TWM Short shifter = HEAVEN!

by **Ivanhoe** » Wed Jan 30, 2008 3:06 pm

I just installed my TWM shortie (took about 30 minutes), and I couldnt be happier!
It took only 3 days to get to Brooklyn, NY from Canada....not bad!

It has got to be the best upgrade Ive made by far.....they shoulda made them like this from the factory.

The reverse is quite sticky to get into(no biggie)......but other then that, it feels awesome.

What the instructions dont mention is that you have to completely remove the plastic hinged part to pull out the old shifter....I believe that the pictures/instructions are from a Corolla(the floor mats have a "CorollaS" logo on them).........It's all pretty easy to figure out.

Im glad I didnt order one of their shift knobs($$$).....the factory one has some weight to it on it's own and in my opinion, does a fine job.

P.S. - Im guessing That this thread might have been better suited for the "Aftermarket Upgrades (Gen1-1.5)" section (I realized it after I made the thread).....If you want to move it, I understand......my apologies to the Mods.

by **woa_its_j3ff** » Wed Jan 30, 2008 3:27 pm

nice. i wish mine was a 5 speed. wait til you get the rear sway bar. like everyone says it is the best mod for the money.

by **Eye8Pussies** » Wed Jan 30, 2008 3:40 pm

now go get the speedsource bushings and you'll feel like you're driving a new car

as for weighted knobs- they fell ALOT better than the oem one

by **Ivanhoe** » Wed Jan 30, 2008 3:53 pm

Eye8Pussies wrote:as for weighted knobs- they fell ALOT better than the oem one

really?....cause the OEM one feels fine to me

by **Eye8Pussies** » Wed Jan 30, 2008 5:10 pm

lol...well, have you tried used an actual weighted knob yet?

by **Ivanhoe** » Wed Jan 30, 2008 6:35 pm

Eye8Pussies wrote:lol...well, have you tried used an actual weighted knob yet?

well.....the OEM one has substantial weight to it... :wink:

To answer your question, I have not tried an aftermarket knob.....
Im sure the TWM knobs are easier to shift then the OEM one, but is it that much better to justify the cost?.....$100 is alot for just a shift knob IMO

by **akora12** » Wed Jan 30, 2008 7:10 pm

I posted a question about the weighted shift knobs a while back. I've become used to the TRD knob, but it would nice to make the shifting smoother since the TWM reduces some leverage.

by **Ivanhoe** » Wed Jan 30, 2008 7:16 pm

I saw that Greddy makes a counter- weight shift knob for only $30......It's not as heavy as a TWM, but heavier then stock....perhaps I will try one out

by **CamryOnBronze** » Wed Jan 30, 2008 7:32 pm

its not about the weight overall, but where the weight is- weighted knobs have a counterweight in the top by your palm, allowing the weight to help with the throws.

I have a TWM short shifter with a TRD leather shift knob and speed source bushings and i love it!

by **SolAraB** » Thu Jan 31, 2008 12:29 pm

I have had the TWM SS for a while now and i instantly fell in love with it the second i installed it. CONGRATS MAN!! :drinking:

quick question for whoever..........where to get bushings? and how much do they help? Thnx in advance to fellow Solaraguys!

by **QuickSEV6** » Thu Jan 31, 2008 1:01 pm

I agree with everyone here.

The TWM shifter makes the entire driving experience a thrill. A lot more fun.

Eventually, I will get the gold weighted knob. It will especially fit on my car since I already have the gold badging.

Anyone with a 5 speed that doesn't have a short shifter should go get one as soon as possible. It makes a world of difference.

by **Eye8Pussies** » Thu Jan 31, 2008 1:20 pm

SolAraB wrote:I have had the TWM SS for a while now and i instantly fell in love with it the second i installed it. CONGRATS MAN!! quick question for whoever..........where to get bushings? and how much do they help? Thnx in advance to fellow Solaraguys!

speedsource - http://www.speed-source.net/

and they make a huge difference...just takes some getting used to though

by **akora12** » Thu Jan 31, 2008 2:08 pm

For those with the speedsource bushings, do you have the shifter base bushing along with the cable bushings?

by **Eye8Pussies** » Thu Jan 31, 2008 3:14 pm

I do

but I can't really say what difference they make by themselves since I installed everything (except for the shortshifter) when I did my tranny swap

I didn't even realize how big of a difference the shifter cable bushings made until I drove a friend's stock 5-speed camry and that thing was mushy as ass...I couldn't even tell what gear I was in

by **Ivanhoe** » Thu Jan 31, 2008 6:40 pm

Fox body mustang 5 speeds were notorious for crappy stock clutch cable bushings at the firewall.....I custom fabbed a steel one on my former 91' Stang......my solara clutch feels good, but those bushings are cheap, so I will probably order them.........Eye8Pussies: did you get the "big" version of the shifter cable bushing kit, or the regular one?

http://www.speed-source.net/products/shifter_cable.htm

TWM Short shifter = HEAVEN!

TWM Short shifter = HEAVEN!

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