TRD Quick Shifter & 5-Speed Manual Shift Knob Kit

[bigsky2]

Just found this as I was browsing Sparks Toyota:

Quick Shifter & 5-Speed Manual Shift Knob Kit
Part No PTR25-52060kit

Not exactly a short shifter, but it is a quick shifter for anyone that is intersted.

Link:
http://www.trdsparks.com/displayparts.php?Mdl_dtl=543&Part_cat=20&parts_id=1361

[johnnyfive]

TRD Quick Shifter is precision engineered to reduce shift throw up to 30%

seems to be a short shifter to me...cant make any sense of the picture...but looks to be advertised as a short shifter...

[ChinoCharles]

$165?!?

[bigsky2]

Edit:

Link fixed.

I thought short shifters combined a shorter throw along with a shorter stick shift shaft.

Likewise, I assume quick shifters are intended to reduce the throw, but does not alter the height of the stick shift shaft..
So Quick Shifter is the same as a Short Shifter?

[bigsky2]

$165?!?

I can't tell by your expression, but is this a bad price or a great price?

[largeorangefont]

Edit:



Likewise, I assume quick shifters are intended to reduce the throw, but does not alter the height of the stick shift shaft..
So Quick Shifter is the same as a Short Shifter?


Yes.

[Galavoxx]

This is what I've been wiating for, a short throw that doesn't reduce stick height. It is a bit expensive though considering it doesn't even come with a new stick... WTF? :confused:

[ChinoCharles]

That is a lot of dough.

[Galavoxx]

Just broke down and ordered some TRD absorbers from Sparks. While I was on the line with Ken, I asked the price of the short throw without the knob. Still expensive but not as bad. $135 without the knob. Part #PTR2552060

[eTiMaGo]

for the life of me I do not see how that little chunk of metal would affect the throw?

[bigsky2]

I guess I'll just have to go out on a limb again and purchase this one too (a la JDM TRD High Response Muffler Ver. S) to make sure it works for everyone...

Poor me...

I'll just get my newly ordered TRD intake installed and then I'll be burdened with the quick shifter to install....Poop...

:smoking:

Cheers

Do it man, do it.

You are the TRD purist after all.

[Katana]

Seems a bit expensive.

[Galavoxx]

Seems a bit expensive.

I agree. However, I'm 6'2" and have tried "short throw" shifters on other cars. I know how uncomfortable they can be. Someone else on the forum mentioned having the same problem. The reach to the shorty stick is awkward and uncomfortable. Having to lean and reach forward in my seat to shift into 1st, 3rd, and 5th gears is not something I want to deal with. I don't know off-hand what the decrease in throw is with the TDM shifters but 30% for the TRD sounds pretty good to me. I just want some tightness!!!

[Galavoxx]

for the life of me I do not see how that little chunk of metal would affect the throw?

I believe it changes the fulcrum point of the stick by moving that point downward or sideways or whatever is required in the shift housing. At least this is how it worked on my old porsche. Short/Quick Shifters with a shorter stick can usually claim an even shorter throw because they cut off the top half of the stick thereby eliminting that extra inch or so of throw.

[ayaya]

:cry: $165?!?





Just check with the dealer in vancouver ...... it cost CA$436 = US$375.......:cry:

[ChinoCharles]

I seriously want to throw up.

No, really, I just had a quarter of an ice cream cake. That price is also fucking outrageous. OUTRAGEOUS.

We need an aftermarket company that makes short shifters w/ the plastic cage... everything... the whole freekin' assembly. I'll bet it wouldn't be any more expensive than that $165 metal cube.

[ChinoCharles]

See, look.

http://www.passwordjdm.com/product.asp?P_ID=838&numLanguageID=1

Buddy Club race spec short shifter, everything included, less than the TRD Zippo lighter shifter horse shit thingamajig.

Riceboy, call Buddy Club. We all know you're good for this shit. :wink:

[Galavoxx]

See, look.

http://www.passwordjdm.com/product.asp?P_ID=838&numLanguageID=1

Buddy Club race spec short shifter, everything included, less than the TRD Zippo lighter shifter horse shit thingamajig.

