feeler thread - shifter extension [Archive] - Toyota Yaris Forums

cali yaris

01-10-2009, 03:32 PM

We (meaning NST & MI) are thinking about offering a shifter extension. Race cars often have longer shifters (the knob is closer to the steering wheel. I've also noticed with our stock seats so high up, the shifter could be a little higher.

A shifter extension combined with one (or both!) NST short shifter kits might be the perfect shifter set up for our cars.

So, here's an interest poll to see if it's worth pursuing, female thread underneath, male threads on top, easy and removable extension to your stock shifter.

Like this:

http://i16.ebayimg.com/07/i/001/0f/47/b0ca_1.JPG

What say you?

ddongbap

01-10-2009, 03:51 PM

I'm DEF buying one.

And you know it!

cali yaris

01-10-2009, 06:47 PM

you didn't vote, though :rolleyes:

KCALB SIRAY

01-10-2009, 06:55 PM

what price point and what mm you think for the shifter knob (assuming stock, but wanted to clarify)?

mikenacarato

01-10-2009, 07:26 PM

i would like a 2" one :)

thebarber

01-10-2009, 07:48 PM

cali yaris

01-10-2009, 07:58 PM

don't know about $$ yet. Just seeing if people like the idea.

Somewhere between $10 and $50 :rolleyes:

kcalb, it would end exactly as your stock shifter ends now.

ddongbap

01-10-2009, 07:59 PM

you didn't vote, though :rolleyes:

Oh, I didn't see the vote.

ddongbap

01-10-2009, 08:00 PM

Garm, if these don't go into production, I want one anyways.

edmcc

01-10-2009, 08:04 PM

I'm interested,I voted for the 2" one.

m911gt

01-10-2009, 08:51 PM

Does anyone have that picture of the guy who raised his shifter by like 18"? Garm, I'm sure you remember...

ddongbap

01-10-2009, 10:53 PM

It was me. And it wasn't 18 inches. Please..

cali yaris

01-10-2009, 10:54 PM

yeah I'll probably make a few no matter what. whatever length most people vote on.

PHXDEMON

01-10-2009, 11:53 PM

In for a 2" one granted I can still fit my redline shift boot on fine.

cali yaris

01-11-2009, 12:05 AM

it will still fit, but I'm guessing the shifter will stick out the top of it.

Kaotic Lazagna

01-11-2009, 02:16 AM

Here's my buddy's shifter extension on his Box.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v646/flpnosk8er/P1060980.jpg

ddongbap

01-11-2009, 02:18 AM

That looks painful.

Kaotic Lazagna

01-11-2009, 02:25 AM

LOL. He loves it tho.

pinoypizzaboy

01-11-2009, 04:45 AM

the closer to the wheel the better :) shift travel is gonna b a bitch tho :(

Kaotic Lazagna

01-11-2009, 04:47 AM

the closer to the wheel the better :) shift travel is gonna b a bitch tho :(

Not if you use both shifter and linkage SSK. hehe. :wink:

ddongbap

01-11-2009, 05:22 AM

Here is my mile long shifter. Or w/e that other guy said.

http://i490.photobucket.com/albums/rr265/ddbaptrance/Cars/DSC00119-1.jpg

Man, I hated that stock steering wheel.

While I'm at it, I'll post this. And I might as well make another thread about it.

http://i490.photobucket.com/albums/rr265/ddbaptrance/Cars/steering.jpg

ddongbap

01-11-2009, 06:14 AM

But srsly, Garm, if you can make me one asap, I'll pick it up, asap.

m911gt

01-11-2009, 10:57 AM

eTiMaGo

01-11-2009, 12:19 PM

aaaah what guy wouldn't mind a few extra inches? :laugh:

But as for myself, I'm happy with my short stick :biggrin:

m911gt

01-11-2009, 12:22 PM

aaaah what guy wouldn't mind a few extra inches? :laugh:

But as for myself, I'm happy with my short stick :biggrin:

:laugh: for once, i won't even comment.

jkuchta

01-11-2009, 01:13 PM

I'd like a 2" extension!

