STI Short Throw Shifter now available for MY17+

[NeedsBoostt]

Originally Posted by StraightOuttaCanadaEh

I've never tried a short shifter before. I keep thinking the shorter shifting action would somehow be less satisfying.

I feel the opposite, but then again, my first car had a short shifter so that is what I was used to...

[churchx]

Isn't main reason for short shifters not shifting feel, but rather quickness of shifts due shorter throws? But as there is still same gearbox with same synchros imho not much need in such shifters, one better does shifts without forcing them through as quick as possible but in steady motion (+maybe revmatch), but if so, where is need in such? At least shifter like SRP's also enhances feel by making it feel more precise and also repositions knob higher for shorter path to reach from steering wheel, if some gains are wished.

[cjd]

Originally Posted by churchx

Isn't main reason for short shifters not shifting feel, but rather quickness of shifts due shorter throws?

I can't speak to this car (yet) but I found the change from large muscle groups to small muscle groups actually aided in precision (and subsequently was the major reason for the faster shifts... but it was also required precision). Granted, it was a very VERY short throw, custom made just for me. That particular car had to do a roller test for emissions and the tech did a 1-2-5, it was almost funny if it hadn't nearly launched the car... he couldn't figure out how I drove it.

[churchx]

Good that not other way. Recalling one vid of totalled twin due misdownshift on track to 2nd instead of to 4th

[tehShirt]

Originally Posted by NeedsBoostt

I got it installed from the dealership on my '17 BRZ. Its great, significant difference than the stock shifter, feels firmer and much more responsive. Had some buddies check it out at the South Bay meet a few weeks back, they would agree, great improvement,

Thanks for this, was curious myself. Do you have an aftermarket shifter bushing or MTEC shift springs installed as well?

[NeedsBoostt]

Originally Posted by tehShirt

Thanks for this, was curious myself. Do you have an aftermarket shifter bushing or MTEC shift springs installed as well?

Unless the dealership changed it, which I doubt, no, everything else is stock as I bought the car.

[tehShirt]

Originally Posted by NeedsBoostt

Unless the dealership changed it, which I doubt, no, everything else is stock as I bought the car.

I did those shortly after purchasing my car, and they helped firm up the shifting. Curious how the combo would feel.

[dezmoondo]

Originally Posted by weederr33

the US TRD is not a true short shifter. I'd say go with the STI for sure.

The US TRD modification gets rid of the washer that rattles. It is a lot cheaper than the STi short shifter. I guess it might be worth it to get the STi one since I am spending the money on it. Its double the price

[dezmoondo]

Originally Posted by DarkSideFRS

isn't the JDM TRD shifter the same as the STI one?

Judging by the picture, I think they are.

[wulfstan]

Oh, how the Christmas list gets longer every year... and the parts on the shelf waiting to be installed gather more and more dust... fml...

[churchx]

BTW, why this thread is in cosmetic modifications forum section?

[tuckn'roll]

This should bolt right up to a 2015 right? stupid question but all the subaru sites say only MY17 & 18

[Guest]

Originally Posted by tuckn'roll

This should bolt right up to a 2015 right? stupid question but all the subaru sites say only MY17 & 18

Should work. I installed one in my '17 using instructions for a kartboy shifter, everything looks the same. It even got rid of the rattles at 4k and above.

[devtec]

Anyone confirm for sure that this kit fits pre 2017 model years?