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Short Shifters

Discussion in '7G Lancer and older - Performance' started by Mitsuman+03, Apr 7, 2009.

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  1. Mitsuman+03

    Mitsuman+03 Well-Known Member

    I was looking into installing a short shifter. Has anyone on here put one in there Lancer?
    Right now it looks like B&M is the best company to go with for the money you have to spend.
    I am just looking for some input on if its worth it and if the install is hard??
    Thanks everyone!
     
    Mitsuman+03, Apr 7, 2009
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  2. Mitsuman+03

    Mitsuman+03 Well-Known Member

    I want to reduce my distance by at least 35%!
    Which B&M makes a adjustable throw shifter.... That might be the one I am going to go with!
    It can reduce the distance up to 50%!
     
    Mitsuman+03, Apr 7, 2009
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  3. geaux 4 breauxk

    geaux 4 breauxk Well-Known Member

    TWM Performance FTW! These guys make the best quality shizz. Only reasons I regret not getting the 5 speed is b/c I cant order another shifter from them! So Sad! Ohh, and their weighted shift knobs are to die for! So many styles and finishes!

    Scott
     
    geaux 4 breauxk, Apr 7, 2009
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  4. Mitsuman+03

    Mitsuman+03 Well-Known Member

    Thanks buddy... That helped out a lot!
     
    Mitsuman+03, Apr 8, 2009
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  5. SeRious08

    SeRious08 Well-Known Member

    I agree with the shifter but not the shift knobs. RTM shift knobs destroy TWMs.
     
    SeRious08, Apr 8, 2009
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  6. lancer2quick

    lancer2quick Well-Known Member

    I currently have the B&M adjustible and a ralliart counterweight knob...great combo. It may be me, but I would recommend not adjusting it all the way down. The trim ring on the center console will bruise the hell out of your wrist. Lol as for the install, its simple as hell...I would recommend swapping out your bushings to the metal type. They're more durable and you get that cool ass "shink" sound when you shift. Ha...I'm an idiot for that one
     
    lancer2quick, Apr 9, 2009
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  7. Mitsuman+03

    Mitsuman+03 Well-Known Member

    Where did you get your metal bushings at??
     
    Mitsuman+03, Apr 10, 2009
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  8. lancer2quick

    lancer2quick Well-Known Member

    I think I got them from lancershop.com. If I remember right, they were around 25 bucks.
     
    lancer2quick, Apr 11, 2009
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  9. dogdog130

    dogdog130 Well-Known Member

    i got a deal from a guy the short throw and knob for 150 and it is sweet as hell
     
    dogdog130, Apr 11, 2009
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  10. Mitsuman+03

    Mitsuman+03 Well-Known Member

    Awsome ... thanks guys.
    You all have been great help!
     
    Mitsuman+03, Apr 13, 2009
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  11. lancer2quick

    lancer2quick Well-Known Member

    Thats what we're here for!!
     
    lancer2quick, Apr 13, 2009
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  12. Mitsuman+03

    Mitsuman+03 Well-Known Member

    Which metal Bushings were they from lancershop.com??
     
    Mitsuman+03, Apr 16, 2009
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  13. Mitsuman+03

    Mitsuman+03 Well-Known Member

    Yea... just ordered it.
    Its not the greatest but it was a packaged deal.
    Get the short shifter and metal bushings .. its going to reduce the distance by 40%!
     
    Mitsuman+03, Apr 16, 2009
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  14. zafoam

    zafoam Active Member

    have you installed yet? who did you get it from?
     
    zafoam, Apr 25, 2009
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  15. Mitsuman+03

    Mitsuman+03 Well-Known Member

    I have not installed yet... but I got it off Ebay!
    Planning on getting it done this week.
     
    Mitsuman+03, Apr 27, 2009
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  16. mujahidMD

    mujahidMD Well-Known Member

    Will the short shifter void your warranty?
     
    mujahidMD, Apr 27, 2009
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  17. Mitsuman+03

    Mitsuman+03 Well-Known Member

    I dont know... I didnt have one anyways... Always done my own work... as far as I know voids the warranty!
     
    Mitsuman+03, Apr 27, 2009
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  18. lancer2quick

    lancer2quick Well-Known Member

    One thing Mitsu, and I hate that I forgot to tell you, but you may want to buy another shifter retainer(the white plastic piece around the shifter). If you don't you will have to cut your stock shifter to get it out. On one end, you have the pivot ball and on the other, you have the huge metal block that's welded to the shifter. Sorry, but I forgot I had to do that in case I ever wanted to replace the stock one.
     
    lancer2quick, Apr 28, 2009
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  19. yoshilancer

    yoshilancer Well-Known Member

    i got one in my 08 lancer...works... at the time thats all they had but short shifter helps alot for me do what you feel is right
     
    yoshilancer, Apr 30, 2009
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  20. Mitsuman+03

    Mitsuman+03 Well-Known Member

    Does anyone know the best place to pick up a shifter retainer!
    I was looking last night to see what you were saying and I can see what you mean.
     
    Mitsuman+03, May 4, 2009
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