cutting shifter

[V73C]

ok, first of all, you wont be able to rethread the shifter if u cut all of the threaded bit off. because the gearstick goes bigger in diameter as it goes down right ??? which means u actually gotta turn "machine" it down to size.
example lets say the thread for the gear knob is a M12 thread, means that the diameter of that thread is 12mm.
so meaning that if u wanted to rethread the gearstick, the die nut wont fit on because u need to machine it down to 12mm.

but id suggest just go invest into proper short shifter man, sure cutting it makes it feel like the throw is shorter, but ur not actually changing much.

its actually the bottom bit that u have to modify to make the actual throw shorter

[Dy_]

ok, first of all, you wont be able to rethread the shifter if u cut all of the threaded bit off. because the gearstick goes bigger in diameter as it goes down right ??? which means u actually gotta turn "machine" it down to size.
example lets say the thread for the gear knob is a M12 thread, means that the diameter of that thread is 12mm.
so meaning that if u wanted to rethread the gearstick, the die nut wont fit on because u need to machine it down to 12mm.

but id suggest just go invest into proper short shifter man, sure cutting it makes it feel like the throw is shorter, but ur not actually changing much.

its actually the bottom bit that u have to modify to make the actual throw shorter

yeah its kool i get what everyones saying now.

[aimre]

you're a sickc*nt!

sorry , i read ur thing wrong. +rep

[aimre]

yeah its kool i get what everyones saying now.

if u buy a universal knob, u dont really need a thread as they have some plastic sleeve.

but with shifters being only $40 on ebay, might be better to get on of them.

try and get one with a bend, thr B&M's dont, meaning the knob sit few cm back than stock. Just means u gott get used to it again

[Dy_]

if u buy a universal knob, u dont really need a thread as they have some plastic sleeve.

but with shifters being only $40 on ebay, might be better to get on of them.

try and get one with a bend, thr B&M's dont, meaning the knob sit few cm back than stock. Just means u gott get used to it again

yeah i've got an aftermarket knob. but i was thinking what happens if i wanna put one on that requires the tread thats all.

i'll look into getting a short shifter.

[aimre]

and to all the people who think cutting wont make ur throw sorter....



i got into this same argument in like 2003, when i made that pic

[dsp26]

and to all the people who think cutting wont make ur throw sorter....



i got into this same argument in like 2003, when i made that pic

fair enough.. got me stumped on this one...

the way it was presented to me long ago was regarding the actual pivot ball placement on other cars.. forgot it wasn't movable on the solid Honda ones... +rep

[Dy_]

thats the idea i had in my head and drew the same diagram out when people were telling me i was wrong.

[V73C]

that makes it shorter, but its not the main purpose of a short shifter

[aimre]

When u buy a legit short "throw" shifter, as the ones on ebay and B&M ones, the bit below the pivot is lengthened meaning less throw.

U will retain factory knob height.

But yeah, get one of ebay. Looks nicer too (u can get diff colours).


Though i might cut the one on my rolla

[rayb3na_]

i ahd your back!! =D

[aimre]

that makes it shorter, but its not the main purpose of a short shifter

It purpose is to make the throw shorter. Look at the diagram, by shortening the stick, you also make the throw shorter.