FT86 Speed Factory Short Shifter Review Thread - Page 3 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

SpencerR · 11-01-2018, 02:47 PM

In case anyone still has issues with the shifter rubbing the top of the oem bolts. They can be replaced with M6x1.0x16 button head screws/bolts. They should definitely be included with the shifter but it's an easy $2 fix.

radroach · 11-01-2018, 02:56 PM

@mjanmohammad can you explain the weird 5th gear throw? And did you find a fix for it?

mjanmohammad · 11-01-2018, 03:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by radroach

@mjanmohammad can you explain the weird 5th gear throw? And did you find a fix for it?

The initial unit I received had a missing set screw. Ft86sf replaced it with a new unit which doesn't have that problem

Dr. BRZ · 11-02-2018, 01:50 PM

If its not the irp short shifter, yall are wasting your money on all the $200+ short shifters when you can buy a short shifter for $80 and is an exact copy and feels just as well as the $200 ones. Save the money and buy more parts!

Darknd666 · 05-16-2021, 01:35 AM

I am looking for a shorter shifter so my shift knob isnt so tall, I am getting a katana handle and want the shifter lower so it isnt so tall.

scion fr-s · 05-16-2021, 01:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Darknd666

I am looking for a shorter shifter so my shift knob isnt so tall, I am getting a katana handle and want the shifter lower so it isnt so tall.

Have you looked into the STi short shifter?

Darknd666 · 05-16-2021, 02:41 AM

No but i will check it out i cannot find anything on the internet showing a comparison visually. I just need a "shorter" shifter not a shorter throw, if i get that effect then ok, just want it lower.

Darknd666 · 05-16-2021, 02:45 AM

Just looked it up....a measley 4mm shorter, sigh �� i guess thats the best i can get unless i shell out for some custom work. Anything can be done for the right amount of money.

Darknd666 · 05-16-2021, 02:49 AM

The torque solutions one is 9.5mm shorter, thats better but how well is it made tho?

EDIT: the Manzo appears to be shorter, but i havent found anything supporting that.

How hard would it be to get a welder to cut one even shorter? That and the Manzo one is so cheap, i doubt its durability or reccomendations.

scion fr-s · 05-18-2021, 01:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Darknd666

The torque solutions one is 9.5mm shorter, thats better but how well is it made tho?

EDIT: the Manzo appears to be shorter, but i havent found anything supporting that.

How hard would it be to get a welder to cut one even shorter? That and the Manzo one is so cheap, i doubt its durability or reccomendations.

I have heard goods things about the STI short shifter and Torque Solution short shifter. I am not familiar with Manzo short shifter. If budget is a problem, I would recommend the Torque Solution short shifter.

05-16-2021, 02:49 AM	#37
Darknd666 Member Join Date: May 2021 Drives: 2017 86 Location: NC Posts: 38 Thanks: 1 Thanked 18 Times in 10 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	The torque solutions one is 9.5mm shorter, thats better but how well is it made tho? EDIT: the Manzo appears to be shorter, but i havent found anything supporting that. How hard would it be to get a welder to cut one even shorter? That and the Manzo one is so cheap, i doubt its durability or reccomendations. Last edited by Darknd666; 05-16-2021 at 03:02 AM.

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SpencerR Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Drives: 2017 BRZ Series.Yellow Location: Little Elm, TX Posts: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	In case anyone still has issues with the shifter rubbing the top of the oem bolts. They can be replaced with M6x1.0x16 button head screws/bolts. They should definitely be included with the shifter but it's an easy $2 fix.

11-01-2018, 02:56 PM	#30
radroach Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Drives: car Location: usa Posts: 2,162 Thanks: 1,028 Thanked 867 Times in 530 Posts Mentioned: 35 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	@mjanmohammad can you explain the weird 5th gear throw? And did you find a fix for it?

05-16-2021, 01:35 AM	#33
Darknd666 Member Join Date: May 2021 Drives: 2017 86 Location: NC Posts: 38 Thanks: 1 Thanked 18 Times in 10 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I am looking for a shorter shifter so my shift knob isnt so tall, I am getting a katana handle and want the shifter lower so it isnt so tall.

05-16-2021, 02:41 AM	#35
Darknd666 Member Join Date: May 2021 Drives: 2017 86 Location: NC Posts: 38 Thanks: 1 Thanked 18 Times in 10 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	No but i will check it out i cannot find anything on the internet showing a comparison visually. I just need a "shorter" shifter not a shorter throw, if i get that effect then ok, just want it lower.

05-16-2021, 02:45 AM	#36
Darknd666 Member Join Date: May 2021 Drives: 2017 86 Location: NC Posts: 38 Thanks: 1 Thanked 18 Times in 10 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Just looked it up....a measley 4mm shorter, sigh �� i guess thats the best i can get unless i shell out for some custom work. Anything can be done for the right amount of money.

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