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Is a short shifter worth it?

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Old 07-13-2006, 09:56 AM
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I tried a short shifter once on the first stang I drove when I was 17 it had 3:73's as well.. anyhow I never ripped his stang he had the stearing wheel tilted max to the bottom.... Anyhow I am very happy with my stock shifter can any of you change my mine??
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Old 07-13-2006, 10:17 AM
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Youre in Europe arent you? Cant you change it yourself? But, to answer your question yes a short shifter is worth it. Itll help you shift faster, and most short shifters also have shift stops which will prevent you from over extending your shifts (when racing) and causing damage to the trans.
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Old 07-13-2006, 11:10 AM
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definately worth it.
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Old 07-13-2006, 11:26 AM
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Best investment. Smooth shifts. So much better then stock
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Old 07-13-2006, 11:41 AM
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I own a auto but from what I heard every single day of my life on the forums its worth it lol
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im in love with my short throw its great i no when its in gear and never miss 3rd
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I'm not sure if I have the mechanical skills to change it my self and yes I am in europe. What does being in europe have to do with anything?
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Old 07-13-2006, 04:48 PM
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You can handle it yourself, its quite simple. I installed the MGW in less than 2 hours in the front yard with basic tools. Worth every penny in my book.
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dang i miss third sometimes, probably because im young and new to stick and driving. but i dont race my car much. but yes the short shifter is awesome. i'd suggest getting an MGW.
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ORIGINAL: P Zero

Youre in Europe arent you? Cant you change it yourself? But, to answer your question yes a short shifter is worth it. Itll help you shift faster, and most short shifters also have shift stops which will prevent you from over extending your shifts (when racing) and causing damage to the trans.
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+1

I don't know what he means either, but I second the motion about the shift stops and the vbalue of having them.

Def well worth it.

-Ivan
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