[Scoobie08STi]

I've had the COBB shifter with the replacement bushings now for about 2 weeks and so far I've been very happy with it. Each gear change really feels solid, crisp, and precise compared to stock. Sometimes I've noticed that there's a slight high pitched rattle for a moment when I shift into second gear, not at all bothersome though.

[tshrey]

Originally Posted by Bownse

nope. but i put a short-throw on my 03 wrx (which i still have). even with the bushing kit and shifter in the wrx, the OEM 08 STi still feels better.

You can't compare anything in the five speed to the six - the whole transmission is just in a completely different class.

I agree with everyone else about driving one with a short shifter - you think stock feels great wait til you try a short unit. I personally would go with the Cobb; you can choose stock shifter height with shorter throws, shorter shifter height with stock throws or shorter shifter and shorter throws. The added gear noise should be reduced compared to 04-07 sti's - there is a LOT more sound insulation in the shifter console than there was in the previous generations.

[WC LATHE WERKS]

I would recommend the Kartboy lever with EVERY bushing you can get thru TiC. If you havent considered it, a different knob can make a pretty drastic shift feel improvement too. check out what people have to say about the new stainless steel super-heavy knob I just introduced to see what I mean

[twigg107]

IDK about wc lathe werks knobs but I had a prodrive knob in my 05sti and it helped alot. The 08sti stock knob is heavier then the prodrive so I'am sticking with the stocker for now.

[talsnic]

I have the 08 Kartboy shifter with TIC pivot bushing, as well as the Kartboy Shift linkage bushing. This install is night and day differenace in shift feel. everything is very crisp, and i can feel the syncros when the tranny is cold. im glad i did the upgrade, and the only downside is the small amount of gear whine coming into the interior now.

mucho better than the somewhat sloppy stocker. coming from honda products, i was already impressed with the stock STI, but the Kartboy with bushings is well worth the cash.

the only reason i did not go with cobb is the adjuster screws and the horror stories involving rattling or other issues.

[Marcus]

I had a KB SS with TiC Super Shift Set and a WC Lathe Works knob on my 06 STi and shifting felt amazing, it was perfect for me, I'd say on par if not better than an S2000.

I plan to do the exact same route with my 08. I actually already swapped over the knob and have the KB SS sitting in my room for install this weekend.

[thekiffer]

I hope this isn't a high jack but I noticed that SPT is offering a short shift kit too or is this just a replacement SPT - Subaru Performance Tuning (Performance Parts) | Select Parts Pretty pricey though but it does look like it replaces everything....???

[Subw00er]

I saw that too. The install looks like a B****

I ended up with the COBB. I like it!

[battlecat]

My subaru dealer has ordered an 08 sti with factory short throw shifter. Anyone comfirm subaru offers one, or would it be the spt shifter?

[tom@kartboy]

Originally Posted by battlecat

My subaru dealer has ordered an 08 sti with factory short throw shifter. Anyone comfirm subaru offers one, or would it be the spt shifter?

There is a factory optional subaru shifter. Its rather pricey AND its only a 10% reduction in throws. you'd be better off with any one of the aftermarket ones over the Subaru option.

Tom

[battlecat]

Good information. What would you recommend as a complete package from kartboy as far as bushings, and shifter from kartboy's products?
For a 2008 sti. What does the kartboy short shifter reduce throw by?

[manny07sti]

COBB is fully adjustable. All others are not. The craftsmanship is awesome. COBB FTW.

[hairlesswookiee]

i like the kartboy SS. i havent had the time or chances to put the rest of the bushings on yet, but i think next saturday is gonna be a long day in the garage--- exhaust, bushings, tail light overlays, strut braces, sway bar

[scoobbee]

I just ordered my 2008 STI with a factory installed Short Shifter. It is actually installed at port. It is $451 (includes labor to install) You can also buy it on subarugenuineparts.com

It is not a reduction of 10%, it is a reduction of 30%. Like you, I saw the 10% on japanparts...but I have confirmed with SOA about the reduction of 30%.

I had a factory STI SS on my 2003 WRX and loved it...can't wait.

I want to stay OEM as much as possible. Really helps when selling the car.

[tom@kartboy]

Originally Posted by scoobbee

I just ordered my 2008 STI with a factory installed Short Shifter. It is actually installed at port. It is $451 (includes labor to install) You can also buy it on subarugenuineparts.com

It is not a reduction of 10%, it is a reduction of 30%. Like you, I saw the 10% on japanparts...but I have confirmed with SOA about the reduction of 30%.

I had a factory STI SS on my 2003 WRX and loved it...can't wait.

I want to stay OEM as much as possible. Really helps when selling the car.

are you positive? the 5 speed ones are 30% the 6 speed ones were 10% unless they changed something this year. i have all the shifters here in the shop

T