mattman

I just ordered and recieved a TWM shift **** for real cheap. I was a bit confused with the package though, because it only came with the ****, and not the whole short shift set up. I rechecked my order, and sure enough, it was just for the ****. So, I checked the TWM website to see the cost of the shifter set, and it is like 150 bucks! So, before I plank down that dough, anyone with the short shifter have any thoughts on me getting it or not getting it? My biggest concern would be it being too short, and my elbow banging into the armrest everytime I shift. Thanks all.

zoltiz

Depends how short your arms are. My elbow rests comfortably on the center console when I shift. But I guess I have long arms

ScionTCTrav

I agree I've had my TWM Short Throw for about 5 weeks..and I love it..So much better..Get it man

RoryC

love mine, hated the stock shifter. I recommend the short throw install for all my tc customers.

Theres some for xBs to..found those kind of pointless :/

bajamike

Does anyone have a picture of the stock shifter and the new one. I want to see how easy it would be to modify the stock shifter. If all they did was move the center pivot point up then all you have to do like on an Intergra shifter is cut the bottom portion in half and weld in a 1" or so extension. Cheap and pretty easy to do.

zoltiz

Yup, that's all they did - moved the pivot point up about 3/4" to an inch, and shortened the top portion.

Sorry, no picture of the two shifters next to each other...

http://zoltiz.com/cars/tc/twm/

JOHNNYCAGE

is twn well known. do u guys know if trd is going to make one cuz it might be worth the wait.

mikochu

zoltiz, when I saw those pics... the first thing I said was "damn." That's a major change. The tC TWM short shifter is nice!

zoltiz

It's helluva change.

Oh, for those who hate the "bunched-up" look of the boot after the shifter install: here's my little silent DIY on how to "unbunch" the boot:

http://zoltiz.com/cars/tc/bootdiy/

BoomBox757

haha sorry but that sucks that you thought you were getting a short shifter and got a ****

Sin

You've done it again Zoltiz Have you tried your TWM on both settings? Which one did you prefer?

zoltiz

Whatcha talkin' about, willis? The **** settings? Heard about it, but I love the stock ****, so it stays Maybe if I find the same-shape, same weight, but leather with chrome accent (or without it) - then I might give the stock one up. Or maybe not.

putz

i think twm should be a shorter throw than trd. i believe on xbs its 30% less for twm and trd is 20%.

Tc808

I think it's worth every penny. Adds a very solid feel aside from shortening the throw. Oh and I have no problems w/ my elbow hitting the center console.

ToBeeyach

you did a great job on that shifter boot zoltiz! I wanted the short shift, but i read a bunch of forums at scionworld.com and they all said they didn't care for it. Everyone here seems to like it... To tell you the truth, you guys seem a lot more informed so i think i'mma trust ya'll and get it.

mattman

Thanks for all the replies guys. I will be getting it soon, but have to pay off my TRD shocks/springs/swaybar first!

naztyTC

i have it also ,with the wieghted shift **** i love it would highly recomend it

bajamike

does any one have a stock shifter they want to sell me for real cheap. I want to modify one and see how it turns out.

BoomBox757

off topic, has anyone tried a xb with a short shifter?

DL_tC

hey guys,

dont really know too much about short shifters.
what are the benefits?
any cons?

someone told me that it shortens the throw (allowing you to shift faster), usually lowers the height of the shaft, but usually has more resistance than the stock shifter. is this true?