another custom short throw shifter! - Toyota Yaris Forums

Spades · 12-16-2006, 05:28 PM

well, rather than buy the TWM one, I decided to make my own. The stick has been shortened about 3 inches. I didnt have to adjust the seat or anything for it to feel comfertable. Much quicker shifts and alot more enjoyable than the truck shifter.

This pic is also a way to show off the custom plate I made to install my stereo (my yaris didnt have a radio when i purchased it new from the dealership...how cheap).

DTM_Yaris · 12-16-2006, 06:42 PM

Did you change the pivot ball actuation point? or Just cut it?

eco · 12-16-2006, 07:08 PM

Nice job,looks great!

*Chris07LB* · 12-16-2006, 08:37 PM

There is more to a short shifter, then its height... but if your happy.

eTiMaGo · 12-16-2006, 09:28 PM

cool... I like your shift knob, almost the same as mine

ChinoCharles · 12-16-2006, 10:38 PM

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Originally Posted by DTM_Yaris

Did you change the pivot ball actuation point? or Just cut it?

If you wouldn't mind, explain... What about the ergonomics of a shift changes as you change that point? Does that make sense?

You could even go a step farther and explain how you'd do it on a Yaris, because I did the same thing he did and I would like to know if there is anything I can do to improve the shift assembly further other than get new bushings. Would this involve modifying that plastic cage?

Don't get me wrong, for the whopping price of free I'm stoked with what I have. I just want some options.

Spades · 12-16-2006, 11:00 PM

no, its not a "true" short throw shifter because it does not change the pivot point, but, its still a shorter throw and it works better and looks nicer.

DTM_Yaris · 12-16-2006, 11:34 PM

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Originally Posted by ChinoCharles

If you wouldn't mind, explain... What about the ergonomics of a shift changes as you change that point? Does that make sense?

You could even go a step farther and explain how you'd do it on a Yaris, because I did the same thing he did and I would like to know if there is anything I can do to improve the shift assembly further other than get new bushings. Would this involve modifying that plastic cage?

Don't get me wrong, for the whopping price of free I'm stoked with what I have. I just want some options.

He is correct it is NOT truely a "short throw shifter".
All he did was shorten the upper portion of the shaft.
I will be making one soon. At that point I'll go into more detail on how to make one yourselves.
Just give a week or so to make the DIY

KSIbucky · 12-16-2006, 11:51 PM

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Originally Posted by DTM_Yaris

e is correct it is NOT truely a "short throw shifter".
All he did was shorten the upper portion of the shaft.
I will be making one soon. At that point I'll go into more detail on how to make one yourselves.
Just give a week or so to make the DIY

a DIY would be suppppper cool

KSIbucky · 12-17-2006, 12:02 AM

spades how did you center you head unit like that

YarisGuy · 12-17-2006, 12:02 AM

Hey if you are happy then more power to ya.

But as others have said, you have not built a true short shifter. A true short shifter moves the bottom piece of the shaft further down. This is how you actually reduce throws. In my opinion money spent on a real short shifter is money well spent

Spades · 12-17-2006, 04:03 AM

i made a plate for the stereo, its out of aluminum. at the time i made it there were no instalation kits for the yaris.

12-16-2006, 05:28 PM	#1
Spades The Hated One View User's Garage Drives: 07 White Manual Sedan Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Oregon,USA Posts: 390	another custom short throw shifter! well, rather than buy the TWM one, I decided to make my own. The stick has been shortened about 3 inches. I didnt have to adjust the seat or anything for it to feel comfertable. Much quicker shifts and alot more enjoyable than the truck shifter. This pic is also a way to show off the custom plate I made to install my stereo (my yaris didnt have a radio when i purchased it new from the dealership...how cheap). __________________ Last edited by Spades; 12-16-2006 at 05:30 PM. Reason: mis spells.

12-16-2006, 09:28 PM	#5
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12-16-2006, 11:00 PM	#7
Spades The Hated One View User's Garage Drives: 07 White Manual Sedan Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Oregon,USA Posts: 390	no, its not a "true" short throw shifter because it does not change the pivot point, but, its still a shorter throw and it works better and looks nicer. __________________

12-17-2006, 12:02 AM	#10
KSIbucky View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris manual dark silver Join Date: May 2006 Location: Fond du Lac, WI Posts: 694	spades how did you center you head unit like that __________________ 7 Color Tach Fujita Intake Momo pedals Shift knob and boot. Full TRD SSK. Blitz exhaust Megan Lowering Springs (Next is DC Header)

12-17-2006, 04:03 AM	#12
Spades The Hated One View User's Garage Drives: 07 White Manual Sedan Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Oregon,USA Posts: 390	i made a plate for the stereo, its out of aluminum. at the time i made it there were no instalation kits for the yaris. __________________

12-16-2006, 06:42 PM	#2
DTM_Yaris Turbo Yaris Drives: 07 PW Yaris Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Dulles, VA Posts: 82	Did you change the pivot ball actuation point? or Just cut it?

12-16-2006, 07:08 PM	#3
eco Drives: 2007 Black Yaris sedan Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Atlanta Posts: 884	Nice job,looks great!

12-16-2006, 08:37 PM	#4
Chris07LB Super Moderator View User's Garage Drives: Yaris Liftback Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: New Jersey Posts: 3,174	There is more to a short shifter, then its height... but if your happy.

12-17-2006, 12:02 AM	#11
YarisGuy Drives: 2006 Yaris Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: USA Posts: 203	Hey if you are happy then more power to ya. But as others have said, you have not built a true short shifter. A true short shifter moves the bottom piece of the shaft further down. This is how you actually reduce throws. In my opinion money spent on a real short shifter is money well spent

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