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post Apr 5, 2012 - 1:12 PM
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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
 
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post Apr 5, 2012 - 7:32 PM
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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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Posts in this topic
- Zimluura   pondering a short throw shifter   Apr 5, 2012 - 1:12 PM
- - trdproven   all the short shifters are really the same, the co...   Apr 5, 2012 - 7:32 PM
- - benzo   i love my short throw. it was off ebay for a ecli...   Apr 5, 2012 - 7:47 PM
- - Zimluura   ok! ordered the 40 dollar one and will see ho...   Apr 5, 2012 - 10:58 PM
- - bruiseboy2   I just got the same 40 dollar one. It went in ver...   Apr 16, 2012 - 4:11 PM
- - RabidTRD   Let us know how it feels. I haven't liked any ...   Apr 16, 2012 - 5:36 PM
|- - mak5603   QUOTE (RabidTRD @ Apr 16, 2012 - 3:3...   Apr 16, 2012 - 7:13 PM
|- - trdproven   QUOTE (mak5603 @ Apr 17, 2012 - 10:1...   Apr 16, 2012 - 8:00 PM
|- - mak5603   QUOTE (trdproven @ Apr 16, 2012 - 6...   Apr 16, 2012 - 8:51 PM
- - Timmyface   I have a 5th gen TWM in my car (for some reason th...   Apr 16, 2012 - 7:17 PM
- - trdproven   whoah the other guy here just bought some from jp ...   Apr 17, 2012 - 2:22 AM
- - Zimluura   wow, last month was busy. hoping to install this ...   May 16, 2012 - 1:13 PM
- - lagos   TRD is really the best one. I used to have a twm a...   May 16, 2012 - 4:23 PM
|- - Zimluura   QUOTE (lagos @ May 16, 2012 - 5:23 P...   May 17, 2012 - 2:17 AM
- - trdproven   anyone want to sell me theirs? good price?   May 16, 2012 - 6:26 PM
- - Zimluura   got it installed, used white lithium after seeing ...   May 19, 2012 - 10:16 AM
- - dcolby10   How much shorter is it than the stock short throw?   May 20, 2012 - 12:18 PM
- - Zimluura   i think the stock one isn't a short throw. th...   May 20, 2012 - 1:20 PM


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