MI in-cabin short shifter

[cali yaris]

Frustrated by the lack of support for the Yaris by companies-who-shall-not-be-named, we've produced our own in-cabin short shifter kit.

Comes with the installation tool AND the Allen wrench you need AND the price is $10 less than before!

This can be combined with our engine bay kit for even SHORTER shifts than either kit offers alone.

Linkie:
http://shop.microimageonline.com/Micro-Image-In-Cabin-Short-Shifter-Kit-MI-ICSSK.htm

Pic:
http://shop.microimageonline.com/images/MI-shortshift-incabin.jpg

[Golddeenoh]

This can be combined with our engine bay kit for even SHORTER shifts than either kit offers alone.


that is what i was waiting on, now to order it :D


Ordered!!!

[cali yaris]

oh yeah, I forgot: MADE IN THE USA

[why?]

so need.

[TOLMACH]

want one

[JustDidIt]

*sigh - CVT

[fnkngrv]

nice to see another quality product come from your stables that is truly one of your own...great work Garm/Jeff.

[TPA5]

Does this fix the notchy feel one gets with the engine bay NST short shift?

[Golddeenoh]

Does this fix the notchy feel one gets with the engine bay NST short shift?

I believe that the Bracket they make takes care of most of that.

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

[BEEF]

If you just use the under hood short shifter, it binds the cable and thus you get the notchiness. you have to relocate the cable itself (which is what the bracket does in Garm's previous kit).

this new short shifter is for the other end of the cable and goes right on the shifter itself. you can put on both and have an extremely short shift though the Y axis is the only thing that changes. the X axis is like it was stock. I wish they would make one for the X axis too.

[jpmck03]

...I wish they would make one for the X axis too.

+1...

Garm/Jeff, is that doable with any sort of add-on mod? Just curious...

[cali yaris]

^ The in-cabin short shifter shortens BOTH axes. :thumbsup:

[sparkin88]

Shortens the side to side throws? Omg I may have to get this to compliment the under the hood MI one I have already.

[cali yaris]

^ Yes

[Altitude]

Ordered mine today! Thanks again for supporting the community Garm!

[TPA5]

I believe that the Bracket they make takes care of most of that.

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

Ah, thanks mate. I have the NST engine-bay SS, and while it shortens the throws the notchy feel is driving me nuts. I'll have to pick up the bracket from Garm when I have the cash.

[cali yaris]

^ Yep, we do sell just the bracket for those who bought the "incomplete" NST short shifter. Best with the short shifter AND the bracket. :smile:

[jpmck03]

^ The in-cabin short shifter shortens BOTH axes. :thumbsup:

Oh very interesting... makes it that much more tempting... :redface:

[BEEF]

wait, how does that work? how does it shorten both???

I ask out of pure ignorance as I assumed this lengthened one of the knobs on the end of the shifter and thus altered one cable attachment but the other was still stock.

I am really interested in this (even before I found out about the whole X axis thing).

thanks for any clarification.

[cali yaris]

^ There is only one "knob" at the bottom of the shifter, which affects both cables, where the extension goes. With the short shifter (aka "extension"), to move the bottom the same distance as stock (necessary to complete the shift movement), you move the top (where the shift knob is) a shorter distance than stock.

[cali yaris]

I'll make a video. :thumbsup:

[Golddeenoh]

I'll make a video. :thumbsup:

great!! install and functionality display and testing?

[Golddeenoh]

instalation is quit simple. took me less than 20 minutes from drive way to test drive.

tools needed:
ratchet
10mm socket
12mm socket
needle nose to get the retainer clips off
and something to put bolt, clips and small thing in to reduce chances of lose

Supplied Allen key
supplied metal ball cup remover

first thing is to have the materials needed to install the kit (i.e. the kit, the car, and the tools...especially the tools)

1. you will need to remove a bolt(10mm) that hides inside the cup holder of the center console.

2. remove your shifter ball and shifter boot

3. grab close to the front of the console and pop up the clips that hold it in, then lift assembly out, keeping in mind that the if you have any electrical switches in your console they will need to be unplugged.

4. once removed there will be 4 bolts(14mm) holding the cage in to the car, remove these.

5. on the side of the cage there is an are with a cable attached to it and a clip holding it in, pull the hood side away from the arm the slip the straight side out the back and then slide the cable linkage off the arm

6. tip the cage over so that you can see the cable under the cage. there is a clip that goes around the cable end and hold the ball cup in the cable end. the clip simply is spread at the end towards the rear of the car then slips forward to allow the cup to be removed.