Riceboy, call Buddy Club. We all know you're good for this shit. :wink:

x2

[bigsky2]

Yay..

Expecting some nice pics and impressions, echo_hrs :smile:

[tekmoe]

finally!!! this is what i have been waiting for!!!

i installed a trd quick shifter in my 02 corolla and i absolutely LOVED it. but it didn't take no stinkin 10 minutes...it took more like 2 hours! i had to practically rip the entire bottom half of the dash out!

this is going on my "must-buy" list...

[bigsky2]

echo_hrs,

What's the status on your items?
In transit?

Yeah I'm a little anxious to know.. :laugh:

[Doc Zaius]

Yeah I'm a little anxious to know.. :laugh:

me too!! :biggrin:

[bigsky2]

See, look.

http://www.passwordjdm.com/product.asp?P_ID=838&numLanguageID=1

Buddy Club race spec short shifter, everything included, less than the TRD Zippo lighter shifter horse shit thingamajig.

Riceboy, call Buddy Club. We all know you're good for this shit. :wink:

Charles, I totally skipped over this post.

I laughed when I looked at the picture in one tab, and read this:

TRD Zippo lighter shifter horse shit thingamajig.

haha

[Doc Zaius]

I figure by spring I'll have the TRD Shocks, TRD Swaybar, and I've been considering the TRD 18" RH Evolution GT5's

ARRARHELHFLSHGALAKSJ!@#@$!!! me = jealous!! :biggrin:

[Doc Zaius]

Is the quickshifter actually what Sparks has shown on their site? Or is it this? JDM Quickshifters (http://trdparts.jp/parts_quickshift.html) (top one) :drool:

More supporting evidence: quickshifter for Scion xA/xB (http://www.trdparts4u.com/PD-PTR04-52041-50.aspx) - similar price range!

[johnnycanales]

So has anyone of you gotten it yet? I'm going to buy it right now actually from Sparks Toyota, all the dealerships around my area are freaking expensive. If I'm the first then I'll def. let you guys know. TRD. later dudes!!

[Doc Zaius]

echo_hrs already bought it. If you wait for his review, you won't be dissappointed... they're quite informative! :thumbsup:

[tekmoe]

i am also eagerly awaiting a review of this quickshifter. if it is anything like the trd quickshifter i installed in my corolla, it is going to fuggin RAWK*(#@$*&#^@$

can't wait!!!!!!!!!! :headbang: :headbang: :headbang:

[Nutzoids]

Will the TRD Quick Shifter work with the TWM ShortShifter to make the Ultimate Short Throw???

:evil:

[johnnycanales]

OK, well since Cali is pretty nice right now, so I should have it delivered by Thursday and installed same day. I did buy it, so Hopefully Echo_hrs will have done it by then, if not then I'll lend a hand in the Info. Im so excited! Yeah!:biggrin:

[ChinoCharles]

Does the TWM short shifter adjust the pivot point?

[ChinoCharles]

... Anyone? LOL

[eTiMaGo]

I'm quite sure the answer is no, but that's just an educated guess, better hold on for someone more knowledgeable to wake up :wink:

[johnnycanales]

Hey guys the price just went up on Sparks Toyota. The price is now $145 not including shipping. I bought it for $10 cheaper. $10 is a good meal man. so uh yeah dont wait too long. I suggest buying it soon.

[Doc Zaius]

I'm waiting to see what this thing actually looks like..!

[ChinoCharles]

Yeah, me too.

[ChinoCharles]

Any word on the ETA?

[bigsky2]

Charles is quite anxious too!

[johnnycanales]

tomorrow!! yeah!!

[ChinoCharles]

Score. Take some pictures, then take some more. :wink:

[Galavoxx]

So much easier and smarter than what TVM is doing. Wondering if it takes more effort to engage the gears. :rolleyes: Guess we'll have to wait for a test drive. and... I want one.

[Galavoxx]

p.s. get rid of that rubber shift boot. Those things are atrocious!! :evil:

[Nutzoids]

So will it work in conjunction with the TWM Short Shifter...

