cutting shifter

**Dy_** · 06-04-2008 04:12 PM

i intend to cut my gear stick abit shorter to give it that short shifter feel.

and was wondering if theres a tool i can use to retread it after i cut it off?

atm im thinking of using an angle grinder.

open to suggestions!

thanks

**sassy_fit_vtit** · 06-04-2008 04:27 PM

cutting it won't make the throw of the shift shorter. it'll only make the stick shorter. inactual fact you'll make the throw of the gear longer and more difficult for yourself. Invest on a proper Short Shifter

**Dy_** · 06-04-2008 04:38 PM

Originally Posted by claymore

The tool you need to get is called a die like in tap and die set. You just need to find out the thread size and pitch of your shifter knob to get the right size. Then cut off the part you don't want but then you have to cut the remaining part of the shifter handle down to the proper size to get the die to work. If you work carefully and keep measuring while you work an angle grinder could work.

But you may not have to cut too much as the threaded part of the shifter can be shortened leaving some threads so you can screw the knob back on without doing anything, depends on how much you want to remove.

thanks.

im only thinking of removing a couple of cms off. i'll have a look tomorrow.

**Dy_** · 06-04-2008 04:39 PM

Originally Posted by sassy_fit_vtit

cutting it won't make the throw of the shift shorter. it'll only make the stick shorter. inactual fact you'll make the throw of the gear longer and more difficult for yourself. Invest on a proper Short Shifter

how does it become longer?

does it not reduce the throwing distance.

**aimre** · 06-04-2008 04:44 PM

Originally Posted by sassy_fit_vtit

cutting it won't make the throw of the shift shorter. it'll only make the stick shorter. inactual fact you'll make the throw of the gear longer and more difficult for yourself. Invest on a proper Short Shifter

haha. your an idiot

**Dy_** · 06-04-2008 04:46 PM

Originally Posted by aimre

your one too

you're a sickc*nt!

**rayb3na_** · 06-04-2008 04:52 PM

i think what dy tryna say is if the stick shorter hand wont have to move as far? lol

**joey99** · 06-04-2008 04:53 PM

HAHAHAH..... hahahah that's so funny. Although my friend has made a short shifter by cutting the bottom bit off and extending it a little bit by welding an extra piece on.

I got a $38 one off ebay and it's bloody fantastic! the throw is the shortest I've ever had .. it's like little clicks

very nice.

**Dy_** · 06-04-2008 04:54 PM

Originally Posted by rayb3na_

i think what dy tryna say is if the stick shorter hand wont have to move as far? lol

lol i dont know what im tryna say. some people just think they're king sh*t and expects people to know everything. [not you]

but it feels shorter in another car that did what i want to do.

**EGB18CT** · 06-04-2008 04:58 PM

lol umm even if u did gut the shifter, u wont be able to thread it cos doesnt the shifter start thin then thicken towards the pivot point? the threaded part is all the same thicknes lol... anyway give it a shot see what happens ahhahah

**dsp26** · 06-04-2008 04:59 PM

Originally Posted by aimre

haha. your an idiot

how so? shes correct

**rayb3na_** · 06-04-2008 05:00 PM

Originally Posted by Dy_

lol i dont know what im tryna say. some people just think they're king sh*t and expects people to know everything. [not you]

but it feels shorter in another car that did what i want to do.

ahaha all good dude! i also wanted to try this so when u decide to do lemme know and i'll pop by i'll give u a hand or what not as well =D