Short throw for 06 STI

dukenukem · 10-03-2006, 09:02 PM

Hello all, I think i my first mod for the STI is going to be a a short throw shifter. The most common recommendation seems to be either the Kartboy shifter with the bushings or getting the TiC supershifter set. I wanted to ask you guys if there are any other options which is should consider here. I found some stuff by Perrin, Cobb and this one Agency Power. http://www.vividracing.com/catalog/p...oducts_id/6719

I am trying to find out as much as i can about the performance of the other shifters but any input from you guys would be greatly appreciated !!!

Also, with the TiC Super shifter set, do i need to worry about affecting the NVH levels in the car? I drive about 60 miles everyday so that is a big consideration for me.

Hope this is the right forum for the thread.

Thank you all

***sti-liger*** · 10-03-2006, 09:17 PM

i have the cobb shifter with the kartboy front and rear bushings and it is a great mod, you will love it..as far as the noise level its minimal go for it

***reeksti*** · 10-03-2006, 09:19 PM

karyboy SS ius good

***Insane06STi*** · 10-03-2006, 09:22 PM

Thats your first mod? Why not a Cobb AP?

Otter · 10-03-2006, 09:28 PM

I love my COBB double adjustable... you can pick how high you want it as well as how short of throw you want. I don't think any of the others are adjustable. The urethane front bushing added a bit of noise. I even went so far as to use sound deadener on mine

pt518sti · 10-03-2006, 09:50 PM

I highly recommend the TIC "super shifter" kit.
It's the Kartboy lever with all the replacement bushings you'll need.

The only NVH that i've experienced is increased gear whine, but it sounds cool to me and you get used to it quick

Also, the little bit of extra noise is well worth it.
Everything is rock solid with the kit installed and the throws are much shorter

dukenukem · 10-03-2006, 10:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Insane06STi

Thats your first mod? Why not a Cobb AP?

This may sound stupid but i just got back to driving manuals so i am trying to get reaquianted with all the power ( last ride was 99 civic). That said the accessport should come in by december.

pt518sti · 10-03-2006, 10:02 PM

Yea, no need to rush more power.
Once you start it never stops anyway

**tom@kartboy** · 10-04-2006, 09:54 PM

The TIC with our shifter setup is Yummy!

Run away from the AP shifters. they are a poor knock off of our shifter.

Tom

dukenukem · 10-04-2006, 11:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tom@kartboy

The TIC with our shifter setup is Yummy!

Run away from the AP shifters. they are a poor knock off of our shifter.

Tom

I think i will be putting an order for the super shifter set in the coming week .. just need to have the paycheque come in.

Also, does the stock STI shift knob fit on the Kartboy shifter ?

Chris' sti · 10-04-2006, 11:37 PM

Yes, the stock shift knob works with the Kartboy SS.

NorCALSpeed · 10-05-2006, 03:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Otter

I love my COBB double adjustable... you can pick how high you want it as well as how short of throw you want. I don't think any of the others are adjustable. The urethane front bushing added a bit of noise. I even went so far as to use sound deadener on mine

def. the coolest abilities. adjust height and throw is sick.

**Turninconcepts.com** · 10-05-2006, 06:57 AM

No matter what lever you choose you will want to upgrade at least some, if not all, of the bushings.

dude9478 · 10-06-2006, 02:37 PM

Sorry for the hijack but, Would upgrading these void warrenty at all?

***JAYMAC10*** · 10-06-2006, 02:55 PM

Whats the diff between the stock short throw and these aftermarket ones? All 06 come with short throw stock so why change?

