shorten shifter

[drifta]

has any one shortened their gear shifter? i was thinking of just cutting it, as i have a knob which has allen key bolts to tighten. do you think this will be ok thanks Rian:D

[adam 32]

no

thats why they make short shift kits. leave this kind of handiwork for your VL 5psd

[GTS-t VSPEC]

drifta,

That's not how they work, there was a thread in the performance section on some short shift kits, do it properly or not at all, can be dangerous if you DIY.

See'ya:burnout:

[ix9]

hehehe, I cut the shifter shorter in my previous car.

A hacksaw, 30mins of sweat and I finally cut through it.

Bought an aftermarket shift-knob and it clamped right on. No Probs.

If you wanna try it, do it, just don't whinge to us if the hacksaw runs away and you "bling bling" half your dashboard....

[Denver]

Erg, having bought a car once that had a shortened shifter, yeach, never again, unless you get a propper short shift kit, which uses a normal length gear stick, it just changes the pivot point, you'll be regretting it, the short gearstick looks cute but i found it a pain on a regular basis when changing gears having to reach for a tiny stick which didn't give the right leverage

[RadiuM]

i recommend getting a quick/short shift kit, it gives the car a much better feel as the throw between gears is very minimal. chopping the gear stick is the dodgy brothers way.

god knows how long my box will last with the quick shifter.

does it serious munt the synchro's slamming it into gear that fast?

Shaun

[adam 32]

and while youve got the hack-saw out why not try a custom lowering job?

[R31 POWER]

Yeah go the cut down it's good,might take another 10mm off and thats it perfect.You don't have to use your wallet to get good results.what are the con's anyway??

[nizmokid]

you guys say the throw is wrong when cut down, and leverage is bad....... you guys need to go to the gym or something, cause I cut mine down 10mm and the stick is so much better and didn't cost a thing! ..............worth doing if you don't like it then buy a short shifter:D

[Gradenko]

If you shorten your stick and don't change the pivot point, all you've accomplished is interior rice. Pure and simple.

I feel for your car and the poor fellow who buys it next. Leave ghetto mods for a car more deserved of the privilege.