short shifter installed, 7th gen - updated with pics Options

[Batman722]

Thanks to Doug and rjb23 for experimenting with other short shifters (Doug-EVO and rjb23-7th gen). I recieved mine (7th gen about $45 on ebay) and installed. It took about 1.5 hours from start to finish. I downloaded the instructions from TWMs website and read the ones in the how to articles.

I have to say the throw is much much shorter and about 1-2 inches lower than stock. My finger are kinda close to the dash but I think it is because I only used 2 of the 4 spacers (the back 2) plus I have big hands. I will put some pics up when I put the other 2 spacers in.

Bottom line, this this rocks - great mod for $45.

This post has been edited by Batman722: Mar 29, 2005 - 12:24 AM

[Batman722]

ty batman for this thread...i got it all installed 2day in like 40 min(didnt have all the tools) but yea it feels good
[right][snapback]310772[/snapback][/right]

glad to here it. It really isn't that hard to install and it is more fun to drive after

Batman, did the ebay kit (7th gen) come with all of the parts you need specified in those instructions?

-clips
-cup remover
[right][snapback]310951[/snapback][/right]

no, it didn't. So what you do is...
for the clip, either use the old one or buy a clip at a hardware store that looks like this

or

or

one will probably cost about $ .25

for the cup remover, just use a pair of pliers just don't squeeze the plastic cup too hard and crush it. I had no problem getting the cups off and then back on the new shifter.

This post has been edited by Batman722: Jul 10, 2005 - 11:44 PM