Byll Posted May 5, 2015 Share Posted May 5, 2015 Sigh… Just ordered mine… Cheers. Byll PS: So, what are the lobes for on the OEM part? If it is for 'balance,' why does the Perrin product work without the lobes? Yeah… I know… But I am curious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBopper Posted May 5, 2015 Share Posted May 5, 2015 Just finished up installing the Perrin Short Shift Adapter on my '10 LGT. I took some pictures of the shifter position in 3rd and 4th gear before/after to give everybody some idea of the shifter throw difference. My car has the Sti STS, so keep that in mind while browsing the pics. After checking out the lay-out of what needed to be done, I elected to support the trans and drop the crossmember assembly (8 bolts and out of the way). It gave me a clear, straight on, path to drive the roll pin out and made reassembling easy-peasy. No busted knuckles and maniacal cursing. I already had the car up in the air (4 jack stands) for another project, so working on my back under the car wasn't a problem at all. Pic #1 - 3rd gear measurement (before) Pic #2 - 4th gear measurement (before) Pic #3 - Trans crossmember & OEM (tomahawk) shift lever. Pic #4 - Trans gear shift shaft Pic #5 - Done Pic #6 - 3rd gear measurement (after) Pic #7 - 4th gear measurement (after) Didn't get a chance to test it out on the road (I've got 4 cu yd of topsoil & mushroom manure blocking my driveway at the moment). I did row through the gears, although the engine was not running, so the feel was not typical of running down the road. Short throws with a nice "snick" into gears. More later ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
islandborn Posted May 5, 2015 Share Posted May 5, 2015 wow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eckseleven Posted May 6, 2015 Share Posted May 6, 2015 And that is the WC Lathe Werks SS knob, correct? It sits a slight bit lower than stock? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBopper Posted May 6, 2015 Share Posted May 6, 2015 And that is the WC Lathe Werks SS knob, correct? It sits a slight bit lower than stock? Correct on the WC Lathe Werks SS knob. Not sure about height difference. I never had the stock knob. I had a Sti Leather Knob before this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Byll Posted May 6, 2015 Share Posted May 6, 2015 Yup. The gear shift lever actually goes up inside the WC Lathe Werks knob, and there is a clever alignment device up in there, that allows one to get shift patterns 'straight.' The OEM leather knob rides on top of the lever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acumenhokie Posted May 6, 2015 Share Posted May 6, 2015 Ok fine. I don't want to miss out on the fun. Just placed my order. Thanks to eckseleven for posting the coupon code. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brandon.mol Posted May 6, 2015 Share Posted May 6, 2015 Yup. The gear shift lever actually goes up inside the WC Lathe Werks knob, and there is a clever alignment device up in there, that allows one to get shift patterns 'straight.' The OEM leather knob rides on top of the lever. The top of the OEM knob is only as far from the top of the lever as the thickness of the clip in shift pattern piece. Maybe a quarter inch? Its as 'up inside' as it gets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellesedil Posted May 6, 2015 Share Posted May 6, 2015 Its as 'up inside' as it gets. That's what she s- oh... never mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBPeik Posted May 6, 2015 Share Posted May 6, 2015 Sigh… Just ordered mine… Cheers. Byll PS: So, what are the lobes for on the OEM part? If it is for 'balance,' why does the Perrin product work without the lobes? Yeah… I know… But I am curious. I imagine the lobes are simply to make it heavier. The weight helps the car go into gear a bit less notchy. We used to add weighted shift bars on vw golfs for just that purpose. I could be wrong and I still do not understand its shape, but that is my best guess. My someday I will be done with it thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ibr_adam09 Posted May 6, 2015 Share Posted May 6, 2015 Damn. This pin is a bitch. I've been messing with it for the past hour and it's not budging. used some heat and Pb blast, still nothing. Also removed the sub-assembly for clearance. BigBobber how hard/easy was it for you to remove that pin ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTEASER Posted May 6, 2015 Author Share Posted May 6, 2015 A flat punch in the correct size and it should just tap right out. GTEASER's 2012 Legacy GT - Sold GTEASER's 2009 XTeaser - Sold GTEASER's 1992 Legacy SS - Sold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ibr_adam09 Posted May 6, 2015 Share Posted May 6, 2015 A 3/16 punch. Got it tho. Apparently I'm just weak and couldn't hammer it out hard enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBPeik Posted May 7, 2015 Share Posted May 7, 2015 Mine was hard to get out simply because of access. I did not drop the subframe. I removed the center pin first and that made the outer part come out super easy. My someday I will be done with it thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Because Racecar Posted May 7, 2015 Share Posted May 7, 2015 Fine, I ordered one of these, too. God.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rahhstah Posted May 7, 2015 Share Posted May 7, 2015 I see I visited here just in time... since Chrysler denies that there is a shift cable for my truck, stalling its reassembly... might as well get another goody for the car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBopper Posted May 7, 2015 Share Posted May 7, 2015 A 3/16 punch. Got it tho. Apparently I'm just weak and couldn't hammer it out hard enough. Please don't think I'm pointing this response directly at you ibr_adam, this is for general consumption. Weak shouldn't have anything to do with it. You just need to line up the 3/16 pin punch straight in line with the pin, then get a solid hit on the punch with a medium sized ball-peen hammer. After you get some initial movement on the pin, it just taps out easily. I wouldn't use any heat on it (there's a seal on the trans shaft that can be damaged). PB Blaster is Ok to lube the roll pin, but it shouldn't be necessary. If you don't have a 3/16 pin punch, you should buy/borrow one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ibr_adam09 Posted May 7, 2015 Share Posted May 7, 2015 idk. I weight 130 lb ; nonetheless, it's in and done. scuffed up the adapter pretty good tho. Working on the fsb now... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brandon.mol Posted May 7, 2015 Share Posted May 7, 2015 130!?! You need to eat something, once in a while, you know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTEASER Posted May 7, 2015 Author Share Posted May 7, 2015 idk. I weight 130 lb ; nonetheless, it's in and done. scuffed up the adapter pretty good tho. Working on the fsb now... Good luck on the FSB. Thats a heavy engine to hold up for a 130 pounder. GTEASER's 2012 Legacy GT - Sold GTEASER's 2009 XTeaser - Sold GTEASER's 1992 Legacy SS - Sold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acumenhokie Posted May 7, 2015 Share Posted May 7, 2015 If I weighted 130 I would have been able to fit in that Lotus I wanted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unsp0kn Posted May 7, 2015 Share Posted May 7, 2015 One of my co-workers doesn't weigh much more than that and he eats whatever he wants, doesn't work out...he's an asshole. LOL Oh and my adapter just showed up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brandon.mol Posted May 7, 2015 Share Posted May 7, 2015 Mine showed up yesterday after UPS screwed me around for two days. Now I can't install it for 2 week cuz vacation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTEASER Posted May 7, 2015 Author Share Posted May 7, 2015 so sorry to hear you're going on vacation. GTEASER's 2012 Legacy GT - Sold GTEASER's 2009 XTeaser - Sold GTEASER's 1992 Legacy SS - Sold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brandon.mol Posted May 7, 2015 Share Posted May 7, 2015 I'd rather be rip shifting my new short shift than touring Florida in a rental car. Hitting up Key West for a few days with my girl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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