long shifter solutions

[ronmcdon]

I'm trying to replace my stock s14 shifter with somthing along the lines of long shifter.
I'd like to retain the stock shift distance, and most likely go with either

a) a good long throw shifter such as something like this, but for 240's:
http://www.fastlineperformance.com/shifter.htm
If there is a comparable product for 240's pls let me know.
This is a bit more absurd, and im not so sure it would work:
http://www.mooneyesusa.com/catalog/p...3bd324450f18e5

or

b) get a nismo shifter that has close to stock shift distances, and a longer shift knob. I would rather not get one of the Bubble knobs, as they seem to have a more notorious rep of breaking in half.
there are a couple long shift knobs i'm considering, but the ones that are extraordinarily longer are limited.
here's another equally ridiculous suggestion for a shift knob. may or may not work better than the bubble knob;

http://www.mooneyesusa.com/catalog/p...3bd324450f18e5

I've tried to do some research here, but the info i could find was a bit more limited. There are a lot of resources on short shifter.
http://www.zilvia.net/f/showthread.p...hlight=shifter
Someone in the last post mentioned something about using an earlier silvia S12 shifter. It sounds like an interesting idea. How many of us have actually done that?

Any feedback would be great, tia!

[Brian]

First of all - you get a POSITIVE for wanting something Mooneyes.
I was there the other day but didn't see that shift knob at the shop. Perhaps they have it though...
oh oops, they DO have the Nostalgia shift arm there.

Second - What I did, is go to autobacs and buy this thread on shifter extension. I'd say it is a good 3 inches longer. I love it.

I suggest this.

[Ian]

I'm going to agree with Brian

1. that shift knob is sweet
2. i have been searching for a thread on extension for a long ass time

[Brian]

hmm they have them in stock all the time at autobacs...

[Ian]

I think Autobacs is like...5,000 some odd miles away from me?

I'll see if I can stop by on the way home from work...

[Brian]

yeah... its right off the highway.
I could probably look into them for you.
If you sent me money and whatnot...

[A Spec Products]

Originally Posted by Brian

hmm they have them in stock all the time at autobacs...

Yes, but for 10x1.25 they had the shorter ones in stock, I think its like 4" tall and has a kink in it so it bends

They had black and silver in stock yesterday when I was there

They had the longer 6" ones that are straight, but only in 12x1.25 pitch, which is Toyota/Subaru

[sbanzer123]

whats the point of a longer shifter?

[A Spec Products]

Originally Posted by sbanzer123

whats the point of a longer shifter?

closer to you so you dont have to move your hand off the steering wheel as long between shifts

looks

being cool

that kinda stuff

[ALMOSTJDM]

Yes they do have them in stock the short 4inch ones are 10 bucks they have longer ones that bend at the end i forget how much they were

[liv2drift045]

I'd suggest the longer shifter than the shifter extension... ive broken 3 of those things.. twice on the track and one on the street during regular driving...got mine from autobacs.. two were from one company and the third one was a different company (well different name on the packaging anyway)

good luck
bubble knob ftw

[A Spec Products]

Originally Posted by 8ggalant

I'd suggest the longer shifter than the shifter extension... ive broken 3 of those things.. twice on the track and one on the street during regular driving...got mine from autobacs.. two were from one company and the third one was a different company (well different name on the packaging anyway)

good luck
bubble knob ftw

bubble knobs will crack in half too

obviously dont be using the extensions on the track either

10x1.25 isnt exactly thick

[Brian]

I use the shifter extension everyday. been using it for over a year easily.
All daily driving.
All track driving.
All love maki....waiiiit a minute.

[A Spec Products]

Originally Posted by Brian

I use the shifter extension everyday. been using it for over a year easily.
All daily driving.
All track driving.
All love maki....waiiiit a minute.

You are such a liar.

You don't make love, you have SEXXXXXX.

[ronmcdon]

Originally Posted by sbanzer123

whats the point of a longer shifter?

in addition to what has already been mentioned, there's a less likely chance of mis-shifting. I absolutely suck at shifting, and that will never change. I mis-shift all the time on cars with shorter throw shifters. I just have to come up with something to get around that. On cars with longer throw shifters, like my crx beater, I almost never have that problem. I'd imagine its not for everyone though.

