Custom SSK - Toyota Yaris Forums

at3GG · 04-13-2009, 07:50 PM

Well i just bought a used stock shifter from cm07...plan on hacking it up into a SSK. I know a few here have done it so far...one went 2 1/2 in on went 2.9 i think they said. My question for you all....should i shorten it conservatively then add a bend like one member did....or go for broke and just take off 3.25? You guys decided my caliper color you will decide this too! Whatever YW wants so it shall be!

marcus · 04-13-2009, 07:58 PM

http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/sho...=short+shifter

i did a bend just to make sure i dont have to reach as far out incase but i think even if i didnt bend it it would have been fine.. i went with about 2.9 inch shorter that stock its perfect but you can still get away with 3.25 if you want.shifting is still good as long as you dont add nst ssk kit... i took mine out its too stiff. good luck

at3GG · 04-13-2009, 07:59 PM

ex.

cali yaris · 04-13-2009, 08:04 PM

you sitting in the stock seats at stock seat height position?

How could anyone tell you what's best on this?
It's really whatever feels right to you.

marcus · 04-13-2009, 08:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cali yaris

you sitting in the stock seats at stock seat height position?

How could anyone tell you what's best on this?
It's really whatever feels right to you.

ive done it...had to take nst ssk out though its better without it.

at3GG · 04-13-2009, 08:06 PM

lol i know that garm but seeing as i have no clue heh im just trying to get opinions. I dont think either one would be too uncomfortable as compared to the others.

marcus · 04-13-2009, 08:06 PM

if you can bend it like ur 1st photo then you may not need to cut it.. i bend and cut shorter and rewelded back with groove ofcourse for security..

YarisSedan · 04-13-2009, 08:13 PM

I thought cutting the shifter has no effect on the throw. It jsut makes it harder to shift the car and possibly require you to lean slightly every time you shift making in uncomfortable.

at3GG · 04-13-2009, 08:36 PM

no it will reduce the throw significantly....next time your in your car grab the stick half way down and shift...you'll notice the shorter throw. Yes it is a bit more "difficult" to get into gear...but it is with the NST too and i dont even notice it anymore. I would call it firm not difficult

kngrsll · 04-13-2009, 10:10 PM

i wish it were another inch longer

AlexNet0 · 04-13-2009, 10:17 PM

if it were bent at stock height having the shift knob about 2" more towards the rear of the car it would be perfect.

ChinoCharles · 04-13-2009, 11:08 PM

I went with #3.

jinxor · 04-14-2009, 01:40 AM

#3 is a great option... but i am not quite sure if that will affect the seating... as in will you have to bend or not?

at3GG · 04-14-2009, 07:33 PM

well it should be here tomorrow or thursday so only of few days left. Looks like #3 is gonna be the winner. Is it strange that im gonna paint it even though i wont see it? lol

ChinoCharles · 04-14-2009, 07:39 PM

I hit mine with some rustproofer. Always a good idea.

at3GG · 04-14-2009, 07:42 PM

well i have a bunch of my red caliper paint left, figured that would work well.

at3GG · 04-15-2009, 04:25 PM

well got the shifter in the mail today. Going to some helpful hands at work to be cut/welded. Looks like the straight 3.25 reduction has won it heh. Pics tomorrow!

AlexNet0 · 04-15-2009, 04:28 PM

how will you reach it comfortably? I have to sit so far back so my legs will not be cramped that if I did any reduction I would have to lean forward to shift.

I think Im going to just hit mine with a torch and bend it back 1.5-2"

View Poll Results: What length should i go with?
2.5in reduction-with bend	5	41.67%
3in reduction with angle	1	8.33%
3.25in reduction straight	6	50.00%
Voters: 12. You may not vote on this poll

04-13-2009, 07:50 PM	#1
at3GG Drives: 07 metmet LB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: VA Beach Posts: 648	Custom SSK Well i just bought a used stock shifter from cm07...plan on hacking it up into a SSK. I know a few here have done it so far...one went 2 1/2 in on went 2.9 i think they said. My question for you all....should i shorten it conservatively then add a bend like one member did....or go for broke and just take off 3.25? You guys decided my caliper color you will decide this too! Whatever YW wants so it shall be! __________________ F5 CAI, MR axleback, MR Header, NST SSK. Full Exhaust wrap, AT3 Custom SSK Konig Heliums 15x6.5 Black Tanabe Df210's

04-13-2009, 08:04 PM	#4
cali yaris ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Turbo Join Date: May 2007 Location: Canoga Park, CA Posts: 14,859	you sitting in the stock seats at stock seat height position? How could anyone tell you what's best on this? It's really whatever feels right to you. __________________ Micro Image forums, online store and shop are now closed. It was a great eight year run, but it was time to focus on other things. I'm still selling parts on eBay under micro*image seller ID and customers can still make requests for anything specific.

