short shifter in a ST Options

[rayneezy23]

im thinkin of buying a short shifter for christmas, and i was thinkin how a short shifter feels in our car because ive never driven a car with a short shifter. Especially in a st does the accerleration improve like in aggresive driving and stuff let me know. Where is a good place to buy a short shifter also?
-ray

This post has been edited by rayneezy23: Dec 8, 2006 - 12:02 AM

[pure_dx]

in some cars if they the shifter is real bad you'd noticed a shorter throw. When i installed my short shifter, it felt the same as my stock one, probably worst..........

try the search button, i believe you can use the 7th gen shifter, otherwise ebay, performance shops, etc.....

[hurley97]

I don't think I've actually driven a Celica with a stock shifter before (except Corey's/ silver94celicaowner but I didn't really know what I was doint at the time and can't compare) but I love my TRD shifter. its very smooth and shifts pretty effortlessly compared to the 7th gen IMO. problem is its more expensive

[j0e_p3t]

i have the ebay 7gc ss. acceleration improved slightly. maybe too slighty to notice any improvement. but it looks better. and i can shift using only 2 fingers and resting my elbow on the arm rest. plus it was only like 30 bucks.

[Negative]

So you are talking about a shorter shift lever and not an actual short shifter assembly then right? I have shortened the shift lever on many Toyotas [MR2's Celica's etc.] and can tell you all this will really do is give you the feel of a short shifter and your hand will move in a smaller "box" or area. Won't improve acceleration by anything noticeable. It will look better to though. If anybody wants one of these for free just send me a spare lever from the junkyard and indicate how much and where [as in the straight part or do you want the bend taken out] you want it shortened. I will be happy to do it for free. You just pay shipping.

[K-ESD]

... but I love my TRD shifter. its very smooth and shifts pretty effortlessly compared to the 7th gen IMO. problem is its more expensive

my problem is I can't find one !!!
where did you find yours?

edit: nvm, i found one on E-bay. You're right, it is expensive, ish

This post has been edited by K-ESD: Dec 8, 2006 - 4:44 PM

[netrata]

how about somebody out bid me on the trd quickshifter on ebay? Something came up that I can't follow through with the bid so somebody else can take it. Here's the link:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAP...6506&rd=1,1

Somebody just bid like $105 because I bidded for $100. Good luck:)

[pittfirefighter]

i'll buy the quickshifter if it stays low on ebay, i was already looking at it, if you win for less than $100, send the item to my address and i'll paypal you the money for it...

PS: i'll paypal you the money before you send it ; )

This post has been edited by pittfirefighter: Dec 8, 2006 - 5:44 PM

[hurley97]

Sparks Toyota Scion was the cheapest [and I think only] place I could find one when I needed it. I got mine for like $180 shipped. I didn't really want to hold off my entire swap just to wait for a cheaper one to go on ebay. its about $165 at ToyotaWorld right now. part # PTR042094004

[pure_dx]

and i can shift using only 2 fingers

Ha! i thought i was the only one who does that!

[97lestyousay]

I payed 75.00 shipped with a knob. I got it here from another member.

[rayneezy23]

with a short shifter you can chirp through gears if you get the rpm's high enough right?

[j0e_p3t]

short shifters have nothing to do with rpms. its simply a stick that decreases the shifting distance between gears so less time is spent with the clutch held down, which slightly improves acceleration.

[netrata]

x2. It will be a better clutch and a lightweight flywheel that will improve acceleration so you can "CHIRP."