Wanting a short shifter

[z1ggy]

Not much to really say. Should I purchase online or in store? Is this something easy that me and a friend can do on our own? Certain brands..things I should be looking for/aware of?

 

[Demo24]

Get a Kartboy. And yes it's rather easy to do, but if you go for all the bushings then it gets a touch more complicated. However I just did the shifter for simplicity and it greatly helps things but there is still a lot of slack in there.

Basic instructions:

Unscrew knob
Pull shifter shroud off(just kind of pops out when you grab the farthest back silver part)
Unscrew the shifter from the linkage and then pry it out
Tap new shifter into the socket (will be kind of hard to do, so hit it at an angle. Might need to use a rubber mallet.)
Put all back together.

 

[z1ggy]

Is it going to matter if my impreza is just a regular N/A model? Also does the knob come with the kit, or is that something I will need to buy seperately?

 

[jlee]

Originally posted by: z1ggy
Is it going to matter if my impreza is just a regular N/A model? Also does the knob come with the kit, or is that something I will need to buy seperately?

You have a knob on your existing shifter, no? 😕

 

[Demo24]

Originally posted by: z1ggy
Is it going to matter if my impreza is just a regular N/A model? Also does the knob come with the kit, or is that something I will need to buy seperately?

No, it uses the same transmission and the interior is roughly the same. At least the portion you are dealing with is the same.

You have a knob on your existing shifter. You can continue to use it or upgrade to something nicer.

 

[z1ggy]

Originally posted by: JLee

Originally posted by: z1ggy
Is it going to matter if my impreza is just a regular N/A model? Also does the knob come with the kit, or is that something I will need to buy seperately?

You have a knob on your existing shifter, no? 😕

Haha yes of course I do, I just wanted a nicer one. Something shiny and without the gear numbers on it.

So I can go ahead and get an 02-07 WRX type short shift and 5 speed knob then. Do you suggest I get the bushings or is it okay with out them? I don't have access to a lift.

 

[Dman877]

Definitely replace the knob. The stock knob adds like 2 inches to the shifter throw and way too clunky.

 

[Demo24]

Originally posted by: z1ggy

Originally posted by: JLee

Originally posted by: z1ggy
Is it going to matter if my impreza is just a regular N/A model? Also does the knob come with the kit, or is that something I will need to buy seperately?

You have a knob on your existing shifter, no? 😕

Haha yes of course I do, I just wanted a nicer one. Something shiny and without the gear numbers on it.

So I can go ahead and get an 02-07 WRX type short shift and 5 speed knob then. Do you suggest I get the bushings or is it okay with out them? I don't have access to a lift.

Bushings will make it feel better and have less slop, but you will have a bit of a harder time getting those in without the ability to raise the car.

 

[NutBucket]

Well, the two bushings that fit on the shifter itself will be easy. Its that rear bushing that will be a problem.

EDIT: You forgot the snap ring pliers that make removing the shifter mucho easier.

 

[Demo24]

Originally posted by: NutBucket
Well, the two bushings that fit on the shifter itself will be easy. Its that rear bushing that will be a problem.

EDIT: You forgot the snap ring pliers that make removing the shifter mucho easier.

Yep, this. Also I bought mine from turninconcepts so they kind of included the shifter bushings as a kit with the shifter itself. Kind of forgot about those.

 

[ayabe]

I have the Cobb shifter and bushings and I'm very happy.

Not sure on an NA impreza, but I would imagine it's the same as my WRX, you will have to trim the metal bracket for the boot in the upper left corner to get clearance.

The bushings are mandatory IMHO, without them you'll just accentuate the overall sloppiness of the unit. The hardest part is getting the stock bushing out, it's one piece and kind of a bitch.

Edit - I don't think the Kartboy is adjustable whereas you can adjust the throw and the shifter height independently with the Cobb unit.

 

[JulesMaximus]

What does a shoft shifter do for you exactly? 😕

 

[zerocool84]

Originally posted by: JulesMaximus
What does a shoft shifter do for you exactly? 😕

Shortens your shifts so you shift quicker and hopefully more precise. Bushings make it more firm and feel much better.

A short shifter with bushings was the first mod I did for my car and an awesome mod. Makes the feel so much better of the shifts. When you get a short shifter, after months you'll want to go even shorter.

 

[elbobbo]

Originally posted by: DEMO24
Get a Kartboy. And yes it's rather easy to do, but if you go for all the bushings then it gets a touch more complicated. However I just did the shifter for simplicity and it greatly helps things but there is still a lot of slack in there.

Basic instructions:

Unscrew knob
Pull shifter shroud off(just kind of pops out when you grab the farthest back silver part)
Unscrew the shifter from the linkage and then pry it out
Tap new shifter into the socket (will be kind of hard to do, so hit it at an angle. Might need to use a rubber mallet.)
Put all back together.

What he said. I've done this install a handful of times. The Kartboys are cheap and easy. and If you can change your own oil or replace your own radio, you can do the bushings too. There is more than one write-up online.

MAKE SURE you use a rubber mallet to tap it back in, otherwise you'll strip the thread on the shifter.

I've always had a thing for the SPT Momo OEM replacement shift knob.

 

[z1ggy]

Thanks for the tips guys. Just purchased a Kartboy knob. Waiting another week or two for the short shifter. What other small little things can I do that will spice up my soobie a little bit, that are easy installs and won't kill my wallet ?

 

[zerocool84]

Originally posted by: z1ggy
Thanks for the tips guys. Just purchased a Kartboy knob. Waiting another week or two for the short shifter. What other small little things can I do that will spice up my soobie a little bit, that are easy installs and won't kill my wallet ?

Well what do you want to do?

The short shifter with bushings will make it feel like a new car.

 

[z1ggy]

Originally posted by: zerocool84

Originally posted by: z1ggy
Thanks for the tips guys. Just purchased a Kartboy knob. Waiting another week or two for the short shifter. What other small little things can I do that will spice up my soobie a little bit, that are easy installs and won't kill my wallet ?

Well what do you want to do?

The short shifter with bushings will make it feel like a new car.

Not sure if I can even do bushing right now.. I don't have a lift at my disposal at the moment. Can it be done easily without a lift?

Nothing flashy really, just some upgrades to the stock parts. For example.. I replaced the CD player with a pioneer deck..Got an amp, sub, etc. I am not really looking for like.. a new exhaust or anything, I think it would be waste of money trying to upgrade engine and what not on an N/A impreza.

 

[zerocool84]

Originally posted by: z1ggy

Originally posted by: zerocool84

Originally posted by: z1ggy
Thanks for the tips guys. Just purchased a Kartboy knob. Waiting another week or two for the short shifter. What other small little things can I do that will spice up my soobie a little bit, that are easy installs and won't kill my wallet ?

Well what do you want to do?

The short shifter with bushings will make it feel like a new car.

Not sure if I can even do bushing right now.. I don't have a lift at my disposal at the moment. Can it be done easily without a lift?

Nothing flashy really, just some upgrades to the stock parts. For example.. I replaced the CD player with a pioneer deck..Got an amp, sub, etc. I am not really looking for like.. a new exhaust or anything, I think it would be waste of money trying to upgrade engine and what not on an N/A impreza.

Intake? Exhaust? Suspension? Wheels?

 

[z1ggy]

Originally posted by: zerocool84

Originally posted by: z1ggy

Originally posted by: zerocool84

Originally posted by: z1ggy
Thanks for the tips guys. Just purchased a Kartboy knob. Waiting another week or two for the short shifter. What other small little things can I do that will spice up my soobie a little bit, that are easy installs and won't kill my wallet ?

Well what do you want to do?

The short shifter with bushings will make it feel like a new car.

Not sure if I can even do bushing right now.. I don't have a lift at my disposal at the moment. Can it be done easily without a lift?

Nothing flashy really, just some upgrades to the stock parts. For example.. I replaced the CD player with a pioneer deck..Got an amp, sub, etc. I am not really looking for like.. a new exhaust or anything, I think it would be waste of money trying to upgrade engine and what not on an N/A impreza.

Intake? Exhaust? Suspension? Wheels?

On a regular ol impreza? This isnt a WRX or an Sti or anything...is it worth spending all that cash on it? Esp. when I plan to more than likely sell this within the next 4-5 years?

 

[zerocool84]

Originally posted by: z1ggy

Originally posted by: zerocool84

Originally posted by: z1ggy

Originally posted by: zerocool84

Originally posted by: z1ggy
Thanks for the tips guys. Just purchased a Kartboy knob. Waiting another week or two for the short shifter. What other small little things can I do that will spice up my soobie a little bit, that are easy installs and won't kill my wallet ?

Well what do you want to do?

The short shifter with bushings will make it feel like a new car.

Not sure if I can even do bushing right now.. I don't have a lift at my disposal at the moment. Can it be done easily without a lift?

Nothing flashy really, just some upgrades to the stock parts. For example.. I replaced the CD player with a pioneer deck..Got an amp, sub, etc. I am not really looking for like.. a new exhaust or anything, I think it would be waste of money trying to upgrade engine and what not on an N/A impreza.

Intake? Exhaust? Suspension? Wheels?

On a regular ol impreza? This isnt a WRX or an Sti or anything...is it worth spending all that cash on it? Esp. when I plan to more than likely sell this within the next 4-5 years?

Well you said you want to do stuff to it. Trying to get a feel for what you like.

 

[z1ggy]

Originally posted by: zerocool84

Originally posted by: z1ggy

Originally posted by: zerocool84

Originally posted by: z1ggy

Originally posted by: zerocool84

Originally posted by: z1ggy
Thanks for the tips guys. Just purchased a Kartboy knob. Waiting another week or two for the short shifter. What other small little things can I do that will spice up my soobie a little bit, that are easy installs and won't kill my wallet ?

Well what do you want to do?

The short shifter with bushings will make it feel like a new car.

Not sure if I can even do bushing right now.. I don't have a lift at my disposal at the moment. Can it be done easily without a lift?

Nothing flashy really, just some upgrades to the stock parts. For example.. I replaced the CD player with a pioneer deck..Got an amp, sub, etc. I am not really looking for like.. a new exhaust or anything, I think it would be waste of money trying to upgrade engine and what not on an N/A impreza.

Intake? Exhaust? Suspension? Wheels?

On a regular ol impreza? This isnt a WRX or an Sti or anything...is it worth spending all that cash on it? Esp. when I plan to more than likely sell this within the next 4-5 years?

Well you said you want to do stuff to it. Trying to get a feel for what you like.

I mean, I think all that stuff is cool, but I'm not trying to drive around a ricer or something. I would have to spend a ton of money on it otherwise. Would adding a new exhaust be something I could do that wouldn't be too over the top?

 

[NutBucket]

Exhaust would purely be for sound. Upgrading the suspension would definitely add to the driving experience. Nothing "ricey" about that.

 

[JulesMaximus]

Originally posted by: zerocool84

Originally posted by: JulesMaximus
What does a shoft shifter do for you exactly? 😕

Shortens your shifts so you shift quicker and hopefully more precise. Bushings make it more firm and feel much better.

A short shifter with bushings was the first mod I did for my car and an awesome mod. Makes the feel so much better of the shifts. When you get a short shifter, after months you'll want to go even shorter.

Dude, I know what a short throw shifter does, I've had them on various cars I've owned over the years. I'm wondering what a shoft throw shifter does. Can anyone answer that for me? Anyone? Anyone? Bueller?

 

[theblackbox]

Originally posted by: JulesMaximus

Originally posted by: zerocool84

Originally posted by: JulesMaximus
What does a shoft shifter do for you exactly? 😕

Shortens your shifts so you shift quicker and hopefully more precise. Bushings make it more firm and feel much better.

A short shifter with bushings was the first mod I did for my car and an awesome mod. Makes the feel so much better of the shifts. When you get a short shifter, after months you'll want to go even shorter.

Dude, I know what a short throw shifter does, I've had them on various cars I've owned over the years. I'm wondering what a shoft throw shifter does. Can anyone answer that for me? Anyone? Anyone? Bueller?

it shoftens your shirts... duh. get it shoften.. shirt... shorten...shift... c'mon...

 

[NutBucket]

Originally posted by: JulesMaximus

Originally posted by: zerocool84

Originally posted by: JulesMaximus
What does a shoft shifter do for you exactly? 😕

Shortens your shifts so you shift quicker and hopefully more precise. Bushings make it more firm and feel much better.

A short shifter with bushings was the first mod I did for my car and an awesome mod. Makes the feel so much better of the shifts. When you get a short shifter, after months you'll want to go even shorter.

Dude, I know what a short throw shifter does, I've had them on various cars I've owned over the years. I'm wondering what a shoft throw shifter does. Can anyone answer that for me? Anyone? Anyone? Bueller?

Is this a trick question? Do you want to know the mechanics behind it something?