ordered Micro Image Short Throw

[Golddeenoh]

Well i just ordered a short throw with a 3inch extension a little while ago looking forward to putting it in.

[Golddeenoh]

Just installed it, the factory clips that hold the cables to the bracket are a pain to get out, but one I got those out it was easy to install and what a difference it is, it might take me a little while to get used to it.

now what should i get from micro to do to me car.... ? :D

[why?]

so how does it feel? How much shorter are the throws? Oh, and you should order everything they have. =)

[Spidermandud]

^YEAH.

Getcha a nice head unit. Everyone loves getting head. Units.

[Golddeenoh]

I fully understand the term "notchy" it feels more like it actually follows the pattern displayed on the shift knob. it appears to have taken a great deal of travel distance out of it I would say maybe around 45%. I only drove it up the street and back I'll have to try it out around town more. It is a trany set up so I will have to get an interior short throw, but if the micro image one did that much, an interior one added to it might make it only move half an inch between the forward and aft gear sets. that might be too much movement reduction. wait what was i talking about ....

[Golddeenoh]

Oh, and you should order everything they have. =)

I would like to but it's a yaris not a 18 wheeler so putting both a supercharger and a turbo would be over kill and probably pull too much boost to handle, both in control and for the engine to handle it.

[TOLMACH]

So you ordered both the ss and the matching bracket that they have?

[cali yaris]

^ Yes, he ordered the complete kit. The brackets help relieve tension on the cables for a smoother feel. It's more notchy without it.

This kit reduces throw about 30% up and down direction, it doesn't change throw from side to side (which I think is fine like it is).

[Golddeenoh]

now for the important part, the stickers. :D they should add some extra hp along with my racing strip. :D

[cali yaris]

LOL, that is well known. There are dynos to prove it.

[TOLMACH]

^ Yes, he ordered the complete kit. The brackets help relieve tension on the cables for a smoother feel. It's more notchy without it.

This kit reduces throw about 30% up and down direction, it doesn't change throw from side to side (which I think is fine like it is).

Thanks a lot

I just ordered mine, will share my impressions once I get it

[mr_miles]

If stickers add HP, I think i need to go to the dyno....I might break a record!

[Spidermandud]

If I remember correctly; it's approximately 100hp per sticker, and most everyone feels that two stickers is the optimally efficient allotment.

User "mr miles" may have more information.

http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=37289&highlight=sticker+bombing

[Bethlehem-yaris]

What is the link for the kit?

[jpmck03]

What is the link for the kit?

Micro Image Short Shift Kit (http://shop.microimageonline.com/Micro-Image-Short-Shift-Kit-MI-SSK-01Y.htm) :thumbsup:

[Golddeenoh]

remember that it is a trany side kit and may take some work to get to. but worth it once it is done.

[1.5]

Enjoy it I want a ssk too. Now get some coilovers next.

[CrankyOldMan]

I wasn't sure about the SSK when I did it, but after a few weeks I got used to the effort and throw distance. I can't imagine going back to stock, and I'd like to get an adjustable one for the cabin side of things.

[EPyarisdriver]

If I remember correctly; it's approximately 100hp per sticker, and most everyone feels that two stickers is the optimally efficient allotment.

User "mr miles" may have more information.

http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=37289&highlight=sticker+bombing

Soo I should be getting some serious power from these then huh..
http://i1213.photobucket.com/albums/cc472/epyarisdriver/yaris3.jpg

[DeathBeard]

is this kit hard to install? any diy's?

[jpmck03]

is this kit hard to install? any diy's?

Yes. See my sig...

[TOLMACH]

is this kit hard to install? any diy's?

courtesy of some king YW guys

http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=39144

I believe if you do not have 1/2 inch ratchet you can use a different one with required sockets ))

[jpmck03]

courtesy of some king YW guys

http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=39144

I believe if you do not have 1/2 inch ratchet you can use a different one with required sockets ))

That's correct, whatever size driver you have should work as long as it's the right sized socket.

[Golddeenoh]

the hard part depends on if you get the bracket that Micro image can supply. the horseshoe clips on the OEM bracket are kind of a pain to get out, but once you get those out it only takes some time. if it was not for those clips it would have taken me less than an hour to install include removal of some parts that will be in the way.

[TOLMACH]

if it was not for those clips it would have taken me less than an hour to install include removal of some parts that will be in the way.

Including those bastard clips took you how much?

Thanks

[Golddeenoh]

about an hour and a half over all, i spent 45 minutes just trying to get those clip out. they are way easier going back in. if you have a dent puller(slide or slam hammer) that works great if you can get it under the edge and pop it a few times.

[Spidermandud]

Soo I should be getting some serious power from these then huh..
http://i1213.photobucket.com/albums/cc472/epyarisdriver/yaris3.jpg

Are you not? I'd think you'd easily be able to outrun anything with all those.

[TOLMACH]

heh-heh

[TOLMACH]

^I ordered this this last Fri and received it today.. this is crazily fast for the price that I paid for shipment (Canada)

[Golddeenoh]

now for the fun part, getting to the tranny. :D

[TOLMACH]

Overall install time- 2 hours .. if I have to do it again would probably take me 30 minutes

To remove the horseshow clips just used big flat screwdriver (20 seconds to remove both)

[TOLMACH]

if anyone can see anything wrong with my installation (pic above), pls let me know

[jpmck03]

Overall install time- 2 hours .. if I have to do it again would probably take me 30 minutes

To remove the horseshow clips just used big flat screwdriver (20 seconds to remove both)

Congrats! And 20 seconds to remove those clips? Lucky! Mine took a bit longer, as they were really stuck on there.

if anyone can see anything wrong with my installation (pic above), pls let me know

Looks good from here... get to go out and drive it yet?

[cali yaris]

GREAT picture showing the bracket install and orientation. Thanks for posting it.

[Golddeenoh]

I am so glad i put this in, I took my wife's dog to get fixed yesterday and it was nice to able to shift will the dog was laying across my arm.

[1.5]

any field tests yet?

[ijose 845]

i just ordered mine today :thumbup:

does it really make a difference?

[cali yaris]

^ Yes it does!

[BEEF]

I purchased the 3" extender and it shifted like a mack truck. I added the short throw shifter and it now shifts like it did at the stock height but at a much more comfortable position.

I am thinking seriously about getting the in-cabin one to go along with it.

it is worth the money, hands down.

[ijose 845]

:thumbup: just got mine in today
i installed it however i coulent fit the washer on the top and the pin it is very tight in their i hope its okay
and would this damage anything or is it safe? because i really like the short shifts :wub: