Wanting a short shifter

[TehMac]

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.

The correct term is Short Shifter, not shoft shifter...

 

[JulesMaximus]

Originally posted by: TehMac

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.

The correct term is Short Shifter, not shoft shifter...

See, I thought maybe it was some new fangled German shifty do-hickey. Shoft, sounds like something that would come before a word like hoffen or schlieser. Then again, if that were the case it would probably just be abbreviated...like SHFN or SSLR. Then everyone could talk about it and just say the initials, because that would be cool and only the cool people would know what it meant. 😉

 

[DivideBYZero]

Shoft shifter? Schmoke and a pancake? 😉

 

[AMCRambler]

Sho what you're trying to shay ish you got a lishp?

 

[z1ggy]

I'm not going to lie though, I really don't knwo that much about cars. For ex...When looking at these exhaust systems and suspension parts, I really wouldn't know what to get, how much to spend etc. I am an on the go learner, so I know i could just figure it out from using goodle and what not, but I like to get advice from real people with experience.

 

[DivideBYZero]

There are plenty on Impreza owners on AT who have modded their cars. Me, for example. What model do you have and what do you intend to do to it?

 

[TehMac]

It amazes me that no one has called out the OP except me.


IT's short shifter you fucking moron

 

[NutBucket]

Originally posted by: TehMac
It amazes me that no one has called out the OP except me.


IT's short shifter you fucking moron

Other people have...just not as blatantly😛

 

[z1ggy]

Don't work your self up over a type-o. Jeez somebody is an angry elf today.


And honestly, I am not all that certain what I want to do. I have a non turbo 07 impreza. I highly considered just selling what I have now and trying to get a 04 or 05 wrx and then modding it. I guess I would have to do a cost analysis to figure out what would be the best thing to do. But if I was to keep what I had now for a long time, then I would want to upgrade everything....add a turbo,intercooler, intake, suspension..everything.

 

[DivideBYZero]

Originally posted by: z1ggy
Don't work your self up over a type-o. Jeez somebody is an angry elf today.


And honestly, I am not all that certain what I want to do. I have a non turbo 07 impreza. I highly considered just selling what I have now and trying to get a 04 or 05 wrx and then modding it. I guess I would have to do a cost analysis to figure out what would be the best thing to do. But if I was to keep what I had now for a long time, then I would want to upgrade everything....add a turbo,intercooler, intake, suspension..everything.

Yeah, I'd ignore the keyboard-rager.

I'd keep the current car for as long as you can without modding it, till the itch for more power becomes too hard to resist, then get a WRX or better, an STi. The standard N/A Impreza is not a great place to start when modding.

 

[Demo24]

Originally posted by: z1ggy
Don't work your self up over a type-o. Jeez somebody is an angry elf today.


And honestly, I am not all that certain what I want to do. I have a non turbo 07 impreza. I highly considered just selling what I have now and trying to get a 04 or 05 wrx and then modding it. I guess I would have to do a cost analysis to figure out what would be the best thing to do. But if I was to keep what I had now for a long time, then I would want to upgrade everything....add a turbo,intercooler, intake, suspension..everything.

No point in trying to pull too much power out of that engine as it's simply going to cost too much to be worth it. If you can find some exhausts that have been used and are cheap for your model then it might grant you a few hp's.

Otherwise what I would focus on is making it handle better. That's pretty easy to do with some new springs, and some stiffer sway bars. But to do those projects will require someone with mechanical knowledge. Also cost you a few hundred bucks.

Of course the best thing you could do is make sure you aren't on the stock crappy rubber.

 

[z1ggy]

Originally posted by: DEMO24

Originally posted by: z1ggy
Don't work your self up over a type-o. Jeez somebody is an angry elf today.


And honestly, I am not all that certain what I want to do. I have a non turbo 07 impreza. I highly considered just selling what I have now and trying to get a 04 or 05 wrx and then modding it. I guess I would have to do a cost analysis to figure out what would be the best thing to do. But if I was to keep what I had now for a long time, then I would want to upgrade everything....add a turbo,intercooler, intake, suspension..everything.

No point in trying to pull too much power out of that engine as it's simply going to cost too much to be worth it. If you can find some exhausts that have been used and are cheap for your model then it might grant you a few hp's.

Otherwise what I would focus on is making it handle better. That's pretty easy to do with some new springs, and some stiffer sway bars. But to do those projects will require someone with mechanical knowledge. Also cost you a few hundred bucks.

Of course the best thing you could do is make sure you aren't on the stock crappy rubber.

