sgm250

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Has anyone installed the F-sport short shift kit themselves? I was just curious how difficult/possible it was...

I have been saving up to buy it and was curious if I should factor in installation costs. I've installed short throws on 2 of my previous car, but those were crap and this is a Lexus

Thanks!

badx33

iTrader: (53)

yes i did it myself, ur gonna need a lift to work comfy trust me..

sgm250

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I guess not..

chickenass

hey i noticed ur from NY too and im about to order the F sport quick shifter also and i am probaly goin to install it myself or with a friend

Brian231

I remember seeing the Lexus established labor on this F-Sport instal and it only seems to be about a little over an hour. Not sure why it takes even that long, but I am sure it is an easy DIY.

kiddolay

If you look in the F-Sports thread, there are installation documents and user feedbacks. I've done the install myself and found that even though it is pretty simple to do, you can't see much of what you are doing. Took a couple hours for the install and I am glad I didn't pay $110/hr to get it installed at the dealership.

Brian231

Very cool, can you post some pics?

venZon

PDF with instructions here
http://www.sewellpartsonline.com/par...d=197099&all=Y

http://www.sewellpartsonline.com/imp...-AI-0076-D.pdf

How does the not F-sport shift kit feel? Plaining on getting it? Are there any other shift kits out?

Brian231

Nice find and post Venzon, although I have an AT, I still like the 6MT and all the toys that are available.

ULTiMaX99

iTrader: (5)

the installation is pretty straight forward; however, the area that you have to work with is extremely cramped and tight. you can't really see what you're doing so a lot of the time ur just feeling around. I opted not to remove the exhaust pipe so it was hard to get both hands up in there. i cut my hands up pretty good as well. one tip that i learned worked very well was to flip the dust boot inside out and then slip it on. once it's on, you can flip the boot back the correct way. the part that gave me the most headache was taking off and putting back on that e shaped pin! took me like 15 mins trying to get it off and about 45 minutes trying to get it back on. it was such a pita! so i would say it took about 2 hours to do everything. good luck!

venZon

How does the shifter feel?

PATXI

First Hi all from Spain and ww.clublexus.eu.
Sorry for my english, i must to improved it.

I'm waiting to install a short shift in my IS, but i'm sure that will be great.

venZon

Let us know how it feels once it's installed

ULTiMaX99

iTrader: (5)

it feels notchy but the throws are a lot shorter. feels just like the short shifter in my old integra. i like it... no more feeling like i'm rowing a boat.

venZon

I think I'll be getting it too... After driving my impreza w/ STi short throw driving any other stock shifter feels weird.