hogmeat Posted April 7, 2007 Share Posted April 7, 2007 OK - I've gotten sick of my LGT's "short" shifter. Ever since new, it's been hard to get into 2nd and especially 4th when really pushing it. I mean, it'll come out of 3rd, and hit the 4th gate and just stick - and I have to try again to get it to go. That = total loss of boost and fun. In addition, my 3rd gear has a tendency to shake the shift lever... So, overall, I can't take the notchiness (in every gear) of the factory STI short shifter anymore. About a year ago, I purchased a "regular shifter" from a memeber, but then decided to see if it would work it's self out - but hasnt.... SO - I'm going from STI short throw -> regular shifter. I don't think it looks that hard, but I can usually manage to break a trim piece or two. Following MUD's writeup, it shouldn't be hard. One question for those who might know - the guy sent me the gold "linkage" bar with the shifter - do I need to replace that too, or just the "shifter" part? Are they the same? It was factory installed. I've done a bit of research, and I think I have an answer, but wonder what others may say. I'll let you know my impressions... I'm pleasantly surprised... It was most certainly worth the couple bucks and 10 mins of my time. CLICK HERE FOR THE HOGZAUST Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bosco Posted April 7, 2007 Share Posted April 7, 2007 my STI SS works fine are you sure there is no adjustment for the linkage that might cause you problem. bosco Stay Stock Stay Happy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lawl Posted April 7, 2007 Share Posted April 7, 2007 just dont bring your drill anywhere close to it and you should be A-okay gluck! car for sale. PM me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hogmeat Posted April 7, 2007 Author Share Posted April 7, 2007 No - I have no clue if there is any adjustment. Maybe someone smart will chime in! I'm pleasantly surprised... It was most certainly worth the couple bucks and 10 mins of my time. CLICK HERE FOR THE HOGZAUST Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penguin Posted April 7, 2007 Share Posted April 7, 2007 As long as you have a big ass hammer and zero patience, everything will turn out alright..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zmarko Posted April 7, 2007 Share Posted April 7, 2007 Just throw some washers on the STi SS, and everything will be a o.k. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pillboy Posted April 7, 2007 Share Posted April 7, 2007 Operator error. It is still ugly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Dagwood Posted April 7, 2007 Share Posted April 7, 2007 Try this walkthrough. It's for the cobb STS (which is great, btw), but it should help you out anyway. http://pimpmyauto.com/Legacys/sts.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Infamous1 Posted April 7, 2007 Share Posted April 7, 2007 Very simple install, you may want to first consult with the dealer about your shifting troubles. Your troubles seem to be more of adjustment issue. The only difference between the STI STS and the regular shifter is the pivot's position on the stick. Therefore changing the stick will not help your engagement problems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hogmeat Posted April 7, 2007 Author Share Posted April 7, 2007 Well, all done...I'm not sure if I like it all that much. I mean, after using the "sti sts" and going to the OEM stocker - it's like rowing through goo, with rubber gates....vs the STI's notchiness and catching. I wish there were a happy medium. I'm pleasantly surprised... It was most certainly worth the couple bucks and 10 mins of my time. CLICK HERE FOR THE HOGZAUST Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hogmeat Posted April 7, 2007 Author Share Posted April 7, 2007 Very simple install, you may want to first consult with the dealer about your shifting troubles. Your troubles seem to be more of adjustment issue. The only difference between the STI STS and the regular shifter is the pivot's position on the stick. Therefore changing the stick will not help your engagement problems. After installing the stocker - it appears my 4th gear catching is gone. yay. I'm pleasantly surprised... It was most certainly worth the couple bucks and 10 mins of my time. CLICK HERE FOR THE HOGZAUST Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Dagwood Posted April 7, 2007 Share Posted April 7, 2007 Well, all done...I'm not sure if I like it all that much. I mean, after using the "sti sts" and going to the OEM stocker - it's like rowing through goo, with rubber gates....vs the STI's notchiness and catching. I wish there were a happy medium. I've never tried the STi sts, but I don't think I would describe my cobb sts as "notchy." It's much "clearer" or "sharper" than stock, but I wouldn't say I have trouble getting the car into any gear, except reverse, and that's no different than it was with the stock shifter. If anyone near you has one, I recommend you try it and see what you think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BDII Posted April 7, 2007 Share Posted April 7, 2007 just open it up and dump a ton of lube in there Need forum help? Private Message legGTLT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zmarko Posted April 7, 2007 Share Posted April 7, 2007 just open it up and dump a ton of lube in there If I had a nickel for everytime a woman has told me that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hogmeat Posted April 7, 2007 Author Share Posted April 7, 2007 you'd be broke? I'm pleasantly surprised... It was most certainly worth the couple bucks and 10 mins of my time. CLICK HERE FOR THE HOGZAUST Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pillboy Posted April 7, 2007 Share Posted April 7, 2007 How many trips to the auto parts store or the emergency room? It is still ugly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hogmeat Posted April 7, 2007 Author Share Posted April 7, 2007 1 for snap ring pliers. knew ahead of time though. Didn't know the pliers were reversable though. Sure was a bitch getting the snap ring off with backwards pliers... till i figured it out when i put it back on... I'm pleasantly surprised... It was most certainly worth the couple bucks and 10 mins of my time. CLICK HERE FOR THE HOGZAUST Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BDII Posted April 8, 2007 Share Posted April 8, 2007 how'd it go? Need forum help? Private Message legGTLT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hogmeat Posted April 8, 2007 Author Share Posted April 8, 2007 fine. I guess. No problems. I'm pleasantly surprised... It was most certainly worth the couple bucks and 10 mins of my time. CLICK HERE FOR THE HOGZAUST Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BDII Posted April 8, 2007 Share Posted April 8, 2007 yet Need forum help? Private Message legGTLT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spec B Posted April 10, 2007 Share Posted April 10, 2007 I have the same problem with my cheap Perrin short shift clamp thing. when driving hard, 4th gear sticks...I almost stuck it in second a few times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATB Posted April 11, 2007 Share Posted April 11, 2007 My newly installed Cobb is doing the same thing. 1,3,5 are easy to get into and have a crisp notchy-ness to them 2nd and 4th, however, are hard to get into and feel like I am shifting into rubber. I also notice that that shifter is very much towards the back of the opening - when in 1,3,5 it is almost in the middle, while in 2,4 its almost touching the back trim. Is there a way I can adjust it "forward" somehow? I have a feeling I am running into the rubber boot cover, hence the rubberyness and difficulty getting into 2nd and 4th. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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