Short throw shifter

Post by **mcheddadi** » Sat Dec 27, 2008 5:43 am

yep joe sent me the write up too, damn I wanted to install this, this weekend. lol

Post by **dldjros69** » Sat Dec 27, 2008 9:42 am

Fail - the install should have been really easy but...

that is a side shot.

This is the first step in the install, to remove this plastic piece off of a pivot ball.

How the heck do you get this part off????

I called joe and he said to pry it with a screw driver. My pops was afraid we were going to break it so we called off the install to do further research.

Post by **ursus** » Sat Dec 27, 2008 9:59 am

Wow so u CAN pry it off.. this is the step that me and Axxion got stuck on when we tried to develop the STS. Interesting.

Post by **Racingline** » Sat Dec 27, 2008 10:01 am

lol email sent with more pics. it is tight but literally will "pop" off. It is purely a tension fit.

Place the screwdriver on the same angle as your hand is on in the pic ( from the side) no t from the front

"roll it off from the side" no the front

Post by **dldjros69** » Sat Dec 27, 2008 10:02 am

? can you or cant you pry it off

we couldnt

Post by **Racingline** » Sat Dec 27, 2008 10:05 am

it does pry of, all I'm saying is to try from the side where your hand is in the pic. Pry up from where your thumb is, well up and toward the engine. Right not you have the screw driver coming in from the front of the car, I told your dad on the phone to approach it from the side.

by coming at it from the front of the car, the cable itself is applying more resistance to your efforts

edit, I'm guessing it maybe cold in PA, perhaps put a hair dryer on the part to warm the area and make the plastic a little more forgiving. There is no other way to remove it other than to pry it off. Nissan will do the same thing when they replace your clutch etc.

Post by **Racingline** » Sat Dec 27, 2008 10:12 am

screwdriver is red line, arrow show direction to pry

Post by **dldjros69** » Sat Dec 27, 2008 10:13 am

As you know he was just worried about breaking it. When he wasnt looking i was prying the crap out of it from all angles.

After he does more research we should be ok to try it again.

I need my car for football tomorrow so the next attempt will be monday after work.

Post by **dldjros69** » Sat Dec 27, 2008 10:14 am

Racingline wrote:screwdriver is red line, arrow show direction to pry

Interesting, i will have to show this to him.

Hmm a hair dryer might work. I think we are having a warm spell about 43 degrees.
Modified by dldjros69 at 12:25 PM 12/27/2008

Post by **Racingline** » Sat Dec 27, 2008 10:25 am

good then get back out there, sunday is still 8 1/2 hrs away for you LOL

Post by **dldjros69** » Sat Dec 27, 2008 10:28 am

Haha, my parents house is 20 miles away. Im at home on my couch. We are going to a steak house for dinner, should we do it there in the parking lot. LOL

im heated dont worry, i wish this was installed.

Post by **Racingline** » Sat Dec 27, 2008 10:32 am

No worries, it'll be on in no time. Like I said go at it like the pic I posted and don't be scared. It will come off and it will not break

Post by **Alien_Tracker** » Sat Dec 27, 2008 10:43 am

Any updates on the y pipe? ie. performance numbers

Post by **ursus** » Sat Dec 27, 2008 11:54 am

Anything about the price for these sts? very interested if it works out great.

Post by **Racingline** » Sat Dec 27, 2008 11:58 am

retail is going to be $129. have not figured out GB/pre-order pricing just yet. Production will start likely first week of January and be ready 3-4 weeks thereafter

Post by **Blackmobile** » Sat Dec 27, 2008 2:01 pm

Is that price for both the 2.5 and 3.5?

Post by **Racingline** » Sat Dec 27, 2008 2:11 pm

yes price will be the same for both. but email me if you want one. Local guys are always treated well

Post by **Alt.ImaCoupe** » Sun Dec 28, 2008 3:27 am

Joe, I sent you an email regarding the shifter about a week ago. Can you confirm whether you got the message, and don't need any more prototypers, or if you did not get my message at all. Thanks.

Post by **dldjros69** » Mon Dec 29, 2008 10:21 am

Short throw kit INSTALLED....

Finally

Post by **spockrock** » Mon Dec 29, 2008 10:25 am

dldjros69 wrote:Short throw kit INSTALLED....

Finally

PICS!!!!!!!

Post by **dldjros69** » Mon Dec 29, 2008 10:26 am

I just asked joe if i can post pics. I think i can. Waiting for the reply. Pics coming shortly...

Post by **mcheddadi** » Mon Dec 29, 2008 10:35 am

Ok short shifter kit received and installed!!

The difference in throw is Huge! Now my shifts are ridiculously short.

install is super easy too! ftw! I do sugest people invest in heavier shift knobs to compensate for the shorter throws, with my heavier shift knob its great!!

I'll put more hand on impression later guys when I get to drive it more, now it's cold outside and I didn't let the car warm up at all so these arn't final impressions, but it's look great!

Post by **LinkNuc** » Mon Dec 29, 2008 10:59 am

Sweet, let's get these puppies rollin', I can't friggin wait!!!!! I'll gladly paypal you today for a STS on the 1st day its available!!!

Post by **6sp3.5** » Mon Dec 29, 2008 12:33 pm

Just got the short throw installed. Nice design, simple to install.No more long throws for me. I recomend it. The factory throws are rediculous.

Post by **dldjros69** » Mon Dec 29, 2008 1:34 pm

wow you guys got them installed quickly.

I think the best reduction in throw is from 2nd to 3rd.

Post by **dldjros69** » Mon Dec 29, 2008 2:17 pm

This part does come off, its awkward but it does come off.

This pin is hard to get out. As seen in the pic when there is a little gap you can fit a screw driver in there and push it out.

Shift cable removed.

Bottom of oem braket

Ball joint of shift cable.

When i realized what the clutch cable bracket was used for i was totally amazed. This part changed the angle of the shift cable.

Reinstallation - Clutch cable braket goes in backwards.

Post by **Racingline** » Mon Dec 29, 2008 5:31 pm

for the record there are more parts to the kit than just the little bracket shown LOL. I think Danny was too anxious to go for a drive he forgot to post a pic of the actual STS unit.

Post by **Viper5000** » Mon Dec 29, 2008 5:43 pm

this should be interesting... about how long was the install?

Post by **One Crazy Max** » Mon Dec 29, 2008 7:56 pm

damn, wtf does the whole thing look like...i would love to know.

btw joe, any hookups for previous prototypers?

Post by **One Crazy Max** » Mon Dec 29, 2008 7:57 pm

now we just need someone to come out with a clutch kit to help out with the sts!

Short throw shifter

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