By crappy rubber...Do you mean tires? I was thinking of actually getting some new springs, which would add some tightness and lower the front by 1'' and the rear by 3/4''. Also would switching form the stock 17 x 7.5 ( I think) to something like 18x8's be something I could look into for the future? I believe it is best to mod as little as I can right now, because ye it will prob. be a waste.

 

[JulesMaximus]

Originally posted by: TehMac
It amazes me that no one has called out the OP except me.


IT's short shifter you fucking moron

I did, but I did it in a humorous fashion. 😉

 

[JulesMaximus]

Originally posted by: z1ggy

Originally posted by: DEMO24

Originally posted by: z1ggy
Don't work your self up over a type-o. Jeez somebody is an angry elf today.


And honestly, I am not all that certain what I want to do. I have a non turbo 07 impreza. I highly considered just selling what I have now and trying to get a 04 or 05 wrx and then modding it. I guess I would have to do a cost analysis to figure out what would be the best thing to do. But if I was to keep what I had now for a long time, then I would want to upgrade everything....add a turbo,intercooler, intake, suspension..everything.

No point in trying to pull too much power out of that engine as it's simply going to cost too much to be worth it. If you can find some exhausts that have been used and are cheap for your model then it might grant you a few hp's.

Otherwise what I would focus on is making it handle better. That's pretty easy to do with some new springs, and some stiffer sway bars. But to do those projects will require someone with mechanical knowledge. Also cost you a few hundred bucks.

Of course the best thing you could do is make sure you aren't on the stock crappy rubber.

By crappy rubber...Do you mean tires? I was thinking of actually getting some new springs, which would add some tightness and lower the front by 1'' and the rear by 3/4''. Also would switching form the stock 17 x 7.5 ( I think) to something like 18x8's be something I could look into for the future? I believe it is best to mod as little as I can right now, because ye it will prob. be a waste.

Better tires, lowering springs and beefier sway bars would be a good start to improving the handling. The short shifter will improve the feel of the shifts and is another good mod that doesn't cost much and is easy to do yourself. Beyond that I wouldn't throw a whole bunch of money at that car trying to make it faster. People tend to avoid cars that have been modded too so you don't want to decrease the value of your car by pouring money into it trying to make it faster.

Just drive it, enjoy it and then get something faster for your next car.

Personally, I'd avoid used WRX's and STI's like the plague. They tend to be abused/modded and can be a real nightmare if you get one that has been driven really hard.

 

[z1ggy]

Yeah I think thats all I will do for now. I really REALLY like my car though lol and I think I would love an STi. Would it be possible to still buy a used one thats got low miles on it? I know what you say is true.. but I am a real soobie fan..but not a fan of the newer Sti's. Depending on where I get a job..I might not really "need" awd, but it's a feature I do really like. But I suppose if I took your advice and avoided the used STi, I would prob. try to see what I could get for a used cobra svt or a roush. You can really get some serious hp out of those puppies.

 

[Demo24]

Originally posted by: z1ggy

Originally posted by: DEMO24

Originally posted by: z1ggy
Don't work your self up over a type-o. Jeez somebody is an angry elf today.


And honestly, I am not all that certain what I want to do. I have a non turbo 07 impreza. I highly considered just selling what I have now and trying to get a 04 or 05 wrx and then modding it. I guess I would have to do a cost analysis to figure out what would be the best thing to do. But if I was to keep what I had now for a long time, then I would want to upgrade everything....add a turbo,intercooler, intake, suspension..everything.

No point in trying to pull too much power out of that engine as it's simply going to cost too much to be worth it. If you can find some exhausts that have been used and are cheap for your model then it might grant you a few hp's.

Otherwise what I would focus on is making it handle better. That's pretty easy to do with some new springs, and some stiffer sway bars. But to do those projects will require someone with mechanical knowledge. Also cost you a few hundred bucks.

Of course the best thing you could do is make sure you aren't on the stock crappy rubber.

By crappy rubber...Do you mean tires? I was thinking of actually getting some new springs, which would add some tightness and lower the front by 1'' and the rear by 3/4''. Also would switching form the stock 17 x 7.5 ( I think) to something like 18x8's be something I could look into for the future? I believe it is best to mod as little as I can right now, because ye it will prob. be a waste.

Yes, no point in messing with suspension if you don't have the tires for it.

I don't think your rims are 17x7.5, more likely 16x6.5. My WRX came stock with 16's. Also got to remember if you add too large a wheel you add a lot of rotating mass which you will feel in slower acceleration. 18x8 is probably a bit too big for your car, I wouldn't go over 17's, and probably not much wider than 7.5. heck I run 17x7 with 225 width tires, gives me plenty of grip.