?????????????????????????????????????????????????? ????

:evil:

[ChinoCharles]

So will it work in conjunction with the TWM Short Shifter...

?????????????????????????????????????????????????? ????

:evil:

Yes.

No picture of the product outside of the car? Anyone? :iono:

By the way, now I really can't believe this is $135. What a ripoff.

[redglare45]

Oh wow!...so you don't even have to take off any of the shifter/interior parts to do it.
How were the instructions for it? Can't wait to hear some feedback, once you get to drive it.

[ChinoCharles]

So echo_hrs, its basically a spacer for the linkage? Moving it up makes the throw shorter?

[Galavoxx]

By the way, now I really can't believe this is $135. What a ripoff.

Why is it a ripoff? If it works, it works. What's the difference if it is a little chunk of aluminum or a whole stick shift assembly, if it accomplishes the same thing? Now I agree, it may cost more for TVM to produce their assembly but how much? No matter what kit we're talking about, it probably doesn't cost more than five to ten dollars for these guys to manufacture. Either way, we're getting jacked on the price. I just want a product that is easy to install and that works well. Of course I would also like to pay less money. I mean c'mon, I do not want to pay $130 for a chunk of Aluminum. Who does? But I will knowingly allow myself to be ripped off if I have no other options and I really want something. In this case, I'll take one chunk of aluminum please, no vise-wrangling required, shift-throw reduced 30%!! :headbang:

[ChinoCharles]

Chris just had those battery hold-downs machined and is selling them for $60.

[Galavoxx]

Now you're talkin'!!

[Galavoxx]

What if it's patented? It is Toyota.

[johnnycanales]

i personally choose buying it yah. They're just making me wait thoug. I thougt I'd have i by today because of their shipping estimate, but alas, I wait.

[ChinoCharles]

If you take offense to anything said on a car forum, its your own fault. I'm just stating my opinion... and I know why you bought it. You're mister TRD. :smile:

[Katana]

+1 from me!

At least, the money that I gave for the TWM shifter bought me a package with lots of stuff.

[bigsky2]

Looks good!

Now I'm wondering if I should follow echo_hrs' lead and jump on the bandwagon.

[tekmoe]

oh hell yeah!!! :clap: :clap:

just what i wanted to hear! i am in! buying one TODAY!

thx for the install pics! :thumbsup:

[ChinoCharles]

I'm going to work on this.

[bigsky2]

woot.

Patiently awaiting news, Chino :wink:

[tekmoe]

ordered my trd quickshifter and i should have it on tuesday. wooooohoooooo!

[ChinoCharles]

Hurdle 1 of 34 was cleared today.

[johnnycanales]

Installed! Man it seemed like a tight fit getting my big ol arms down past the battery. got a cut or two but whatever, i dont care. Feel's nice. Can see the difference, will drive today so, yeah ill be back on later to tell all. And for all who can, i wouldnt have minded having a buddy manufacturing a simliar piece. They really know how to up the price on tiny metallic objects. but hey man its all good. :thumbup:

[johnnycanales]

oh yeah and so easy you can do it on break from work, like 5 mins tops. It was so much fun yeah!!!

[johnnycanales]

:evil: :thumbup: :headbang: :cool: oh yeah.

[Russelt3hPirate]

I have forwarded this information to a reputable aftermarket company and they are looking into possibly manufacturing a similar/identical piece at a lesser price. We'll know more about what they plan to do early next week.

congrats on the destruction of innovation. :thumbdown:

-11tybillion points for you.

[ChinoCharles]

congrats on the destruction of innovation. :thumbdown:

-11tybillion points for you.

:rolleyes:

[Russelt3hPirate]

:rolleyes:

you upset b/c my opinions differ from yours, mr. don't get upset when opinions differ :bellyroll:

[ChinoCharles]

Who said I was upset? There happened to be an emoticon for the exact reaction I had to your post... so I posted it. ROFL

[Russelt3hPirate]

Who said I was upset? There happened to be an emoticon for the exact reaction I had to your post... so I posted it. ROFL

:iono:

[ChinoCharles]

"What's an emoticon?" :wink:

I'm not pissing on innovation... I'm fighting price gouging. Honestly, I could make my own TRD short shifter with a block of fucking wood.

