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hellomynameis · 06-16-2008

Kracka and I installed my eBay short shifter on Saturday. It really is absolutely awesome.

I was concerned about lowering the height of the shift knob as I prefer the shortest route from the steering wheel to the shifter to bang of quick shifts. However, the shifter is adjustable so you can set the angle of it. I angled it towards the driver and it's in a great spot.

There is more effort involved in putting it into gear, reverse can be especially tricky. It's not unmanageable and actually feels a bit more solid and deliberate than before.

I forgot to measure the overall front to back distance between the two but the short shifter is significantly shorter than stock.

Overall, for the price ($31 eBay shifter + $17 upper pivot mount = $48) this is a great mod that really adds a lot to the driving experience.

06-16-2008	#14
hellomynameis Chinese Checkers Champion! Elite Mahjong Champion! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Mayer, MN Drives: Evo IX Posts: 242	Re: Fidanza short-shifter (Evo VIII/IX) Kracka and I installed my eBay short shifter on Saturday. It really is absolutely awesome. I was concerned about lowering the height of the shift knob as I prefer the shortest route from the steering wheel to the shifter to bang of quick shifts. However, the shifter is adjustable so you can set the angle of it. I angled it towards the driver and it's in a great spot. There is more effort involved in putting it into gear, reverse can be especially tricky. It's not unmanageable and actually feels a bit more solid and deliberate than before. I forgot to measure the overall front to back distance between the two but the short shifter is significantly shorter than stock. Overall, for the price ($31 eBay shifter + $17 upper pivot mount = $48) this is a great mod that really adds a lot to the driving experience.