7. here is tricky part, the cup will be reused on the ball of the kit but, is currently in the way of the kit extension. the flat piece of metal with a hole and slit cut into it(ball cup removal tool) is for this task. simply slip the notch over the ball and pull the plate down, the ball will fit through the hole but the cup will not. if like me you want to remove as little as possible to do the install (as these direction are that method) it will be a slight trick to hold the shifter while removing the ball cup.

8. once the cup is removed you can press it onto the extension (being sure to make a funny face or it wont go on right).

9. slip the ball into the extension and screw down the Allen head screws with the supplied Allen key. snugging them quite tightly to better ensure that they do not back out.

10. re-install the cup end into the cable end and clip the clip back in place.

11. turn the cage over and bolt it back down to the car using all 4 bolts

12. slip the outer cable onto the arm being sure that the white clip piece is facing out and install the clip

13. re-install the center console, pressing the front clips back in and screwing in the cup holder bolt.

14. slip on the boot and screw back on the shift ball.

15. test the feel of the shift points

16. test drive the car(carefully while you get used to the change in shift gear location)

you are now complete for this task, enjoy quicker shifts once you body has relearned the gear locations.

[WeeYari]

^ create a DIY thread in the DIY forum.

[Golddeenoh]

but but but, i was just explaining how easy it is >.>

not to mention that i don't know when i will be able to do it again to take the pictures to go with it to make a true DIY thread.

[cali yaris]

I'll add the pics I took yesterday and make a PDF. You know where that will be posted. :wink:

[yariSB86]

Just ordered the complete kit. Can't wait for it to get here!

[BondXII]

Just put this SSK in along with the cage bushings. Very easy. Took all of about ten minutes... In the dark. LOL. Pay attention to step 8... It's true. It won't go on any other way. Great product Garm. Tomorrow or Saturday I'll finally install the engine bracket and cable bushings. I know the order of install is all out if whack, but it's still fun to drive as is. It can only get better with the bracket and bushings. 2-Thumbs-Up!

[cali yaris]

^ Very glad to hear, thanks!

LOL @ step 8. yep.

[jpmck03]

I'll make a video. :thumbsup:

Calls the Thread Necromancer...

Ha, I just remembered this... where's that informational video, Garm!

[cali yaris]

my bad, I didn't make one yet. but... but... it's sooooo easy! :laugh:

[CrankyOldMan]

^ There is only one "knob" at the bottom of the shifter, which affects both cables, where the extension goes. With the short shifter (aka "extension"), to move the bottom the same distance as stock (necessary to complete the shift movement), you move the top (where the shift knob is) a shorter distance than stock.

Not entirely true. The ball at the bottom only does the fore/aft movement, the nub on the side does the cross-car. The cross-car can't be directly altered because of the linkage, but altering the length of the upper shaft will shorten the overall throw.

[DeathBeard]

sorry for the noob question..I remember seeing an old post that said the 09+ is somewhat different than the 07-08 shifter assembly? Can anyone elaborate or confirm this?

[kou]

sorry for the noob question..I remember seeing an old post that said the 09+ is somewhat different than the 07-08 shifter assembly? Can anyone elaborate or confirm this?

The cage that the shifter is in is different only because it is a little sturdier on the 07 it changed in 08

[jpmck03]

my bad, I didn't make one yet. but... but... it's sooooo easy! :laugh:

I was more interested in how it shortens the x-axis throw than anything... I know that it's easy!

[crgf1k]

Will the shift knob be at stock height after installing the complete kit?

[crgf1k]

Ok, after thinking this over some more....am I correct that the shift knob will be slightly higher than stock, and it will shorten the throw even more than using the underhood kit alone?

Any reviews? Did it shorten the side-to-side throw?

Thanks!

[BEEF]

the shift knob should be in the exact same place it is beforehand. I am still unsure of the X-axis movement but I should be getting mine within the next few days.

I have the under hood one and am adding this one. I hope to add the photos for the writeup earlier in this thread. (I am looking forward to the pic of the "funny face")

[crgf1k]

Thanks. Looking forward to the writeup.

[crgf1k]

Ok I just installed this kit on my stock 2008 3-door Canadian model. Thanks Golddeenoh for the instructions...made for a quick install. I used a mean face instead, and it worked.

It shortened the front-to-back throws noticeably. It's perfect now. I used to miss 2nd gear a lot when shifting quickly, but it's right there now. It didn't seem to shorten the side-to-side axis, and looking at the linkage, I don't see how it could. Also, the shift knob remains at stock height.

If you're looking for a short shift kit that's not too extreme, I think you should try this first before doing the underhood kit.