[Russelt3hPirate]

I'm not pissing on innovation... I'm fighting price gouging. Honestly, I could make my own short shifter with a block of fucking wood.

it's not price gouging when there is customer based brand equity.

plus the R&D in the part (you know, them testing, prototyping, starting over, paying the engineers, more testing, failing, figuring out this and that, time in general) has to get paid for.

TRD and most other OEM supported Aftermarket companies tend to have higher prices for multiple reasons, but one of them is the quality has to be top notch to get the TRD stick or label, most replicas are built with less care, less q/a, and higher tolerances.

either way, I can't stop you or the replica companies in china from making knock off parts, I just hope your part goes through the same testing the TRD part did before you sell it b/c it'd suck for a shift linkage to pop when you're trying to shift into 5th getting on the high way and there is a semi behind you about to plow through the back of your yaris.....

farfetched sure, but you get my point.

also, please besure not to sell it "as" a TRD part or TRD Style, Toyota isn't small and like to protect their intellectual property and if it's produced here in the states you could be in trouble.

just looking out.

[Russelt3hPirate]

I recommend starting a new thread for the R & D of the machined part, and keep the TRD quick shift focused on that, so those looking for info and feedback on the part can get just that...

Cheers

echo, are you happy with the piece? also keep the rubber shift boot.

:)

[ChinoCharles]

I totally understand your concerns.

[ChinoCharles]

I recommend starting a new thread for the R & D of the machined part, and keep the TRD quick shift focused on that, so those looking for info and feedback on the part can get just that...

Cheers

Haha, sorry for hijacking the thread. From now on all updates will be in a new thread. :redface:

[Russelt3hPirate]

Haha, sorry for hijacking the thread. From now on all updates will be in a new thread. :redface:

along with my devils advocate banter.

[Doc Zaius]

.... b/c it'd suck for a shift linkage to pop when you're trying to shift into 5th getting on the high way and there is a semi behind you about to plow through the back of your yaris.....

HAHahhahaha... why would you be shifting into 5th if you're about to get rear-ended?! :biggrin:

/end hijack

[redglare45]

Sounds good, I'm thinking on getting the TRD quick shifter too:thumbsup: . Maybe by mid-February. Johnny Canales, hopefully you can give us more feedback.
Have you been able to drive yours yet Echo_hrs?

[Russelt3hPirate]

HAHahhahaha... why would you be shifting into 5th if you're about to get rear-ended?! :biggrin:

/end hijack


you should still be accelerating but if the linkage popped mid shift you're now coasting to a terrible doom :bellyroll:

[mrrock]

Can someone answer:
Do the shifter kits actually improve the quality of the shifting?
My car is currently a little notching going in to gear.

[Russelt3hPirate]

and notchy is bad?

you want it to be less responsive and "smoother"?

[Galavoxx]

Yeah, where's the feedback on the how this thing works? And I agree, notchy is not bad, just the long throw.

[tekmoe]

installed my trd quickshifter yesterday...

holy %&#(, i can't believe how much difference there is between the stock feel and the quickshift feel! i absolutely freaking LOVE IT!#@*$#@^&*($&*^@#$

well worth the money, hands down. i don't give a flyin' $*@$ what anybody says. boo-yah!

[johnnycanales]

extremely better. Reduced throw majorly. Tested by myself and my bro, shifts are noticebly shorter and worth the money. pics arent really needed. they were covered already, not much to show. big change, what else can i say? detailed questions? I can answer specifics.

[bigsky2]

Bit the bullet and purchased the TRD quickshift piece earlier this morning.

I'll keep you all posted.

[Galavoxx]

You mean you.... bit the Billet!!! :bellyroll:

I couldn't help myself. :biggrin:

[ChinoCharles]

You mean you.... bit the Billet!!! :bellyroll:

I couldn't help myself. :biggrin:

Oh jeez...

