Short Shifter Question - Toyota Yaris Forums

nick.dollimount · 09-14-2010, 05:02 PM

Hi all,

I was very excited to have installed my short shifter this morning and updated my Facebook status about it. Someone commented that having them screws up the synchros in the tranny over time. Can anyone confirm this or comment since I really have no clue what he's talking about? Any input is greatly appreciated

MUSKOKA800 · 09-14-2010, 07:19 PM

I've run the Piggies short shift kit for over 70,000 kl. (since my car was a baby) and have no negatives to report. I am considering adding the shift lever extension from NST to further reduce my throw.

nick.dollimount · 09-15-2010, 11:14 AM

Thanks Muskoka800! I basically never shift higher than 3000RPMs; not sure if that will help.

schleppy · 09-21-2010, 11:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MUSKOKA800

I've run the Piggies short shift kit for over 70,000 kl. (since my car was a baby) and have no negatives to report. I am considering adding the shift lever extension from NST to further reduce my throw.

You do realize that the shifter extension will make the throw longer right? If anything it will help reduce the shifting effort increase that that short shift kit introduced.

33OH · 09-21-2010, 12:58 PM

A short shifter simply changes the fulcrum point of the shifter. That change will not effect anything mechanical.

Now, a driver not used to the short shifter and grinding gears, will indeed mess up the synchros.

TWM Performance · 09-22-2010, 08:24 AM

A short shifter will not mess up the synchros. The way you shift could affect them if you do not properly use the clutch after the short shifter installation, but if you continue to correctly use it will not do any damage. We've been selling short shifters for 10 years without any transmission issue related to the short shifter!

Frank
Team TWM Performance

nick.dollimount · 09-22-2010, 08:29 AM

Thanks for the responses! I feel much better now. I have confidence in my clutch use so I should be good =) Thanks again!

09-14-2010, 05:02 PM	#1
nick.dollimount Yaris = <3 View User's Garage Drives: '08 Sedan - Flint Mica Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Halifax, NS Canada Posts: 217	Short Shifter Question Hi all, I was very excited to have installed my short shifter this morning and updated my Facebook status about it. Someone commented that having them screws up the synchros in the tranny over time. Can anyone confirm this or comment since I really have no clue what he's talking about? Any input is greatly appreciated __________________ ..:'; Nick ;':.. ============================== 2008 Yaris Sedan - Flint Mica ============================== Debadged Rear; Blue Interior Styling; Toyota Sports Pedals; AM Exhaust Tip; OEM Spoiler; Upgraded Speakers; Sony Xplod BT 2600 Deck; Infinity Basslink SUB/AMP in Trunk; 16" Konig Rims; 6000k HID Bi-Xenons; 6000k HID Fogs; NST Short Shifter ==============================

09-14-2010, 07:19 PM	#2
MUSKOKA800 Drives: '08 Yaris Sedan, Aero Package Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Burlington, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,720	I've run the Piggies short shift kit for over 70,000 kl. (since my car was a baby) and have no negatives to report. I am considering adding the shift lever extension from NST to further reduce my throw. __________________ TRD Upgrades: 18" Wheels wrapped in 215/35/18 PZero's, Sportivo Shocks/Struts, Lowering Springs, Swaybar, Axle-Back Exhaust, Oil Cap, Rad Cap, Signage. Aftermarket Goodies: Piggies SS, K&N Drop-In, Blitz S/C, DC Header, NST Pulley) Toyota Options/Accessories: Sport Pedal Covers, Sport Shift Knob, Ipod Interface, Summer Mats, Winter Mats, Cruise Control, Auto-Dim Mirror, Echo steelies with winter boots.

09-15-2010, 11:14 AM	#3
nick.dollimount Yaris = <3 View User's Garage Drives: '08 Sedan - Flint Mica Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Halifax, NS Canada Posts: 217	Thanks Muskoka800! I basically never shift higher than 3000RPMs; not sure if that will help. __________________ ..:'; Nick ;':.. ============================== 2008 Yaris Sedan - Flint Mica ============================== Debadged Rear; Blue Interior Styling; Toyota Sports Pedals; AM Exhaust Tip; OEM Spoiler; Upgraded Speakers; Sony Xplod BT 2600 Deck; Infinity Basslink SUB/AMP in Trunk; 16" Konig Rims; 6000k HID Bi-Xenons; 6000k HID Fogs; NST Short Shifter ==============================

09-22-2010, 08:29 AM	#7
nick.dollimount Yaris = <3 View User's Garage Drives: '08 Sedan - Flint Mica Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Halifax, NS Canada Posts: 217	Thanks for the responses! I feel much better now. I have confidence in my clutch use so I should be good =) Thanks again! __________________ ..:'; Nick ;':.. ============================== 2008 Yaris Sedan - Flint Mica ============================== Debadged Rear; Blue Interior Styling; Toyota Sports Pedals; AM Exhaust Tip; OEM Spoiler; Upgraded Speakers; Sony Xplod BT 2600 Deck; Infinity Basslink SUB/AMP in Trunk; 16" Konig Rims; 6000k HID Bi-Xenons; 6000k HID Fogs; NST Short Shifter ==============================

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09-21-2010, 12:58 PM	#5
33OH Drives: '08 Yaris Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Dover, Ohio Posts: 7,606	A short shifter simply changes the fulcrum point of the shifter. That change will not effect anything mechanical. Now, a driver not used to the short shifter and grinding gears, will indeed mess up the synchros.

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TWM Performance Drives: 84 GTI, 90 GTR, 97 Si Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Montreal Posts: 307	A short shifter will not mess up the synchros. The way you shift could affect them if you do not properly use the clutch after the short shifter installation, but if you continue to correctly use it will not do any damage. We've been selling short shifters for 10 years without any transmission issue related to the short shifter! Frank Team TWM Performance