Productivity of a Short Shifter
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Productivity of a Short Shifter
Been thinking about purchasing and installin a short shifter for awhile now, but before i do, i wanted to know if it is worth it or is it just another thing which would really come into use during certain times? Is it productive? Is it cool for daily driving?
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if you decide to get one then i highly recomend getting it as a part of the RPW group buy.that is currently in progress.
i have ordered a rally spec short shift kit which is a simple bolt in job.
i can't wait to get it, should be so much more fun to drive.
i have ordered a rally spec short shift kit which is a simple bolt in job.
i can't wait to get it, should be so much more fun to drive.
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They didn't really do it for me.
I'm the first to admit I didn't give any time to get used to it - sure i'd be very happy if i'd stuck with it and learnt how to use it propperly, but would rather spend the cash on some extractors.
I just enjoy the standard throw... seems right for crusing somehow. I'm not after that point something of a second on each gear change.
I'm the first to admit I didn't give any time to get used to it - sure i'd be very happy if i'd stuck with it and learnt how to use it propperly, but would rather spend the cash on some extractors.
I just enjoy the standard throw... seems right for crusing somehow. I'm not after that point something of a second on each gear change.
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Not bad those C's short shifters...i got one in the rolla, a bit notchy though!
Regarding the fto box...i actually liked it... throw was matched to the clutch travel length if you pushed all the way down and the feel was pretty decent i reckon. I've driven a few cars and still have the fto shifter overall experience ranked as top.
Anyways, an SS would make it pretty good i'd be willing to bet.
Regarding the fto box...i actually liked it... throw was matched to the clutch travel length if you pushed all the way down and the feel was pretty decent i reckon. I've driven a few cars and still have the fto shifter overall experience ranked as top.
Anyways, an SS would make it pretty good i'd be willing to bet.
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what about those ebay ones going for $40... anyone want to try?
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Mitsubishi-Lance ... dZViewItem
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Mitsubishi-Lance ... dZViewItem
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For another $10 I'll run up to the pub & nick an 8 ball & make that into the nob for ya!Delvance wrote:Ebay short shifter ??
Give me $20 and i'll hacksaw your gearstalk shorter for short shifter! Another $10 gets you a shift knob consisting of duct tape wrapped around the sawn off edge, your choice of colour!
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Re: Productivity of a Short Shifter
Did that mirage shifter ever end up working? or would a complete mirage shifter conversion be needed?
I'm not particularly fond of modding my current shifter bush mechanic style
And before you say it C's shifters are impossible to find and rpw is a rip off.
I'm not particularly fond of modding my current shifter bush mechanic style
And before you say it C's shifters are impossible to find and rpw is a rip off.
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Re: Productivity of a Short Shifter
And here I was thinking it was Sahin resurrecting old threads.
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Re: Productivity of a Short Shifter
At least I looked and didn't start a new 1 millionth same sh*t thread.
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Re: Productivity of a Short Shifter
I do that sometimes as well, haha.vanadinite wrote: At least I looked and didn't start a new 1 millionth same sh*t thread.
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Re: Productivity of a Short Shifter
C's no longer make them, hence the difficulty locating them.
I actually hand made one, it's sitting in my garage, not had a chance to test it. Cut & welded up an existing shifter & got a bunch of 10mm spacers to bolt the assembly too.
I actually hand made one, it's sitting in my garage, not had a chance to test it. Cut & welded up an existing shifter & got a bunch of 10mm spacers to bolt the assembly too.