Micro Image Short Shift Kit- prototype review

[SAV912]

Originally Posted by cali yaris

^ Nice and thanks! Feedback and reviews are welcomed!

My understanding is that the short shift kit only shortens fore and aft movement, not side-to-side, as a "true" short shifter would. Glad you like the improvement!

Did you do the fluid too? That will further smooth out your shift feel.

The short shift kit only does fore and aft, you're right. You'd have to put another bracket on the other cable to decrease side to side movement, but I am impressed all the same.

And this is without the fluid yet as it still hasn't arrived. I am faster than UPS going through my neighborhood because the tracker said it was out for delievery at 9 this morning. They had a four hour head start, come on UPS!! Get it together!!

-C

[1NZYaris1]

I am still waiting for mine
buti still you Garm

[malibuguy]

sounds like a great product...i'm still a little weary...i really like how stock feels in both cars

[BEEF]

malibu,

you are a racer right? get the extender and the short shifter and you get the feel of stock but it is closer to the steering wheel. I did this just because I am used to trucks vs small cars. it is a good feeling.

that is just my 2 cents.

[cali yaris]

.i really like how stock feels in both cars

If you like it as is, don't change it. For me, the Yaris reminds me of my old Karmann Ghia -- mushy, sloppy shifts.

[goliath1812]

well, i had some more time today and went out to try to put the bracket on again. there were a few times trying to get the retainer clips off that i thought about quitting again, but i finally got it, ended up using pliers on the passenger side clip. after the clips came off, everything else was a breeze. haven't gone driving yet with the new bracket, but i'm heading out this afternoon and i'll see how it feels then :)
thanks for everyone's help with the install.

[Altitude]

Originally Posted by goliath1812

well, i had some more time today and went out to try to put the bracket on again. there were a few times trying to get the retainer clips off that i thought about quitting again, but i finally got it, ended up using pliers on the passenger side clip. after the clips came off, everything else was a breeze. haven't gone driving yet with the new bracket, but i'm heading out this afternoon and i'll see how it feels then :)
thanks for everyone's help with the install.

Grats on getting it done. You'll like the new feel (though for me it's going to take some getting used to - I still like it better than stock)

[KSIbucky]

having problems with retainer clips how do i get them off??? please help

[BEEF]

use a really big flat head screwdriver, place it inbetween the bent lip at the top of the retaining clip and the top of the cable (which happens to be metal) and turn the screw driver. this should wedge the retainer clip up. readjust the screw driver a few times and it should losten it enough to get it off. it helps if the tip of the screw driver is 1/2 to 3/4" wide. also depending on your screwdriver design, you can put a wrench around the handle and get even more torque in your twisting.

this may not be the BEST way to do it but it worked for me.

[cali yaris]

^ That works, and so do channel lock pliers from the top.

[ezhacker1]

just installed today..2 hours of frustration.

I love the new feeling, even shorter shifts than before (full NST ssk kit).

Pics show the difference in height the cables sit.

Without the bracket, there was damage to the engine bay short shifter. The bearing bit into the side.

[KSIbucky]

^now we have your finger prints. I'm going to rob some banks.

p.s. finally go the bracket installed

[jpmck03]

Originally Posted by mazilla

It's official, the prototype has been installed.

I installed the new Micro Image SSK on my 07 liftback last night!!

...

NEW BRACKET IN (FRONT VIEW)

NEW BRACKET + ADAPTER **UPON COMPLETION DON'T FORGET THE ORIGINAL WASHERS GO ON TOP OF THE BUSHINGS, I LEFT THEM OFF FOR THE PICTURE ONLY.

I noticed that you don't have the wiring harness bracket attached. On mine, there is one (labeled in blue):



Shouldn't there be one on your new MI bracket? I drew one in where it ought to be (in blue above the cable clips)...



I notice that you have an '07. Did they not have the bracket for that model year? Or did you skip putting it back in?

[goliath1812]

Must have just not put it back on. The SSK bracket doesn't come with a new wiring bracket, but it does have a place to screw the old wiring bracket back on.

[mazilla]

Originally Posted by jpmck03

I notice that you have an '07. Did they not have the bracket for that model year? Or did you skip putting it back in?

I just skipped putting it back...didn't even realize it. I'll take a look and see if it's necessary.

[1NZYaris1]

Finally Got mine Yesterday
thank You Garm

[Spidermandud]

Coooooooooooooooooooooooooool.

[jpmck03]

Originally Posted by 1NZYaris1

Finally Got mine Yesterday
thank You Garm

Crap, that's where the Micro Image decal goes!? Why didn't Garm tell me? Now I have to pull everything back out to put the decal on...