Installed JBarone Short Shift Plate....

[bigdaddy]

I'm thrilled you like it. Nice pic thanks!!

i love it, so much better than a $200+ STS, and the install took like 2o minutes

 

[JBR]

i love it, so much better than a $200+ STS, and the install took like 2o minutes

LOL...Easy on the wallet. Easy to install.

Thanks,
Jamie

 

[hectik1]

I just installed mine Thursday. Took 15 minutes, really easy. The new powdercoat is amazing (glossy black). Drives like the STS equipped MS3 I drove a couple of months back at less than half the price! Now that I got the shifting down the 2-3 and 3-4 shift are lightning quick. One or my favorite mods I have done. This is in combination with the SU shifter bushings/AWR MM.(breakn)

Thanks Jbarone!

 

[JBR]

I just installed mine Thursday. Took 15 minutes, really easy. The new powdercoat is amazing (glossy black). Drives like the STS equipped MS3 I drove a couple of months back at less than half the price! Now that I got the shifting down the 2-3 and 3-4 shift are lightning quick. One or my favorite mods I have done. This is in combination with the SU shifter bushings/AWR MM.(breakn)

Thanks Jbarone!

You're welcome, I'm glad you like it. The powder coat is so tough too. It will look and last like new for 10+ years.

Thanks,
Jamie

 

[hectik1]

You're welcome, I'm glad you like it. The powder coat is so tough too. It will look and last like new for 10+ years.

Thanks,
Jamie

And now you can see it since I just replaced the stock airbox with a CPE Nano.

 

[JBR]

And now you can see it since I just replaced the stock airbox with a CPE Nano.

Awesome! You've got a really nice car there.

Jamie

 

[funksilver07]

Looks like a nice mod if you don't want to go the STS route. Was about to do a STS but I might have to try this one out...

 

[ole dude]

Add me to the list of members that have installed jbarone's shifter plate. It works very well, in fact, I like it better than a short shifter setup. The factory height handle fits my purpose better and the shifts are shorter, but shorter on the 2, 4, and 6 side, which is better to me. A plus is it can be installed and removed if needed, very quickly.

Overall good value, good performance.

 

[JBR]

Add me to the list of members that have installed jbarone's shifter plate. It works very well, in fact, I like it better than a short shifter setup. The factory height handle fits my purpose better and the shifts are shorter, but shorter on the 2, 4, and 6 side, which is better to me. A plus is it can be installed and removed if needed, very quickly.

Overall good value, good performance.

Wonderful! I'm happy to hear you like it. I also appreciate the write up.

Thanks,
Jamie

 

[Doozy]

just order a blue one. looking forward to it. thx jbarone!

 

[JBR]

just order a blue one. looking forward to it. thx jbarone!

Got it. Goes out in the morning.

Thanks,
Jamie

 

[SpeedHeeb]

Jamie i got yours installed last night fanfuckingtastic. that jspeed s*** doesnt even come close to the quality of yours.

 

[Doozy]

finally got around to taking some pics. here ya go...

great service. i'd buy from jbarone again. thx mang!

sorry for the crappy iphone pic.

 

[Mid_Life_Crisis]

I have my own version of the Rotus mod and decided I should try a lighter weight. I just installed one of JBarone`s weights and there is a definite improvement. What I noticed the most is that under spirited shifting, it doesn`t feel like the mechanism is trying to bounce back out of gear after each shift.

By the way, is it just my car, or did anybody else`s factory weight stink to high heavens? I had it in the house and within a few minutes, I had to put it in the shed.

 

[JBR]

I have my own version of the Rotus mod and decided I should try a lighter weight. I just installed one of JBarone`s weights and there is a definite improvement. What I noticed the most is that under spirited shifting, it doesn`t feel like the mechanism is trying to bounce back out of gear after each shift.

I'm so glad someone finally realized how important the proper shift weight is in a short shift configuration. The potential for damage to the transmission over the long term is too great to ignore.

This is why I'll never sell my STSP kits with out the weight.

Thanks,
Jamie

 

[Mid_Life_Crisis]

Nobody has any thoughts on this?

Is it just my car, or did anybody else`s factory weight stink to high heavens? I had it in the house and within a few minutes, I had to put it in the shed.

Reminded me of internal parts saturated with oil that got cooked.
If you`ve ever smelled a rod that came out the side of an engine block, you`ll know what I`m talking about.

 

[JBR]

Nobody has any thoughts on this?

Is it just my car, or did anybody else`s factory weight stink to high heavens? I had it in the house and within a few minutes, I had to put it in the shed.

Reminded me of internal parts saturated with oil that got cooked.
If you`ve ever smelled a rod that came out the side of an engine block, you`ll know what I`m talking about.

My weight was very new when I removed it so no it did not smell. I think I can tell you why it does though, there is air in the cavity where the bolts thread in to it. That area combined with the thread locker used from the factory is what causes the stink. I removed a rear motor mount from a car with about 70,000 miles on it and the bolt stunk so bad it almost ran me out of the garage.

Thanks,
Jamie

 

[meicalnissyen]

Nobody has any thoughts on this?

Is it just my car, or did anybody else`s factory weight stink to high heavens? I had it in the house and within a few minutes, I had to put it in the shed.

Reminded me of internal parts saturated with oil that got cooked.
If you`ve ever smelled a rod that came out the side of an engine block, you`ll know what I`m talking about.

Hey, on this topic, and out of curiosity, I pulled my weight off yesterday afternoon (it was almost nice out)

Holy balls

it now resides in the special plastic container of "OEM parts to be reinstalled prior to a dealer visit"

I would encourage everyone to try the car without the weight.
It is different, and some will like it and some will not
it is a more connected feeling, light, responsive, way more feel. but along with that comes a more pronounced notchieness

 

[onelsono]

i had this plate installed for a week and had to take it out and install the stock one again. i didnt like how shifting felt so heavy and stiff. i luved the short throw of it but the stiffness killed it. just my opinion on the part.

 

[Doozy]

i had this plate installed for a week and had to take it out and install the stock one again. i didnt like how shifting felt so heavy and stiff. i luved the short throw of it but the stiffness killed it. just my opinion on the part.

are you a female?