TWM Project - NEW PICTURES
 

Hi guys,

I had started a thread about my TWM project but it was erased as TWM was not a partner of the forum. Now that they are official partners, I do this thread again so you guys can follow-up the developements of the projet.

As stated before, I was lucky to be approached by TWM to develop a short shifter for FR-S/BRZ.

TWM is a small Canadian/Quebecer company specialized in short shifters, shift knobs and other engeneered products.

Here is the link to their WebSite. They offer a variety of beautiful and good products.

http://www.twmperformance.com/

Presently, my car is in their hands. They are officially putting the short shifter prototype and a few other goodies. I will get the car back on Wednesday and will post photos of all they have done on the car.

As of today's date, they already gave me the Phantom Shoft Know (in black) (http://www.twmshiftknobs.com/shiftkn...d-phantom.html), which I REALLY like. It feels real good in hand and doesn't become too cold in winter lol.

http://img.overpic.net/thumbs/r/k/u/...rey1rppg_s.jpg

They also installed a Pedal Box (http://www.pedalboxusa.com/).

http://img.overpic.net/thumbs/3/7/e/...bdqmwzv6_s.jpg

I like it. The feeling of the Pedal Box is really interesting!!!

I can't wait to give you other reviews!!! :thumbup:

TEASER!!
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cool keep us updated!

Sure! I'll get my car back in 2 hours! I'll post other picts and give reviews about the driving feeling!

Finaly:
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It is all PROTOTYPE.

The booth will be adjusted a bit and will get red color instead of blue.

The towhook will be powdercoated too.

The feeling of the short shifter is amazing! It's like the gears are more easy to pass, especially when downshifting. Everything is more thight! Simply feels amazing!

Hi Trish! I had no idea TWM was Canadian. That's great. I would like to get a short shifter. I've been looking at a few. I'll be awaiting your review. How about some video too?

Oh, I forgot!!!

Rear Stay Bushings:

This Bushing connects the Shifter Body to Your Cars Frame. The OEM bushings allow for Excessive Play, so TWM Performance Bushings were designed to Eliminate this slack and Re-invent the shifting in Your Scion FR-S


http://www.twmperformance.com/bushin...mages/rear.jpg
http://www.twmperformance.com/bushin...ushing-kit.php

Brake master cylinder stopper:

http://img.overpic.net/thumbs/8/q/9/...m1w4vjbl_s.jpg

The feeling is amazing! I like it! The FR-S already has pretty short gears, but the short shifter makes the gears more "easy to pass", more precise, especially when downshifting. I really like it. The velvet booth is sick! With the velvet seats, it is perfect!!! The Phantom shift knob, I just like it. It feels perfect in hand!

What kind of video do you want me to take?

I have their shifter and knob in my Sti and knob only in my rs4. Their short shifter is really good. With two knobs on hand and only one short shifter to compare, I think the "easier to pass feel is more due to the knob weight than the short shifter.



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The thing is, the Phantom Shift Knob doesn't wieght a lot! It's not like their other shift know (ex. Desert Eagle). I think it doesn't weight a lot more than the original one lol.

Couple of questions...

Group buy or any specials for the short shifter and/or bushings?

Are the shifts "buttery smooth" like a Honda?

And would you be able to make the reverse portion of the shifter black?

Oh and had your short shifter and bushings on my 07 Si and they were great :thumbup:

Hey Trish,

Thanks for the review, as for video... I'm curious as to how much shorter the shift is. Video from the side, as you row through the gears, would be nice. Or, perhaps @TWMPerformance has (or can make) a "before and after" video.

Thanks

Group buy + black powdercoat option (at least the reverse lockout) =:thumbup:

What is a pedal box and what does it do?

Never mind.............clicked on their website.

black powdercoat option for the Reverse lockout would be awesome!

Very exciting to see TWM come out with a short throw shifter for the FRS/BRZ!

I had the short throw and their M1 Abrams shift knob in my 06' Civic Si and the build quality and craftsmanship were incredible!

I would also love to see a group buy special for their products :wub: (but they do have promotional discounts...:thumbsup:)

BTW, cars looking good trish! Get some videos up of the new goodies!

Side note; I wish the Phantom had a little more weight because I loved the weight of my Abrams but hated how cold and hot it got in winter/summer! Makes for a tough decision...

Would be interesting to see the difference the pedalbox makes on the FRS compared in the video of the BMW 1Series on the website. Any insight on the would be appreciated.

Thanks for the vote of confidence and glad you liked your shifter and bushings in your Si!

We will do a MEGA group buy shortly which will include ALL upcoming TWM Performance FR-S/BRZ innovations over 10 in all!

Because the Direct Replacement uses a special low friction bearing, this shifter willl be smoother than any one we have ever made!

We are not planning to anodize the reverse lock in black but will consider it going forward...

Hope this helps!

Thanks for this, we have several vids being edited as we speak, stay tuned!

:D

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w...psf7b20701.jpg

I really like the tow hook and that long shift knob in the last picture you just posted!

I assume the stock shift knob will fit onto this shifter?

Here the explanation video for the rear bushing

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hTl6c5OCWSw"]Scion FR-S/Subaru BR-Z Front and Rear Carrier/Stay Bushings from TWM Performance - YouTube[/ame]

http://www.twmperformance.com/bushin...mages/rear.jpg

The explanation video for the brake master cylinder stopper:

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uAx1SjPy6Ts"]Scion FR-S/Subaru BR-Z Brake Master Cylinder Stopper (BMCS) from TWM Performance! - YouTube[/ame]

Thanks Trish07!

Still love all the products!!