Alright, I've had it in for a couple of months, pretty much used to it, but here is one of my observations. When driving longer distances 5th gear seems harder to locate. Seems like it wants to engage 3rd instead. I pretty much have to bump it over rather than slide it over to 5th. Anyone else know what I'm taliking about?

 

I dont have a short shift kit. But i notice that my 5th gear seems to do that. Its like it disappears sometimes, for lack of a better term.

 

Did the short shifter seem to help in the shift time for you?

 

Definitly, but I had to get used to letting the clutch that much quicker. I love it because my girl likes to sit in the middle by me and 6th gear is no longer a nuisance. You gain quicker shifts, but lose shift comfort in my opinion, because the pivot change makes it notchier. Overall, I like it alot, just gotta get used to the 5th gear issue.

Haloman, that's exactly what it feels like!

 

Maybe it is just the nature of the beast?

 

Yeah, I guess so...was just wondering if any others have observed this, its probably something I have to get used to.

 

I bent the shifter shaft so its closer to the driver. It helped alot get to reverse and 5th1

 

How did you go about doing that? It looks fragile. Got any pics or specs on which position is more comfortable to bend it to?

 

I pulled it out, put it in a vice, heated up the shaft and bent it to the left a couple inches. It didnt take much bending to get a lot of movement. I rebent mine a few times before I was happy with it. I think you will just have to mess with it for a bit to find your sweet spot. Im 6'6" so i have longer arms so what works for me might not be best for everyone.

 

Gotcha! Thanks man. One day when i get bored I'll have something to do!

 

I agree you do have to bump it into 5th now!!!!!



I like mine and couldn't go back to the stocker, I am very happy with the $ I spent on it.

 

I'm with you there PEAKSTRYDE, love the shorter throws!

 

I had one in my old 01 and it did the same thing i just never thought about it couse it made it a bit harder to shift in the other 5