Shorter MT stick?

I've tried searching to no avail...

 

I just purchased my '05 LGT MT. I'm happy with the throw and side-to-side aspects of the current stick, but I'd like it to be a little shorter. Is there a way to change the height of the stick without replacing the whole thing with a short throw shifter (ala Perrin or STi)?

 

I'd rather not undergo a more expensive and time consuming change if there is a simple fix to the height of the stick.

 

Thanks.

Gonna have to replace the shifter. Its really not hard or time consuming.

Do you have the Momo knob or the stock knob? I found the Momo to be shorter than stock by an inch or so.

If you have the tools and are not worried about putting it back to stock, you can cut the desired amount from the top of the stick and re-thread it. Could be done in place but I'm sure it would be much easier if you took the whole shifter assembly out first.

Yeah Grab a Cobb or kartboy......30 minute install Grab the bushings too for 30 bucks you'll thank yourself

 

Instructions:

http://www.pimpmyauto.com/sts.htm

Agreed with others here - do a total swap for a true short-throw.

 

Ample documentation for such swaps abound (and brother scans007's website is a GREAT example of what a treasure-chest of information this whole LGT community is!), and you'll thank yourself later for going through the trouble/effort.

 

Why?

 

A simple chop-and-rethread is certainly doable, as is the installation of simply a physically shorter knob, but such mods also only work to change the leverage arm in only one aspect, and improperly done, you'll chance increasing shift effort, vagueness, and possibly even cause yourself to miss shifts because of such changes.

 

Trust me, as a DSMer at-heart, such "chop and rebuild" mods are daily occurances in our community, and more often than not, those who modify thus, trying to save a few dollars or are just looking for a "shorter" shift, come away rather unhappy, at best.

 

You must not have searched to much because the perrin is not considered a shifter. It is merely an adapter. Check it out at perrin's website.

Agreed with others here - do a total swap for a true short-throw.

 

Ample documentation for such swaps abound (and brother scans007's website is a GREAT example of what a treasure-chest of information this whole LGT community is!), and you'll thank yourself later for going through the trouble/effort.

 

I'm convinced... Are there comparison pictures which can give me a feel for how short the various swaps go (given a consistent knob)?

 

Thanks.

LOL....nope.......I went through a bunch of knobs before I found the one I love...here's what I ended up with

 

This is the Cobb Double Adjustable with Impreza Shift Knob

 

http://www.pimpmyauto.com/Pictures/ImprezaKnob/DSC01976.JPG

LOL....nope.......I went through a bunch of knobs before I found the one I love...here's what I ended up with

 

This is the Cobb Double Adjustable

 

Hmm... That looks perfect for me as it lets me choose how high the stick is. That's my biggest concern.

Yeah just when you get it, drive around without putting everything back together until you get it to the right hight......I made the mistake of the first 3 times putting everythign fully back together....(aka, leave the snap ring out ;p) then after about 6 adjustments I got it just snug

Anyone want to post a side profile picture of the Kartboy shifter? I love the way the Cobb looks in the pic posted, can I expect a similar reduction in height?

 

I currently have the STi short shifter....would i have any issues replacing either the Kartboy or Cobb levers into this setup? Please advise....

 

Thanks...

 

I.K.

I just got a COBB shifter and bushings.

 

I notice that I feel the shifter rubbing against something when I acclerate hard in 1st. For a moment or two I can feel the shifter vibrate like a metal to metal vibration.

I rather have the shifter as close to my driving hand position as close as possible.

 

Of course, anyone can just hack off a full 2" off the stock stick and just put on a Momo aftermarket shift knob.

 

Keefe

I just got a COBB shifter and bushings.

 

I notice that I feel the shifter rubbing against something when I acclerate hard in 1st. For a moment or two I can feel the shifter vibrate like a metal to metal vibration.

 

Your throw is set to short. Try increasing the throw until it doesnt hit the metal surround in all gears.

How much adjustablility does the Cobb double adjustable have?

Alot....can go from stock hight to just a nub......people get in my car and can't believe how short it is.....

You dont have any probs shifting with it?