Short stick shifter question
#1
Short stick shifter question
I migh tbe cutting the lenth of my shifter down alittle for looks until i want to get a short shrow. Does cutting down the shifter help with shifting faster? Does it make the throws shorter???
#6
(jmaxima) depends on what type of shift **** you have. on the shifter, there are two flares that hold up your shift boot... i had to grind mine down because my Momo shift **** wouldn't go over them. but i cut off about 1.5inches and i think it looks great... it also feels a little tighter in the shifts. oh, and i used a dremmel cut off wheel... worked great... and a pipe cutter wouldn't work and a hacksaw would take forever... so use, buy/borrow a dremmel. good luck.
-jon
-jon
#8
Originally posted by marcdown20
(jmaxima) depends on what type of shift **** you have. on the shifter, there are two flares that hold up your shift boot... i had to grind mine down because my Momo shift **** wouldn't go over them. but i cut off about 1.5inches and i think it looks great... it also feels a little tighter in the shifts. oh, and i used a dremmel cut off wheel... worked great... and a pipe cutter wouldn't work and a hacksaw would take forever... so use, buy/borrow a dremmel. good luck.
-jon
(jmaxima) depends on what type of shift **** you have. on the shifter, there are two flares that hold up your shift boot... i had to grind mine down because my Momo shift **** wouldn't go over them. but i cut off about 1.5inches and i think it looks great... it also feels a little tighter in the shifts. oh, and i used a dremmel cut off wheel... worked great... and a pipe cutter wouldn't work and a hacksaw would take forever... so use, buy/borrow a dremmel. good luck.
-jon
Geo1317, It finally came in the mail, huh? Install that puppy ASAP...
Thanks for hooking me up with the 2 Led's...
#9
Originally posted by geo1317
you can always get one of these...
By the way JerseyMaxima i have two working LED's.
you can always get one of these...
By the way JerseyMaxima i have two working LED's.
#11
the 5speed writup has instructions to putting the stock one on http://www.hlh0501.com/
#12
i was going to use these directions when i try to install the STS
http://www.vbxmaxima.8m.com/shifter.html
http://www.vbxmaxima.8m.com/shifter.html
#15
Originally posted by maximamoose
What is the SMS shifter they talk about in the vbxmaxima directions?
What is the SMS shifter they talk about in the vbxmaxima directions?
Re: cutting the stock down. Don't do it. Even if a temporizing measure, it's not worth the effort. Just wait to buy a STS. Install is not bad provided you get enough height under the car. Any 3 or 3 1/2 ton jack and decent jackstands will do the trick.
#16
Originally posted by Mishmosh
Re: cutting the stock down. Don't do it. Even if a temporizing measure, it's not worth the effort. Just wait to buy a STS. Install is not bad provided you get enough height under the car. Any 3 or 3 1/2 ton jack and decent jackstands will do the trick.
Re: cutting the stock down. Don't do it. Even if a temporizing measure, it's not worth the effort. Just wait to buy a STS. Install is not bad provided you get enough height under the car. Any 3 or 3 1/2 ton jack and decent jackstands will do the trick.
Thanks
#17
I cut my shifter down a little over an inch with an electric saw, with a metal cutting balde on it. Wrapped a clear bag around the shifter and end of the saw so metal filings wouldn't be everywhere after. Definitely looks better, and throws are slight short (based on pure geometry alone). No problems at all. Must use clamp-on shift **** though...since the threads are cut off. Definitely looking to get the B&M SS soon.
#19
Originally posted by JerseyMaxima
Have you had experience with cutting the shifter? Or know any stories? Is the only negative because it's not worth the effort?
Thanks
Have you had experience with cutting the shifter? Or know any stories? Is the only negative because it's not worth the effort?
Thanks
The throw is the same (obviously) but your arm does move less distance simply because it is closer toward the pivot pt. It looks better certainly but leaves you unsatisfied. I wouldn't waste my time.
The biggest thing about the STS has always been the install because $60-140 is not a lot to pay to increase your driving experience immensely. In particular the CAT-Ypipe bolts are typically rusted beyond salvation. You typically have to cut them or torch them off (unless your car is newer). And even though the shifter nuts/bolts are rusty, they were never torqued down tight so they are easy to remove with penetrating oil--just be careful not to strip them. As some have said, you can leave the CAT-Ypipe bolts if you remove the heatshield above it. You should have just enough room to work. There is no problem with leaving the heatshield off permanently anyways, rather than risk banging noises from insufficient clearance.
#20
see i just did it, i had some time. I kept it on the car and i put a sheet around the shifter and the seats and stuff. I get a saw and started goin at it. IOt took me maybe 5 min to saw through it and put the sheet down. I feel that is was definatly worth it. It took a big 5 min to make my interior look cleaner and shift more comfortable where i do not have to hold my hand above my head with that stock shifter. It was well worth it.
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