DuBlyFe

In manual Is300's, Is there a way to Shorten the height of the shaft without buying a short shifter and without having to use a hacksaw???? Im not worried about having a shorter throw right now, i just want the height to be shorter. Thanks for any replies.

DuBlyFe

Does this mean that there is no way to do this without a shortshifter?????? little help please.....

2OO4IS300

How hard are short shifter to put in? Can the short shifters damage the transmission parts in any way possible? I was thinking of doing this. What brands are good if I do? Any takers?

DuBlyFe

I know B&M and one other company makes nice ones, and i believe they are pretty easy to install and dont have any affect on transmission, besides the length of the throw of course. But i have also heard they have an annoying wining sound when ur driving, which is why i really dont wanna have to do that. I would rather find an alternative to making the shifter shorter.

btorok

Can a shortened shifter change the sound of the tranny?? Sounds like bs unless the new one has less insulation and you just hear more of the tranny's real sound.

Carbon~IS

maybe from the shifter bushings... I know some replace the rubber bushings with the aluminum bushings while they are installing short shifter.

I would just save up and get a short shifter, much better than hacking up your stock assembly

DuBlyFe

So i guess theres no way to do it without getting a shortshifter????

KPC

hey guys.....i have an 03' GGP is300 with manual tranny.....i recently bought B&M 50% reduced throw short shifter.....very easy to install and can be done with basic handtools and somewhat of an understanding of how your shifter assembly comes apart, although the B&M shifter comes with detailed directions with color pics. There is an increase in transmission noise, but i happen too like the noise, somethimes it sounds like either the car s electric, or when your really push it, it sounds like a turbo spoolin up.....also it is a LITTLE bit stiffer to drive, meaning that it takes a little more effort to change gears, but is much more direct. reduces throw dramatically. sometimes my friends dont even see my hand move sincenow i can shift with my finger tips....definately worth the 180 bux or w/e i paide for it. gives the car that sporty short shifter look as well as a very sprty short shifter feel.....and please dont waste your time hackin up ur stock assembly, trust me. Hope this helped.

Carbon~IS

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2OO4IS300

Will your O3' B&M fit my 04'?

KPC

Yea it should fit fine....i think it said 00' - 05' IS300 shifter....but dont take my word on that....it should fit fine...always research before you buy anything for your car tho...