Hi Guys,

Just wanted to let you all know we're doing a Group Buy on the tC short shifter for the next 2 weeks, here's the link: https://www.scionlife.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=119380

Thanks!

Kevin
TWM Performance

 

Great post this information was very helpful I used it to install my CCSS. This was my first mod to the car and it was pretty straight foward just a pain with the clips. Thanks

 

Thanks for the thorough write up! I just finished installing the Stage 2 on my 06 FM. There were a couple deviations that future installers might want to be aware of:

1. I have the upgraded Ipod H/U and I was not able to completely remove the bottom-most part of the center console. There is a cable that runs to the arm rest storage compartment and I didn't want to guess and screw anything up so I left that part in place and just worked around it. It was a tight squeeze but I got around it just fine.

2. When prying off the cap that holds the shifter to the cage assembly, there are 2 metal clips that need to be unhooked first.

Thanks for all the info!

 

agreed with the 2 metal clips... and when i put the side part back on... i broke a bumper or something off.. what's that for? anyone know?

 

^^ uh pics? not sure what you're talking about.

 

Good write up, wish I had seen it before I did mine last night. That damn hole in the center ate two of my bolts :p and getting the cap off to take the shifter out was hell. but other than that it was pretty simple. Love how much smaller the shifter looks now

 

i need to get one of these.

 

black metal clips?!?!?!?! how do i get them out ?

 

I just installed my CC short shifter. That black washer was a pain in the ___. I would say it took about an hour and a half. It is a lot better then it was before.

 

the black clips...looks like its on the newer models of the tc, you just pry them off using a flathead skrew driver, but when you put the back on, the part that prevents the shifter from being pulled out, make sure you bend the clips back further or else you are gonna shove it all the way down and it'le be a butt getting them back up

 

I wish I saw this forum when I tried to install mine last night,

 

i was jus wonder if anyone has a metal clip 2 ...holding the the shifter down????? 07 fyi .....one on the bottom and one on the side ??? its where the middle ball is at?

 

Is that a stage 1 or stage 2 shifter in the DIY?

Is it the same DIY for an 06??

I can't decide between the two. Any recommendations? I need convincing!!

 

The DIY is the same for the stage 1 and stage 2, the install is identical for both. Personally I prefer the stage 2 tc short shifter, but it really depends on personal preference. I like a lower **** height and an aggressive throw, but if you want to keep the **** height close to stock the stage 1 would be better suited. I can tell you that we do sell many more stage 2's than stage 1's, so I believe the general concensus would be that the stage 2 is preferred.

I hope this helps,

Kevin
TWM Performance

 

Thanks. That is indeed very helpful. I will be ordering one from you shortly. The only thing that was left out, is whether or not the DIY is the same for 05 and 06. Obviously this DIY is for an 05 based on the date, I have an 06 though. Thanks.

 

The DIY is the same on the 06 as the 05, the only step that differs very slightly is that there may be 2 extra black clips holding the plastic top piece pictured below:



These clips can just be removed with a flat head screwdriver and replaced after the cap is re-installed.

Thanks,

Kevin
TWM

 

Thanks Kevin! Much appreciated

 

i heard people were having trouble with grinding second gear... did it get fixed? im sure it was just bad driving but i want to make sure first.

 

I just recenlty bought the stage II shifter and did not notice grinding, but is was a bit difficult to get into 2nd gear. Since then I replace both the based bushings, and the shifter cable bushings. This fixed the difficult 2nd gear issuse. These mods where done around a month or so ago and it feels and looks great! One of the best mods I have done so far!
Hope this helps

 

The only grinding into 2nd i've heard of is when the car is cold for the first one or two shifts. I got so used to it that in the morning, I go from 1st to 2nd via neutral (not double clutching), but I don't go directly and no grinding that way. The tranny fluid just hasn't warmed yet and lubricated everything nicely. Nothing more/less. I've spoken to many dealers and experts about this and they say its normal. Whether I believe em or not is another story, but its happens and I prevent it by single clutch 1st to 2nd via neutral.