Just trying to decide which one would be the best to go with...

 

Nearly everybody I know has gone or is going with the B&M Shortshifter. Apparently it is easy to install (20 to 30 minutes) and requires no cutting or any other modification to the car.

The Perrin, on the other hand, does require some cutting to install.

I've been doing the research myself because I want a shortshifter too and this is the same information I gathered. My B&M is on order.

If you are interested in the B&M there is a group-buy going on on this forum and we still need a couple of people. It is going for $135 shipped (cheapest I've found anywhere) through Mark and Kenny at emr-power. Just do a search on this forum for B&M group buy and you'll find it.

 

Perrin is the ****znit... I installed it and absolutely love the new feel.. I also changed the bushings, and i installed a new shift knob...

Only downfall so far is that the shift knob is a momo with the allen key style locks... It has slipped off twice...

 

We should have ours ready for mass consumption soon.
many of you have had our shifters in your subies. expect the same quality and price.

tom

 

Awesom Tom Kartboy is the shiznat!! I am dissappointed though that yall are taking a while!! Can we expect a larger Kb product line?

 

I got the Perrin. Throws are shorter than the B&M and can be adjusted. Does require some cutting but not hard to install at all. I also installed the metal stiff shifter bushings. The Perrin and metal bushings result in a crisp, accurate shift and, IMO, a great buy/mod.

 

I have the Perrin as well, with a Greddy shift knob that has good weight (heavy). My shifter is short, smooth and easy, and less notchy. I have metal spacers as well. The B&M doesn't give you the adjustability of the Perrin although it's easier to install. Make mine the Perrin

 

HAHA yeah we take our time to make sure its right the first time. unline some other companys that just try and get parts out as fast as they can to make a buck...

EVO hangers soon after too

Tom

 

I had a kartboy ss on my wrx and loved it!

 

Tom, i know i asked you this before but what are you doing posting here instead of slaving away at your shop on this short shifter??
come on dude, i can't take the stock shifter anymore and after having your ss in my wrx i don't want anything else...

 

our CNC shop is sending me 10 test parts monday. Once i give them the OK they'll knock the rest of the order out.

soon.... i want the shifter in there as much as you do.

Unfortunatly my Evo is on loan for a few days while i have a customers STi in there for fitup.

That car REALLY needs a Kartboy Shifter
Tom

 

Anyone tried the C's shortshift (JDM) yet? Some feedback on the C's shortshift would be nice.

 

Hey tom will your short shifters require cutting of any type? I also had a kartboy on my rex and loved it.

 

were trying as hard as possible so you wont have to butcher your car. i'll know more later next week. We might also do a complete shifter with a new basket later on but that will be a bit more expensive. we'll see how this one turns out first.
were guessing just north of 100.00 for the shifter, but dont hold me to that just yet. got to get my bill from the CNC shop first.
we wil be looking for a few selected testers shortly too. i will put a post on that when were ready for a few members.
Happy shifting
tom

 

Your not getting it man all the other SS, endlinks are Obsolite now that KB is offering- They are wasting there time mfg them