Can't find a quality short shifter! Please help.

[3kgtvr4lover]

Hey guys I have a 1995 Eclipse gsx. Read everything I could and I can't find a b&m short shifter anywhere, not even a knock off. What's the next best solution?

 

[Soccerguy136]

Short Throw Shifter Mod

mario.germain.com: shifter mod

Short Shifter Mod

 

[RamenPride]

Read everything I could and I can't find a b&m short shifter anywhere, not even a knock off.

Mit Eclipse 95 99 GS GST GSX 2G DSM 4g63 Chrome Short Shifter Black Shift Knob | eBay

 

[DSMxJB]

Mit Eclipse 95 99 GS GST GSX 2G DSM 4g63 Chrome Short Shifter Black Shift Knob | eBay

Just installed the same shifter in my buddies 95 and we had to file down the red piece a bit but it was no big deal.

 

[3kgtvr4lover]

Thanks guys, do you know if the meghan racing is better? They look almost identical.

 

[spyderdrifter]

I had a B&M shifter on my first spyder and it was awesome. Bought some cheap one before that and was severely disappointed. The B&M is a little pricey, but it's worth it.

Well i didn't know B&M shifters where no longer available for our cars. I found B&Ms contact page so I'll call them tomorrow during some down time to figure out if they'll still special order them.

 

[Lou98GSX]

very happy with my b&m

 

[lewishamilton]

Has there ever been a consensus on whether the ebay knockoff of the B&M is quality enough for use? I hear its just as good and I hear it's crap.

 

[gho5tone]

Has there ever been a consensus on whether the ebay knockoff of the B&M is quality enough for use? I hear its just as good and I hear it's crap.

With some modification it has been said that it's almost as good as a B&M quality. There was a thread on it somewhere.

 

[RamenPride]

With some modification it has been said that it's almost as good as a B&M quality. There was a thread on it somewhere.

Here's a pretty thorough review thread.

 

[lewishamilton]

Here's a pretty thorough review thread.

Thanks

 

[Liltazz803]

Try ebay

 

[chinola69]

Don't know much about this shifter but these guys are pretty straight up guys.

https://www.rtmracing.com/xcart/product.php?productid=18187&cat=388&page=1

 

[k_maxson907]

I've got one of the eBay ones and I love it. It was installed on the car when I bought it, but it shifts amazingly. Combined with the solid shifter base bushings and underhood shifter bushings, it's a dream!

 

[talon96eagle]

i had two of short shifters on my old 2g. both were from ebay and the first was crap. i only paid $30 for it and it showed. it needed modification to fit properly and when i finally did get it in, it ended up breaking a few months later. I then went back to ebay and ponied up a couple extra $$ for what appeared to be a more quality item. Again, it needed a little bit of modification to fit but gave a much smother shift and i had it for another two years before selling the car. I wish i still had links to the specific products stated but those have been lost in time.

Moral of the story: ebay shifters are not a perfect fit but if you spend a couple extra $$ to get the nicer ones on ebay, then you will be happier in the long run.

 

[2gmitsueclipse]

You should check the classifieds.......

2g B&M Short Shifter w/ Base&Cables - DSM Classifieds

 

[PsYcHoMaNtYsS]

lucky for me someone had put a megan in my dsm before i bought it. i had to replace the bushings about a yr ago, but the shifter itself still works fine

 

[NHerron]

http://www.dsmtuners.com/forums/art...epower-short-shifter-review-install-tips.html

Pivot bearing sucks, develops play and makes it easy for stud breakage. If you were to get a better bearing and high quality stud, you'd be all set. I haven't broken mine yet...knock on wood