Kaotic Lazagna

01-11-2009, 02:12 PM

LOL at Thomas.

PHXDEMON

01-11-2009, 08:24 PM

Here's my buddy's shifter extension on his Box.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v646/flpnosk8er/P1060980.jpg

Is that a fucking breaker bar :laugh::laugh::bellyroll:

Kaotic Lazagna

01-11-2009, 08:26 PM

Who knows, he gets bored a lot...and when he gets bored, he'll start doing anything to his car. LOL. Just last week, he went and graffiti'd his hood out of boredom. LOL.

PHXDEMON

01-11-2009, 08:42 PM

Who knows, he gets bored a lot...and when he gets bored, he'll start doing anything to his car. LOL. Just last week, he went and graffiti'd his hood out of boredom. LOL.

Wow :laughabove: Was he drunk? :drinking:

ddongbap

01-11-2009, 08:43 PM

lol Rob, sorry, I meant no offense. the only reason i said it like that was because you were the first guy i could remember who had a major extension. i wanted my shifter shorter to look sleek so i cut mine down, i just couldn't have imagined extending it. props to you for being different with your car. kick ass Nardi steering wheel setup!
Naw, I know you were joking. I was just joking back. lol.

But I've taken it off since then. Was kinda long. I think it was a total of 6 inches above stock. Or something like that. 3-4 Inches will be bueno for me.

Kaotic Lazagna

01-11-2009, 09:08 PM

Wow :laughabove: Was he drunk? :drinking:

Nope, just extremely bored. hahahahaha.

texkid

01-11-2009, 11:22 PM

I do think 2" would be a modest increase. I fear 3" or 4" would hit the A/C controls. Heck, right now my middle knuckle is close to the A/C switch when I shift to 3rd gear.

cali yaris

01-11-2009, 11:27 PM

My thinking is to pair this up with one or both NST short shifter kits, so your shifter would not hit the a/c controls.

ddongbap

01-12-2009, 01:11 AM

I do think 2" would be a modest increase. I fear 3" or 4" would hit the A/C controls. Heck, right now my middle knuckle is close to the A/C switch when I shift to 3rd gear.

It won't. Trust the guy with the 6 inch extension from six months ago.

ChinoCharles

01-12-2009, 01:15 AM

I personally don't see this catching on. You'll sell 5 and it'll trail off after that.

I'd personally like to see an aftermarket replacement for the whole cage. I think the stock pivot point on the shifter assembly is a little low.

justjesus

01-12-2009, 06:05 PM

Yeah, Im voting after typing this. I want one BAAAAAD. My friend has one on his Fit, and I love the added length. If it's reasonably priced, I will def buy one.

mikenacarato

01-12-2009, 06:48 PM

the extension is perfect for me. i hate using my arm rest because when i shift into 2nd or 4th it makes me feel like my wrist will snap.

cali yaris

01-12-2009, 06:53 PM

I personally don't see this catching on. You'll sell 5 and it'll trail off after that.

Let' return to this point in about a month, when I've sold out my stock :biggrin:

ddongbap

01-12-2009, 08:56 PM

Garm, I think I should be the test car used for this project.

TheUnGroomed

01-12-2009, 09:02 PM

I removed my arm rest to make shifting easier. An extension might let me put the arm rest back in.

Galavoxx

01-13-2009, 01:51 PM

the closer to the wheel the better :) shift travel is gonna b a bitch tho :(

Seriously, if you don't have a SSK and you throw more than a couple of inches on there this thing will be like driving a big rig. Even with the SSK throws are going to increase.

PHXDEMON: I dig the fancy crystal knob on your buddy's ride. Is he into D&D?!!

