Short (quick) shift

Short (quick) shift

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stonefish

Original Poster:

31 posts

202 months

Saturday 10th March 2012
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Hi guys i own a Blobeye and i was just wondering if anyone has got a short shift on there car?? What make,how much it cost & was it worth it.. I have seen some on Ebay for sale and it is very tempting.. thanks. kel

Evil.soup

3,695 posts

212 months

Wednesday 14th March 2012
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I have not used one with shortshift but I have considered it a few times but don't see worlds of benefit from it unless you are going to track the car. Also it will feel like the gears have been moved a little from their usual place, or so I have been told. It is a simple mod though, reasonably cheap and easy to reverse if you don't like it.

I would be curious to see what you think of it though if you do go ahead with it;)

stonefish

Original Poster:

31 posts

202 months

Thursday 15th March 2012
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Thanks for the reply smile.. Think i will bite the bullet and order one should have it on in a couple of weeks.. My thought for getting one was more to change the way the gearbox felt than as a trackday item.. I really love my car but i had a Type R before and that box was amazing (trying to replicate).. I will leave my thoughts on here about it once its done..
Cheers

Evil.soup

3,695 posts

212 months

Friday 16th March 2012
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I know what you are saying about the Type-r, it really is a great gearbox and perfectly placed!

stonefish

Original Poster:

31 posts

202 months

Saturday 14th April 2012
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Ok then i fitted the shifter today which only took 20-30mins..
I am very pleased with this mod, it has changed the feel of the gearbox and the driving dynamics of the car has transformed for the better (subaru should of done this as standard)
All in all the gear change is more precise, tighter & just more positive..(Amazing)
Highly recomend

King Eric

291 posts

217 months

Sunday 15th April 2012
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What kit did you go for mate ? Cost ?

What was the installation like?

stonefish

Original Poster:

31 posts

202 months

Sunday 15th April 2012
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http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Subaru-Forester-Impreza-...
Hope the link works..
It was an easy fit, You need.
2- 14mm spanners
1- 10mm ratchet with extension
1- hack saw
1- lump hammer (to persude the shifter into place)
+ some extra washers they dont supply enough.
With all these to hand it will take 20-60 mins depending on luck or skill it's a easy Diy fix

myles1972

9,557 posts

178 months

Sunday 15th April 2012
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I fitted a CDF quick shift back along. The biggest ballache was getting one stick out and the next one in. The pivot (ball) on the end is a couple of thou bigger than the socket it goes into, for a nice snug fit but this makes it a nightmare to get in, grease added for good measure.
I got it in in the end, but it took some downward force!! Results were, and still are, a nice short precise throw. No performance increase, surprisingly enough!!

stonefish

Original Poster:

31 posts

202 months

Sunday 15th April 2012
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The biggest ballache was getting one stick out and the next one in. The pivot (ball) on the end is a couple of thou bigger than the socket it goes into, for a nice snug fit but this makes it a nightmare to get in,


I found turning your original gear stick 180 degrees, and pulling back while pushing down in one movment towards the handbrake the most effective way.. As i mentioned part of my tool kit was a lump hammer to persuade the new one in,, Grease and 1 swift stike and job done..
Get in there!!

Evil.soup

3,695 posts

212 months

Monday 16th April 2012
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Sounds pretty good then!