Ok, so i know there is one already available from TRD but IMO, its still not only very conservative, but relatively expensive as well.

I am starting this thread to see if anyone else would be interested in having B & M make a short shifter for the xB. Im sure if we can show that there is enough of us that are interested, maybe they will look into making it.

Anybody else???

i'd like to see more short shifters

same here...

Most def.

add me to that list... I just became aware of just how much of a difference it can make on my xA. I just bought a GReddy heavy weighted shift knob and love the difference in gear shifts, just seems to slide a lot more easily.. eitherway, so count me as another notch for the short throw (assuming either it is compatible or one built for an xA)

http://www.bimmerforums.com/forum/images/smilies/jump.gif

shorter throws than the TRD? I'm interested!

I'd like one 2" shorter than the TRD but if this doesn't happen, I might just cut it in a while

I'm interested here as well!!

I installed the TRD short throw shifter. I like it, but the throws are still much too long, should be 2/3rd what they are w/the OEM shifter, but the TRD short shifter does help.

I installed the TRD short throw shifter. I like it, but the throws are still much too long, should be 2/3rd what they are w/the OEM shifter, but the TRD short shifter does help.

Agreed!

hacking away at your shifter doesn't necessarily help shorter throws..
imo.. trd one is nice.. B&M is gonna make a short STICK only thing..
not like a whole assembly TRD offers... can't compare a little rod
that some companies sell for 20-30 bucks to a whole assembly made by
Toyota..

are u sure u all are referring to shorter throw? or the HEIGHT of the shifter?
i drive my car everyday.. then i hop into my buddies to feel the difference..
not only is the throw shorter.. its like a lot more "solid" or nicer..
i really thing the trd one is just fine and dandy for 125..

its not just a stick. its the assembly! its worth it.. every penny.
and it comes with a trd shift knob.. even that is worth 25 bucks.

oh yea.. btw.. having ur shifter LOW(cut or whatever) will just make u reach harder
for the shifter.. reaching down all far may "seem" cool but will not shorten your throws.

I personally like the short shifter. I could go with a shorter throw but for right now I'm preffering a shorter height. It's still too high for me and my arms are long so I won't mind it. And yes, looks matter too

hahajoey is right. for a buck twentyfive you do get alot. plus its a "sport" shifter not short. and i would say it does exactly that. and thing more extreme(though i would like that) and most of us would be banging gears all over the place. a change in height would be annoying because the shifter is in a pefect location for the car since the seating position is upright. so if the trd sport shift kit could be modified to be shorter throws (20-30%) than i think wed be talking.

In case you havnt seen any of B & M s products, i suggest you take a look before speaking. Their products are of the highest quality. They also do not take short cuts when making their set ups. If an entire assembly could be made and one is needed to be made, they will make it.

I dont work for them but I have seen their products first hand and have driven cars with their entire transmissions installed let alone their short shifters. Even if it costs the same as the TRD one I KNOW it would be a better product.

Regardless, this piece isnt even made yet. Im only generating interest.

In case you havnt seen any of B & M s products, i suggest you take a look before speaking. Their products are of the highest quality. They also do not take short cuts when making their set ups. If an entire assembly could be made and one is needed to be made, they will make it.

I dont work for them but I have seen their products first hand and have driven cars with their entire transmissions installed let alone their short shifters. Even if it costs the same as the TRD one I KNOW it would be a better product.

Regardless, this piece isnt even made yet. Im only generating interest.

This man speaks the truth, B&M is the ____!

I will be looking into getting a short shifter eventually. Which one it would be though I don't know.

Hey, Bro-

Add me to the list.

My xA needs major help in the shifting department. Every time I speed shift, it feels like I'm going to rip that weak-___ shift lever right off of the tranny!

-Pete

Hey, Bro-

Add me to the list.

My xA needs major help in the shifting department. Every time I speed shift, it feels like I'm going to rip that weak-___ shift lever right off of the tranny!

-Pete

Hey, I know you. Arent you the one that was speed shifting the xA? Nice car Pete. the pipe looks great :)

there is definately interest, it just needs to be made.

im pretty much interested.. let's see what B&M has to offer

Interested <------------------

interested for the XA! xB's getting all the good stuff

Hi Everyone,

I don't want to hijack the thread or anything but I thought I'd let you all know that we already have a shifter available for the xB and xA right now. Our product reduces knob height by 3" and shift throw by 35% and retail is $124.95.

For those of you that are unfamiliar with our company we have developed an extremely good name amongst Toyota enthusiasts with out Celica and Corolla short shift kits over the past few years and we always strive to release the best products on the market.

For more information feel free to visit www.twmperformance.com or e-mail me at kwegert@twmperformance.com anytime.

Thanks,

Karel Wegert
TWM Performance
819-569-TWM-3
kwegert@twmperformance.com

Hi Everyone,

I don't want to hijack the thread or anything but I thought I'd let you all know that we already have a shifter available for the xB and xA right now. Our product reduces knob height by 3" and shift throw by 35% and retail is $124.95.

For those of you that are unfamiliar with our company we have developed an extremely good name amongst Toyota enthusiasts with out Celica and Corolla short shift kits over the past few years and we always strive to release the best products on the market.

For more information feel free to visit www.twmperformance.com or e-mail me at kwegert@twmperformance.com anytime.

Thanks,

Karel Wegert
TWM Performance
819-569-TWM-3
kwegert@twmperformance.com
I like the look of that short shifter. It kinda looks like the B&M one that I had on my old Neon. I think I gotta pick one of these up.
http://www.twmperformance.com/shortshifters/TE2004SNsmall.gif

no bend to straighten out the shifter? i had mine cut and positioned a little to the left to compensate for the hang the shifter has to the right.

I would love to see a shift arm that is bent at like 25-degrees like the big trucks are. It allows you to keep your arm on the armrest, yet have the shifter like 5" away.

Karel, sounds and looks like a nice shifter, just need some testimonial from a buyer to really make an effect on all the xA/xB folks. :)

Andrew

That picture isn't the actual shifter, we haven't had a chance to take a new product pic yet. The actual shifter has a bend back and slightly towards the driver. We felt this angle put your had at a very comfortable position. I'll try and snap off a pic this week and get it up for you guys.

Thanks for the kind words as well!

Cheers,

Karel
TWM

Looking good...with a bend in it, u might have me sold...how much does the TRD short shifter cut down, like this one does 35%? anyone know...?

I'd like one 2" shorter than the TRD but if this doesn't happen, I might just cut it in a while

check mine out.. now that is what you call a short shifter!!!