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Grumbles08
Member
Registered: December 2010
Location: Denver (LoDo)
Posts: 92
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Would you recommend the product? No |
Price you paid?: Not Indicated
| Rating: 7
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Pros:
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Adjustable = Cool
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Cons:
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Tranny noise is louder than stock
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This was my first mod and overall I'm happy with it. The feel is precise and solid (thanks to the Cobb Bushing). My only real complaint is that cabin noise is noticeably louder. Hopefully I'll get used to it.....
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ChemicalWaste
The Village Idiot
Registered: May 2010
Location: Shreve, OH
Posts: 382
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Would you recommend the product? Yes |
Price you paid?: Not Indicated
| Rating: 8
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Adjustability and easy to do
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Maybe sits a little far forward but that's being picky.
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I have the old version with the threaded adjustments. Does the same thing. Only took about 30 minutes to install. No increase in nth. I'm happy. Check the Cobb garage sale for one.
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super-roo17
Junior Member
Registered: July 2012
Location: lebanon, nh
Posts: 47
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Would you recommend the product? Yes |
Price you paid?: Not Indicated
| Rating: 9
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Pros:
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real sporty look and a million dollar feel
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Cons:
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none really. maybe add a tube of grease.
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a really quick install, had it done in no time. may have to do a LITTLE cutting to get maximum throw, but still almost 40% less throw. in order to get most hight reduction i had to remove the rubber boot and what subaru calls sound proofing material. wich make the cabin a little more noisy but thats what subs are for.
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scoobydrew
Senior Member
Registered: February 2006
Location: Orlando, FL
Posts: 358
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Would you recommend the product? Yes |
Price you paid?: $135.00
| Rating: 9
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Pros:
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Made from quality material, tighter shifting, shorter throws, and great value.
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Cons:
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Modifications necessary for full adjustability.
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This is basically a highly reccomended upgrade, but I was not interested in modifying the rubber boots like instructions advise which results in decreased adjustability. The Cobb shifter bushings are also highly reccomended if you get this shifter.
After fine tuning the adjustments my shifter is much lower, throws much shorter and thanks also to the bushings shifts beautifully and is far superior to the stock setup.
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BMXBYKR
Senior Member
Registered: January 2006
Location: Cheyenne
Posts: 323
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Would you recommend the product? Yes |
Price you paid?: $135.00
| Rating: 10
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easy instructions, fast results, priceless
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none
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very strong equipment, fast and easy adjustment, tighter shifts, very dependable
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WoonieLGT
New Member
Registered: May 2006
Location: on the road
Posts: 9
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Review Date:
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Would you recommend the product? Yes |
Price you paid?: $150.00
| Rating: 9
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Pros:
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Looks cool, better shifter feel, adj. height & throw
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Cons:
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some noise/shudder
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Easily adjustable with great feel. Also bought the upgraded tranny mount and Cobb bushings. This was my first mod to the car and I wouldn't hesitate to reccommend it to anyone.
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SubLo
Transformer
Registered: July 2005
Location: Bayside, New York
Posts: 1636
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Would you recommend the product? Yes |
Price you paid?: $135.00
| Rating: 9
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Pretty. Super-Stubby look! Super-short Shifts!
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Pricey (relatively).
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Man. First and foremost when finishing, I notice the look! Wow! That thing is mad low! I love that Euro/M3 stubby look. On to more important things - the throws. The feel is significantly improved. The throws are way shorter. Massive improvement. The thing is a real pretty piece of machined aluminum. Adds value.
I took it for a drive immediately after and wow! So much more fun to drive and quicker shifting! This is how the car should come from the factory. I did not have to cut the metal plate. I simply adjusted the botom height to the maximum (shortest throw) allowing for a couple milimeter clearence of the rod when in 1-3-5. No problems. I adjusted the top half up about 3/4 of an inch I guess.
Installation is easy for anyone half-way mechanically inclined. The directions are OK and are about 90%. They neglect to include that you have to remove the rubber boot or the easiest way to do it. But then again, I guess only a n00b wouldn't be able to guess. I didn't need a C-clip removal tool. If you have a very fine point needle-nose plier, you'll be fine. Save your dough in that case. They should also have included a small tube of grease for those who may accidentally wipe their old grease away or just don't have any. I'm nitpicking - no need. The product is fantastic! I'm very pleased.
