[prelude2perfect]

I installed the shifter a couple months ago and I thought I would share my experience. I picked it up used from another member for $60 that didn't like the way the shifter felt. Too notchy. I read reviews and most said the same that it was a bit notchy. That didn't scare me away as I only care about quicker shifts. I'm a big advocate of function over form/ comfort.

Install was not very user friendly. Not sure who designed it but I'd like to slap them upside the head about the stupid idea with those little screws.

Anyway, I must say, this short shifter adds A LOT of shifting effort. Changing gears can be a bit of a pain in the ass sometimes and yes, it's very notchy or mechanical feeling. I was actually thinking of going back to stock it was annoying me so much.

Fast forward to yesterday when I finally picked up the ZHP weighted shift knob. WHAT A DIFFERENCE. That extra annoying shifting effort is almost entirely elimintated. I actually like shifting my car again.

Bottom line: If you get this shifter, a weighted shift knob is an absolute must.

[Tim603]

nice review, I was thinking about getting one so I will probably get that shift knob as well.

Did you get the Dual Shear Selecting Rod with it?

[prelude2perfect]

Originally Posted by Tim603

nice review, I was thinking about getting one so I will probably get that shift knob as well.

Did you get the Dual Shear Selecting Rod with it?

I did not. I would like to but it's at the bottom of my wish list right now because I don't feel it's going to be that big of a difference with it.

[Jeff@TopGearSolutions]

I believe this review. Weighted shift knobs really do make the difference.

[335NJ]

My buddy has this kit, with the small BMW weighted knob. I find it really notchy, and it takes some getting used to.

My car, I can run through the gears quickly. His car, I have to take my time. Nothing wrong with the kit itself, just adjusting to it is important.

[prelude2perfect]

Originally Posted by Jeff@TopGearSolutions

I believe this review. Weighted shift knobs really do make the difference.

Yeah I always knew they did as I had one previously on my honda but I had no idea how much they helped. I thought it might help a little with the notchy'ness but like I said, it's almost completely gone all together.

[Jeff@TopGearSolutions]

Originally Posted by prelude2perfect

Yeah I always knew they did as I had one previously on my honda but I had no idea how much they helped. I thought it might help a little with the notchy'ness but like I said, it's almost completely gone all together.

Yep, same deal here. Night and day.

[mike@x-ph.com]

Originally Posted by prelude2perfect

I've installed shifter installed for a couple months now and I thought I would share my experience. I picked it up used from another member for $60 that didn't like the way the shifter felt. Too notchy. I read reviews and most said the same that it was a bit notchy. That didn't scare me away as I only care about quicker shifts. I'm a big advocate of function over form/ comfort.

Install was not very user friendly. Not sure who designed it but I'd like to slap them upside the head about the stupid idea with those little screws.

Anyway, I must say, this short shifter adds A LOT of shifting effort. Changing gears can be a bit of a pain in the ass sometimes and yes, it's very notchy or mechanical feeling. I was actually thinking of going back to stock it was annoying me so much.

Fast forward to yesterday when I finally picked up the ZHP weighted shift knob. WHAT A DIFFERENCE. That extra annoying shifting effort is almost entirely elimintated. I actually like shifting my car again.

Bottom line: If you get this shifter, a weighted shift knob is an absolute must.

Thanks for the review

[idratherbesurfing]

I have this mod also and I agree with everything said ....I also did the clutch delay valve at the same time and now I noticed when I'm really ripping on the car it locks me out of second gear a lot

[Dirtynorth]

I get the 2nd gear issue also. If you're hammering it and don't shift hard enough it can be really embarrassing lol

[prelude2perfect]

Originally Posted by idratherbesurfing

I have this mod also and I agree with everything said ....I also did the clutch delay valve at the same time and now I noticed when I'm really ripping on the car it locks me out of second gear a lot

I get locked out of 2nd quite often too, just the nature of these cars. They really aren't made for drags

[tr_ms3]

Originally Posted by prelude2perfect

I did not. I would like to but it's at the bottom of my wish list right now because I don't feel it's going to be that big of a difference with it.

The DSSR makes a BIG difference, just FYI. It is a pain in the ass to install, but well worth the $80 that shifteck is selling it for.