work on this...... Nov 27, 2004 - 2:45 PM urbandork take ur time work before pleasure Nov 27, 2004 - 3:25 PM Digndoug Bump.... Nov 28, 2004 - 2:58 AM CheesyLobster oooOOOOooo,
I can't wait! Nov 29, 2004 - 12:24 AM Digndoug anything yet commer??? Nov 29, 2004 - 1:02 AM Coomer QUOTE(Digndoug @ Nov 28, 2004 - 10:02 PM)anyt... Nov 29, 2004 - 1:06 AM importceli ohhh man i cant wait hahah! im so excited x-ma... Nov 29, 2004 - 1:31 AM orvillescelica im excited too!
but no rush Coomer, remember ... Nov 29, 2004 - 2:23 AM Digndoug I hear ya. Im getting into my last week of classes... Nov 30, 2004 - 10:16 AM eclipse_04a yeah, school sucks, but it is more important than ... Nov 30, 2004 - 10:41 PM Digndoug BUMP, just so it dosnt get lost.. Dec 2, 2004 - 11:10 AM eclipse_04a hmm...if i had money id try it, i have all the tim... Dec 2, 2004 - 3:14 PM Coomer Sigh...I'll get to this at some point. Lately ... Dec 2, 2004 - 4:00 PM 946thGenGT QUOTE(Coomer @ Dec 2, 2004 - 9:00 PM)Sigh...I... Dec 2, 2004 - 4:32 PM Coomer QUOTE(946thGenGT @ Dec 2, 2004 - 1:32 PM)QUOT... Dec 2, 2004 - 4:47 PM importceli /\ damn that sucks...btw hows the short shift... Dec 2, 2004 - 6:24 PM Digndoug COOMER, why cant you remove the exhaust?? I though... Dec 2, 2004 - 9:19 PM Coomer QUOTE(Digndoug @ Dec 2, 2004 - 6:19 PM)COOMER... Dec 2, 2004 - 9:30 PM 946thGenGT QUOTE(Coomer @ Dec 2, 2004 - 9:47 PM)QUOTE(94... Dec 3, 2004 - 1:55 AM Digndoug QUOTE(Coomer @ Dec 3, 2004 - 2:30 AM)QUOTE(Di... Dec 3, 2004 - 10:30 AM Digndoug BUMP! Dec 7, 2004 - 11:43 PM importceli bump bump, this one is DEF not gettin lost. Dec 12, 2004 - 11:52 PM Dickster223 I cant wait any longer for this to get back on top... Dec 14, 2004 - 11:25 PM Digndoug Hey coomer, where u find out about this working in... Dec 15, 2004 - 2:35 PM Coomer QUOTE(Digndoug @ Dec 15, 2004 - 11:35 AM)Hey ... Dec 15, 2004 - 2:53 PM Coomer So I was working on this for a bit last night, but... Dec 16, 2004 - 2:22 PM eclipse_04a do you have pics of your progress? cuz i have no i... Dec 16, 2004 - 3:28 PM Digndoug QUOTE(eclipse_04a @ Dec 16, 2004 - 8:28 PM)do... Dec 16, 2004 - 5:29 PM eclipse_04a thats what i figured....but never tried. ive never... Dec 17, 2004 - 3:30 PM Coomer Oh, I was telling Digndoug last night, I was worki... Dec 17, 2004 - 3:41 PM Digndoug RE: Potential Very Cheap DIY Short Shifter *UPDATED* Dec 17, 2004 - 4:20 PM importceli w00t w00t go baby go, im down for a short shifter. Dec 17, 2004 - 11:39 PM Digndoug Coomer u get any farther on this? Dec 20, 2004 - 7:36 PM rlan214 hope this thing works cuz stock shifter ish tooo h... Dec 21, 2004 - 10:21 AM thedevilmaycrie hey coomer if can i get dibs on th prototype?
