TWM short shifters

I got the one from twm in my gt-s. Same one my brother in law has in his alltrac...so I don't think there's a difference.

 

Having just read the installation Manual i'm 99.9% certain that the shift levers are exactly the same.

 

Before:



After:



Is that what you wanted to see?

 

Put simply, That is just downright sexy.

Rev_Head, yes i am most definately getting one, when is a different story as I have $2000 in dental bills to cover over the next 6 weeks. Ouch!

 

is that a true short shifter? the pivot ball would need to be longer, and wont fit in the stock base.

 

that is a true shortshifter from twm as discussed in this topic.

 

If interested here's the direct link to the Installation instruction manual. Seems fairly basic and compatible with the ST162 despite being made for the ST165.
http://www.twmperformance.com/manuals/1 ... Manual.pdf

 

it should be exactly the same, the ST162 ans ST165 shifters are identical.

 

whats the benefit of a short shifter? is it purely cosmetic or does it actually help you shift?

 

if done right, it will extend the throw, also reducing hand travel. this will give quicker more responsive shifts.

 

Guys, if its true 162 / 165 linkage is identical, than try and fit a ST185 RC one or if you can get it ST205.

Straight bolt in, much shorter, better throw , much better feel.

Stig may know if you can use gen 6 St202 ones???

I got my shifter for like peanuts so its a good buy if you can get em cheap on ebay etc.

 

forgive my ignorance, but whats throw?

 

Negative on the 202 housing - it's plastic & bolt pattern is different
You may be able to swap out the lever?

 

how easy is it to install one?

 

Easy with some basic tools

read this pdf file - http://www.twmperformance.com/manuals/1988-1989 Toyota Celica Alltrac Installation Manual.pdf
You can print it out etc

 

it is just a bit fiddly, but 30ish mins should see you right.