WOOT!! :eyebulge:

RagnaCaT

01-13-2009, 04:19 PM

Can there be a slight curve added to it?

ddongbap

01-13-2009, 05:56 PM

Or how bout an angle. Two of them. Just to get the ball backwardsa little bit.

NonStopTuning

01-13-2009, 08:07 PM

Can there be a slight curve added to it?

Or how bout an angle. Two of them. Just to get the ball backwardsa little bit.

It's possible!

Can there be enough interest for us to build such a piece?

:burnrubber:

mikenacarato

01-13-2009, 08:17 PM

that would be even cooler. either way, whatever size and shape this comes out to be..im in. :)

ddongbap

01-13-2009, 10:28 PM

It's possible!

Can there be enough interest for us to build such a piece?

:burnrubber:
I'll buy 10. Jk. But srsly. I want one, even tho it isnt cheeap.

Its a Toy. It should work on all Toys.

/edit.

What I meant to say was, since Toyotas share thread patterns, why don't we just post on MR2 forums, or W/E other cars NST makes parts for.

cali yaris

01-14-2009, 01:44 AM

Garm, I think I should be the test car used for this project.

ok

Kaotic Lazagna

01-14-2009, 05:23 AM

Not a bad idea of posting it on other Toyota/Scion forums. I know that the Toaster people are doing this, as with the example of my friend's.

WolfWings

01-14-2009, 09:18 AM

Just may be me, but I think the 4" extension would be redundant. Just buy two 2" extensions, screw em' together with some lock-tite, call it good. So, voted for the 2" extension. What's the drop caused by the in-cabin SSK BTW?

cali yaris

01-14-2009, 11:48 AM

the in cabin SSK from NST doesn't drop the shifter at all, it just reduces throw (25%).

This is different from the TWM type shifter which is the whole thing and does lower the knob.

RagnaCaT

01-14-2009, 01:17 PM

It's possible!

Can there be enough interest for us to build such a piece?

:burnrubber:

I'm in I have a twm shifter which I love but I do perfer that knob is placed further back so I woundn't what it to be more than 2" :thumbup:

mikenacarato

01-14-2009, 04:48 PM

I think we need an official GB thread started here. I would say there is enough interest. :)

PHXDEMON

01-14-2009, 07:24 PM

So when are the 2 inch extensions going to be made? :burnrubber:

ddongbap

01-14-2009, 09:25 PM

I'm in I have a twm shifter which I love but I do perfer that knob is placed further back so I woundn't what it to be more than 2" :thumbup:

Solution: Get a NST one.

cali yaris

01-15-2009, 05:29 PM

OK, I had a few of these made for fun and to try out on my own car. They aren't NST but they are good quality 6061 aluminum.

Available in the MI store now, until we run out.

http://shop.microimageonline.com/images/12320558155241939320243.jpg

ddongbap

01-15-2009, 06:55 PM

garm I want one. Can u hold one for me? I'll take the three inch.

NonStopTuning

01-15-2009, 08:34 PM

WOW!!! Those are cheap!!!!!!

cali yaris

01-15-2009, 09:57 PM

I put a 3" one on my car today. WOW is all I can say. The knob is now in a natural position for all-around and performance shifting. This is one of those "why the heck didn't I think of that a year ago" mods. ESPECIALLY combined with the NST short shift kit.

If you don't have the short shift kit, consider getting both of these items as a package, you will be really glad you did!

jkuchta

01-15-2009, 09:57 PM

^

Price....yes...

Quality......no

ddongbap

01-15-2009, 10:55 PM

^

Price....yes...

Quality......no

I don't get it.

jkuchta

01-16-2009, 12:02 AM

I was typing as Cali posted.

The carrot refers to the post above it from NST regarding price..."WOW!!!Those are cheap!!!!!"

kou

01-16-2009, 12:40 AM

just ordered a 3''.

edmcc

01-16-2009, 02:09 AM

ordered a 2" one :thumbsup:

ddongbap

01-16-2009, 04:11 AM

Look at that instant interest.

mikenacarato

01-16-2009, 08:57 AM

got me a 3 incher......*snickers*

cali yaris

01-16-2009, 09:29 AM

awesome guys, they'll all go out in today's mail.