 

[z1ggy]

Originally posted by: DEMO24

Originally posted by: z1ggy

Originally posted by: DEMO24

Originally posted by: z1ggy
Don't work your self up over a type-o. Jeez somebody is an angry elf today.


And honestly, I am not all that certain what I want to do. I have a non turbo 07 impreza. I highly considered just selling what I have now and trying to get a 04 or 05 wrx and then modding it. I guess I would have to do a cost analysis to figure out what would be the best thing to do. But if I was to keep what I had now for a long time, then I would want to upgrade everything....add a turbo,intercooler, intake, suspension..everything.

No point in trying to pull too much power out of that engine as it's simply going to cost too much to be worth it. If you can find some exhausts that have been used and are cheap for your model then it might grant you a few hp's.

Otherwise what I would focus on is making it handle better. That's pretty easy to do with some new springs, and some stiffer sway bars. But to do those projects will require someone with mechanical knowledge. Also cost you a few hundred bucks.

Of course the best thing you could do is make sure you aren't on the stock crappy rubber.

By crappy rubber...Do you mean tires? I was thinking of actually getting some new springs, which would add some tightness and lower the front by 1'' and the rear by 3/4''. Also would switching form the stock 17 x 7.5 ( I think) to something like 18x8's be something I could look into for the future? I believe it is best to mod as little as I can right now, because ye it will prob. be a waste.

Yes, no point in messing with suspension if you don't have the tires for it.

I don't think your rims are 17x7.5, more likely 16x6.5. My WRX came stock with 16's. Also got to remember if you add too large a wheel you add a lot of rotating mass which you will feel in slower acceleration. 18x8 is probably a bit too big for your car, I wouldn't go over 17's, and probably not much wider than 7.5. heck I run 17x7 with 225 width tires, gives me plenty of grip.

Okay yeah that sounds more realistic, I wasn't sure. So what brand tire is a good all season that isn't going to ruin my wallet? I guess along the same lines what are some good springs as well?

 

[JulesMaximus]

Originally posted by: z1ggy
Yeah I think thats all I will do for now. I really REALLY like my car though lol and I think I would love an STi. Would it be possible to still buy a used one thats got low miles on it? I know what you say is true.. but I am a real soobie fan..but not a fan of the newer Sti's. Depending on where I get a job..I might not really "need" awd, but it's a feature I do really like. But I suppose if I took your advice and avoided the used STi, I would prob. try to see what I could get for a used cobra svt or a roush. You can really get some serious hp out of those puppies.

You can find them, you just need to be patient and be ready to buy when you find a clean low mileage one that hasn't been abused.

I've been looking at the Lotus Elise because you can find them for around $30k used but they are popular track cars, as is the STi, so you have to be careful that you aren't getting a weekend racer.

 

[Demo24]

Originally posted by: z1ggy

Originally posted by: DEMO24

Originally posted by: z1ggy

Originally posted by: DEMO24

Originally posted by: z1ggy
Don't work your self up over a type-o. Jeez somebody is an angry elf today.


And honestly, I am not all that certain what I want to do. I have a non turbo 07 impreza. I highly considered just selling what I have now and trying to get a 04 or 05 wrx and then modding it. I guess I would have to do a cost analysis to figure out what would be the best thing to do. But if I was to keep what I had now for a long time, then I would want to upgrade everything....add a turbo,intercooler, intake, suspension..everything.

No point in trying to pull too much power out of that engine as it's simply going to cost too much to be worth it. If you can find some exhausts that have been used and are cheap for your model then it might grant you a few hp's.

Otherwise what I would focus on is making it handle better. That's pretty easy to do with some new springs, and some stiffer sway bars. But to do those projects will require someone with mechanical knowledge. Also cost you a few hundred bucks.

Of course the best thing you could do is make sure you aren't on the stock crappy rubber.

By crappy rubber...Do you mean tires? I was thinking of actually getting some new springs, which would add some tightness and lower the front by 1'' and the rear by 3/4''. Also would switching form the stock 17 x 7.5 ( I think) to something like 18x8's be something I could look into for the future? I believe it is best to mod as little as I can right now, because ye it will prob. be a waste.

Yes, no point in messing with suspension if you don't have the tires for it.

I don't think your rims are 17x7.5, more likely 16x6.5. My WRX came stock with 16's. Also got to remember if you add too large a wheel you add a lot of rotating mass which you will feel in slower acceleration. 18x8 is probably a bit too big for your car, I wouldn't go over 17's, and probably not much wider than 7.5. heck I run 17x7 with 225 width tires, gives me plenty of grip.

