HSPN Install of Cobb Short Shifter - Page 2

lokutus1 · 03-03-2006, 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Nivek

Just an FYI, based on watching this video, installing this shifter is 10x easier to install than the factory short shifter by STi. That things was a major PITA. This one looks like its slightly difficult, but no where near the difficulty of the STI one. Besides, the STI only gave me like 10% shorter shifts, whereas the Cobb one gives you alot more I am told. I cannot wait to test out the shifts and shorter throws.

Ben are the shifts crisper, smoother, jerkier, ... any info you can give would be awesome

yeah, the for anyone interested, the sti short shifter is much more difficult to install because it replaces your entire shifter assembly. the kartboy/cobb units are much easier to install because you're just replacing the lever. the install becomes more difficult, however, if one decides to add the front and rear shifter stay bushing, and shift linkage bushings from kartboy and tic. i would HIGHLY recommended adding these bushings if you're going to add the cobb or kartboy lever.

blk rex · 03-03-2006, 03:50 PM

^^So with the STi shifter you wont have to get those extra bushings?

**Nivek** · 03-03-2006, 11:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blk rex

^^So with the STi shifter you wont have to get those extra bushings?

The STI shifter does not come with hardened bushings. You still need to add them if you want the effect they offer. I highly recommend doing everything at the same time; whatever short shifter you choose.

2LTL2L8 · 03-04-2006, 09:53 AM

so in conjunction with the Cobb Shifter what other hardened bushings would be recommended to install at the same time....can someone post up a link? I looked at TIC's website but they have like 13 different sets of bushings and it gets kinda confusing with all their "alliteration" I think it's funny but still makes it confusing.

***Insane06STi*** · 03-04-2006, 10:42 AM

Great video, a future project for me

blk rex · 03-04-2006, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by 2LTL2L8

so in conjunction with the Cobb Shifter what other hardened bushings would be recommended to install at the same time....can someone post up a link? I looked at TIC's website but they have like 13 different sets of bushings and it gets kinda confusing with all their "alliteration" I think it's funny but still makes it confusing.

Seriously its confusing as hell.

lal · 03-04-2006, 11:30 AM

Really excellent work Ben, informative and easy to understand, Thanks

**Ben** · 03-04-2006, 11:43 AM

Just get the Cobb bushings when your order the Cobb shifter. It only comes with the bushings you need, no confusion.

lokutus1 · 03-04-2006, 12:05 PM

here you go fellas.

for 04-05 stis: http://turninconcepts.com/product_in...products_id=10

for 06 stis: http://turninconcepts.com/product_in...products_id=73

the only difference between the two is the 06 bushing bundle does not include the shift linkage bushings. the ones they currently have won't fit the 06 sti. tic is working on 06 shift linkage bushings.

lokutus1 · 03-04-2006, 12:25 PM

here's a tip that is not mentioned in the video. after you're done and you remove the allen wrench holding your reverse lock-out cable, take a zip tie and attach your reverse lock-out cable to the shifter stay above the drive shaft. make sure the cable does NOT rub the driveshaft. if you're using a shifter that is shorter in height, there will be more slack in the reverse lock-out cable than stock. this could result in the cable rubbing the drive shaft while you are driving if you don't zip tie the cable. this happened to me and resulted in a shredded cable sheath, cable, and a driveshaft that is missing the protective coating where it was rubbing.

kevin

**Ben** · 03-06-2006, 02:25 PM

I don't think the lockout cable could rub the driveshaft even at the lowest setting with this particular short shifter, but that that certainly can't hurt. Good tip.

CruisinSTI · 03-06-2006, 05:28 PM

how do u cut that metal? my garage lacks the tools to do the install but i'm most worried about cutting the metal

**Ben** · 03-06-2006, 07:09 PM

Take it to any shop near you and have them cut it (takes 5 mins...most shops won't even charge you), or buy a reciprocating saw from Sears or any hardware store for about $70. You could also leave it as-is if you don't plan on making the throw SUPER short. The shorter the throw, the bigger that angle is and the closer the linkage gets to touching the metal trim.

***wdb*** · 03-07-2006, 08:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Ben

I don't think the lockout cable could rub the driveshaft even at the lowest setting with this particular short shifter, but that that certainly can't hurt. Good tip.

