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Gdog5752 · 04-23-2006, 10:17 PM

When I got my WRX I got it came with the factory short shifter. Is this really shorter than the stock one? It feels like a regular shifter to me. Maybe I'm just used to it. Sometimes I wonder "if this is a chort shifter what does the regular one feel like?" Just lookin for anyone's input with or without a chort factory shifter. And has anyone put in an aftermarket one and removed a factory one and was there a difference?

wrxman60 · 04-23-2006, 10:42 PM

i believe it is quite shorter than the stock, but you can go even shorter if you want, kartboy is really popular, cobb also makes one that is adjustable, which is nice

MuddyREX · 04-23-2006, 11:06 PM

I am not sure if the aftermarket lever is compatible with the OEM short shifter linkage. You might want to look into that before buying one.

WRX27 · 04-24-2006, 11:28 PM

I Love mine! I have the STI mounts and Kartboy bushings as well.

TimmahWRX · 04-24-2006, 11:35 PM

my wagon has the STI shortshifter installed and i love it. it's a bit shorter than stock...my friend has an 04 sedan that he put a kartboy in, and the shift was alot shorter

ScoobyNubieToo! · 04-25-2006, 06:36 AM

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Originally Posted by WRX27

I Love mine! I have the STI mounts and Kartboy bushings as well.

Definately go with KB front and rear bushings for the cleanest shift. They pretty easy to do and if ya need help, we can throw your car up on my lift and do it.

Mr Tomtastic · 04-25-2006, 07:47 PM

I also have the factory STI SS and a KB lever. The Kartboy Lever shortened the throw quite a bit and lowered the Knob about an inch. I still have to install my kartboy bushings, but so far i really like the feel of the STI and Kartboy shifter combo.

Silentdawn · 04-26-2006, 09:42 PM

I just bought the cobb. Should be nice. Waiting for it to arrive. 145 Shipped to my door.

RyanG · 04-26-2006, 09:55 PM

<--- factory modified here

no reason to buy someone elses if you can weld :P

Silentdawn · 04-26-2006, 10:34 PM

pics please

wrxman60 · 04-27-2006, 12:09 AM

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Originally Posted by ScoobyNubieToo!

Definately go with KB front and rear bushings for the cleanest shift. They pretty easy to do and if ya need help, we can throw your car up on my lift and do it.

you have to raise the car to do it? you cant just replace the bushings from the gear box when it is on the ground?

RyanG · 04-27-2006, 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Silentdawn

pics please

I'll try and snap some for ya

RyanG · 04-27-2006, 03:48 PM

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Originally Posted by wrxman60

you have to raise the car to do it? you cant just replace the bushings from the gear box when it is on the ground?

unless you are skinny as hell, but yeah the car has to be "up"

ScoobyNubieToo! · 04-27-2006, 09:52 PM

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Originally Posted by wrxman60

you have to raise the car to do it? you cant just replace the bushings from the gear box when it is on the ground?

I wouldn't know....I gotta lift in my garage so I have no interest in trying it the hard way.....

Gdog5752 · 04-27-2006, 10:04 PM

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Originally Posted by ScoobyNubieToo!

Definately go with KB front and rear bushings for the cleanest shift. They pretty easy to do and if ya need help, we can throw your car up on my lift and do it.

will just doin the bushings make a difference? The throw really isn't to long I'd just like to stiffen it up a little. And thankx for everyones input on the matter.

**Ender81** · 05-19-2006, 01:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Gdog5752

will just doin the bushings make a difference? The throw really isn't to long I'd just like to stiffen it up a little. And thankx for everyones input on the matter.

Just having the bushings makes a big difference. I only have the stock shifter in my car with the KB Bushings. My gf's father has an 03 with the oem short shifter and when he took my car for a drive he said he could hardly tell the difference between the two. I will be switching though to the KB short shifter though because I've been told with that and the bushings it's a very solid feeling setup.

WRXD · 05-19-2006, 07:59 PM

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Originally Posted by wrxman60

you have to raise the car to do it? you cant just replace the bushings from the gear box when it is on the ground?

I had mine up on jackstands and did them with no trouble...and I am definitely not 'skinny as hell

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Originally Posted by MuddyREX

I am not sure if the aftermarket lever is compatible with the OEM short shifter linkage. You might want to look into that before buying one.

yes they do make one from Kartboy. Its a completely different one than the standard wrx 5spd though. I think they call it the OEM 5spd STi shifter.

04-23-2006, 10:17 PM	#1
Gdog5752 Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: NE Philly Member #833 My Ride: 2004 JBP WRX iTrader: (0)	WRX short shifter? When I got my WRX I got it came with the factory short shifter. Is this really shorter than the stock one? It feels like a regular shifter to me. Maybe I'm just used to it. Sometimes I wonder "if this is a chort shifter what does the regular one feel like?" Just lookin for anyone's input with or without a chort factory shifter. And has anyone put in an aftermarket one and removed a factory one and was there a difference?

04-23-2006, 10:42 PM	#2
wrxman60 Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Philly Member #834 My Ride: WRX iTrader: (0)	i believe it is quite shorter than the stock, but you can go even shorter if you want, kartboy is really popular, cobb also makes one that is adjustable, which is nice __________________ THE WHEELMAN

04-23-2006, 11:06 PM	#3
MuddyREX Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Perkasie, PA Member #82 My Ride: 02 Subaru WRX iTrader: (4)	I am not sure if the aftermarket lever is compatible with the OEM short shifter linkage. You might want to look into that before buying one. __________________ The original, since 1979. <---- 190,000 mile WRX - Gone To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

04-24-2006, 11:35 PM	#5
TimmahWRX Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Birdsboro, PA Member #1354 My Ride: 2012 Chevy Sonic 1.4T iTrader: (0)	my wagon has the STI shortshifter installed and i love it. it's a bit shorter than stock...my friend has an 04 sedan that he put a kartboy in, and the shift was alot shorter __________________ Sold: 2003 WRX Wagon Current: 2012 Chevy Sonic 1.4T Hatch

04-26-2006, 09:55 PM	#9
RyanG Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Easton, PA Member #63 iTrader: (1)	<--- factory modified here no reason to buy someone elses if you can weld :P __________________ I am Area1320 To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

04-24-2006, 11:28 PM	#4
WRX27 Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Work Member #363 My Ride: 2004 Subaru WRX Sedan iTrader: (0)	I Love mine! I have the STI mounts and Kartboy bushings as well.

04-25-2006, 07:47 PM	#7
Mr Tomtastic Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Jul 2005 Member #680 iTrader: (0)	I also have the factory STI SS and a KB lever. The Kartboy Lever shortened the throw quite a bit and lowered the Knob about an inch. I still have to install my kartboy bushings, but so far i really like the feel of the STI and Kartboy shifter combo.

04-26-2006, 09:42 PM	#8
Silentdawn Tri-State Training Wheels Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Hockessin, DE Member #1803 My Ride: 2003 Subaru WRX iTrader: (0)	I just bought the cobb. Should be nice. Waiting for it to arrive. 145 Shipped to my door.

04-26-2006, 10:34 PM	#10
Silentdawn Tri-State Training Wheels Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Hockessin, DE Member #1803 My Ride: 2003 Subaru WRX iTrader: (0)	pics please

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