Short Shifter

[beezmp3]

For all of oyu who have a short throw shifter, who would u say makes the best one all around for the mp3? Meaning, easiest to install, best feel,best price, so on and so on. Looking into getting one.

 

[beezmp3]

Any one wanna help me out? Or jus look and not answer?

 

[Minishotglass]

use the search button next time bro, but i heard the kartboy shifter was pretty good for the protege

 

[YP5 Toronto]

dude...its kinda general question....everyone has their own preference...and their are reviews on the various products...people have spent time posting their results....(hate saying this) but...search....

but...

they are all about the same for installation....

my choice remains www.twmperformance.com

 

[TXMazdaSpeeder]

agreed, i have the twm and i love it

 

[toucci]

I like my kartboy a lot. Can't go wrong either way, I guess price would be the biggest factor then. So kartboy wins. Muahahah

even if you do get the TWM you'll want the kartboy bushings, just keep that in mind.

 

[TXMazdaSpeeder]

I like my kartboy a lot. Can't go wrong either way, I guess price would be the biggest factor then. So kartboy wins. Muahahah

even if you do get the TWM you'll want the kartboy bushings, just keep that in mind.

why is that?

 

[2K3 MSP]

I got the Kartboy and I love it. Better pricing than the TWM as well.

 

[Minus]

theres only so many ways to make a metal rod

but maybe if you want a shorter looks or actual sorter throw. i just want a shorter look and apparently the kartboy is an inch shorter looks wise.

 

[YP5 Toronto]

Price is not everything....in the world of aftermarket parts..we should all remember that.

Twm shifter:
-6061-T6 billet aluminum
-unique inner bearing brace bushing which guards against bearing damage due to over-tightening
- kits include CNC machined billet aluminum heat sheild spacers (no bending or cutting of the heat shield)

$40USD more.....easy choice IMO.

 

[Minus]

you sold me, how tall is it off of the consol?
like from the shift boot up

 

[TXMazdaSpeeder]

whoa

i rnever realized it has the same type bearing as my rollerblades

lol wonder if i could put my abec 7 speed bearings in there and have smoother faster shifts? lol

 

[Minus]

hehe im thinking about swiss bones skate board bearings

 

[TXMazdaSpeeder]

Picture of TWM next to average sized spray paint can for size comparison

could u really put skate bearings in it? and would u get any gain?

 

[2K3 MSP]

Price is not everything....in the world of aftermarket parts..we should all remember that.

Twm shifter:
-6061-T6 billet aluminum
-unique inner bearing brace bushing which guards against bearing damage due to over-tightening
- kits include CNC machined billet aluminum heat sheild spacers (no bending or cutting of the heat shield)$40USD more.....easy choice IMO.

Yeah, it was an easy choice...That's why I picked the Kartboy. Don't over tighten the bolt, and you wont damage it; problem solved. Use the time it would take you to install the heat sheild spacers, and bend the heat shield.
Besides, with the Kartboy, you can get a SS/knob/bushings combo for about $153 total after tax/shipping.

 

[Minus]

omg that thing looks like the shifter on my brother in law's truck lol

never mind

 

[Minus]

you probably really could put skate bearings in there, i donno if itwould really help. if someone donated a shifter to me, i would put the skate bearings in it and try it out lol

 

[TXMazdaSpeeder]

hey i got my TWN shifter free so im greatful, most of the height is my fancy shift knob.

 

[2K3 MSP]

Picture of TWM next to average sized spray paint can for size comparison

Pictures of the Kartboy:
/members/2K3 Mazdaspeed/kartboy ss 004.jpg

/members/2K3 Mazdaspeed/kartboy ss 005.jpg

 

[Minus]

now what would really be helpful is if someone had one of an mp3/msp stock shifter