Shortened Manual Shift Lever (followup)
#1
Shortened Manual Shift Lever (followup)
To the best of my knowledge, there are three possibilities for reducing the manual shift throw in our cars (i.e. sportier shift action). They are:
1. TRD Quick Shifter -- transmission mounted mod that reduces fore/aft shift throw by about 30% and increases resistance to that throw accordingly. Many have removed the Quick Shifter after purchase due to notchiness. (Doesn't change side-to-side shift throw or **** height.)
2. Axxtion shift kit -- transmission mounted mod that reduces the fore/aft shift throw by about 50% and increases resistance to that throw accordingly. Seems to be relatively few purchasers thanks to the high resistance and resulting tendency to overshoot neutral when shifting -- plus the notchiness is even greater. (Doesn't change side-to-side shift throw or **** height.)
3. Shortened Shift Lever -- shift console mod that reduces both fore/aft and side-to-side shift throw by about 14% and increases resistance to fore/aft shift throw accordingly (side-to-side resistance can stay near unchanged). Also reduces shift **** height making for a more comfortable reach for the driver and a more sporty appearance. No notchiness issues.
I personally went with the shortened shift lever and really like it.
(original)
(shortened)
(installed -- OE boot, sorry about the blue cast)
(installed -- alternative boot)
1. TRD Quick Shifter -- transmission mounted mod that reduces fore/aft shift throw by about 30% and increases resistance to that throw accordingly. Many have removed the Quick Shifter after purchase due to notchiness. (Doesn't change side-to-side shift throw or **** height.)
2. Axxtion shift kit -- transmission mounted mod that reduces the fore/aft shift throw by about 50% and increases resistance to that throw accordingly. Seems to be relatively few purchasers thanks to the high resistance and resulting tendency to overshoot neutral when shifting -- plus the notchiness is even greater. (Doesn't change side-to-side shift throw or **** height.)
3. Shortened Shift Lever -- shift console mod that reduces both fore/aft and side-to-side shift throw by about 14% and increases resistance to fore/aft shift throw accordingly (side-to-side resistance can stay near unchanged). Also reduces shift **** height making for a more comfortable reach for the driver and a more sporty appearance. No notchiness issues.
I personally went with the shortened shift lever and really like it.
(original)
(shortened)
(installed -- OE boot, sorry about the blue cast)
(installed -- alternative boot)
Last edited by TrevorS; 11-14-2010 at 04:08 PM. Reason: Added photo with OE boot
#2
BTW -- The short shifter is available at an introductory price of $99 with free shipping within the contiguous U.S. states and I'll pay $25 for a good condition original shifter assembly
Last edited by TrevorS; 11-18-2010 at 10:28 PM.
#3
I picked one of these up from Trevor and its expected to be delivered this week. I will be sure to post up my thoughts once I have it installed in the car and drive for a few days.
Thanks again Trevor!!
Thanks again Trevor!!
#4
I was the guinea pig.. here's the DIY for the shifter.
CHECK IT OUT!
https://www.scionlife.com/forums/sho...12#post3724312
I absolutely LOVE it!!! thanks Trevor for making it!!!!
CHECK IT OUT!
https://www.scionlife.com/forums/sho...12#post3724312
I absolutely LOVE it!!! thanks Trevor for making it!!!!
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