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thebankman
VIP Member
Registered: November 2002
Location: Bay Area
Posts: 1819
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Review Date: Tue September 23, 2003
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Would you recommend the product? Yes |
Price you paid?: None indicated
| Rating: 7
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Very short throw
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Cons:
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Could be shorter, hard to put into reverse gear
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This shifter came with my car and has short throws but I think it's just as good as say, a Kartboy shifter. Nice that it came with the car and is under warranty so I don't have to argue at a Subaru dealership for service.
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Steppin Razor
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Registered: November 2002
Location: Redondo Beach, CA
Posts: 2412
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Review Date: Tue September 30, 2003
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Would you recommend the product? Yes |
Price you paid?: None indicated
| Rating: 8
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Pros:
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Vastly improved feel, shorter throw.
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Cons:
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Expensive compared to just a shifter.
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This linkage will greatly improve the feel of your car. You will feel like you are in far more direct communication with the gearbox and gears are instantly easier to find. The reduced distance between gears also means your right arm isn't flailing all over the cabin to find the next gear.
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Review Date: Thu October 2, 2003
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Would you recommend the product? Yes |
Price you paid?: $200.00
| Rating: 10
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Pros:
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OEM fitment, proper design, butter-smooth
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Cons:
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Price
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I owned both the original Cobb short shifter and the Perrin adjustable "collar" setup (as well as trying the Kartboy in a friend's car) before finally giving in and paying the extra money for this. I would never go back. There's no extra force required to get in gear, the throw is short enough for me, and there's no custom work needed like other shifters that rub the aluminum plate under the console. It is the only "proper" short shifter, in my opinion.
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Review Date: Mon October 27, 2003
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Would you recommend the product? Yes |
Price you paid?: $200.00
| Rating: 9
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Pros:
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positive sure shift, spouse liked it!
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Cons:
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no one wants the old linkage!
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Nice "notchy"shift, much improved over stock. Really helps upshifting quickly out of corners. I installed a Kartboy brushing at the same time. It installed in about 2 hours. No forcing, grinding, or hammering needed. Biggest job was lifting the car safely in my garage. With a lift, this is a 60 minute job. I suggest adding a length of pipe insulation around the lever under the boot. There is a bit more vehical noise with the shifter. Not worth $500 from the dealer, but worth $250 and several hours of easy installation!
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ikes wrx
Registered User
Registered: February 2003
Location: toronto,ont.
Posts: 60
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Review Date: Wed December 10, 2003
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Would you recommend the product? Yes |
Price you paid?: $450.00
| Rating: 8
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Pros:
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Of course, the throw was shorter and a little smoother.
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Cons:
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Price, I got it with the car
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I had the stock shifter for about 2 months, The STI, made a considerable difference. I may swap out the bushings to smooth it out a little.
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WRX Rush
VIP Member
Registered: July 2003
Location: Hwy 39, CA
Posts: 1657
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Review Date: Sun December 21, 2003
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Would you recommend the product? Yes |
Price you paid?: $240.00
| Rating: 10
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Great product, STi name. I did the switch from stock to STi myself. Easy switch. Love the feel.
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Notchy at first but once you get used to it, it is as smooth as ice.
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The switch is easy rather than paying someone else that money. Feels great ! Shift distance is greatly reduced, feels very sporty. Slight notchyness in the beggining days, once you get used to it the gears enguage really nicely. A definite yes !
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"Go big or go home"
WRX Rush
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syncopation
Registered User
Registered: May 2003
Location: Sunnyvale
Posts: 340
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Review Date: Wed December 31, 2003
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Would you recommend the product? Yes |
Price you paid?: $250.00
| Rating: 8
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Pros:
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Shorter throw than stock
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Cons:
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Not as crisp as I was expecting
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This short shifter is better than stock, but I was expecting crisper shifts. After trying the Kartboy I'm not too sure if this was worth the money. I have yet to install Kartboy bushings and I am hoping this will take care of the extra play in the STI shifter.