RagnaCaT

01-16-2009, 02:58 PM

Any hope on a s curved one about 2" Come on NST!

kou

01-16-2009, 03:36 PM

awesome guys, they'll all go out in today's mail.

awesome can't wait will post pic's as soon as it is here.:respekt:

ddongbap

01-16-2009, 04:29 PM

Any hope on a s curved one about 2" Come on NST!

NST didn't make this first batch.

cali yaris

01-16-2009, 06:32 PM

an "s" curved one would have to be made in such a way that it tightens at exactly the correct angle. I'm not sure how easy that is to engineer?

ddongbap

01-16-2009, 06:41 PM

You could just include a nut. Put the bolt on first, put the then the extension on. Angle the extension the way you want it, then reverse twist the nut, till it tightens.

Thats how the Skunk2 shift knobs go in the Hondas. Since the Skunk2 was metal, and theres no extra play, like the stock shifter has, the extra nut would tighten the shifter where you kept it. Hope that made sense.

RagnaCaT

01-17-2009, 07:27 AM

cali yaris

01-17-2009, 01:02 PM

good thinking - that would work for sure

ddongbap

01-17-2009, 02:11 PM

If you're gonna do a limited angle production, I'll buy one of those too.

PHXDEMON

01-17-2009, 06:22 PM

Just ordered a 2" one :burnrubber:

kou

01-23-2009, 11:56 AM

thanks Garm.:w00t:

mikenacarato

01-27-2009, 01:26 AM

got my extension on and i love it! one issue i encountered was the shift knob i had wouldnt work with it. the extension is too large to fit up into the hole on the bottom of the shift knob.

the knob that will NOT work (disregard the short shifter):
http://www.toyota-parts.com/PartPictures/286099%20z6.gif

kou

01-27-2009, 01:52 AM

i also had that problem, i had to grind it down. then i decided to extend it some more.

PHXDEMON

01-27-2009, 04:26 AM

Mine works great. I love the more natural position but now my 40 dollar shift boot won't fit and my shift throw is a mile long once again.

cali yaris

01-27-2009, 11:50 AM

kou

01-27-2009, 12:54 PM

^ are you using a short shift kit of any kind?

Mine fit up into my TWM shifter fine. For future reference, how much thinner should the top be to accomodate your shifters?

My shift boot doesn't look great now either, I have some ideas to fix that.

if you made the threads on the shift knob side a little longer,maybe 1/2'' more would be perfect.

RagnaCaT

01-27-2009, 02:10 PM

Any S in progress?

mikenacarato

01-27-2009, 03:01 PM

in order to fit the shift knob i had on there the shaft would have to be the same width as the threads

PHXDEMON

01-28-2009, 11:37 PM

^ are you using a short shift kit of any kind?

Mine fit up into my TWM shifter fine. For future reference, how much thinner should the top be to accomodate your shifters?

My shift boot doesn't look great now either, I have some ideas to fix that.

The extension is awesome. It's just that my shift boot isn't tall enough :frown: I am using one of the SSK's that go onto the linkage but now I have to save up for the stage 2 SSk to reduce the throw back again.

matthewai

01-21-2012, 01:58 PM

matthewai

02-02-2012, 01:51 AM

ahhh im still wishin...

cali yaris

02-02-2012, 09:58 AM

just needs to be 8x1.25 right?

TickleTimeTim

02-03-2012, 09:57 AM

i love the extension i got from garm. i just wrapped it in vinyl instead of looking for a giant boot.

cali yaris

02-03-2012, 02:33 PM

Next time I order these, the shop says they'll make a few narrow ones for you automatic guys. 2" or 3" preferred?

matthewai

02-03-2012, 04:59 PM

oh cool id be down for one i guess either length

403RS

02-03-2012, 07:33 PM

Next time I order these, the shop says they'll make a few narrow ones for you automatic guys. 2" or 3" preferred?