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speeddr7
Lunatic Contributor
Registered: September 2006
Location: MA
Posts: 744
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Would you recommend the product? Yes |
Price you paid?: Not Indicated
| Rating: 9
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great quality, great improvement
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some cutting req'd
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Real nice piece, really short and shifts throw improved
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dasbigunit
Contributor
Registered: January 2007
Location: Mtn. View, CA
Posts: 409
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Review Date:
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Would you recommend the product? Yes |
Price you paid?: Not Indicated
| Rating: 9
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Nice Machining, Quality Product.
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Carefull with the bolt threads in the soft aluminum!
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A great product. Easy to install. Sensible. Cutting is NOT required, because you can choose the amount of reduced throw you want. But cutting is reccomended if you want the shortest possible throw.
Otherwise, great engineering and quality machining / anodizing.
A little on the expensive side, but we all gotta make a living somehow.
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RaGe
Tactical Persuasionist.
Registered: January 2006
Location: North Central.
Posts: 10924
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Review Date:
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Would you recommend the product? Yes |
Price you paid?: Not Indicated
| Rating: 9
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Pros:
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being able to adjust the throw as well as height.
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Cons:
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have to make minor modifications.
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This is a great buy. Being able to adjust the throw as well as a height is a plus. The only downside is having to make minor fitting modifications. other than that i love it.
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someday
New Member
Registered: August 2005
Location: Michigan
Posts: 13
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Review Date:
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Would you recommend the product? Yes |
Price you paid?: Not Indicated
| Rating: 9
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Pros:
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Double adjustable
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Cons:
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Requires slight cutting of a metal frame in car for the shortest throw.
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Along with this any sort of upgraded transmission mount is a must. I actually think the trans mount made a bigger difference in feel then this.
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Sephon
Member
Registered: August 2007
Location: Northwest, PA
Posts: 80
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Would you recommend the product? Yes |
Price you paid?: Not Indicated
| Rating: 9
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Pros:
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Looks great, short shifts
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Cons:
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Cutting for shortest throw, squeaking when rubs on rubber
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Great shifts, the bushings are a must when ordering this. Should include a tiny bit of lithium grease, but otherwise great.
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reason22
Seasoned Member
Registered: January 2008
Location: Missouri
Posts: 109
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Would you recommend the product? Yes |
Price you paid?: Not Indicated
| Rating: 9
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Pros:
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Works, gets shifter out of way of climate controls
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Cons:
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clamping system (three screws) could be more techno
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Great product, improves throw and shift feel. I installed the shift bushings at the same time, can't comment on what made the most difference regarding the feel. If you buy one, buy the other! Somehow magically made my shifting smooth right out of the gate...maybe I was a little to lethargic with the stock shifter, heh heh.
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zeroryde
Senior Member
Registered: November 2007
Location: Long Island, NY
Posts: 264
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Would you recommend the product? Yes |
Price you paid?: Not Indicated
| Rating: 9
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Pros:
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great product in terms of adjustability
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Cons:
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if not locked tight enough, can slip
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Definately improved shifting from the stock shifter, but you have to cut a metal ring that surrounds the base of the shifter if you want the max adjustment (due to the shift linkage being adjusted and it may hit). I just adjusted it so that just barely rubs. Otherwise great product.
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peteyjr
Senior Monkey
Registered: November 2007
Location: Ft Laudy Fla
Posts: 1886
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Review Date:
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Would you recommend the product? Yes |
Price you paid?: Not Indicated
| Rating: 9
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Pros:
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Great reduction in throws
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Cons:
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Pain getting the throws just right
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I'm on my second cobb STS. First one was the version 1 for my WRX. Much easier to adjust the new shifter compared to the old one. Pita for getting it just right. Now much improved thows but with a little increased effort. Way better than stock. No missed third gear throws anymore. Installed with shifter bushings and tranny mount. BTW used needle nose pliers (shaved down to fine tip) rather than buy a C-clip tool. Dremeled out the metal ring/bezel for added clearance and it helped with adjustability.
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