Okay yeah that sounds more realistic, I wasn't sure. So what brand tire is a good all season that isn't going to ruin my wallet? I guess along the same lines what are some good springs as well?

Afraid I can't help you here. I only run summer tires and haven't bothered to keep up with other versions. Springs I use to recommend Prodrives, but they aren't in the US anymore. Not so sure how I would feel about used ones, unless they had low mileage on them and are cheap.

 

[zerocool84]

Originally posted by: z1ggy

Originally posted by: DEMO24

Originally posted by: z1ggy

Originally posted by: DEMO24

Originally posted by: z1ggy
Don't work your self up over a type-o. Jeez somebody is an angry elf today.


And honestly, I am not all that certain what I want to do. I have a non turbo 07 impreza. I highly considered just selling what I have now and trying to get a 04 or 05 wrx and then modding it. I guess I would have to do a cost analysis to figure out what would be the best thing to do. But if I was to keep what I had now for a long time, then I would want to upgrade everything....add a turbo,intercooler, intake, suspension..everything.

No point in trying to pull too much power out of that engine as it's simply going to cost too much to be worth it. If you can find some exhausts that have been used and are cheap for your model then it might grant you a few hp's.

Otherwise what I would focus on is making it handle better. That's pretty easy to do with some new springs, and some stiffer sway bars. But to do those projects will require someone with mechanical knowledge. Also cost you a few hundred bucks.

Of course the best thing you could do is make sure you aren't on the stock crappy rubber.

By crappy rubber...Do you mean tires? I was thinking of actually getting some new springs, which would add some tightness and lower the front by 1'' and the rear by 3/4''. Also would switching form the stock 17 x 7.5 ( I think) to something like 18x8's be something I could look into for the future? I believe it is best to mod as little as I can right now, because ye it will prob. be a waste.

Yes, no point in messing with suspension if you don't have the tires for it.

I don't think your rims are 17x7.5, more likely 16x6.5. My WRX came stock with 16's. Also got to remember if you add too large a wheel you add a lot of rotating mass which you will feel in slower acceleration. 18x8 is probably a bit too big for your car, I wouldn't go over 17's, and probably not much wider than 7.5. heck I run 17x7 with 225 width tires, gives me plenty of grip.

Okay yeah that sounds more realistic, I wasn't sure. So what brand tire is a good all season that isn't going to ruin my wallet? I guess along the same lines what are some good springs as well?

Do you live somewhere that needs all-season tires?

 

[z1ggy]

Originally posted by: zerocool84

Originally posted by: z1ggy

Originally posted by: DEMO24

Originally posted by: z1ggy

Originally posted by: DEMO24

Originally posted by: z1ggy
Don't work your self up over a type-o. Jeez somebody is an angry elf today.


And honestly, I am not all that certain what I want to do. I have a non turbo 07 impreza. I highly considered just selling what I have now and trying to get a 04 or 05 wrx and then modding it. I guess I would have to do a cost analysis to figure out what would be the best thing to do. But if I was to keep what I had now for a long time, then I would want to upgrade everything....add a turbo,intercooler, intake, suspension..everything.

No point in trying to pull too much power out of that engine as it's simply going to cost too much to be worth it. If you can find some exhausts that have been used and are cheap for your model then it might grant you a few hp's.

Otherwise what I would focus on is making it handle better. That's pretty easy to do with some new springs, and some stiffer sway bars. But to do those projects will require someone with mechanical knowledge. Also cost you a few hundred bucks.

Of course the best thing you could do is make sure you aren't on the stock crappy rubber.

By crappy rubber...Do you mean tires? I was thinking of actually getting some new springs, which would add some tightness and lower the front by 1'' and the rear by 3/4''. Also would switching form the stock 17 x 7.5 ( I think) to something like 18x8's be something I could look into for the future? I believe it is best to mod as little as I can right now, because ye it will prob. be a waste.

Yes, no point in messing with suspension if you don't have the tires for it.

I don't think your rims are 17x7.5, more likely 16x6.5. My WRX came stock with 16's. Also got to remember if you add too large a wheel you add a lot of rotating mass which you will feel in slower acceleration. 18x8 is probably a bit too big for your car, I wouldn't go over 17's, and probably not much wider than 7.5. heck I run 17x7 with 225 width tires, gives me plenty of grip.

Okay yeah that sounds more realistic, I wasn't sure. So what brand tire is a good all season that isn't going to ruin my wallet? I guess along the same lines what are some good springs as well?

Do you live somewhere that needs all-season tires?

Right now I am in upstate new york, but I might be moving to someplace like VA or NC by next year. I am not certain of that, but these are just some of the things I want to do in the future regardless of where I am living.