Those with Short Shifters

[VitalZ]

I did the Steeda bracket on it's own and it was plenty sufficient. I wanted to try a short-throw so did that on my 2nd car just for kicks.

What did you like better?

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[Duece McCracken]

I run the Barton Hybrid 3, trans mounted. The stiff side springs, and adjusted the shifter side to side plate. Have the 1-2 gates aligned perfect off the side, it's fantastic.

MGW/Barton can't go wrong. Trans mount ftw.

 

[shogun32]

What did you like better?

OEM stalk + bracket. The short-throw+bracket is 'neat' but not compelling. I preferred the traditional throw length. The support bracket be it Steeda or presumably Barton is a must do.

The TR6060 shifter on the SS/1LE was a bit floppy and felt 'vague' in that the detents were subtle compared to the in-your-face of the MT82. On detent feel alone I prefer the MT82 but the TR6060 didn't fight back and was snick-snick. One was a well-oiled machine/bolt-action and the other was a bit of stubborn mule that let you know you were prodding it 'just right'.

 

[frestylmotox01]

I wouldn’t want to do it again. Jack stands and cold. Was quite miserable tbh. If I did it again Idk if I would want to do it myself again. But prob would bc shop rates prob be stupid expensive

I'd do it again, but it wouldn't be something I'd enjoy installing again ... LOL

 

[VitalZ]

When you were installing did you take the exhaust and driveshaft down for easier access?

 

[m3incorp]

I paid $189 plus tax to install the MGW, so I say it was worth paying for it.

 

[TRP45ACP]

MGW. Very positive engagement with fantastic shifts. Have never experienced a high rpm lockout since owning it. I love their product.

 

[GregO]

Full Tilt Boogie solid trans mount, Boomba Shorty Short, Steeda Trans mount insert and the most under rated and over looked fluid for the MT-82 Motul Multi DCTF.
Slices through the gears down to -15 F

 

[pt's21]

How do you like the shifter? I've been looking at it but haven't pulled the trigger. I have the shifter and trans mounts from Boomba already. Those 2 pieces plus the BG Syncro shift II fluid change made the manual much more enjoyable.

I know others have complained about the manual, but I'm pretty happy with it. It's a little clucky, but smooths out considerable after reaching normal operating temp and never experienced a missed gear or lockout since installing. I don't baby my car, but I'm very conscience about driving conservatively until it warms up and not abusing my clutch. The few people I've let drive my car are always told the same thing, don't go over 3 - 3.5 k rpms before it warms up and don't ride my clutch. Everything else is free game, have fun.

It made it a little notchy, but is a vast improvement over stock. I think the notchy is a result of the shorter throw requiring more force to move shifter (not excessive).

And forgot, I put in the transmission mount insert long ago. So, Boomba short shifter, Blowfish bracket, mount insert, and Syncromesh fluid and I’m good to go.

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