At the track, I've already had 2 unfortunate incidents b/c of mis-shifting.
I spun out and hit an apex curb hard the first time with a miata. The second time i blew my engine by shifting to 3rd instead of 5th on a straightway.

I also personally don't care for shifters that have a shorter throw. Its also a matter of preference. i just dont care for the feel of it. i also find long-shifters aesthetically pleasing to the eye. check out the cressida 'pimp cane' shifter on the earlier zilvia link i gave, or the pickup truck-like shifter at fastline performance. It looks kinda redneck, but i really like it a lot.

also, kinda ot but I'm also trying to figure another long shifter alternative with my 06 sti. its a fun car for the most part, but I don't think I could ever get used to the sloppy, shorter throw oem shifter.

[ronmcdon]

Originally Posted by A Spec Products

bubble knobs will crack in half too

obviously dont be using the extensions on the track either

10x1.25 isnt exactly thick

I did think about the extensions, but yes i would worry about the durability of it on the on the track. It just takes one mishap to cause some kinda disaster there. However, if there is some brand of extension that is infact proven on the track, then I'd def been interested!

[Brian]

ummmm

ahem

I have been running my extension for over a year... probably closer to two years now. tons of track events. daily driving too. NEVER had a problem.


also i might add i have been racking up the negative rep lately
i got this
"you drive a 240, not a hot rod, quit being a trendy bitch"
today for liking Moon stuff i guess.
wicked.
Let the HATE flow.

[ronmcdon]

Originally Posted by Brian

I use the shifter extension everyday. been using it for over a year easily.
All daily driving.
All track driving.
All love maki....waiiiit a minute.

THanks for the rec! I think I'll give the extension a shot, since you said it's track proven. are there any particular tips you would have to secure the extension from slipping?

[A Spec Products]

Brian is the man.

Originally Posted by ronmcdon

THanks for the rec! I think I'll give the extension a shot, since you said it's track proven. are there any particular tips you would have to secure the extension from slipping?

Tighten it.

It comes with a nut to secure the extension to the shifter.

[Brian]

it just threads on.

I have never had a problem with it breaking, loosening, stripping, yelling, etc.

I have a Pivot shift knob on it.
Real simple system. No worries.

[ronmcdon]

here's another shiftknob at the mooneyes site i was looking at. its just as cheesy, but is 7.5" long (maybe too long for a 240 interior). also made of urethene, so Id imagine its more durable than the bubble knob:

http://www.mooneyesusa.com/catalog/p...3bd324450f18e5

[Brian]

oh they have the brown one in the shop right now.
Pretty cool.
but, with an extension AND that shifter, its gonna be pretty high. lol

[A Spec Products]

Originally Posted by ronmcdon

here's another shiftknob at the mooneyes site i was looking at. its just as cheesy, but is 7.5" long (maybe too long for a 240 interior). also made of urethene, so Id imagine its more durable than the bubble knob:

http://www.mooneyesusa.com/catalog/p...3bd324450f18e5

I wanted the Tiki one:



Its gangster cause you have to drill and tap yourself

True hot rod styleru

[SimpleSexy180]

7.5 isnt that long.

i have a 8 inch flower knob with stock shifter and it sits at a pretty nice height.

[Brian]

yes, but.... adding the extension too...... then you get to ultimate heights. !!

[A Spec Products]

Originally Posted by downshift180

7.5 isnt that long.

i have a 8 inch flower knob with stock shifter and it sits at a pretty nice height.

Yeah, thats the knob that snapped in half at the event

It cracked in half when dude was shifting into 3rd

SWEEET

[Dousan_PG]

yeah ocis jeremy split his in 2 first run
shifted BAM no more shift knob
funny stuff
but not really.

[SimpleSexy180]

Originally Posted by Brian

yes, but.... adding the extension too...... then you get to ultimate heights. !!

adding any extension is pimp.

he should do it!

[fromxtor]

if someone were to get an extension from this autobacs place i would pay for it + shipping.

[ronmcdon]

Originally Posted by fromxtor

if someone were to get an extension from this autobacs place i would pay for it + shipping.

Lol, the shifter extensions suprisingly are not easy to find. I tried to Google it, but no luck. the superautobacs site unfortunately doesn't have an online store where you could look up the part either.

if i was closer to garbage grove (im an hour away), i would check out autobacs sooner. I'll prob stop by within a month or so and pick something up.