As an auto guy, I'm always too narrow and a couple inches short. :frown:

cali yaris

02-06-2012, 11:18 AM

TMI

matthewai

02-08-2012, 09:40 PM

can anyone help me will this PTR51-00110 shift knob from 2011 scion tc fit 2010 sedan a/t ?

thank you

matthewai

02-17-2012, 02:04 AM

can anyone help me will this PTR51-00110 shift knob from 2011 scion tc fit 2010 sedan a/t ?

thank you

hey i got it and it fits and feels awesome now i want the a/t extension any eta on that mi >>/?. hahah jaykay

matthewai

03-02-2012, 12:18 PM

guys please can someone confirm this will fit on an automatic
it says 10mm x 1.25 as opposed to m8 x 1.25 are these the same sizes????

please if anyone could help im trying to get this cuz i dont want to wait for micro image and pay more money from them and possibly have the package lost in the mail again (thanks to jeff for finding it)

http://www.ebay.com/itm/250783341386?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649#ht_1539wt_1103

matthewai

03-03-2012, 07:26 PM

so i guess it is a different size if anyone could shed some light on this thatd be jsut great

http://www.carbidedepot.com/formulas-tap-metric.htm

cali yaris

03-03-2012, 07:54 PM

10mm is two mm larger than 8mm. Not the same

Yaris manual is 10mm x 1.25

Yaris auto is 8mm x 1.25

CrankyOldMan

03-03-2012, 11:20 PM

I could have sworn the manual knob was M12 x 1.25...

matthewai

03-04-2012, 03:19 AM

yes wasnt to sure that m8 ment 8mm
thank you

cali yaris

03-04-2012, 11:32 AM

cranky I think you are right, 12mm

matthewai

03-07-2012, 09:39 AM

hey mi any update on a/t extension ?
ive been looking everywhere...

matthewai

03-08-2012, 02:41 AM

i think i finally found an extension for a/t YESSSS!!!!

will update here

enviri

03-08-2012, 10:10 AM

VIP crystal shifter? :P

cali yaris

03-08-2012, 01:25 PM

haha. I can't do a whole run just for the few I'll sell, but if I wait and include them with the next order for shift extensions, I can get them.

Viperoni

03-08-2012, 11:56 PM

I got the 3" nominal (3-3/4" total) shift extender.
It feels like I'm driving a semi because it obviously makes the shifts longer, but on the other hand, it is less travel for your hand to get from the wheel to the shifter.
The reduced effort is crazy, it's so effortless to shift now :)

I do recommend the shorter one for Echo's, or at least RS's (with the better lumbar seats) - sometimes my elbow gets a bit bunched up when shifting into 2nd.

matthewai

03-09-2012, 03:02 AM

haha. I can't do a whole run just for the few I'll sell, but if I wait and include them with the next order for shift extensions, I can get them.

yeah yeah i understand been lookin everywhere

BEEF

03-09-2012, 07:15 AM

viperoni,

that is why you get the short shifter kit. I did the 3" extender and the MI under hood SSK and the throw is about stock again. you still get the same movement on the x axis but the y axis is much reduced. basically from 3rd to 4th is a lot beter. I have actually given thought to getting the in cabin SSK to make the throw even shorter. still thinking on that one.

the big rig feel was funny at first but then just got annoying to me. SSK all the way

Viperoni

03-13-2012, 11:45 PM

matthewai

03-16-2012, 10:09 PM

yeeeoooooyyyyy

after enviri let me borrow his for 25 seconds i got my own extension made for a/t (might have some more coming if any a/t peeps would be interested, i might start a fs thread when and if i get more)
only prob was i had to remove the bottom piece from the trd knob for it to fit but still looks fine i want to wrap the shift rod with something prob some bike handle bar wrap or something like that