Factory STi short shifter and Kartboy short shifter comparison review

SLY STi · 06-09-2008, 11:39 AM

So my '05 STi came with the factory STi short shifter. Shifting with the sti short shifter was akin to churning butter. I simply needed a better solution. I searched the forums and the different vendors and settled on Turn In Concepts bodacious bushing bundle, pivot bushings, and the Kartboy short shifter.

The difference between the stock bushings and short shifter and all the new bushings and Kartboy short shifter is literally night and day. I expected a slight improvement, but not this. Phenomenal difference. The shift lever itself is 1"-2" inches lower overall and will take some getting used to, especially with the factory arm rest extension.

This was a great investment and I would highly recommend this for anyone looking to vastly improve shifter feel.

**Fletch07STI** · 06-09-2008, 12:00 PM

Thanks! I plan on getting the kartboy

***wdb*** · 06-11-2008, 09:52 AM

You're right, the TiC bushings are awesome and make a world of difference. The shorter shifter would be the only thing I'd change in your setup. I really like my Cobb lever because it gives me shorter throws and still keeps the lever height where I like it.

06-09-2008, 11:39 AM	#1
SLY STi STI Driver Car: 2005 Aspen White STi Fav Mod: T-Tops Posts: 223 Join Date: Apr 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Factory STi short shifter and Kartboy short shifter comparison review So my '05 STi came with the factory STi short shifter. Shifting with the sti short shifter was akin to churning butter. I simply needed a better solution. I searched the forums and the different vendors and settled on Turn In Concepts bodacious bushing bundle, pivot bushings, and the Kartboy short shifter. The difference between the stock bushings and short shifter and all the new bushings and Kartboy short shifter is literally night and day. I expected a slight improvement, but not this. Phenomenal difference. The shift lever itself is 1"-2" inches lower overall and will take some getting used to, especially with the factory arm rest extension. This was a great investment and I would highly recommend this for anyone looking to vastly improve shifter feel. This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

06-09-2008, 12:00 PM	#2
Fletch07STI Gold Member Car: Silver 07 STI Fav Mod: stg 2 Location: Chico, San Diego.. CA Posts: 231 Join Date: Mar 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Factory STi short shifter and Kartboy short shifter comparison review Thanks! I plan on getting the kartboy

06-11-2008, 09:52 AM	#3
*wdb* dances with roads Car: 2005 CGM STi Posts: 5,067 Join Date: Apr 2005 Trader Rating: (8)	Re: Factory STi short shifter and Kartboy short shifter comparison review You're right, the TiC bushings are awesome and make a world of difference. The shorter shifter would be the only thing I'd change in your setup. I really like my Cobb lever because it gives me shorter throws and still keeps the lever height where I like it. This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.