stock shifter question w/ pics

[nautical_lifens]

I know its along shot but... I took out my center console this morning to clean it(ewww previous owner) and notice the stock shifter has like a billet aluminum piece on top of it... i was wondering and also heard that this piece comes off and then you can just put your shift knob on the lower black part? anyone? thanks

 

[mx-p5]

Looks like a set screw in that second pic. Only one way to find out. Take it off!! If it comes off and there are matching threads under there, it's your lucky day!! IF not, I'm sure you could have a shop thread it for you. Or just pickup a short shifter.

Tylor

 

[njaremka]

i remember back in 2001 when i bought my car, that was the ghetto way of getting a short shifter. AND, then in late 01, the MP3 was supplied with a shifter that was exactly that - a shortened shift lever.

my advice: don't do it. get a proper short shifter.

 

[mx-p5]

A short shifter isn't just a shortened shifter, it's also dif. at the bottom where it connects to the linkage.

I too say just pick up a short shifter.

I went all out and got the TWM full setup. Looks good and functions flawlessly!!

Tylor

 

[nautical_lifens]

well i did it... there are no threads under it but i just put on an aftermarket shift knob...
You have to heat it up and it slides off.
thanks tho

 

[mx-p5]

Let's see a pic. The knobs you pick up at the auto parts stores don't have threads. Just set screws, so, that would work.

Curious to see how the "Sack" is gonna look now with a shortened shifter

 

[nautical_lifens]

i will shoot a pic right now .... give me 5... i like its looks good...

 

[njaremka]

all buttoned, up it won't look much different than a mazdaspeed shifter

 

[nautical_lifens]

i like it... i know its not a true short shifter.. my old car had a pacesetter adjustable one... i wish i would have kept it for this.... but oh well... i like it so far.. give it a week to see

 

[mx-p5]

Doesn't look bad at all. Short shifter on the cheap! lol. Let us know how it works in daily driving.

Tylor

 

[nautical_lifens]

will do, i work for the hut on weekends so its gonna be fun in the snow tonight

 

[winner]

jetta floormats?

 

[nautical_lifens]

drove lastnight for 9hours ....worked great...need a new knob tho
yeah they fit awesome and they are thick winters so ....

 

[bradf_420]

thats one the first thing i notice when i got my car and cleaned everything. i attempted to unscrew it a few times never thought it would be glue on. thanks ill do that untill i get a real short shift

 

[clicknext]

Does it feel any notchier or harder to shift since you get less leverage now?

 

[A louie]

I have a ebay shifter and I love it! A short shifter is a short shifter, just like a intake.

This one is the perfect height, and really nice throw distance, not to short where its hard to tell what gear/hard throw but not to far either, its perfect!

Just as good as a B&M if you ask me. Hopefully I will have TWM bushings soon though!'

Oh the price of the shifter came out to $21 I can take pics of it installed if needed

 

[mx-p5]

The bushing is going to make all the difference in the world!!


Tylor

 

[nautical_lifens]

its not to hard to shift... it gonna be different from stock but not bad... just a temp solution till school is paid and i have money again

 

[Wykydtron]

How is it still? I'm thinking of doing that now.

 

[bradf_420]

what did you use to heat it up and how long did it take