Need review on Short Throw Shifters.
11-18-07, 09:21 PM
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Need review on Short Throw Shifters.
I have researched here (CL) and over the net, found quite a few shifters for the W58 transmission. I would like to post up a few models and see if anyone here has used them. Would like to get a review, I have found some that were not mentioned here from what I researched so far. And I have read alot of threads here. I also found some other sites with shifters but these seems to be the most consistent discussed here and other forums. Looking for a SC driver input, because it seems mostly supras guys have purchased them.
P.S. Is it me, or do they all look the same. I think I am going with the $279.00. I called 1 of the the 3 e-store. And they assured me that they will work on 92 SC300 W58 transmission. That would be company #1.
1. http://www.bestshortshifter.com/Temp...=22&SearchYN=N
2. http://www.horsepowerfreaks.com/pric...Short_Shifters
3. http://www.suprasport.com/Quick-Shor..._p_74-176.html
P.S. Is it me, or do they all look the same. I think I am going with the $279.00. I called 1 of the the 3 e-store. And they assured me that they will work on 92 SC300 W58 transmission. That would be company #1.
1. http://www.bestshortshifter.com/Temp...=22&SearchYN=N
2. http://www.horsepowerfreaks.com/pric...Short_Shifters
3. http://www.suprasport.com/Quick-Shor..._p_74-176.html
11-18-07, 10:19 PM
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300 dollars on a short shifter? I thought a short shifter was supposed to be a cheap upgrade... You can get 2 new tires in the rear for a much more dramatic improvement of handling and acceleration that will offset the fraction of seconds you save with a short shifter.
Sorry to be off topic, but I am pre MY95 and am bitter.
Sorry to be off topic, but I am pre MY95 and am bitter.
11-18-07, 10:33 PM
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Agreed. But the throws are too long and the shifter is too tall for me to really enjoy driving like I am use too. I am always missing 5th gear. $279.00 aint that bad considering the other place want $390. I guess there aren't anyone using either of this shifters on CL. I have to be the test subject.
11-18-07, 10:54 PM
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Agreed. But the throws are too long and the shifter is too tall for me to really enjoy driving like I am use too. I am always missing 5th gear. $279.00 aint that bad considering the other place want $390. I guess there aren't anyone using either of this shifters on CL. I have to be the test subject.
11-19-07, 11:05 AM
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11-20-07, 07:17 AM
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They don't make many short shifters for the w series, hence the cost. Hey if CL can make some of the resellers a vendor well we will have a place to go. suprasport.com has great stuff. drivetrain.com is another.
11-20-07, 04:00 PM
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HUH? I don't get your point. I already have a transmission, just want a quicker shifting shifter with more tactile feel. What are you trying to say?
They don't make many short shifters for the w series, hence the cost. Hey if CL can make some of the resellers a vendor well we will have a place to go. suprasport.com has great stuff. drivetrain.com is another.
They don't make many short shifters for the w series, hence the cost. Hey if CL can make some of the resellers a vendor well we will have a place to go. suprasport.com has great stuff. drivetrain.com is another.
11-20-07, 08:06 PM
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Oh okay I understand. I guess you got a good deal. Good for you. Thanks for you input. I didn't buy a transmission it came with car. I needed input from someone whom have installed a shifter. But I will soon find out once it arrived. I will benefit from it and can enjoy the transmission on whole lot more. Right now, it feels like shifting a wooden spoon in a bowl of marbles. I was going to have the whole assembly replaced but the parts (new) was the same as buying the shift kit.
11-28-07, 05:15 PM
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Got the shifter last week and installed it. I works as advertised and the quality is very well made, (Hefty). Easier to install then I thought. The shift has decreased by at least 50%, almost to the point that when you shift out of first you are already in 2nd gear. I will have to get use to it. But I must say,it is worth the money. The company wasn't sure it would work on the SC but now we know. He would love to do business on here.
Anyway I have some adjusting to do the shifter is a little stiff and need to be broken in. Screws maybe be a little too tight or something. But the spacing is so short it is exactly what I was looking for. I will post some pics tomorrow night. Oh and it's height adjustable too. Will keep you all updated.
Anyway I have some adjusting to do the shifter is a little stiff and need to be broken in. Screws maybe be a little too tight or something. But the spacing is so short it is exactly what I was looking for. I will post some pics tomorrow night. Oh and it's height adjustable too. Will keep you all updated.
