pondering a short throw shifter |
pondering a short throw shifter |
Apr 5, 2012 - 1:12 PM |
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Enthusiast Joined Feb 3, '05 From USA/Virginia Currently Offline Reputation: 2 (100%) |
so at first i was thinking about getting the twm. but after searching for reviews it seems like:
a) the twm is more for looks than function, shortens the knob, so a shorter hand movement, but the same pivot point. b) the twm 7th gen fits the 6gc and is actually more functional because of increased pivot height. c) there are several off-brand kits on ebay for the 7th gen and many are supposed to be very good. this one maybe: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Short-Shifter-TOYO...494&vxp=mtr or maybe this one: http://www.ebay.com/itm/MEGAN-SHORT-THROW-...daa&vxp=mtr someone mentioned the purple spacers on a previous thread. but all the ebay links are gone now (as these will be soon too) but perhaps i can take a photo when/if i get one and post a more permanet review. anyways, if anyone here can offer advice on which one to get i'd appreciate it. looking mostly for a quicker shift. slightly lower might be sort of nice too (hand just feels a little high when i shift right now). really don't want to bump it into the handbrake. thanks in advance |
Apr 5, 2012 - 7:32 PM |
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Enthusiast Joined Aug 2, '05 From Guam Currently Offline Reputation: 15 (100%) |
all the short shifters are really the same, the concept REALLY is the shorter knob. 6th gen 7th gen don't matter they fit, some shorter throw than others. in terms of pivot, i cannot tell or distinguish if that exists or if there even is some noticeable advantage. the spacers are used to lift up the shifter assembly, so don't panic when you put the shorter knob next to the stock because they will look close in length but once you put it on, it will be shorter, tighter, crispier shifting.
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