View Poll Results: best short shifter
C's
11
9.91%
Pettit
6
5.41%
Mazdatrix
29
26.13%
Mazdaspeed
32
28.83%
B & M
33
29.73%
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Which short shifter works best
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I have only used the Mazdatrix. It works great, cheap. I have not missed a 2-3 shift or 4-5 shift since (not that I missed often).
I highly recommend it.
Mike
I highly recommend it.
Mike
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From what I read the Mazdatrix shifter shortens by 50% and costs $209. B&M's shifter is only like $179 shipped. Pettit's is around $300. How much does the B&M shorten the throw?
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off of impulse and after reading this thread i went out and purchased the pettit short shifter along with the gt shift ****. i'll have my car out of the shop next week if your patient and i 'll let you know if it feels like a 60% shortet shift.
by the way a friend of mine said that a short shifter is for those who don't know how to shift, any truth to that. i personally thik i know how to shift fine, i just like the idea of the shifter being in gear effortless (if thats a word).
luigi
by the way a friend of mine said that a short shifter is for those who don't know how to shift, any truth to that. i personally thik i know how to shift fine, i just like the idea of the shifter being in gear effortless (if thats a word).
luigi
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There are days when I can shift well and other days when I blow 2nd to 3rd. The stock shifter is fun but trying to shift very quickly with it is hard for me. I'm not a drag racer but I like to have precise shifting. The more I ask and read I see that Mazdatrix makes a quality piece for cheap and works well.
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I've got a Mazdatrix short shifter. I like it, but it does rattle. Mazdatrix has a write up on their website about this. Pretty much just saying that it is car specific and 1 out of every 3 cars will experience a rattling noise after the short shifter is installed. I have had it in for about a month. No big deal to me, I don't notice it too often, but it may drive some people insane.
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B&M Shifter for FD $164.95
I just got a quote from Scotty at Atlanticspeed.com for the B&M short shifter for the FD (B&M # BMM-45083) for $164.95 plus $6.00 shipping and handling. He also assured me it is in stock. That's the lowest price I have ever heard! Go for it.
Here's a link to their web site:
http://www.atlanticspeed.com/
Here's a link to their web site:
http://www.atlanticspeed.com/
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% Throw Reduction for B&M and Mazdatrix
FYI
There's been a lingering question on the Forum about the % throw reduction from B&M short shifters for the FD so I decided to contact B&M directly to find out.
I just got off the phone with a B&M technical representative. He told me that the B&M short throw shifter for the FD (B&M #45083) reduces throw by 30% over the OEM shifter.
I've also seen posts on the Forum that say the Mazdatrix short throw shifter reduces throw by 50%. On the Mazdatrix web site it clearly states that their short throw shifter reduces throw from the OEM 6 inches to 3 1/2 inches. That would translate to a throw reduction of 2 1/2 inches which is equal to an approximately 42% reduction over OEM.
Percent reduction in throw is certainly one factor to consider. However, I am more interested in hearing from actual users of all the brands about their experiences with the different shifters. The experiences of others and cost will likely be the major factors influencing my purchasing decision.
There's been a lingering question on the Forum about the % throw reduction from B&M short shifters for the FD so I decided to contact B&M directly to find out.
I just got off the phone with a B&M technical representative. He told me that the B&M short throw shifter for the FD (B&M #45083) reduces throw by 30% over the OEM shifter.
I've also seen posts on the Forum that say the Mazdatrix short throw shifter reduces throw by 50%. On the Mazdatrix web site it clearly states that their short throw shifter reduces throw from the OEM 6 inches to 3 1/2 inches. That would translate to a throw reduction of 2 1/2 inches which is equal to an approximately 42% reduction over OEM.
Percent reduction in throw is certainly one factor to consider. However, I am more interested in hearing from actual users of all the brands about their experiences with the different shifters. The experiences of others and cost will likely be the major factors influencing my purchasing decision.
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I have the B&M.
Summit Racing.
What ever percentage it reduces it....it has a tiny throw after installation. It is seriously about 1 inch of movement to go from first to second gear.
It is nice.
Patrick
Summit Racing.
What ever percentage it reduces it....it has a tiny throw after installation. It is seriously about 1 inch of movement to go from first to second gear.
It is nice.
Patrick
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$170 shipped is pretty sick for a shortshifter - that's about $50 to even $125 cheaper than most others for the FD. Anyone else with B&M shifters out there want to testify to it's use and quality?
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The Mazdatrix short shifter works great, and really does cut down the distance of the throw.
btw mine does not rattle, (this might be a problem for a few)
I think it is worth every cent.
Mike
btw mine does not rattle, (this might be a problem for a few)
I think it is worth every cent.
Mike
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the stock shifter in my '85 is way too low and doesn't have enough leverage so it feels really notchey. I'd imagine a short-throw unt would feel lots worse (even lower/even notchier) so I'm making a tall shifter for it, make driving it lots easier like the SA's where the shifter was only a hand's-breadth from the steering wheel. Shifting just takes too long with the short lever - too far away and not enough leverage.
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Mazdatrix short shifter here. Love it...no rattles either. My installation notes here if you are interested:
http://reganrotaryracing.tripod.com/shifter.htm
Regards,
Crispy
"If you have no fear your car isn't fast enough."
http://reganrotaryracing.tripod.com/shifter.htm
Regards,
Crispy
"If you have no fear your car isn't fast enough."
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Originally posted by 1FAST7
any short shifters thats help prevent the 2 to 3 shift...??
1FAST7
any short shifters thats help prevent the 2 to 3 shift...??
1FAST7