[Doc Zaius]

Ok guys, for the next new TRD part, I want someone else to have the courage to go out on a limb and buy it first, so I can take a break from being the lab rat...:wink:

You're always first b/c you seem to buy stuff the *day* it gets posted on a vendor's site, Mr. I buy everything!! :tongue:

[redglare45]

Ok guys, for the next new TRD part, I want someone else to have the courage to go out on a limb and buy it first, so I can take a break from being the lab rat...:wink:

Besides, I needed a break from TRD so I just ordered 16" Silver Konig Featherlights from C2...:biggrin:

Cheers

Ok, sounds good. I might be up for the challenge...we'll have to wait & see what their next offering is.

[marcus]

you guys are funny.....next bait pls....dont let TRD control ur life..its gonna mess you guys up..look what happen to me i bought trd parts i dont even have the car yet.....hehehehehe

[bladesmith6]

Did anyone bother to get the dimensions or make a wax casting before they installed it? I'm sorry but but $100 + dollars for a block of aluminum is just highway robbery. If anyone got the dimensions I'll gladly look into duplicating the part, after all melting aluminum isn't that big a deal. Or if someone is already on this track I'll just shut up and wait!

[ChinoCharles]

Did anyone bother to get the dimensions or make a wax casting before they installed it? I'm sorry but but $100 + dollars for a block of aluminum is just highway robbery. If anyone got the dimensions I'll gladly look into duplicating the part, after all melting aluminum isn't that big a deal. Or if someone is already on this track I'll just shut up and wait!

http://yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=3758

:biggrin:

[bigsky2]

Nice plug Charles :wink:

Update: Patiently awaiting my short shifter aluminum doohickey. ETA Feb 12.

[magoo_lc1]

I have not read all of this just the first 4 pages. Coming from the honda mugen or nismo world this is a bargain. A mugen shift KNOB only can run this much. My father in law is a machinist and has been for 35 years i should have him make a few ...lol.

[Black Yaris]

I have not read all of this just the first 4 pages. Coming from the honda mugen or nismo world this is a bargain. A mugen shift KNOB only can run this much. My father in law is a machinist and has been for 35 years i should have him make a few ...lol.

my brother and step-dad are both machinist, they have taught me how build stuff on the computer so they can be CNC machined... so if I got ahold of one of these I am sure I could get them reproduced. I already designed a shiftknob for myself.

[bigsky2]

Black Yarrr:
Let's see that shift knob!

[BlueLiftback]

Just got/installed mine =). Easy install if your hands/arms are small enough haha (otherwise you may have to move the battery). Two clips and voila!

I LOOOOOVE it... It makes the throws feel like they should! Not too notchy (like an S2000 or something), just snappier and more... precise. I think that's the best way to describe it: Before it was a bit sloppy and ambiguous, After it is accurate and feels more precise.

I take issue with the gripes about the cost. While it is just a machined piece of aluminum, it does exactly what it advertises. Even for $135, I believe it to be the FIRST upgrade I would make to a new manual Yaris, knowing what I know now.

HIGHLY RECCOMENDED!!!!

Tim

[Doc Zaius]

Gah!! *must hold off buying expensive TRD part* ... *wait for ....*

Oooh its hard waiting!! :wink:

[bigsky2]

Blueliftback:
Great to hear your experience with it. Now I'm *really* looking forward to getting mine.

[Black Yaris]

has anyone combined this with a TWM Short shifter?

[Nutzoids]

has anyone combined this with a TWM Short shifter?

I have the TWM Shifter... and as soon as I hear about the SudoTRD price I will be combining the 2... To make the ShortEST shift kit!

:evil:

[eTiMaGo]

That is scary... You'd barely need to flick the lever... is there such a thing as too short throw shifter? Stay tuned, folks, as our fearless investigator Nutzoids will soon discover... :biggrin:

[ChinoCharles]

Haha, I can't wait to combine it with my frankenshifter.

[bigsky2]

Update - 02/09/2007

Got the TRD Quickshifter doohickey earlier than expected (woohoo) and installed it shortly thereafter.

Installation was a breeze, two clips and a washer, bada bing bada boom.

I've yet to take it for a drive, but will do so very shortly.

