All I have to say is OMFGING WHY DIDN'T I DO THIS EARLIER?

My shifting is better than the bmw z4 i test drove a few weeks ago.. My grinding and notching all gone... I can upshift to 3rd and 5th soo easily its unbelievable..

Downshifting is 9 times more fun along with rev matching now that the gears snap into place..


When I did the install, guys, please do not waste your time hammering with a screw driver to remove the clips.. GET A DREMEL.. If you do not know what I am talking about, look at the installation manual and it says its optional but recommended.. They should make it a needed tool instead.. Such a PITA to remove those clips.. I ended up paying my neighbor 5 bucks which was supposed to be for my 5 dollar footlong to drive me to the home depot to just buy a dremel..

My drain plug for the tranny fluid had like a bazzilian metal shavings stuck to it and some goopy buggers..

I will post up pictures later.. but MAN this feels good..

Cheers TWM.. I officially love you.. No homo

 

i have the twm short shifter and amsoil trans fluid. Made a hell of a difference but I need to get a heavy knob also...

 

Flat head screw driver/rubber mallet worked fine for me. Although when I was getting the small one off it shot off and hit me in the face

How much more "weight" is in their weighted shift knobs? Really make a difference?

 

Thanks for the feedback, can't wait to see the pictures!

 

Enough already. Already have a weighted shift knob..
Just ordered TWM Short Shifter + bushings and will swap out transmission fluid at the same time.
Jumping on the bandwagon FTW.

 

Would AMSOIL MTG 75w90 work too with the same setup?

 

The reason I did not go with the amsoil is because it seems to be too thick..

Stock calls for 75w-80.. Amsoils normal operating viscosity is 90..

Redline is 70w-80. It starts thinner and does not grind in the cold morning.

The weighted knob is like 600 gramsssss. I swear if you throw this at someones head, they will die.. Made a huge huge difference in the shifting.. Gears just drop into place.. Especially 4-5.. I no longer have to worry about going into 3rd by accident. It is like shifting from 2nd to 3rd.. Same sweep of motion.

Cheers

 

Totally agree. I bought my TWM SS, knob, and bushings about 8 months ago or something like that and it is awesome. I will be getting some Redline fluid soon too. This makes the car shift SO smooth.

Yes, the shift knob made a hella difference. Very heavy. And lol at the throw it at someone's head comment.

And to anyone that is wondering, Yes the bushings make a big difference too. We installed my short throw, drove it a second, and then installed the bushings and they make a significant improvement.

 

Guess I'll have to get one. On the off chance I don't like it I can always go head hunting

 

I like it but can't stomach ~300 for SS and knob....

 

You'll be happy with the shifter upgrade along with better transmission fluid. It's the way this type of car should come from the factory!

 

Same here, but I just stomached it and its scheduled to arrive on the 8th.

This is my first Mod by choice. First mods FTW

Also ordered the EvoScan GPS navigator. I think my Mod fever has started!! 'bout time! been 2 years since I bough the bloody car!

I already changed out my rotors, pads and bought a summer set of wheels+tires, but they were purchased more out of necessity than choice.

 

Who sells Redline tranny fluid here?

 

I just installed my SS last night along with the base bushing and a new shift knob. The shifting is awesome now. It's a lot smoother and the notchyness I had going into 2nd and 3rd is all but gone. Definitely a great mod. I can't wait to change my tranny fluid soon. to TWM!

 

^ Thanks for the feedback!