It definitely is a good tip. People with the Kartboy shift lever have had their reverse lockout cables ground to pieces because of this. IMO it should be thought of as an essential step.

pantag · 03-07-2006, 09:48 AM

So the Cobb shifter is better than the Kartboy with TiC bushings? I know that the Cobb is adjustable but other than that what are the pros or cos compared to the Kartboy?

03-07-2006, 09:48 AM	#30
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03-03-2006, 03:50 PM	#17
blk rex Spec C Club Car: 2002 WRX Stg2 Fav Mod: External Wastegate Location: Fitchburg, MA Posts: 1,137 Join Date: Dec 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	^^So with the STi shifter you wont have to get those extra bushings?

03-04-2006, 09:53 AM	#19
2LTL2L8 Junior STI Driver Posts: 167 Join Date: Dec 2003 Trader Rating: (1)	so in conjunction with the Cobb Shifter what other hardened bushings would be recommended to install at the same time....can someone post up a link? I looked at TIC's website but they have like 13 different sets of bushings and it gets kinda confusing with all their "alliteration" I think it's funny but still makes it confusing.

03-04-2006, 10:42 AM	#20
*Insane06STi* Nanned ® Location: Where the left lane is th Posts: 17,349 Join Date: Oct 2005 Trader Rating: (9)	Great video, a future project for me

03-04-2006, 11:30 AM	#22
lal Senior STI Driver Car: 04 STi (sold) Location: Pa Posts: 360 Join Date: Dec 2004 Trader Rating: (0)	Really excellent work Ben, informative and easy to understand, Thanks

03-04-2006, 11:43 AM	#23
Ben Retired Admin Car: 2006 Audi S4 Fav Mod: Weight Loss Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 2,848 Join Date: Dec 1969 Trader Rating: (11)	Just get the Cobb bushings when your order the Cobb shifter. It only comes with the bushings you need, no confusion.

03-04-2006, 12:05 PM	#24
lokutus1 Spec C Club Car: 05 WRB WRX STi Fav Mod: FYI, I'm a dude Location: Burlington, MA Posts: 2,349 Join Date: Mar 2005 Trader Rating: (10)	here you go fellas. for 04-05 stis: http://turninconcepts.com/product_in...products_id=10 for 06 stis: http://turninconcepts.com/product_in...products_id=73 the only difference between the two is the 06 bushing bundle does not include the shift linkage bushings. the ones they currently have won't fit the 06 sti. tic is working on 06 shift linkage bushings.

03-04-2006, 12:25 PM	#25
lokutus1 Spec C Club Car: 05 WRB WRX STi Fav Mod: FYI, I'm a dude Location: Burlington, MA Posts: 2,349 Join Date: Mar 2005 Trader Rating: (10)	here's a tip that is not mentioned in the video. after you're done and you remove the allen wrench holding your reverse lock-out cable, take a zip tie and attach your reverse lock-out cable to the shifter stay above the drive shaft. make sure the cable does NOT rub the driveshaft. if you're using a shifter that is shorter in height, there will be more slack in the reverse lock-out cable than stock. this could result in the cable rubbing the drive shaft while you are driving if you don't zip tie the cable. this happened to me and resulted in a shredded cable sheath, cable, and a driveshaft that is missing the protective coating where it was rubbing. kevin

03-06-2006, 02:25 PM	#26
Ben Retired Admin Car: 2006 Audi S4 Fav Mod: Weight Loss Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 2,848 Join Date: Dec 1969 Trader Rating: (11)	I don't think the lockout cable could rub the driveshaft even at the lowest setting with this particular short shifter, but that that certainly can't hurt. Good tip.

03-06-2006, 05:28 PM	#27
CruisinSTI Professional STI Racer Car: 06 Aspen White STI Location: Diamond Bar Posts: 607 Join Date: Feb 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	how do u cut that metal? my garage lacks the tools to do the install but i'm most worried about cutting the metal

03-06-2006, 07:09 PM	#28
Ben Retired Admin Car: 2006 Audi S4 Fav Mod: Weight Loss Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 2,848 Join Date: Dec 1969 Trader Rating: (11)	Take it to any shop near you and have them cut it (takes 5 mins...most shops won't even charge you), or buy a reciprocating saw from Sears or any hardware store for about $70. You could also leave it as-is if you don't plan on making the throw SUPER short. The shorter the throw, the bigger that angle is and the closer the linkage gets to touching the metal trim.