[bigsky2]

Holy Short Shiftness Batman!

This thing works REALLY WELL.

The throws are amazing short now and it feels great with a ball style shift knob I just installed as well (reference Speed Star Mesh for the tC). I can hold the knob like video game stick (think Street Fighter 2, with those ball and shaft style joy sticks) and throw it around all the gears with very little effort.

http://trdparts4u.com/PartPictures/32096%20OBXmeshknob1.jpg

I'm quite happy with it.
Thanks again to echo_hrs for being the TRD guinea pig :wink:

I'll try my best to be the first to discover/buy the next TRD related product.

[ROCKLANDTOYOTA]

just got the trd short shifter installed and it REALLY DOES WORK..... as soon as u put it into 1st gear u can feel the difference.

[redglare45]

Add another one for the TRD quickshifter. Just installed it this weekend. Much shorter to get into gear, does it's job. :thumbsup:

[bladesmith6]

Hey, what happened to the people trying to reproduce the TRD piece? I don't want to pay $130 or more for a block of aluminum! Are things still in the works or has it been abandoned?

[ChinoCharles]

Hasn't been abandoned... its looking good for a couple months from now. Question is can you wait that long? :laugh:

Hey, hack your shifter. It'll tide you over.

Oh, and we're getting bushings, too.

[Dragonacc]

Hasn't been abandoned... its looking good for a couple months from now. Question is can you wait that long? :laugh:

Hey, hack your shifter. It'll tide you over.

Oh, and we're getting bushings, too.

Short shifter is a mod I definitely think is worth it. Thanks for trying to get a cheaper alternative out there Chino.

[Galavoxx]

I think I'll wait. Thanks again for making this option available Chino. You better come through or some of us are gonna to have to make a little stop by your house... :respekt: (ali g style)

[ChinoCharles]

I know man... think of it this way. If it doesn't happen, I'll be every bit as disappointed as you, if not moreso!

Shifter bushings for the tranny side linkage are a for sure, in the bag... and I can't fucking wait. I have never had stainless bushings in my cars, and I'm excited to feel how much better the shifts are.

[Galavoxx]

I've never had stainless either. But daMn it's hard waiting for the goodies.

[Dragonacc]

I know man... think of it this way. If it doesn't happen, I'll be every bit as disappointed as you, if not moreso!

Shifter bushings for the tranny side linkage are a for sure, in the bag... and I can't fucking wait. I have never had stainless bushings in my cars, and I'm excited to feel how much better the shifts are.


The shift quality will probably be improved with the bushings, but expect more noise/vibration to make it's way into the interior.

I'm sure you've already been told/read about it before. I just wanted to make sure others knew about it.

[ChinoCharles]

What he said. TROOF!

[bladesmith6]

Cool, I'll wait too. I just wanted to know because if it was dropped I was going to order one, copy it, and return the original part to the dealer. Even with a restocking fee I'd be saving money!

[riceboy]

Well, what can I say? I broke down and picked it up,... I have a buddy visiting from the US this week, so I asked him to pick it up and bring it to me. All I can say is that this is an amazing mod! putting it together was like playing with a few pieces of lego,.. it just fit together real simple and it really only requires the removal of one pin. More importantly it's the results,.. the throws are super tiny now, and as everyone else has been raving about.. it really up's the feel of those shifts! The best way to describe it.. an aluminum re-virginizer.. TIGHT, TIGHT, TIGHT!

[riceboy]

PS Thanks to all those who took one for the team and purchased this at the beginning!

[nigel]

got it installed yesterday
it works with NCP90 1.3 right hand drive

[marcus]

does anyone has a negative comment on this so called quick shifter??

[bigsky2]

Nope, all praise.

[marcus]

any vibration problem, synchro mesh issue, missed shifting anything...

[ROCKLAND TOYOTA]

NOTHING BUT HAPPINESS.....

[riceboy]

Nope, you gotta love the tightness! oh yeah!

[marcus]

anyone got the photo shot of this quick shifter also dimensions of it....

[bigsky2]

No issues whatsoever.

[marcus]

i bet i can copy it...i just need the dimensions width, thickness, engraves..etc...