Jay

10-03-2006, 09:02 PM	#1
dukenukem Professional STI Racer Car: 06 Subaru WRX STI Location: Hurst, TX Posts: 716 IWSTI Addict since: Jun 2006 Trader Rating: (1)	Short throw for 06 STI Hello all, I think i my first mod for the STI is going to be a a short throw shifter. The most common recommendation seems to be either the Kartboy shifter with the bushings or getting the TiC supershifter set. I wanted to ask you guys if there are any other options which is should consider here. I found some stuff by Perrin, Cobb and this one Agency Power. http://www.vividracing.com/catalog/p...oducts_id/6719 I am trying to find out as much as i can about the performance of the other shifters but any input from you guys would be greatly appreciated !!! Also, with the TiC Super shifter set, do i need to worry about affecting the NVH levels in the car? I drive about 60 miles everyday so that is a big consideration for me. Hope this is the right forum for the thread. Thank you all This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

10-06-2006, 02:55 PM	#15
*JAYMAC10* Platinum Member Car: 06 STI UGM Fav Mod: (o)(o) Location: Kelowna Posts: 1,141 IWSTI Addict since: Jul 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	Whats the diff between the stock short throw and these aftermarket ones? All 06 come with short throw stock so why change? Jay This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

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10-03-2006, 09:17 PM	#2
*sti-liger* this space for rent Car: 04 psm sti Fav Mod: custom 03 seats Location: california Posts: 742 IWSTI Addict since: Jul 2006 Trader Rating: (8)	i have the cobb shifter with the kartboy front and rear bushings and it is a great mod, you will love it..as far as the noise level its minimal go for it

10-03-2006, 09:19 PM	#3
*reeksti* 1B4DSTI Car: 06 CGM/Emotions Fav Mod: M&J Modified Location: Bensalem, PA Posts: 7,249 IWSTI Addict since: Jan 2006 Trader Rating: (10)	karyboy SS ius good

10-03-2006, 09:22 PM	#4
*Insane06STi* Nanned ® Location: Where the left lane is th Posts: 17,335 IWSTI Addict since: Oct 2005 Trader Rating: (9)	Thats your first mod? Why not a Cobb AP?

10-03-2006, 09:28 PM	#5
Otter Silver Member Car: 06 STI CGM Fav Mod: Stereo Location: Napa, CA Posts: 607 IWSTI Addict since: Nov 2005 Trader Rating: (7)	I love my COBB double adjustable... you can pick how high you want it as well as how short of throw you want. I don't think any of the others are adjustable. The urethane front bushing added a bit of noise. I even went so far as to use sound deadener on mine

10-03-2006, 09:50 PM	#6
pt518sti S204 Racer Car: 2005 White/Gold STi Fav Mod: TD06-20G/Tein Flex coilovers Location: New York Posts: 2,888 IWSTI Addict since: May 2005 Trader Rating: (8)	I highly recommend the TIC "super shifter" kit. It's the Kartboy lever with all the replacement bushings you'll need. The only NVH that i've experienced is increased gear whine, but it sounds cool to me and you get used to it quick Also, the little bit of extra noise is well worth it. Everything is rock solid with the kit installed and the throws are much shorter

10-03-2006, 10:02 PM	#8
pt518sti S204 Racer Car: 2005 White/Gold STi Fav Mod: TD06-20G/Tein Flex coilovers Location: New York Posts: 2,888 IWSTI Addict since: May 2005 Trader Rating: (8)	Yea, no need to rush more power. Once you start it never stops anyway

10-04-2006, 09:54 PM	#9
tom@kartboy Authorized Vendor Fav Mod: Most Copied parts on IWSTI! Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 348 IWSTI Addict since: May 2004 Trader Rating: (4)	The TIC with our shifter setup is Yummy! Run away from the AP shifters. they are a poor knock off of our shifter. Tom

10-04-2006, 11:37 PM	#11
Chris' sti STI Driver Car: WRB 06' WRX STI Fav Mod: defi's Location: Texas Posts: 227 IWSTI Addict since: Aug 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	Yes, the stock shift knob works with the Kartboy SS.

10-05-2006, 06:57 AM	#13
Turninconcepts.com Authorized Vendor Car: 04/08STI 95SVX 86E30 Posts: 5,503 IWSTI Addict since: Jul 2003 Trader Rating: (54)	No matter what lever you choose you will want to upgrade at least some, if not all, of the bushings.

10-06-2006, 02:37 PM	#14
dude9478 Amateur STI Driver Car: 04 STI PSM Location: CO Posts: 44 IWSTI Addict since: Sep 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	Sorry for the hijack but, Would upgrading these void warrenty at all?