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thebankman
VIP Member
Registered: November 2002
Location: Bay Area
Posts: 1819
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Review Date: Wed June 30, 2004
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Would you recommend the product? No |
Price you paid?: None indicated
| Rating: 0
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Pros:
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Very short throw
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Cons:
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Notchy feel of transmission made more apparent
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The short throw shifter has been in my car since I bought it. It feels extremely notchy but you get used to it and it makes you drive the car the same way every time. I have tried the Kartboy shifter for the 02WRX and I liked the Sti shifter better.
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Damaged Goods
VIP Member
Registered: January 2004
Location: santa rosa, CA
Posts: 345
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Review Date: Thu July 1, 2004
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Would you recommend the product? Yes |
Price you paid?: None indicated
| Rating: 10
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Pros:
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short throws good feel
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Cons:
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no
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i\'ve only driven two Subie\'s, one with this shifter and one without.
Between the two this shifter made a world of difference!!!!
Great shift feel and nice short throws
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sfwrx2
Registered User
Registered: September 2003
Location: San Francisco Ca.
Posts: 841
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Review Date: Sat July 3, 2004
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Would you recommend the product? Yes |
Price you paid?: None indicated
| Rating: 7
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Pros:
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short throw is nice
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Cons:
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reverse was difficult to get and shifting not always smooth
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Daredevil
Registered User
Registered: February 2003
Location: at the track
Posts: 6384
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Review Date: Tue July 6, 2004
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Would you recommend the product? Yes |
Price you paid?: None indicated
| Rating: 8
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dunno really how to compare it to another short shifter, its not as short as kartboy but it feels really clean
i woudl still purchase bushings though
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can you guess my problem?
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VRWRX
VIP Member
Registered: April 2003
Location: Trying to figure out something creative to put her
Posts: 1300
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Review Date: Tue July 6, 2004
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Would you recommend the product? Yes |
Price you paid?: None indicated
| Rating: 9
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Pros:
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Shorter throw, dealer installed option
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Cons:
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notchy feel
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This was installed on my car when I bought it, and it definitely felt different than any other shifter I had felt. It was very notchy, and not very smooth. I have since got used to it, but my wife still comments on it when she drives it. Not bad, just different.
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qwk_wrx
VIP Member
Registered: July 2003
Location: school CSUMB/ home North Bay
Posts: 2367
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Review Date: Wed July 7, 2004
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Would you recommend the product? Yes |
Price you paid?: $300.00
| Rating: 9
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very quality
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Cons:
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reverse tought to get into,
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I like it alot perfect belnd of notchiness and smoothness coupled to perfect shift throw.
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Hwy 1 fun....... 
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OwlBoogie
VIP Member
Registered: November 2002
Location: We Believe.™
Posts: 2959
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Review Date: Wed July 7, 2004
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Would you recommend the product? Yes |
Price you paid?: $200.00
| Rating: 10
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I never had the stock shifter so I can\'t compare it to that. But compared to a 1973 Kamann Ghia... WHOO! That shift is short! Haha. Very nice throw. Worth it.
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5 gears and 5 doors
[img]http://www.thatguycanhelladraw.com/subaru/ralywag2.gif[img]
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achrisco
Registered User
Registered: June 2003
Location: Mililani
Posts: 76
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Review Date: Fri July 9, 2004
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Would you recommend the product? Yes |
Price you paid?: None indicated
| Rating: 10
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Pros:
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short, crisp throws...came already installed...STi brand
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Cons:
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none
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Nice that it came with the car...gets into gear better than a stock wrx I test drove before I bought my 04
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AWD OWNZ U
Registered User
Registered: November 2002
Location: Atlanta, GA
Posts: 708
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Review Date: Thu July 15, 2004
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Would you recommend the product? No |
Price you paid?: None indicated
| Rating: 7
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Pros:
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shorter throws, better feel
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Cons:
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cost, install, throws are still long
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A nice mild upgrade but the knob level is still tall and the throws are still pretty long. Not to mention install is much harder than just a lever. I\'d skip this and buy a Kartboy.
