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I decided to try something different. Installed a long-throw shifter. Bought a white delryn shift knob (amazon) and a 4 inch rod extender (TWM performance). Removed the stock shift knob

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Old 03-13-2015, 10:19 AM   #1 (permalink)
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I decided to try something different. Installed a long-throw shifter. Bought a white delryn shift knob (amazon) and a 4 inch rod extender (TWM performance). Removed the stock shift knob (without damaging) and installed the knob and extender. My reasoning is this: when I track the car I have to move/drop my right hand less and the shifts are more decisive. I have trouble sometimes with a missed shift using a short throw in my Z. The feel was rather vague when trying to shift up/down in a competition scenario. I like the change for now. The long throws are smooth and give the 6MT a different kind of feel. The white knob is easily noticeable in your peripheral vision when you reach for it.

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I'm sure this is not for everyone.

In researching these types of shifters, I looked at the WRC drivers and their sequential or otherwise shift knobs. They are pretty close to the same level as the steering wheel. A quick to grab and shift, quite logical for a race car. Economies of motion, etc. I'm happy with my choice.

I did not see any posts out there with a write-up like this so I thought I would contribute one.
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Can't get the image link to work. I'll keep trying though.

Got it to work finally. And yes the Shift boot looks unfinished. I'm thinking of adding a circle of leather just above it to clean up the look more.
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Glad someone added a long throw...

I never really understood why everyone goes short when longer exaggerates what gear you're in and can almost eliminate misshifts
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I've always liked the look of a ball shift knob and a rod over the shift boot going all the way to the knob. Does anyone make gated shifters for our cars? Or even a shorter boot that doesn't go up the shifter very high?
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I like it!

Reminds me of the stock shifter in my old SRT-4.
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Can't get the image link to work. I'll keep trying though.

Got it to work finally. And yes the Shift boot looks unfinished. I'm thinking of adding a circle of leather just above it to clean up the look more.
Glad someone took the time to post, but I have a question, you are calling it a long throw shifter, but is it a long throw or just that you have the TWM extension? Are you using the stock shifter with the extension and new knob?

Andrew - Thinking about the TWM short throw with the extension for the same reason to have an extension, closer to the steering wheel. Also sick of missed shifts Thoughts?
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TWM competition knob with BM Short throw shifter. Really happy with it though I do find that the block off plate by BM isn't very good.
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RoyaltyB, I have been meaning to follow up with you and give dP3NG1N some props for this find. I bought the same shift knob and I love it. I have it mated to the TWM short shifter. The shifts are much smoother and concise.
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TWM competition knob with BM Short throw shifter. Really happy with it though I do find that the block off plate by BM isn't very good.

Thanks for the share!!! What size knob did you go with there? Did you have to get a different boot?

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RoyaltyB, I have been meaning to follow up with you and give dP3NG1N some props for this find. I bought the same shift knob and I love it. I have it mated to the TWM short shifter. The shifts are much smoother and concise.

Since we already talked about our 4th gear shifts, are you having a lot more success with 3rd and 4th now? Any pics and how long have you had it now?
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TWM competition knob with BM Short throw shifter. Really happy with it though I do find that the block off plate by BM isn't very good.

Btw, are you going to Z-Bash next weekend? Would love to check out the setup.
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I have the same one as dP3NG1N, the 7" one with the knarled nob. I have had it about three weeks and yes my shifts are much more true. It's wierd because the knob is really light compared to my TK knob, but it works because of the length leverage works in your favor and therefore it takes much less effort. I don't have any pictures but it's the same as posted. I did not get a new boot, the old one works fine. Also, if I don't have the car at the show it will at Fast Intentions some time shortly after.
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I have the same one as dP3NG1N, the 7" one with the knarled nob. I have had it about three weeks and yes my shifts are much more true. It's wierd because the knob is really light compared to my TK knob, but it works because of the length leverage works in your favor and therefore it takes much less effort. I don't have any pictures but it's the same as posted. I did not get a new boot, the old one works fine. Also, if I don't have the car at the show it will at Fast Intentions some time shortly after.
lol, i pictured a tall xmas tree of a shift boot just now...
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Lol you can bedazzle it
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