what shifter to buy???

[matt_burrage2002]

hey guys whats the best shifter to buy out there??? i see several different brands on ebay(jdm-tvm-trd-etc) of course would like the usual shorter throws but are the shifters shorter too??? any advise on installation would be helpfull also

[Alex8181]

I've always been a fan of B&M when I was in the Honda camp. I think TRD is going to be the easiest to install though since it comes with whole assembly, but it is pricey. I would stay away from ebay shifters unless you know the brand (even then I hate buying from ebay).

[matt_burrage2002]

Thanks For The Info Alex. I Had A B&m Shifter On My 99'beetle The B&m Shifter Seem To Work O.k But To Knotchy For My Tastes

[franki]

The B&M short shifter keeps the same height. The throw is about half of your stock. Hope this helps.

[Red_Dragon]

I will tell it to you straight, you want the best short shifter money can buy for your car. Check it out http://www.twmperformance.com/

[Scionz13]

^^^ agreed. I have the TWM Stage 2 and I love it. Makes 35% shorter throw and 2.5" shorter height than stock. And the directions they give you are pretty good.

[CalBoy]

I have the TRD short shifter, and i think its awsome.. its not that bad at all. plus, i got it free with my car.

[sunnyrodeo]

i am looking at creative creations. I like twm but cc ones like half the price..
they both lower the height significantly cc-2in twm2.5in cc-$70

[warlock_bcrich]

personally i would go with the twm stage 2 shifter. it will help out alot. if not twm creative compacts make a short shift that is just as good. perrin makes an adjustable short shift but the drawback to that is that you have to make sure everything is tight before putting everything back together or it might slip under hard shifting.

[WWKD?]

I'd stay away from e-bay ANYTHING!!!

I've always been a fan of B&M when I was in the Honda camp. I think TRD is going to be the easiest to install though since it comes with whole assembly, but it is pricey. I would stay away from ebay shifters unless you know the brand (even then I hate buying from ebay).

[warlock_bcrich]

yeah ebay pretty much is a place to get cheap part that break real easily

I'd stay away from e-bay ANYTHING!!!

[WWKD?]

I will tell it to you straight, you want the best short shifter money can buy for your car. Check it out http://www.twmperformance.com/

OK... so, question??? Are they easy to install? Or am I better off having someone do it for me? And... is it really better thatn the TRD shifter? What does the TRD shifter cost?
Also, can I keep the stock boot and shift knob, or do I need to buy the ones they offer?
I'd like to keep the look as stock as possible, and wanted to get a TRD shift knob.

[warlock_bcrich]

the shifting is alot shorter than the trd. its a little bit harder to install because you take more apart

[TWM Performance]

hey guys whats the best shifter to buy out there??? i see several different brands on ebay(jdm-tvm-trd-etc) of course would like the usual shorter throws but are the shifters shorter too??? any advise on installation would be helpfull also

Red_Dragon: Thanks for the referral

We have an install guide on our Scion tC short shifter page, just scroll to the bottom and you can download the pdf.

Here's the Link: How to Install Scion tC short shifters

We also make our short shifters available with shifter base bushings, shift cable bushings, shift knobs, and short shift boots.

Hope this helps.

Kevin
TWM Performance

[warlock_bcrich]

yeah thats a really good install guide to go by.

[oneday]

The Perrin short shifter is awesome too. IT allows for independent height and throw adjustment, and you can twist the shaft to put the know in a better position. Easy as any of the others to install and well made.

[warlock_bcrich]

perrin does have a really good product.

[bahiabahia]

I have an ARK short shifter. search Ebay $149.00 with the knob