short shifter for everyday driving?

michaelb · November 23, 2007, 07:32:43 PM

Hi All

Any one is using a short shifter for everyday driving? Does it really work when it really maters for quick gear change?

Which model would you recommend and how much is it?

Regards,
Michaelb

peterwolds · November 23, 2007, 07:41:17 PM

got B&M from clive believe he cant get them now unless silly quantity ordered IIRC about Â£90 ,beware of cheapo ones you tend to get what you pay for. Took a bit of getting used to a bit stiff 1st thing compared to stock one but as soon as all warmed up excellent,definately reduces throw mostly notice it on the drag strip so far never missed a change when running.Not sure if you may be able to get one from nengun.

michaelb · November 23, 2007, 08:00:57 PM

Quote from: peterwoldsgot B&M from clive believe he cant get them now unless silly quantity ordered IIRC about Â£90 ,beware of cheapo ones you tend to get what you pay for. Took a bit of getting used to a bit stiff 1st thing compared to stock one but as soon as all warmed up excellent,definately reduces throw mostly notice it on the drag strip so far never missed a change when running.Not sure if you may be able to get one from nengun.

Thanks for that, is your car a daily driver? Who is nengun? a member here?

Regards,
Michaelb

peterwolds · November 23, 2007, 08:21:10 PM

Quote from: michaelbThanks for that, is your car a daily driver? Who is nengun? a member here?

Regards,
Michaelb

Not every day as i have a company car hyundai coupe not a bad car do 60 mile round trip to work every day so keep mileage down on RX, but do use a fair bit when nice enough,short shifter realy isnt a problem well pleased with it,wife took to it quicker than me brought it back from garage after fitting she loved it straight away.
nengun link below japanese supplier got a couple of bits off them
http://www.nengun.com/

michaelb · November 23, 2007, 08:35:17 PM

Quote from: peterwoldsNot every day as i have a company car hyundai coupe not a bad car do 60 mile round trip to work every day so keep mileage down on RX, but do use a fair bit when nice enough,short shifter realy isnt a problem well pleased with it,wife took to it quicker than me brought it back from garage after fitting she loved it straight away.
nengun link below japanese supplier got a couple of bits off them
http://www.nengun.com/

Excellent link, thanks for that, I am going to see what else is about...I may go back to this one as the price is OK

Can I fit it my self ? Is it easy?

Regards,
Michaelb

peterwolds · November 23, 2007, 08:39:57 PM

Quote from: michaelbExcellent link, thanks for that, I am going to see what else is about...I may go back to this one as the price is OK

Can I fit it my self ? Is it easy?

Regards,
Michaelb

Shouldnt be a problem to fit not a long job as usualy get instructions with it,mine was done at garage same time as other bits done.

chrisJDM · November 23, 2007, 08:46:15 PM

they are fine for everyday driving, so much nicer for changing gear especially if you are trying to change quick. should be quite easy to fit aswell

michaelb · November 23, 2007, 08:46:38 PM

Quote from: peterwoldsShouldnt be a problem to fit not a long job as usualy get instructions with it,mine was done at garage same time as other bits done.

Thanks

Regards,
Michaelb

michaelb · November 23, 2007, 08:57:14 PM

Quote from: sweetiewellsthey are fine for everyday driving, so much nicer for changing gear especially if you are trying to change quick. should be quite easy to fit aswell

Thanks, I am really thinking of getting one, I am off in 4 weeks time to USA with my american girlfriend for Christmas so I may get one there or just order one here...

Regards,
Michaelb