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Post by buzzbomber87gts on Jan 24, 2005 19:42:58 GMT -5
I know there is a thread on this already but there is another way to do it so I figured I'd add.... Take shifter out take knob off and get a different one or you can reuse the stock one. measure the threads with a pitch guage and the diameter of the stick with a set of calipers cut the stick to where you want it now take a die with the diameter and pitch of the stock threads and run a set of threads over the stick put the knob on and your done.... remember about ergonomics and force to throw when doing this. I did it with my 85's shifter so I'll get some pics up of the process asap. it should only take you like 5min to do this plus removing the console which I dunno how hard that is to do  |
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Post by blck87gtconv on Jan 25, 2005 15:54:10 GMT -5
Yeah.. problem is you're not shortenin the throw by any significant amount. The shift angle is goign to be the exact same.
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Post by buzzbomber87gts on Jan 25, 2005 16:03:16 GMT -5
actually it shortens the throw.......I have done it ;)if I had a video capable of uploading I would prove it.
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Post by blck87gtconv on Jan 25, 2005 16:10:54 GMT -5
It only shortens the throw based on how low you cut it, but like I said, the shift angle is the exact same. A short throw shifter extends the shifter below the pivot ball, and shortens the shifter above it. This creates a smaller shift angle, and thus, shortens the throw.. the right way. But, this requires either a call to TWM or a welder.
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Post by Futant3 on Jan 25, 2005 20:11:40 GMT -5
*snicker*  it has started again seriously guys just save up some money and get the TWM shifter its totally worth it and actually does what you're trying to accomplish |
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Post by buzzbomber87gts on Jan 25, 2005 21:42:18 GMT -5
I could make aftermarket ones myself once i get the 85 running again.
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Post by dansgts on Jan 25, 2005 23:52:50 GMT -5
check comers thread, he used a evo short shifter and it fit with little modification, i'll post that link later
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Post by buzzbomber87gts on Jan 26, 2005 15:03:50 GMT -5
alright....i just dont feel like burning a whole paycheck on the twm short shifter
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Post by blck87gtconv on Jan 26, 2005 15:38:43 GMT -5
alright....i just dont feel like burning a whole paycheck on the twm short shifter I agree.. which is why you can make one yourself.. especially if you work in a machine shop. Just remove about 3/4" from the shaft above the pivot point, and insert it into the shaft below the pivot point. It may need to be slightly less so it will fit the given space, but that's all that's really necessary.. weld it all in place, and voila.. a short shifter. |
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Post by buzzbomber87gts on Jan 27, 2005 8:57:40 GMT -5
I agree.. which is why you can make one yourself.. especially if you work in a machine shop. Just remove about 3/4" from the shaft above the pivot point, and insert it into the shaft below the pivot point. It may need to be slightly less so it will fit the given space, but that's all that's really necessary.. weld it all in place, and voila.. a short shifter. or I can make a whole new shifter as I do work in a machine shop ;D |
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Post by blck87gtconv on Jan 27, 2005 11:24:18 GMT -5
Then why not do that instead of just chopping off your poor baby's stick?
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Post by buzzbomber87gts on Jan 27, 2005 21:36:33 GMT -5
right now time is an issue....I am in the midst of fabricating a 1pc intake manifold for my 22re that is using a 3/4 id fuel rail and bigger injectors, also 60mm tb and spacer. once that is done I will have time
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Post by MIGHTYMW on Feb 6, 2005 14:42:16 GMT -5
I grinded 4-1/2 inches off mine and hell yeah it makes a huge difference, considering our cars are not hi rev hondas , you must realize we have 2.0l that means toqure, so when you are sitting thier in 6000 rpms and you think your flying your not, all your doing is shaking your heat shield, shift at 5,100 and you will notice a big diff, in your 60 >>> |
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Post by racerb on Feb 11, 2005 9:12:53 GMT -5
The cutting of the top portion of the shifter arm is nothing new, we were doing the same thing back in the early '80s to our Hondas. Yes it does work, and it does give a slightly better shifter throw, and since IT rules don't allow replacement of the factory shifter, it's the only thing cost affective that really makes sense. It also helps because our seats are usually much closer to the floor of our racecars and you can shift without reaching upward.
racerb ;D
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Post by dansgts on Feb 17, 2005 2:15:23 GMT -5
i was at a big celica meet on sunday, and there was a guy there with a 6th gen celi, and he had cut most of the stock shifter off. the thing was tiny. he also cut off 1/4" from the shifter cables, and trying it, the shifter felt good. it wasn't too hard, and it was extremely short.
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