nramlow2006

sry dude mine is brand name.......... i got a twm short throw..

DallasCobalt

Oh, you said impulse buy so I thought you were referring to the shifter we're talking about in this thread.

And Jim, it looks good. I really like the shift boot as well.

bluebaltjim

thanx, i think it turned out pretty good. i autoxed with it last weekend and all was good.

DallasCobalt

Where'd you get the boot from? You still have the stock clutch?

bluebaltjim

boot was from pepboys $20 yea the clutch is stock for now, in about six months im gonna do the flywheel,clutch and lsd at the same time.

zomghax

Are these e-bay shifters coming with new shifter bushings as well?

bluebaltjim

mine came with an aluminum replacement for the carrier to the left of the shifter, and a bushing on the side arm, also new oring for the top of the ball.

DallasCobalt

I know this thread is a little dated, but I got my e-Bay short shifter installed so I took pics and here it is. Works like a champ, and looks well, for a fraction of the cost of the TWM and Hurst.





Tell me what you think!

an0malous

and is it REALLY a short shifter?
or just a shorter shaft.

and if you dont know what im talkin about....or the answer to the question....do a little reading about what a "short throw shifter" really is.

I tried to find out about the P-Clear shifter too....but no one would answer whether its actually a short shifter or just a hacked shaft.


completely agree with above: you get what you pay for.

DallasCobalt

Yes sir, it's a short shifter. My throws are shorter and crisper. My only complaint is the metal shift knob gets really freakin hot in TX, but it's nice and weighted.

an0malous

just because the shifts are a bit shorter, doesnt mean its a true short shifter.

think of it like this.
If I popped your shift knob off, hacksawed an inch off of it, and put the knob back on....
technically your shifts would be a little shorter due to the angular distance.

but is that a short shifter (or ShortER shifter in this case )?

No.
http://www.twmperformance.com/faq/
theres a neat little flash picture on that page that helps explain it.
whats going on UNDER that pivot ball, makes a true short shifter.

DallasCobalt

Well man, I don't know, I've never driven another car with a short shifter. But my buddy that helped me install it has one on his Si, and he said it was much better than stock. All I can do for you is show you the link. I don't know how else to prove it. This short shifter is almost the same length as the stock one, the pivot point is just higher. Here

Beamer

iTrader: (2)

Nice man, if you like it that is all that matters, your money and your car right? Right!. I get sick of others getting on someone for buying something that is not what everyone else has.

DallasCobalt

+1 for you man, that's what it's about.

an0malous

forgive me for trying to help people avoid getting ripped off.

ill just let ignorance reign next time

Beamer

iTrader: (2)

damn, cry cry all right, just stating let people go w/ what they want. You helped me decide to go w/ twm or whatever when I get mine if that makes ya feel better.