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Old 08-22-2003, 10:28 PM
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short shifter = rougher shifts

I always see people say that getting a short shifter will cause your shifts to become rougher. I don't see why. Assuming you are decent with clutchwork it shouldn't make a difference right?
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Old 08-23-2003, 02:17 AM
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when people say rougher shifts, they mean moving the shift lever around. since you are moving it a smaller distance, you must exert more force to get it into gear.
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Old 08-23-2003, 09:05 AM
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Originally posted by spiff56747
when people say rougher shifts, they mean moving the shift lever around. since you are moving it a smaller distance, you must exert more force to get it into gear.
Yep, you've got less leverage therefore it takes a lot more force to shift the gears. You also get more vibration thru the shifter and getting hung up on the shift gates is a common problem.


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Old 08-23-2003, 06:49 PM
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yea it not really that bad.. some people say the pacesetter is hard to shift, and its a definetely notchier than stock, but i'm used to it, and since the throws are shorter i dont feel like i'm rowing a boat anymore
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its not that bad.people are just being picky.i like the sts feel much better than stock.. doesnt feel and cheap and flimsy.
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