Short Shifter?

[1G_LASER_RS_N/T]

Is it worth the money to shell out the 100 bucks or so for the Short Shifter for the 1G Laser N/T?
I mean is the short shifter really worth the money? or is it a waste?
Does it make much of a difference?

 

[Defiant]

Damned expensive, aren't they? I spent $150 for the B&M on my 2G, and dammit, it _was_ worth it. I don't know which 1G you're looking at, but if it's like the B&M, yeah, it's worth it.

I assume you've already gone to a 2G knob instead of the horsedick?

 

[supergoat]

I have a 2G knob in my 1G and I feel it's plenty short. I don't think I'd like the feel of a short shifter in my car seeing as how short it is now.

 

[1G_LASER_RS_N/T]

No.. so far the shifter is the OEM.
are you referring to the leather coverd shifter knob itself?
How much of a difference cant the shifter knob itself make? I kind of like the Leather Oem knob... I thought about changing it over to a Ball type knob.

 

[Defiant]

Any time your grabbing the shifter closer to the pivot -such as with a shorter knob- you're shortening the distance your hand has to move (as well as increasing the force needed). Basic leverage.

http://www.vfaq.com/mods/short-shifter.html

http://www.dsmtuners.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=81408&highlight=shifter+install

 

[1G_LASER_RS_N/T]

Defiant... Every Time I have a question, you always have great advice... you sir...ROCK

appreciate the info

 

[Defiant]

Well, I... um... er... well.... uh, thank you.


shucks.

 

[4pistons]

Is it worth the money to shell out the 100 bucks or so for the Short Shifter for the 1G

When you can cut an inch out of it yourself and re-weld it for less than $20 bucks?? NO!

Rick - '91 GSX

 

[Rob98GST]

I am seriously thinking about getting a B&M short shiter kit for my 98 GST.

Anyone have some before and after pictures on how much lower the shifter sits? I know it reduces the throw from 35-50% but how much lower is the height?

Its not worth the price if it doesn't lower it much....I want to beable to use and see my radio in 1st, 3rd, and 5th.

I found a place called cyberauto that sells it for $156 shipped.

Thanks.

 

[dsmturboawd]

if its not short enough, you can always cut it down like people do with the stock shifter.

 

[JoeZ]

it shortens the throw, not the heigth.

What the B&M does is relocate the pivot point (moves it higher) and moves the mount for the cable lower, effectively reducing throw distance.

The shifter sits at stock heigth.

I just installed mine a couple days ago. Nice peice with bearings to improve the stroke...but it only reduces the distance going from 1st to 2nd, and 3rd to 4th....not side-to-side, only front-to-back movement.

 

[Rob98GST]

I just found this on a 2g eclipse web page with a b&m short shifter;

http://www.strongwelding.com/~jschertz/pictures/mods/modshift05.jpg

It looks to be at least an inch shorter.

 

[44pirate]

It definately lowered mine by an inch. You can see the radio. It's definately worth it.

 

[FiReBReTHa]

its been a pain for me to find the cheapest place to buy one.

 

[44pirate]

Roadraceengineering.com

 

[Rob98GST]

its been a pain for me to find the cheapest place to buy one.

I spent at least 2 hours looking for the best price and this is what I came up with - $148.50 - they quoted me $156.45 shipped.

http://www.cyberauto.com/index.php/EagleTalon-Eclipse-Laser.txt

I was a little thrown off when they labled the part as:
B&M Edge Short Shifter:
95-97, 45077, $148.50

As they say its for 95-97. But this is the same exact part number that RRE sells. I guess just a typo from them....I am going to ask for sure tomorrow. I have decided to get it.....I have never heard anyone say anything bad about them.

I know its just $6 cheaper than RRE...but hey, why spend an extra $6 if you don't have to!

 

[Defiant]

Originally posted by Rob98GST

I know its just $6 cheaper than RRE...but hey, why spend an extra $6 if you don't have to!

Because RRE is a huge supporter of the DSM world, and are well worth the extra six bucks. Skip two draft beers to cover it. Shit, scan me the receipt and I'll PayPal you the six bucks.

As for B&M pics:

http://www.dsmtuners.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=81408&highlight=shifter

 

[JoeZ]

Originally posted by Defiant
Because RRE is a huge supporter of the DSM world, and are well worth the extra six bucks. Skip two draft beers to cover it.

^ Seconded.

 

[FiReBReTHa]

Very True, They are going to bget my buisness, till mine opens,

 

[KNIGHTRIDER187]

what is a good short shifter to buy and still saving some money...and what is a good price...possibly where to get it?
...on a budget

 

[FearceDSM]

http://dsmtuner.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=98360

Read that thread. It will answer any questions you might have.
IMHO, B&M is the only choice.

 

[Defiant]

Well, if you're on a budget, just cut and weld the stick.

But for a shifter, it seems only the B&M is worth is. Damned expensive, but worth it.

Save $5 a week, and buy one in August. You may run across a used one for less than the usual $150 by then.

If you're getting it now, RRE has about the best price.

 

[rollaway]

I have a 2g unopened B and M short shifter $150 shipped... or pick it up...

 

[PsSsShTGSX]

their is not a big difference in height if any at all. i cut mine a bit to make it shorter. but if is a great short throw. may i also reccomend the symbroski shift kit. makes the experience even better.

 

[Brucewayne]

I heard that the B&m short shifter puts 3rd gear right up close to the radio, i was wondering if other brands do that also? cause my cd player folds out when i open it and right now with the stock setup my hand hits it in 3rd.