otter

iTrader: (14)

Hey all - have any of you tried out the lancershop shortshifter kit? I want to order the metal shift bushings (underhood and for the shift mount) but for an extra $50 I can just get the kit (includes the bushings, short shifter, counterweight shift knob, plastic thing).

Should I spring for the extra $$$ and the better deal, or is this shift kit not worth it?

Oh, and I searched around on the Evo forum, and found only one thread about the thing, but not much as far as reviews go.

blk-majik

iTrader: (6)

i have not heard anything *BAD* about them. I guess thats good. How much do they want for the kit and just the bushings?

otter

iTrader: (14)

Just the bushings comes out to around $60. The whole kit comes out to $109. Shipping doesn't apply since their warehouse is 10 minutes away from me. I'd basically be paying an extra $50 or so to get a shift knob, short throw stick, and that plastic mount thing.


Maybe I'll be the test monkey and get it, see how it does.

PDXRalliArt

iTrader: (45)

Just the plastic mitsu part is $15. Shift nob is probably $20 to $30. Then add in the shifter and parts...

Sounds like a pretty good deal to me.

I installed a set of brass shifter bushings in my RA, I love them. The shifts are very precise and firm feeling.

If you get the short shifter, can you post a review? I'm interested in one.

Thanks.

lrh35

PDXRalliart
I'm thinking about getting the brass shifter bushings. Do they help to get rid of the clunky felling between 1st and 2nd?

PDXRalliArt

iTrader: (45)

I think so.

It makes it feel like a "race car" shifter. Very posative shift feel. No squisy rubber to make it sloppy.. hmmm... Hard to really explain.

OK, let me put it like this, it is probably the best upgrade (besides CAI) that I have done. Definately the best $60 I spent on the car.

My fiance wants a set in her OZ after driving my RA.

pocoRA

iTrader: (4)

I did the brass bushings and the B&M short shifter, it is freaking tight, everyone should do it.

otter

iTrader: (14)

I'll definitely post a review once I have the stuff in. I'll call lancershop.com tomorrow and pick the stuff up, but I doubt I'll have a chance to install until Thursday sometime, Friday at the absolute latest.

lrh35

thanks, I'm gonna do it. Now if I can just find a way to pay for parts and books for school....

AdamRA

iTrader: (2)

Even if you don't buy a SS at least get the shifter bushings. I didn't think it was possible to improve on the shifting in this car but it is kartboy stuff is great.

otter

iTrader: (14)

Hey all, I installed the short shifter and shift mount bushings last night, and it feels great! Everything fit with no problem, shifting is much better than before. I can't wait to get the underhood bushings in and finish the job.

Looking at this shifter closely, I can't see a whole lot of difference between it and the B&M (non-adjustable) version. Installation took me about 45 minutes, at a leisurely pace, and no cutting of the shift mount was involved (have about 1-2mm clearance left, very close).

This kit is a steal at $109, considering the B&M shifter by itself is $140 (without bushings, shift retainer, and counterweight shift knob.)

quantum

iTrader: (1)

How does the car feel now with everything installed? I'm curious I'm thinking of buying the kit also.

sr20det91

iTrader: (59)

I just got this same kit in the mail tonight. Minus the plastic shift mount.It was on the packing list but not in the box. Is it necessary to have that or can I ust the stock one??

AdamRA

iTrader: (2)

You will need to cut your stock lever to get the plastic piece off. I just oredered a new one in case I want to go back to stock for some reason

pocoRA

iTrader: (4)

Ya, you should get the part, the stock shifter isnt the easiest thing to saw through unless you have the proper tool.