Short Shifter
 

Hi,

I did a few searches, and I couldn't find the numbers I was looking for.

I'm trying to make a decision on a short shifter. I'm considering rx7store version, Petit racing, or C's.

Does anyone know what the shift reduction percentage is on a C's? I just read that it is specified as 25%, but that doesn't sound right to me; not for the price.

I've read (on rx7club), the Petit shifter has a 60% reduction and the rxstore shifter has a 50% reduction. Did I get this right?

Thanks guys,

C

I have the gotham racing STS and it is just like the C's.

Not sure what % but the Pettit short throw is crazy, I'm trying to get my hands on one.

Which would mean it's like the B & M, right?

So the C's isn't worth more than the other two.

-C

Which would mean it's like the B & M, right?

So the C's isn't worth more than the other two (B&M and Gotham)?

-C

The pettit and the rx7store are the same shifter. The B&M is 30% I think and Im not sure about the C's. Gothams is a knock off of the B&M.

Jason

Great info...

Anyone have a photo of a Petit/rx7store shifter installed? Of course I want the technical aspects of it; but for the money I want to make sure it looks the part too.

-C

http://mahjik.homestead.com/files/FD...3/MVC-001F.JPG

Actually there is a good thread on it from last week.

Mazdaspeed, C`s are the same......

B&M Is the only one I have seen thats different from all the rest, but also there is ANOTHER thread about it rattling, but some people swear its the best...

I recently installed the B&M short throw shifter and I'm very amazed on how much actualy that thing does shorten the throw, yet tightens the shifter I'd say 50% or more tighter than before,
I'm truly owned by this thing, never thought it would be such a difference from before.
I don't regret a penny spent on it...

I'm running one from Gotham Racing and love it, I don't know about the others, but I would definently suggest it or another like it to any one even curious, if you don't like it, you can sell it and take a small loss.

Good threads about the subject:

https://www.rx7club.com/showthread.p...er+and+bushing

https://www.rx7club.com/showthread.p...er+and+bushing


https://www.rx7club.com/showthread.p...er+and+bushing


I like my Gotham, but my bushing has failed. I believe its the original factory bushing.

I have herd myths that short shifters can fuck up your tranny. Is that true?

Only if u shift mad fast and beat the syncros. The throw can be so short with some of the shifters that I've heard it can happen. I've never had a super short shifter. I seem to recall the issue being discussed in one of the threads I linked above.

Guys,

Pettit makes two short throw shifters with differing throw reduction. How can you tell them apart? Any pics?

Victor

The B&M works great for me. Its a little notchy when its cold outside. (11 degrees in STL right now)

i have no regret from my b and m shifter. That was prolly one of the best mods ive done to my car. Its so stiff and smooth now. I love it. its almost impossible to misshift.
adam

I use the B&M and like it, no problems.

Jason

I've noticed 2nd is harder to get into with the B&M than it used to be with the stock shifter(again might be the cold). But 3rd is a helluva lot eaiser.

I think the rumor was the shifter pivot point has changed and the shifts are actually more abrupt then stock. This was noticed at first, but I was always waiting for something to happen with my C`s, well 2 years later and a lot of racing and frucking around and no sychros no problems...

I have also had my engine torque brace almost 3 years so maybe that helps for synchros hummmm

yup i got my C's shifter from jt-imports over a year ago and i love it. smooth and crisp!!!

Seriously, I find the tork brace totaly useless, I installed it few months ago and don't seem to do anything exept for shaking at idle like a chain saw. :D

I think it depends how good your motor mounts are and how your tranny moves around. If everything is solid in you're car its not going to make a big difference. In my car with over 100,000 miles on it I'm sure it would make a big difference.

Thanks Mahjik for the photo, how far does the shaft extend into that shift knob?

Thanks everyone else for the info.

-C

http://mahjik.homestead.com/files/FD...r/MVC-003S.JPG


There's the difference in the shafts from the RX-7Store/Pettit and the stock shaft.