Short shifter, Whats the difference and advantages? Options

[adema22]

I hear alot bout short throw shifters, but never knew what the difference or advantages are. can someone please explain?

[ghostdog]

you basically have two options. the trd or the twm

the twm has a shorter throw but only includes the stick without the housing or shift knob
the trd has slightly longer throw but includes the whole housing and comes with a knob

I haven't driven both so I can't say which is better. but I am perfectly happy with my twm

[urbandork]

i went with the twm because its reduction is way more then the trd one. Pluse becuse its just the shaft its way easier to install as theres less trimming to be taken off.

I too havnt driven both but im more then happy with my twm. The throw is super short and fun to play around with in traffic and regular driving.

In the end a short shifter gives a more sporty feel and because of its reduction in shift time its supose to affect track time. Personally i just like the way it feels.

[Coomer]

Some people say the TWM is too short. Lagos was willing to trade his TWM for a TRD because he didn't like the very short throw all that much from what I remember.

There's also the option of using the seventh gen. Celica short shifter or the Mitsubishi Eclipse/EVO/Lancer if you want to save money. A search will turn up more info regarding those.

[rjbibeau]

anyone ever wonder why they make more parts for the new celica... i tihnk the new ones look fugly compared to the 6th gen. and our parts are always doubled sometimes tripled.

[Digndoug]

you basically have two options. the trd or the twm

the twm has a shorter throw but only includes the stick without the housing or shift knob
the trd has slightly longer throw but includes the whole housing and comes with a knob

I haven't driven both so I can't say which is better. but I am perfectly happy with my twm
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Like Coomer said, you have 4 options.. I personaly really like the "lancer/evo" one. It feels good not to short or to long, and comes with a knob.

[adema22]

thanks peeps, i think im goin with the trd shifter. I agree that the 6th gen celicas look way better then the 7th gen.