[Galavoxx]

What happened to the replica version of this thing? I'm still waiting but don't know how much longer I can hold out.

[ChinoCharles]

If you're patient for one more week, I'd bet you'll have some news. :wink:

[Galavoxx]

If you're patient for one more week, I'd bet you'll have some news. :wink:

Thank god. I'm about to break down over here. I grind second gear way too often with the damn truck shifter that's in there right now. Don't know why it's always second. :iono:

[marcus]

its either something wrong with your tranny or your foot is faster or slower than your hand shifting...

[Galavoxx]

its either something wrong with your tranny or your foot is faster or slower than your hand shifting...

I anticipate that notchiness of the shift but sometimes I don't pull through the notch as fast as my foot starts to release the cluth. It's my fault. I would just love to have a shorter throw.

[cleong]

Interestingly this TRD part is only available in North America - it seems TRD Japan does not have this part listed.

[bigsky2]

The box had only the NA part no., no signs of a Japanese part no.

I have a feeling TRD Japan will design a more comprehensive short shifter kit.

[Doc Zaius]

I have a feeling TRD Japan will design a more comprehensive short shifter kit.

Something like this (http://www.trdparts.jp/parts_quickshift.html)? :biggrin: (top one is for the vitz)

[ROCKLANDTOYOTA]

I LIKE THE SHIFT BOOT....

[Galavoxx]

The boot is nice.

[bladesmith6]

OK, "wait about a week". It's been about 3 weeks now, when the hell is the replica going to be ready!

[Galavoxx]

Seriously. I lost track on this because I've been busy but Whaaatsss Uuuupp!!!??? :thumbdown:

[ChinoCharles]

Hey, go buy the TRD one if you're sick of waiting! :laugh: Its coming very soon.

[Galavoxx]

...of coures I'll wait. Don't want to spend the "big bucks" on the TRD bit.

[jamal1984]

just got my trd for $76 dollars, can't wait. i think i got a good deal at the moment.

[largeorangefont]

just got my trd for $76 dollars, can't wait. i think i got a good deal at the moment.

Where at? New or used?

[jamal1984]

brand new from Ebay. Probably many of peoples in here said that ebay is not the good source, But i don't care, i use to be powerseller from ebay so they can't take my money and sell me a bad one. you can always get your money back from Pay Pal.

[RShatchback]

brand new from Ebay. Probably many of peoples in here said that ebay is not the good source, But i don't care, i use to be powerseller from ebay so they can't take my money and sell me a bad one. you can always get your money back from Pay Pal.

from a private seller? I check ebay every day, and I went through both active and completed auctions using combinations of Yaris, Vitz, Trd, shifter, short shifter, and the part number and cant find the listing? how did you find it?

[ROCKLAND TOYOTA]

me thinks someone is not telling truth about price......

[jamal1984]

ok this is a proof, if you guys not believe me. The auction is listed under no PIC so it's kindda invisible to most of you.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ih=006&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWN%3AIT&viewitem=&item=160111469986&rd=1,1

[jamal1984]

i had trouble with this seller before, i won this for the first time for like $1 dollars plus shipping, but the seller refuse to sell it, so i give him another chance,
then he put it back up for bidding. and i won $76 dollars shipped. Great seller anyway.

[jamal1984]

The kit works great, took less than 2 minutes for installed. Feel Greats. Way way better.

I can't wait for Chino replica, and don't feel like rushing him because he working on the Intake at the moment.

[AlphaFox]

Chino, how many projects DO you have??
jeez! ;)

[blacksan]

The kit works great, took less than 2 minutes for installed. Feel Greats. Way way better.

I can't wait for Chino replica, and don't feel like rushing him because he working on the Intake at the moment.

Does it actually change the hight of the shifter?

[jamal1984]

Does it actually change the hight of the shifter?

it's just make the throw shorter. hope that is what you mean.

[blacksan]

it's just make the throw shorter. hope that is what you mean.

I realized the throw was shorter, but I was actually was inquiring about the hight of the shifter. The reason being is that I installed a similar unit in another Toy and it actually made the stick shorter then stock.