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pbchief2
VIP Member
Registered: December 2002
Location: Kalifornia
Posts: 1792
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Review Date: Sat July 17, 2004
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Would you recommend the product? Yes |
Price you paid?: $250.00
| Rating: 8
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Pros:
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Shorter throw than standard
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Cons:
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not as short a throw as others
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I think it a big improvement over the stock, but there is definately more to be improved
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DJTEN4
VIP Member
Registered: November 2003
Location: Woodside, Cali
Posts: 868
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Review Date: Thu July 22, 2004
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Would you recommend the product? No |
Price you paid?: None indicated
| Rating: 6
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Pros:
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short throw
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Cons:
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notchy and hard to get into reverse
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i want somthing smoother, the throw is short, but it wont go into reverse, it can be a pain in the ass
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-Roger
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DomozitoLK
VIP Member
Registered: April 2004
Location: Northern California
Posts: 694
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Review Date: Thu August 12, 2004
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Would you recommend the product? Yes |
Price you paid?: $285.00
| Rating: 8
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Pros:
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Short solid throws
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Cons:
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Hard to get into reverse on occassion
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A lot stiffer shifting than the standard WRX shifter. Caught me off guard when I first drove home, as I test drove a standard version but bought the short shifter without test driving it.
I\'ve owned short shifters in other cars before, but this one seems much notchier as mentioned before in other posts. I am since used to how it performs and am able to drive normally. I have intermittent problems getting into reverse. Acts as if there is a misalignment or something. May have the dealer look at it when I go in for my next service.
Otherwise I am completely happy with it.
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Rob Thomas
2004 Subaru Impreza WRX
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Red Bar0n
Registered User
Registered: November 2003
Location: New England
Posts: 358
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Review Date: Mon December 20, 2004
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Would you recommend the product? Yes |
Price you paid?: None indicated
| Rating: 9
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Pros:
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Quicker gear shifts hence faster response from engine
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Cons:
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I wish it was an even shorter throw
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Unless you are new to MT or like your shift to feel like mixing a bowl of soup with a spoon, a short throw should be at the top of the mods list IMO. In essence the STI short throw fits my WRX wagon like a form fitting leather glove. I have experienced the tough reverse issue others have mentioned on rare occasion. If this occurs, shift into 1st or 3rd then reverse, no probs. I have had no mechanical problems with it and I have owned my car for 1 yr 3 months. It looks nice in my car and feels great.
This has enhanced the joy of my WRX tremendously.
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whitepony
Registered User
Registered: November 2004
Location: Folsom Ca
Posts: 63
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Review Date: Fri February 18, 2005
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Would you recommend the product? Yes |
Price you paid?: None indicated
| Rating: 10
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It cam with my \'02 I liked it. I\'m going to be putting the Factory short throw in my \'04 STi
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OneManArmy
Registered User
Registered: May 2003
Location: Knee deep in beer. subabrew crew, ca.
Posts: 6393
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Review Date: Fri April 1, 2005
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Would you recommend the product? Yes |
Price you paid?: None indicated
| Rating: 8
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Pros:
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umm..shorter shifts
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Cons:
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none
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It\'s a great addition to the car. If you don\'t get one as a factory option I highly suggest getting some kind of short shift set up.
So much better feel and the shorter ratio is much nicer.
Feels like I\'m shifting a mile in other cars.
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.:: 808 STi ::.
VIP Member
Registered: May 2003
Location: soul society...
Posts: 4843
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Review Date: Wed July 6, 2005
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Would you recommend the product? Yes |
Price you paid?: None indicated
| Rating: 8
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Pros:
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shorter throw
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Cons:
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no difference if you have an 04 wrx
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well...i won this shifter at our 1st annual AUW cruise in hawaii...just got it installed a few minutes ago...
before this shifter i had a COBB double adjustable shifter...it gave a nice throw...but the threading was really easy to strip...
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Rivers
VIP Member
Registered: February 2005
Location: The Iron Chef of pounding vagshhh
Posts: 2407
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Review Date: Mon July 25, 2005
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Would you recommend the product? Yes |
Price you paid?: None indicated
| Rating: 9
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