Short Shifter

[Swish]

Ok so I have looked at a B&M SS and some others.. and Im guessing they are all made pretty much the same way, but prices are way different.

i found this

Ebay Short Shifter

..and was wondering what in the world could be the difference in them to cause one to be way less, or is it just a dang name that causes the price different

 

[TheMitsuGS-T]

Only thing i can think of is maybe they are balanced? Just a theory but its most likely the brand name that raises the price a hundred dollars unfortunately.

 

[stukyl28]

People say the eBay shifter, and the b&m one are the same. Get the cheaper one and you won't even notice a difference

 

[KevinMCMXXCIX]

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Agrees with the post above

 

[TurboATM]

id guess it is something like the ebay intakes vs the name brand intakes being 4 or 5 times more expensive...yet do the exact same thing.

 

[Swish]

thanks guys!

 

[TurboATM]

i would watch out for some that dont have a threaded top for an OEM shift knob. I havent come across many, but just something you should watch for. (the ones i saw came with a universal shift knob that has the 3 small screws at the base to hold it on)

 

[murcielago]

I think there is a difference, because of the percentage being reduce, front to back or side to side, watch out for that and ask around what's good for like daily driving or straight track, you don't want over 50% for daily driving or is going to be annoying from my experience and some other co-workers who have tried it, I my self, use 20% front to back(gear to gear) and I think is 0% side to side, am not sure I bought mine used in the classifieds, you should maybe look for a used good name brand and ask the seller for details, even thou you have to kind of trust what the seller is telling you..

Murcielago
Thank You

 

[drooseph]

got my b&m on cl for 50 bucks reduced 50%, got my brothers ss on ebay for 35 shipped and it came with soild bushings but like TSiTuner23 said it wasn't threaded for a mitsu knob... i say go cheap and get an after market knob.

 

[CurtC]

Just some additional information, if your looking to keep your OEM shift knob, the threads on the Megan short shifter will work. There not as cheap as the ebay shifters but still a lot cheaper than the B&M version.

 

[b00st3d4g63]

The b&m one seems to sit higher than the stock one. I have a b&m and I am going to cut like 2'' out of it to make it shorter. It's too long for my likings.

 

[flyineagletsi]

First of all the B&M shifter's over all length is 1/2" shorter than the stock shifter. Its the pivot points that change. Also could someone tell me whether or not the Megans or other short shifters come with the roller bearings inside the pivot block? I was just curious. Anyways, I'm not trying to validate my purchase or anything here, but the B&M is flawless in operation, install, and quality. I've heard from quite a few people that you have to modify the Fidanza's and Megans. I don't exactly understand why you would buy a shifter that you have to modify when you could just as easily mod the factory one the same way and save even more money. All you have to do is raise the main pivot point and drop the cables pivot location. Also for those who think that shortening the shaft is making a short shifter, you are completely wrong. That leverage is actually a good thing once you change the pivot points. My .02

 

[Boomdeeze]

I have the megan short shifter and works great. When I put it on 50% it would hit on the cable so I went up to 35% and it works great. I heard bad things about 50% but I guess its all personal preference. The 35% is great and feels alot shorter than stock, but if your looking for a good short shifter Megan is a good choice.

 

[CurtC]

First of all the B&M shifter's over all length is 1/2" shorter than the stock shifter. Its the pivot points that change. Also could someone tell me whether or not the Megans or other short shifters come with the roller bearings inside the pivot block? I was just curious. Anyways, I'm not trying to validate my purchase or anything here, but the B&M is flawless in operation, install, and quality. I've heard from quite a few people that you have to modify the Fidanza's and Megans. I don't exactly understand why you would buy a shifter that you have to modify when you could just as easily mod the factory one the same way and save even more money. All you have to do is raise the main pivot point and drop the cables pivot location. Also for those who think that shortening the shaft is making a short shifter, you are completely wrong. That leverage is actually a good thing once you change the pivot points. My .02

As far as the Megan's having roller bearings in the pivot block, they don't, I never herd of any short shifters having this?

As for modify the Megan shifter, I bought mine used but nothing on it looked modified. I just installed it and everything worked great

Also, I have mine set to 50% and it's fine, the only problem I have on the 50% setting is it's a little hard to get into reverse. My stock shifter was like this as well but the 50% setting on the Megan shifter has seemed to make it worse

 

[Boomdeeze]

As far as the Megan's having roller bearings in the pivot block, they don't, I never herd of any short shifters having this?

As for modify the Megan shifter, I bought mine used but nothing on it looked modified. I just installed it and everything worked great

Also, I have mine set to 50% and it's fine, the only problem I have on the 50% setting is it's a little hard to get into reverse. My stock shifter was like this as well but the 50% setting on the Megan shifter has seemed to make it worse

This is what I was talking about when I said it hits the cables. When you try to go over into reverse, it hits the cable and you hae to force it over the cable to get it into reverse. If you set it at 35%, it will clear and have to restrictive issues.

 

[flyineagletsi]

As far as the Megan's having roller bearings in the pivot block, they don't, I never herd of any short shifters having this?

I kinda figured they wouldn't although I had never heard anything of it. At least you confirmed it. Its just a set of needle bearings inside that blue pivot block. They make the shifts pretty smooth and tight. I also suspected that this was the reason that many people mentioned about needing a larger diameter bolt to "tighten" it up.

Also, I have mine set to 50% and it's fine, the only problem I have on the 50% setting is it's a little hard to get into reverse. My stock shifter was like this as well but the 50% setting on the Megan shifter has seemed to make it worse

I'm actually running the B&M at 50% with zero issues. although when in 1st, 3rd, and 5th gears the shifter is vertical or nearly vertical. It's definitely weird at first but feels great once you get used to it. Also having a weighted shift knob helps coax it into the gates.

I personally think you get what you pay for. After all the megan is a B&M knockoff.

 

[CurtC]

I kinda figured they wouldn't although I had never heard anything of it. At least you confirmed it. Its just a set of needle bearings inside that blue pivot block. They make the shifts pretty smooth and tight.

Yeah, the Megan just has a bolt through the block. To me it works fine but a pivot block with some needle bearings sounds really nice to shift with.

 

[racerx4g64s]

I love the ebay i have work great. I also cut and welded my stock (spare from junkyard) which worked great like a miata.

I ment

I love my short shifter from ebay it works great. Made my own nice to brag about.

 

[EgoTripster]

B&M for sale on here right now for $100. Check it out, if you dont buy it I might.

B&M Short Shifter - 2G - DSM Classifieds

Guy whose selling it has some great reviews, looks like he parted out a monster.