^Regarding the e-brake adjustement, don't adjust at the handle...
http://www.yoursciontc.com/forums/12...-i-adjust.html

So what's better TWM stage 2 or doc isotope shifter?

^^ Doc I is better overall imo

Ok, he's out I just went on the website to see. Ur 3pm shifter is insane lol I would like that or the 2.5.

Soooo I am trying to keep my swap as cheap as possible; What is the consensus on the eBay short shifters? Not the aluminum one but the stainless one

I'm looking to pick up a short shifter for my car. Either a TWM stage 2 or a BM. Do i need anything other than the basic "package"? What are the perks to getting a cage and bushings? I know the bushings supposidly make the shift feel stronger and not "mushy" But what are the other benefits? Thanks in advance

^ The main advantage of the Cable Bushings and the Base Bushings is to give more precision and solidity to the shifter. It does not affect the throw or height reduction, but it sure does improve quite a lot the feeling of the shifter! The action of the shifter will be much more positive and precise.

http://www.twmperformance.com/shorts...rtshifters.htm

Thanks,

Frank
Team TWM Performance

So, if i don't feel the need to have them right now all i need to do is buy the basics and i will be all good?

If you just want throw and height reduction, you can only get the short shifter, it's a nice upgrade in itself. You can change the bushings later on if you end up deciding the feel of the stock bushings is not to your liking anymore.

In stock and ready to ship:

http://www.twmperformance.com/shorts...rtshifters.htm

Frank
Team TWM Performance

Honestly I bought doc I's short shifter (with the bushings) but got lazy and didn't install em... I hated it. It felt so mushy I felt like it wasn't even worth it...I was disappointed and didn't think the bushings were gonna make a difference. Boy was I wrong...it made the shifts feel SO accurate. I would HIGHLY recommend them!

^^ Did you get the cable bushings or the base bushings?

The bushings do make a great difference. The Cable Bushings will provide much more precision during shifting, the gate will be more accurate. The Base Bushings, on the other end, will help with the solidity of the shifter once it's in gear. It will be solidly in place rather than move around as much as it does with the stock rubber bushings.

http://www.twmperformance.com/bushingkits/index.htm

Frank
Team TWM Performance

thoughts on the ark racing short throw? they claim a 2" drop and 45% throw reduction... thoughts? trying to buy tonight

Doc I Ftw!. Any hieght you want and 50% throw reduction.

A throw reduction of 45% or 50%, if these numbers are real which is doubtful, would put quite a bit of stress on the shifter cable, which is not what you want and could cause the shifter to feel very notchy.

We offer our Scion tC Stage 2 short shifter with a 35% throw reduction, which at the time we designed the short shifter proved to be the perfect throw reduction. It feels just correct, stays comfortable and does not place unwanted stress on the shifter cable.

Frank
Team TWM Performance

Frank, i really wanted to go with TWM but i currently have a coupon for an ARK that would come with base bushings and a shift knob for the same price. :( i was REALLY hoping to get a TWM though.

PM sent, hope it'll help you get the best short shifter available for your car!

TWM FTMFW!

Best customer service around. Hands down. Thank you for everything.

Installed my TWM Stage 2 last night. Such a good feel to it now. It's insane! I will post pics up a little later today.

Looking forward to the pictures, glad to see you enjoy your new TWM short shifter!