04-13-2009, 08:06 PM	#6
at3GG Drives: 07 metmet LB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: VA Beach Posts: 648	lol i know that garm but seeing as i have no clue heh im just trying to get opinions. I dont think either one would be too uncomfortable as compared to the others. __________________ F5 CAI, MR axleback, MR Header, NST SSK. Full Exhaust wrap, AT3 Custom SSK Konig Heliums 15x6.5 Black Tanabe Df210's

04-13-2009, 08:36 PM	#9
at3GG Drives: 07 metmet LB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: VA Beach Posts: 648	no it will reduce the throw significantly....next time your in your car grab the stick half way down and shift...you'll notice the shorter throw. Yes it is a bit more "difficult" to get into gear...but it is with the NST too and i dont even notice it anymore. I would call it firm not difficult __________________ F5 CAI, MR axleback, MR Header, NST SSK. Full Exhaust wrap, AT3 Custom SSK Konig Heliums 15x6.5 Black Tanabe Df210's

04-13-2009, 08:06 PM	#7
marcus toyota View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris RS Blazed Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: toronto, canada Posts: 3,637	if you can bend it like ur 1st photo then you may not need to cut it.. i bend and cut shorter and rewelded back with groove ofcourse for security..

04-13-2009, 08:13 PM	#8
YarisSedan Drives: 08 Yaris Sedan Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: California - Bay Area Posts: 2,773	I thought cutting the shifter has no effect on the throw. It jsut makes it harder to shift the car and possibly require you to lean slightly every time you shift making in uncomfortable.

04-13-2009, 10:10 PM	#10
kngrsll Apexing Egg!! Drives: 07 Toyota Yaris white hatch Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Spartanburg, SC Posts: 872	i wish it were another inch longer __________________ HighTach Motorsports 2007 Toyota Yaris-ARGH!! Mods: Tokico HTS, 6.6 kg F, 6.1 kg R custom springs, 23 mm RSB, 2-way TRD LSD, 15x7 +25 Team Dynamic wheels, 195/55/15 Dunlop Star Specs, Cobra Suzuka S

04-13-2009, 10:17 PM	#11
AlexNet0 View User's Garage Drives: '07 Yaris 3dr Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Rockland, ME Posts: 1,638	if it were bent at stock height having the shift knob about 2" more towards the rear of the car it would be perfect. __________________ ---------- MI-YW ----------

04-13-2009, 11:08 PM	#12
ChinoCharles Banned Drives: LB Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: OH Posts: 7,787	I went with #3.

04-14-2009, 07:33 PM	#14
at3GG Drives: 07 metmet LB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: VA Beach Posts: 648	well it should be here tomorrow or thursday so only of few days left. Looks like #3 is gonna be the winner. Is it strange that im gonna paint it even though i wont see it? lol __________________ F5 CAI, MR axleback, MR Header, NST SSK. Full Exhaust wrap, AT3 Custom SSK Konig Heliums 15x6.5 Black Tanabe Df210's

04-14-2009, 07:39 PM	#15
ChinoCharles Banned Drives: LB Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: OH Posts: 7,787	I hit mine with some rustproofer. Always a good idea.

04-14-2009, 07:42 PM	#16
at3GG Drives: 07 metmet LB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: VA Beach Posts: 648	well i have a bunch of my red caliper paint left, figured that would work well. __________________ F5 CAI, MR axleback, MR Header, NST SSK. Full Exhaust wrap, AT3 Custom SSK Konig Heliums 15x6.5 Black Tanabe Df210's

04-15-2009, 04:25 PM	#17
at3GG Drives: 07 metmet LB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: VA Beach Posts: 648	well got the shifter in the mail today. Going to some helpful hands at work to be cut/welded. Looks like the straight 3.25 reduction has won it heh. Pics tomorrow! __________________ F5 CAI, MR axleback, MR Header, NST SSK. Full Exhaust wrap, AT3 Custom SSK Konig Heliums 15x6.5 Black Tanabe Df210's

04-15-2009, 04:28 PM	#18
AlexNet0 View User's Garage Drives: '07 Yaris 3dr Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Rockland, ME Posts: 1,638	how will you reach it comfortably? I have to sit so far back so my legs will not be cramped that if I did any reduction I would have to lean forward to shift. I think Im going to just hit mine with a torch and bend it back 1.5-2" __________________ ---------- MI-YW ----------

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