tjbev21 Posted December 17, 2009 Share Posted December 17, 2009 So i just bought a cobb DA short throw from a memeber, installed it and thought id take a few pics... i love it dont mind the horrible pics... thats blackberry for ya lol BEFORE http://i699.photobucket.com/albums/vv352/tjbev021/100_0796-1.jpg http://i699.photobucket.com/albums/vv352/tjbev021/IMG00028-20091216-1539.jpg http://i699.photobucket.com/albums/vv352/tjbev021/IMG00029-20091216-1539.jpg AFTER http://i699.photobucket.com/albums/vv352/tjbev021/IMG00033-20091217-1216.jpg http://i699.photobucket.com/albums/vv352/tjbev021/IMG00032-20091217-1216.jpg http://i699.photobucket.com/albums/vv352/tjbev021/IMG00031-20091217-1216.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJLGT Posted December 17, 2009 Share Posted December 17, 2009 wow, nice drop there. i like the new shift knob too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjbev21 Posted December 17, 2009 Author Share Posted December 17, 2009 thanks, i think im going to buy a shorty shift boot too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vtbimmer Posted December 18, 2009 Share Posted December 18, 2009 I love my cobb da shifter too. The few people that have driven my car cant stand how low it is but I love it. Stock height and throw feels like a truck shifter now. lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bolksey85 Posted December 18, 2009 Share Posted December 18, 2009 Wow, and I thought my Kartboy was low! Does the knob help with shift effort? With the cold air and still bushings, my setup is kinda touchy at times and I'm curious if a heavier knob would help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darkness of Death Posted December 18, 2009 Share Posted December 18, 2009 a heavier knob would help with feel, i find ~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exsterminator Posted December 18, 2009 Share Posted December 18, 2009 I love how short the stick is on that. Is the Subie STI STS as short? Pix I have seen show it looking more like your "before" pictures . . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SubyShop.com Posted December 18, 2009 Share Posted December 18, 2009 I love how short the stick is on that. Is the Subie STI STS as short? Pix I have seen show it looking more like your "before" pictures . . . The Subaru STI STS is still quite tall and not adjustable. You lose leverage with a short throw shifter, so technically shift effort might increase slightly. You get used to it. I run my shifter quite short with poly bushings and really like the feel of the car going into gear. -Franz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcdennis Posted December 18, 2009 Share Posted December 18, 2009 thanks, i think im going to buy a shorty shift boot too Out of curiosity, where do you plan to get your shorty shift boot? I've looked into getting a similar (the MODE version) shifter and was wondering on that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAC5.2 Posted December 18, 2009 Share Posted December 18, 2009 The Subaru STI STS is still quite tall and not adjustable. You lose leverage with a short throw shifter, so technically shift effort might increase slightly. You get used to it. I run my shifter quite short with poly bushings and really like the feel of the car going into gear. -Franz That's right. The OEM STS is still pretty tall. Personally, the OEM STS put things JUST right. I'd be frustrated if it were any lower or any notchier. You do increase shift effort, but not in any insurmountable way. [URL="http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/proper-flip-key-interesti-159894.html"]Flip Key Development Thread[/URL] "Genius may have its limitations, but stupidity is not thus handicapped." - E. Hubbard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E-Tank Posted December 18, 2009 Share Posted December 18, 2009 Looks familiar I'd recommend getting a Redline Goods shifter boot a couple inches shorter than stock. Made the shorty look nice and stock. http://i555.photobucket.com/albums/jj457/erictankel/SDC10326.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjbev21 Posted December 18, 2009 Author Share Posted December 18, 2009 ^looks good. and yea the shorty boots are available from a vendor here... also does your 2nd gear sometimes not feel like its in? i think i might raise the throw a little bit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exsterminator Posted December 18, 2009 Share Posted December 18, 2009 The Subaru STI STS is still quite tall and not adjustable. You lose leverage with a short throw shifter, so technically shift effort might increase slightly. You get used to it. I run my shifter quite short with poly bushings and really like the feel of the car going into gear. -Franz Thanks for the reply. I asked about the Subie STS because I had it installed at purchase from the dealer (it took 5 days for the part to arrive and then get installed) and the OPs is so much lower I wondered if my dealer had BS'd me about it and not installed it. I did test drive the car prior to purchase and the shifter does feel smoother and sharper but am wondering if there is a quick, easy way to verify the STS was installed? I'm sure I'm being paranoid but stranger things have been known to happen . . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E-Tank Posted December 18, 2009 Share Posted December 18, 2009 Thanks for the reply. I asked about the Subie STS because I had it installed at purchase from the dealer (it took 5 days for the part to arrive and then get installed) and the OPs is so much lower I wondered if my dealer had BS'd me about it and not installed it. I did test drive the car prior to purchase and the shifter does feel smoother and sharper but am wondering if there is a quick, easy way to verify the STS was installed? I'm sure I'm being paranoid but stranger things have been known to happen . . . The STI short shifter option is nearly indistinguishable from stock in terms of appearence, but it does have a shorter throw. I'm sure they installed it and didn't rip you off, although I do have very little faith in dealerships. The Cobb piece is double adjustable (throw and height) and can be set really really short, as you can see. Too bad they don't make it anymore because it is a great STS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E-Tank Posted December 18, 2009 Share Posted December 18, 2009 ^looks good. and yea the shorty boots are available from a vendor here... also does your 2nd gear sometimes not feel like its in? i think i might raise the throw a little bit I did have that problem with second gear and I can tell you exactly what it is. I'm assuming you're like me and did the install yourself. Under the shifter bezel and the boot there is a surround made of foam and rubber. I tried trimming it, but it still effected my shifts. The blue pistol grip part of the shifter that allows for adjustment is just so thick that it's practically impossible for the foamy rubber thing not to get in the way. I ended up just taking it out and it made everything much crisper and completely solved the problem. Another thing too, I had to adjust it about 5 times before I got it perfect (and I really did get it perfect). The thing takes some time and patience to get right, but it's damn worth it. You can start by taking out the rubber and foam. At first you'll notice a little more shifter noise, but I swear I stopped hearing it after a week. And the leather boot I have is from the vendor here (Red Line Goods). They make a very good product. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjbev21 Posted December 19, 2009 Author Share Posted December 19, 2009 Thank ya sir... I might try trimming it and see what that does Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjbev21 Posted December 19, 2009 Author Share Posted December 19, 2009 I did end up just taking the whole thing out and its all fixed... Do you put anything to act as a dust boot? Or just leave it with nothing? I'm kinda worried that dust will get into the greased part Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E-Tank Posted December 19, 2009 Share Posted December 19, 2009 I did end up just taking the whole thing out and its all fixed... Do you put anything to act as a dust boot? Or just leave it with nothing? I'm kinda worried that dust will get into the greased part I wouldn't worry about dust. That thing is really only in there to make things a bit quieter. When I installed it I bought a tube of silicone grease and got the ball all juicy. I've never had a problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjbev21 Posted December 30, 2009 Author Share Posted December 30, 2009 hey tank do you get alot of drive train noise on deceleration? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E-Tank Posted December 30, 2009 Share Posted December 30, 2009 hey tank do you get alot of drive train noise on deceleration? If there's a bit more noise on decel I haven't noticed it. I put the thing the first month I got the car so I don't really remember what the stock shifter was like. I giuess I do remember thinking that the shifter linkage noise was a bit louder than stock. For me, the little bit of extra noise from the shifter is definitely worth it. I always have the stereo on anyway. I think this spring I may invest in some sound insulation, though. I'm getting sick of rattles and road noise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjbev21 Posted December 30, 2009 Author Share Posted December 30, 2009 eh its not that bad with the muffler delete its hard to tell just curious if you had some noise as well.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyT Posted October 6, 2010 Share Posted October 6, 2010 I'm getting that same nibulous feel in 2nd and 4th. I thought it would be the leather boot, but I'll lot at modifying/removing the rubber boot also. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjbev21 Posted October 6, 2010 Author Share Posted October 6, 2010 its defiantly the leather boot under there. i removed it and havnt had a problem since Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPU1 Posted October 13, 2010 Share Posted October 13, 2010 Here's mine... just put it in yesterday! I also have the unsure feeling in 2nd gear. Going to remove the boot tomorrow! http://i54.tinypic.com/2lsir1s.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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