pondering a short throw shifter Options

[Zimluura]

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

[RabidTRD]

Let us know how it feels. I haven't liked any short shifters that I've felt on our cars yet. They all clunk and feel rattly to me. OEM feels so smooth and easy that idk if I want short throw. (besides, our throw isn't that big anyway. Try driving a 1980 corolla)

[mak5603]

Let us know how it feels. I haven't liked any short shifters that I've felt on our cars yet. They all clunk and feel rattly to me. OEM feels so smooth and easy that idk if I want short throw. (besides, our throw isn't that big anyway. Try driving a 1980 corolla)

Get the TRD quick shift kit, its so smooth. The reason you don't like the way any you have felt for our cars yet (and I am just assuming this, not based on knowledge) is that you are probably just trying cheap ones like Ebay and the 7th gen ones. I have a TRD on my 6th gen and a TWM on my alltrac, both kits are over $150.00, but I have NEVER regretted it, they both have performed extremely well for some time. I can't say the same for the people whose cars I have driven with Ebay short shifters.

Just my .02.

[trdproven]

Let us know how it feels. I haven't liked any short shifters that I've felt on our cars yet. They all clunk and feel rattly to me. OEM feels so smooth and easy that idk if I want short throw. (besides, our throw isn't that big anyway. Try driving a 1980 corolla)

Get the TRD quick shift kit, its so smooth. The reason you don't like the way any you have felt for our cars yet (and I am just assuming this, not based on knowledge) is that you are probably just trying cheap ones like Ebay and the 7th gen ones. I have a TRD on my 6th gen and a TWM on my alltrac, both kits are over $150.00, but I have NEVER regretted it, they both have performed extremely well for some time. I can't say the same for the people whose cars I have driven with Ebay short shifters.

Just my .02.

its not that its ebay or 7th gen, they are just metal just like the TWM kits which are virtually the same. The difference is that the TRD quickshift's throw is not as low as the ones I mentioned. its all about upper and lower rod heights if you want to be specific. TRD one follows as close to OEM to maintain that feel. I would assume that they shortened upper rod height, and for lower rod height they either kept it as long or at least longer than the TWM/7th gen. while the shorter ones on ebay are just straight up shorter making it clunky. I have the 7th gen ones myself, I like how they are shorter and the clunky sound, but i agree, the TRD one probably is smoother due to OEM spec loyalty. I wouldnt mind trying out the trd but not at almost 300 dollars new.

This post has been edited by trdproven: Apr 16, 2012 - 8:02 PM

[mak5603]

Let us know how it feels. I haven't liked any short shifters that I've felt on our cars yet. They all clunk and feel rattly to me. OEM feels so smooth and easy that idk if I want short throw. (besides, our throw isn't that big anyway. Try driving a 1980 corolla)

Get the TRD quick shift kit, its so smooth. The reason you don't like the way any you have felt for our cars yet (and I am just assuming this, not based on knowledge) is that you are probably just trying cheap ones like Ebay and the 7th gen ones. I have a TRD on my 6th gen and a TWM on my alltrac, both kits are over $150.00, but I have NEVER regretted it, they both have performed extremely well for some time. I can't say the same for the people whose cars I have driven with Ebay short shifters.

Just my .02.

its not that its ebay or 7th gen, they are just metal just like the TWM kits which are virtually the same. The difference is that the TRD quickshift's throw is not as low as the ones I mentioned. its all about upper and lower rod heights if you want to be specific. TRD one follows as close to OEM to maintain that feel. I would assume that they shortened upper rod height, and for lower rod height they either kept it as long or at least longer than the TWM/7th gen. while the shorter ones on ebay are just straight up shorter making it clunky. I have the 7th gen ones myself, I like how they are shorter and the clunky sound, but i agree, the TRD one probably is smoother due to OEM spec loyalty. I wouldnt mind trying out the trd but not at almost 300 dollars new.

Yeah i got lucky and picked up one of the last ones before they were discontinued a few years ago. I think is was like $180 with the TRD shift knob. Great deal.