The new TWM SS Supercharged Short Shifter Review and Pics
09-18-2008, 10:16 PM
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The new TWM SS Supercharged Short Shifter Review and Pics
The new TWM SS Supercharged Short Shifter Review
I have been waiting for TWM to come out with the Cobalt SS Supercharged shifter for years and boy am I glad I waited!
Below are my installed pictures. TWM provides very detailed step by step instructions (with pics) that make the installation straight forward. The most time consuming part of the installation process is probably getting trough all the instructions. Thanks TWM for providing such detailed instructions!
I am very satisfied with the sifter. It makes driving so much more fun! Shifting into each gear works perfectly and the reverse lock works just like the stock revere lock.
I also got the optional weighted knob in the satin finish which has the shifting pattern engraved in it. It matches the gray interior accents very nicely
Overall, I am extremely satisfied with the quality of the sifter! Thanks TWM for making such an awesome shifter!
TWN link: http://www.twmperformance.com/shorts...rt-shifter.htm
I can’t wait for my 60 mile commute tomorrow!
I have been waiting for TWM to come out with the Cobalt SS Supercharged shifter for years and boy am I glad I waited!
Below are my installed pictures. TWM provides very detailed step by step instructions (with pics) that make the installation straight forward. The most time consuming part of the installation process is probably getting trough all the instructions. Thanks TWM for providing such detailed instructions!
I am very satisfied with the sifter. It makes driving so much more fun! Shifting into each gear works perfectly and the reverse lock works just like the stock revere lock.
I also got the optional weighted knob in the satin finish which has the shifting pattern engraved in it. It matches the gray interior accents very nicely
Overall, I am extremely satisfied with the quality of the sifter! Thanks TWM for making such an awesome shifter!
TWN link: http://www.twmperformance.com/shorts...rt-shifter.htm
I can’t wait for my 60 mile commute tomorrow!
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09-18-2008, 10:28 PM
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Yea it sure does!
I have to clean my car out and get some more pics tomorrow. I didn’t realize my camera didn’t capture the engraving. It’s neat and it aligns perfectly
I have to clean my car out and get some more pics tomorrow. I didn’t realize my camera didn’t capture the engraving. It’s neat and it aligns perfectly
09-18-2008, 10:34 PM
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09-19-2008, 09:50 AM
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The aluminum shift knob that comes standard with the TWM short shifter weighs 150 grams.
The optional TWM Weighted shift knob that JonyyB has weighs 408 grams!
This optional weighted shift knob can be substituted in place of the standard aluminum knob at the bottom of the short shifter page here: TWM Cobalt SS/SC short shifter.
Thanks!
Kevin
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09-20-2008, 05:11 PM
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Id get it but compared to hurts and B&M at 150-160 this is 175 and 189 with bushings and the better knob is 75 so until a sale goes on I wont order this. So for 264 there are better mods out there to buy. Maybe a price decrease in the near future?
09-21-2008, 10:33 AM
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Its on sale now bud, price goes up after sept.
09-22-2008, 11:51 AM
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It is noticeably shorter than other brands. We made it as short as possible while retaining the reverse lock.
In addition, we found that 5th gear on other brands was vague (when you push all the way to the right and up it wouldn't go right in to 5th) so we designed ours to correct this. The TWM reverse lock also slides on delrin bushings for a very smooth feel. Also, the other short shifter's reverse lock "guide" is a steel spring pin that grinds on the reverse lock when you lift it, the TWM features a cylindrically ground shoulder bolt with o-rings for quiet and smooth operation.
Overall we feel that we designed a superior short shifter, without cutting corners.
Thank you for the positive feedback
Kevin
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In addition, we found that 5th gear on other brands was vague (when you push all the way to the right and up it wouldn't go right in to 5th) so we designed ours to correct this. The TWM reverse lock also slides on delrin bushings for a very smooth feel. Also, the other short shifter's reverse lock "guide" is a steel spring pin that grinds on the reverse lock when you lift it, the TWM features a cylindrically ground shoulder bolt with o-rings for quiet and smooth operation.
Overall we feel that we designed a superior short shifter, without cutting corners.
Thank you for the positive feedback
Kevin
TWM
09-22-2008, 06:49 PM
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Just installed mine, and let me say this is badass and shifts like butter. Installation was easy as I was a first timer and the pics and detail were perfect. took a little longer for me cuz my ******* re-installed the shift boot above the reverse lock like a moron, so i had to redo (thanks for the extra zip tie by the way).
Other than that the only thing i noticed was the allen bolt for the reverse lock calls for a 5/32 to tighten and mine was 1/8. Not sure if this was a typo or my bolt was smaller but it was easy to recognize.
All in all a fine product and I highly recommend this to anyone considering, this is well worth it!!! TWM FTW!!
Other than that the only thing i noticed was the allen bolt for the reverse lock calls for a 5/32 to tighten and mine was 1/8. Not sure if this was a typo or my bolt was smaller but it was easy to recognize.
All in all a fine product and I highly recommend this to anyone considering, this is well worth it!!! TWM FTW!!
