Another New STi Owner

**twiSTies** · 10-05-2005, 07:15 PM

After a three week fiasco resulting in me cancelling an order and heading to Becker Subaru(Ken Irvine and Bob Hackmann are excellent people to deal with), I now have my brand new 2005 CGM STi. It has the boost gauge, armrest extension, and floormat options. So far I have put 400 miles on it and am loving every minute. Justin B introduced me to this site and I've been lurking for a little to try to learn more about this great car. I can't wait to break it in and head to the track for some stock times.

My first question is about the stock shifter. It's way too vague for me, but the install instructions I've read for the kartboy shifter make it seem like a total PITA to do, would I be better off getting Subaru to install the SPT one instead?

Oh and pinks or short shifter for my first mod?

Thanks!

bensti · 10-05-2005, 08:12 PM

Welcome!

Congrats on the STi!

I have the perrin adjustable shifter w/stock bushings. Works great, only difficulty installing was the lack of pin pusher, just used a solid object (the frame) and a screw driver and hammer to get it out.

Works great! Many recommend the kb ss, so you can't go wrong with either.

**twiSTies** · 10-05-2005, 08:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bensti

Welcome!

Congrats on the STi!

I have the perrin adjustable shifter w/stock bushings. Works great, only difficulty installing was the lack of pin pusher, just used a solid object (the frame) and a screw driver and hammer to get it out.

Works great! Many recommend the kb ss, so you can't go wrong with either.

Thanks! I'll be sure to try it, I really would like a better shifter.

Turboxer · 10-06-2005, 07:29 AM

Congrats on the car & welcome to the boards.

Irishsti · 10-06-2005, 08:41 AM

Welcome! I have the Agency power SS. Me and a buddy of mine did it, I do not think that it would be worth it to have subaru do it, as they will charge you an arm and a leg, it is NOT that difficult to do, although it is a pain in the ass. But anyways, welcome and enjoy!

***KarlSTI*** · 10-06-2005, 03:51 PM

Welcome! Kartboy seems the way to go, check on install prices as it may actually be worth it to have someone do it. I have the factory SS and I'm fine with it cuz I have not tried the kb yet!

**Nachos Libres** · 10-06-2005, 05:50 PM

Welcome!

**twiSTies** · 10-08-2005, 01:49 PM

Thank you! I'll be sure to read up more about this car on here, there's a lot of good information.

2fas4u · 10-08-2005, 02:43 PM

Welcome!!!

AndrewSS · 10-08-2005, 03:51 PM

welcome and goodluck with your new STi, if you care about autox classing at all, if you get the factory optioned short shifter you can stay in the stock class, if you get the kartboy that will be considered non stock.... just a little fyi

**twiSTies** · 10-09-2005, 06:15 PM

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Originally Posted by AndrewSS

welcome and goodluck with your new STi, if you care about autox classing at all, if you get the factory optioned short shifter you can stay in the stock class, if you get the kartboy that will be considered non stock.... just a little fyi

Does the stock short throw come with a stiffer bushing too?

10-05-2005, 07:15 PM	#1
twiSTies Gold Member Car: 05 Subaru WRX STi Fav Mod: T2s and Recaros Location: Allentown, PA Posts: 3,332 IWSTI Addict since: Oct 2005 Trader Rating: (7)	Another New STi Owner After a three week fiasco resulting in me cancelling an order and heading to Becker Subaru(Ken Irvine and Bob Hackmann are excellent people to deal with), I now have my brand new 2005 CGM STi. It has the boost gauge, armrest extension, and floormat options. So far I have put 400 miles on it and am loving every minute. Justin B introduced me to this site and I've been lurking for a little to try to learn more about this great car. I can't wait to break it in and head to the track for some stock times. My first question is about the stock shifter. It's way too vague for me, but the install instructions I've read for the kartboy shifter make it seem like a total PITA to do, would I be better off getting Subaru to install the SPT one instead? Oh and pinks or short shifter for my first mod? Thanks! This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

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10-05-2005, 08:12 PM	#2
bensti Junior STI Driver Car: 04 STi Fav Mod: ProTuned Stage II. Location: New England Posts: 61 IWSTI Addict since: Oct 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	Welcome! Congrats on the STi! I have the perrin adjustable shifter w/stock bushings. Works great, only difficulty installing was the lack of pin pusher, just used a solid object (the frame) and a screw driver and hammer to get it out. Works great! Many recommend the kb ss, so you can't go wrong with either.

10-06-2005, 07:29 AM	#4
Turboxer Spec C Club Car: 2005 STi & 2008 M3 Location: Westchester Ny Posts: 1,232 IWSTI Addict since: Apr 2005 Trader Rating: (2)	Congrats on the car & welcome to the boards.

10-06-2005, 08:41 AM	#5
Irishsti Silver Member Car: 04' PSM STi Fav Mod: Anything Carbon Fiber Location: New York Posts: 1,601 IWSTI Addict since: Jun 2005 Trader Rating: (2)	Welcome! I have the Agency power SS. Me and a buddy of mine did it, I do not think that it would be worth it to have subaru do it, as they will charge you an arm and a leg, it is NOT that difficult to do, although it is a pain in the ass. But anyways, welcome and enjoy!

10-06-2005, 03:51 PM	#6
*KarlSTI* Titanium Member Car: 05 CGM STi Fav Mod: Bill Location: Neptune Bch, FL Posts: 4,293 IWSTI Addict since: Mar 2005 Trader Rating: (1)	Welcome! Kartboy seems the way to go, check on install prices as it may actually be worth it to have someone do it. I have the factory SS and I'm fine with it cuz I have not tried the kb yet!

10-06-2005, 05:50 PM	#7
Nachos Libres Assistant to the Regional Manager Car: 2005 Subaru WRX STi Fav Mod: Underglows Location: Tyler, Texas Posts: 8,875 IWSTI Addict since: Jul 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	Welcome!

10-08-2005, 01:49 PM	#8
twiSTies Gold Member Car: 05 Subaru WRX STi Fav Mod: T2s and Recaros Location: Allentown, PA Posts: 3,332 IWSTI Addict since: Oct 2005 Trader Rating: (7)	Thank you! I'll be sure to read up more about this car on here, there's a lot of good information.

10-08-2005, 02:43 PM	#9
2fas4u Silver Member Car: 05 & 09 WRB STI Location: Manchester, Maryland Posts: 2,358 IWSTI Addict since: Aug 2005 Trader Rating: (4)	Welcome!!!

10-08-2005, 03:51 PM	#10
AndrewSS S204 Racer Car: 05 Subaru WRX STi Fav Mod: RCE T2 Coilovers Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 4,643 IWSTI Addict since: Jun 2005 Trader Rating: (21)	welcome and goodluck with your new STi, if you care about autox classing at all, if you get the factory optioned short shifter you can stay in the stock class, if you get the kartboy that will be considered non stock.... just a little fyi