So quick question, whats the difference between the MR shifter and a regular shifter. I saw a photo of it (see below) and I noticed it looks higher and has a ring around it. What does the ring do. I noticed that the STI has this as well.

 

You pull up on that ring to put the car in reverse. There is a reverse lockout so you don't accidently shift into reverse because of the different 6-speed configuration.

 

i was going to say........6sp

evo was a 5

the reverse lock is a good idea i think...never seen/ heard of it before...but i like it.....

 

the ring lock is a very old Idea it was on my girlfriends 79 volvo (4 speed) lol but yea thats what its for

 

good knowledge

 

ive never seen the MR with the leather shift knob before. i thought all the MRs had the "MR package"

 

That pix is either a JDM MR or a Euro version MR comes with a leather shiftknob. All USDM MR's comes with aluminum shiftknob.