[marcus]

height of the shifter remain the same its the travel of shifting thats shorter.

[jamal1984]

I realized the throw was shorter, but I was actually was inquiring about the hight of the shifter. The reason being is that I installed a similar unit in another Toy and it actually made the stick shorter then stock.

i think that you are talking about the shortshifter from one of sposor here. But Quick Shifter from TRD is keeping the height of the shifter the same. It's just add something to the gear shift linkage on the transmission below the battery.

[cleong]

I've fitted it!

It was dead easy to go on, all I needed was a pair of pliers to pull off the original retaining clip. It took around 5 minutes including parking up the car, so its a really quick and painless mod. The cost however is another thing, as it is an exceedingly simple solution. The design and finish of the part however is fantastic, it fitted up perfectly.

Initial impressions are that the height of the gear stick remains the same, which is good, because I cannot lower the seat further. If I was going to get lower seats I would chop some height off the shifter.

The throws are shorter, but due to less leverage, it also takes more effort to shift it between gears. But it feels more precise, and each shift feels more positive. The shortened travel also helps me with my rhythm in a heel and toe shift. Shifting up to 5th seems quite hesitant however, and I need to particularly concentrate on finding the slot for it.

I'll find out more over the coming days.

[RUBBERDIPSTICK]

Just got my TRD quick shifter today...here are some pics of it outside of the car...

[tk-421]

Wow, It's bigger than I thought.
Thanks for the writeup. Can't wait to have my NST version installed!

[d4w1]

I have just installed last week a TWM performance short shifter with a Skunk2 racing shift knob in my 2007 Yaris hatchback. I'm 6'1" ,220lbs and have no problem reaching my shifter. I live here in Texas and TWM has very quick shipping from Canada. Great instructions for installation. Priced at $135.00 US to include shipping, still less than TRD's shift kit.

[Ran Kizama]

I got mine installed the other day. The shifts are definitely shorter and feel more precise like mentioned before. It takes some getting used to. Perhaps the only thing I find aggrivating is the 4-5 shift. With the feel of the new shifter, a quick shift between these gears is nearly impossible. Overall, I'm happy with the sportier new feel. :)

[a old dude]

started work on my car as dawn was breaking and got done just before 10 so it was almost 3 hrs.
I'm glad I went with the TRD but it was a pain. The instructions are pretty clear except the part that says Scion only. My car has a number of parts found in Corolla, Tacoma, Tundra, and Scion xD. Theres good photos too but they leave out steps I found necessary and helpful and they tell you to remove and install the cable brackets from underneath which is bull. you can see it but not reach it.
You need more tools and experience than suggested.
Basically you change the cable bracket and there is a Billet spindle that attaches to the trannys cable pivot & shift arm cutting the arms length.
I had low expectations because most the short throw shifters claimed 35% and the TRD Quick Shift said up to 30% difference. When I test drove mine though its more like 70%.
The shifter is pushed back about 60% placing it beside me at all times and then the shift difference is about 60% less. I measured before but the stick was pushed back so much I could not use that.
I just know no shifter I have ever installed was better and I did not replace the shifter itself as with the other kits.
My arms do look like I shoved them into Badger holes.
TIPS; Remove Battery
Use small blade screwdriver to break rust and crud behind cable clips and large square shaft to brace and twist to remove clips. It will also be helpful to tap clips back in.
Remove wiring harness from cable bracket remove its brace after you remove bracket and replace it after you install the new bracket.
Wear long sleeves.

[axiom]

^^My sentiments exactly. I just bought the two piece kit from a someone here. If you're just replacing the small billet piece at the bushing, it's a 5 minute job. But, if you're changing out the bracket as well, it'll take much longer. I actually ended up going from underneath the car and getting my arms up around the transmission as if I were hugging it. I had to remove the three bolts by feel as there isn't an easy way to see them. The hardest part for me was getting those damn “U” clips off, they are stuck tight and not easy to get to. I removed the bracket with them still attached and then removed them with a screwdriver and hammer. My hands and arms are shredded as well. But it was all worth it, what a difference it makes!