-DM... Dec 21, 2004 - 10:30 AM Digndoug QUOTE(thedevilmaycrie @ Dec 21, 2004 - 3:30 P... Dec 21, 2004 - 10:41 AM DSRT-FX hey hey,
coomer hows the short shifter going? stil... Dec 27, 2004 - 9:05 AM Coomer Yeah, sigh...maybe tonight I can get to it. Dec 27, 2004 - 11:08 AM Digndoug Damn an I got all excited.. Dec 27, 2004 - 11:18 AM eclipse_04a bumpity bump...havent been around for a while and ... Jan 7, 2005 - 2:53 PM Digndoug 2 day bump.. Jan 9, 2005 - 2:37 PM Coomer If it stops snowing, maybe I can do it today. It... Jan 9, 2005 - 2:46 PM Coomer OK,
I just tested this out, and I'm almost com... Jan 9, 2005 - 4:55 PM Digndoug Well, I just ordered it, well bought it, and will ... Jan 9, 2005 - 5:23 PM Coomer QUOTE(Digndoug @ Jan 9, 2005 - 2:23 PM)Well, ... Jan 9, 2005 - 8:45 PM Dickster223 Did it fit? Jan 13, 2005 - 6:44 PM Coomer QUOTE(Dickster223 @ Jan 13, 2005 - 3:44 PM)Di... Jan 13, 2005 - 7:20 PM Digndoug QUOTE(Coomer @ Jan 14, 2005 - 12:20 AM)QUOTE(... Jan 14, 2005 - 2:52 PM politicsareevil I know this hasnt totally been tested yet, but whe... Jan 19, 2005 - 12:33 AM Digndoug Ok Ok. here it is, It dosnt work.. Jan 19, 2005 - 12:35 AM politicsareevil Nooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!!... Jan 19, 2005 - 12:39 AM Digndoug Ok I was just kidding. I got it in today, the stup... Jan 19, 2005 - 12:44 AM Coomer Can you take pictures of exactly what needed grind... Jan 19, 2005 - 1:39 AM Digndoug QUOTE(Coomer @ Jan 19, 2005 - 6:39 AM)Can you... Jan 19, 2005 - 2:51 AM Digndoug Ok, More good news, Just went out for atest drive ... Jan 19, 2005 - 12:08 PM Vibe What about Honda short shifters? Those are like 10... Jan 19, 2005 - 1:05 PM Digndoug Ok Commer, if u wanna fix these, or somehow make a... Jan 19, 2005 - 1:06 PM Digndoug QUOTE(Vibe @ Jan 19, 2005 - 6:05 PM)What abou... Jan 19, 2005 - 1:08 PM Vibe Is there anyway you can get the measurments of the... Jan 19, 2005 - 1:29 PM Digndoug QUOTE(Vibe @ Jan 19, 2005 - 6:29 PM)Is there ... Jan 19, 2005 - 2:07 PM Coomer Good info. I'll see if I can work on a how-to ... Jan 19, 2005 - 4:15 PM Digndoug QUOTE(Coomer @ Jan 19, 2005 - 9:15 PM)Good in... Jan 19, 2005 - 4:41 PM Dickster223 So are you saying buy one or just save and get the... Jan 20, 2005 - 7:42 PM LatinKraze Too bad i dont have a grinder or dremel. Will any ... Jan 20, 2005 - 8:01 PM Digndoug QUOTE(LatinKraze @ Jan 21, 2005 - 1:01 AM)Too... Jan 20, 2005 - 9:40 PM Rjb23 Why not just use a shor shifter from a 7th gen? Jan 20, 2005 - 10:44 PM Digndoug QUOTE(Rjb23 @ Jan 21, 2005 - 3:44 AM)Why not ... Jan 20, 2005 - 10:46 PM Rjb23 Nah you can get the same type of shifter as the la... Jan 21, 2005 - 6:32 AM Digndoug QUOTE(Rjb23 @ Jan 21, 2005 - 11:32 AM)Nah you... Jan 21, 2005 - 1:06 PM Vibe Awesome idea about the 7thgen shifter, let us know... Jan 21, 2005 - 5:56 PM Rjb23 Yea they are $47 shipped but it already has n... Jan 21, 2005 - 7:55 PM Digndoug QUOTE(Rjb23 @ Jan 22, 2005 - 12:55 AM)Yea the... Jan 21, 2005 - 8:44 PM Vibe Any news? (bump) Jan 27, 2005 - 2:13 PM Coomer QUOTE(Vibe @ Jan 27, 2005 - 11:13 AM)Any news... Jan 27, 2005 - 7:10 PM Digndoug QUOTE(Coomer @ Jan 28, 2005 - 12:10 AM)QUOTE(... Jan 27, 2005 - 8:04 PM Vibe Okay is there gonna be a how to soon? And what abo... Jan 27, 2005 - 9:08 PM Digndoug QUOTE(Vibe @ Jan 28, 2005 - 2:08 AM)Okay is t... Jan 27, 2005 - 10:03 PM politicsareevil Wasnt somebody gonna jump on here and let us know ... Feb 4, 2005 - 11:34 AM Digndoug QUOTE(politicsareevil @ Feb 4, 2005 - 4:34 PM... Feb 4, 2005 - 12:25 PM |
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