Short Shift

[ih8vls]

i want to put a short shift in my r33 so i rang a few places to get a quote on one and one guy told me not to do it as it could damage the gearbox is this true can anyone help

[ranicx]

i had a look around once too for a short shift kit, and it ranged from 300-800.. which i thort was pritty nuts. but nar i didnt hear from any1 that it would damage the gear box.. although i wouldnt quote me on that

[T04GTR]

tell them there retarderd :lol:

[ellie]

The short shifter itself won't hurt the gearbox at all (if designed properly).

BUT the gumbi behind the stick can! All it does is shorten the throw so you have to be much more concious of, and precise with what you're doing with your clutch and gear stick in unison.

Say your a boy racer and like to smash second gear when taking off. The longer throw of the standard gear stick provides a slower, smoother engagement of your synchros' and the occasional mess up only results in a minor crunch were as a short shift will engage the gear much quicker with less movement by you working your synchros' harder and if you mess up, possibly a much nasitier result!

And thats not including the current condition of the gearbox and synchros'.

If you adapt your driving it can be a very useful and enjoyable mod!

[shif_tea]

yeah ellie is right, just means by shortening the throw in the shifter you can physically apply more pressure to the gearbox/synchros etc making bad shifts much worse. Make sure the clutch is adjusted properly and learn to use it and it shouldn't be an issue.

There are C's shortshifter kits being sold by Gr33dy in the groupbuys or business sellers section. Have a look there for prices, i've heard its not too difficult to fit yourself if you aren't bad with tools