Short throw vs. long throw shifters
04-14-2004, 08:33 PM
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Short throw vs. long throw shifters
I've had my GS-R for about a year now, and everyone that drives my car comments on how short my shifter is! It's a stock throw, but others have said that it's even shorter than non-GSR models??? Also, my brother in-law even says it's shorter than his BMW shift (BMW 318iS). I think I'd like to try a short throw shifter because when i sit in a WRX at car shows, im absolutely amazed at how short the throw is. Anybody have any suggestions on which shifter to get? How much? Ive seen B&M shifters go for $130!! But APC has them for like $40...Does it improve performance? Do I have to get it professionally installed? How much to get it installed...Because I don't know how to install it myself, and I'm afraid I'd fawk up my tranny if i do. 
04-14-2004, 08:38 PM
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please do a search,..just a few points though,..the stock GSR shifter is a great shifter,..secondly if you decide to get a short shifter,.. do it yourself,...its a EASY install,..and i HIGHLY recommend getting bushings for your new short throw shifter,..they run the most for like 20 bucks,..ES bushings
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E36 318iS does not have a short shifter from the factory.
it's in fact very long throws. the E36 model with the shortest shifer was the M Roadster and the M Coupe. swapping in the shifter from either of those cars into other E36 models was a very popular upgrade.
now try a STi that bitch had a super short shift!
it's in fact very long throws. the E36 model with the shortest shifer was the M Roadster and the M Coupe. swapping in the shifter from either of those cars into other E36 models was a very popular upgrade.
now try a STi that bitch had a super short shift!
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04-14-2004, 08:59 PM
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Integras have great shifters, way better than the majority of OEM shifters I've ever driven. A few people that have driven it asked what type of shifter I had and were amazed when I told them it was stock (It was stock then). That's why I wouldn't fawk it up by getting a cheap short shifter, 'cause they feel like crap.
I'd go with Neuspeed. If that's too expensive for you, go with Skunk2 (which I haven't felt, but I hear is really good quality). IMO, B&M shifters feel cheap, and sit in the wrong position because they don't have the dual bend like the stock, Neuspeed, and Skunk2 shifters.
I'd go with Neuspeed. If that's too expensive for you, go with Skunk2 (which I haven't felt, but I hear is really good quality). IMO, B&M shifters feel cheap, and sit in the wrong position because they don't have the dual bend like the stock, Neuspeed, and Skunk2 shifters.
04-14-2004, 09:09 PM
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Originally Posted by Black2000GSR
I'd go with Neuspeed. If that's too expensive for you, go with Skunk2 (which I haven't felt, but I hear is really good quality).
Prices? I see the Neuspeed one is like $140 @ Nopi Online. Price doesnt really matter, $140 in the world of mods is pretty cheap!
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Originally Posted by Patman015
Prices? I see the Neuspeed one is like $140 @ Nopi Online. Price doesnt really matter, $140 in the world of mods is pretty cheap!
I paid almost $200 for mine at a time when they were going for ~$230...it was worth every penny.