lostmind Posted March 30, 2006 Share Posted March 30, 2006 Hey all, One of my minor complaints about the legacy is the shifter feels really tall. My wrx shifter feels close to perfect - if it had a slightly shorter knob it would be godly. But I am getting rid of the wrx for other reasons (lack of low end torque being one big one!). I test drove a legacy GT with an STi short shifter kit, but other then really nice short throws, there is no height difference (altho the salesman told me there was). I have searched and found MANY replacement shit knobs for the legacy, but no one details how much shorter the knobs are vs stock height. I find this to make the drive a bit uncomfortable... is there any way to reduce the overall height of the shifter by say... an inch? Maybe a bit more? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rallispec Posted March 30, 2006 Share Posted March 30, 2006 do you have the MOMO knob, or the standard knob? the momo knob will cut a good inch off the height. and yes, the factory STi STS does not reduce height at all, just throw length. you can unscrew the shift knob and hack a few threads off the shifter with a hacksaw.. you can get about 3/4 an inch off that way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LIZARD Posted March 30, 2006 Share Posted March 30, 2006 do you have the MOMO knob, or the standard knob? the momo knob will cut a good inch off the height. +1 I just replaced the standard GT shift knob w/the momo and it does shave some height off. I imagine sawing off a few threads would decrease height substantially as well but that's your preference. The momo is nice and has a good feel to it IMO. Stage2.5376, TDC ProTune,blah blah blahhhh and....Alky/H20 injection Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lostmind Posted March 30, 2006 Author Share Posted March 30, 2006 Well, I haven't even bought my legacy yet. But I am pretty much decided on it The two legacy's I have driven had the standard knob. Hacking off 3/4" off the shifter with a hacksaw is something I completely never thought of. lol Guess worst case scenario, I can always do that ! Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterJMC Posted March 30, 2006 Share Posted March 30, 2006 If you are looking for a short throw shifter, get a Cobb... The STi shifter is from what I recall somewhere around $250-$290. The only difference between the STi one and the regular shifter is the actual handle. The whole assembly you buy with the STi STS is exactly the same as the regular one. The reason why I suggest the Cobb is.... 1. It is cheaper $135. 2. It allows for double adjusability. Adjust throw and adjust the height. 3. For the same amount of money spent buying the STi STS you could buy some stiffer bushings with the Cobb STS to add to a better feel. Front bushings run $30, the rear bushing is about $30, the STi Tranny mount is about $75. All that totals around $270 still cheaper than the STi STS and you get a much better feel for the shifter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lostmind Posted March 30, 2006 Author Share Posted March 30, 2006 Ok, now I have to look up the Cobb sts! double adjustability is exactly what I was looking for. The STi sts felt great in teh legacy I test drove except it was too tall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scans007 Posted March 30, 2006 Share Posted March 30, 2006 Cobb STS ALL THE WAY..... You can choose your height........I hate how tall the stock shifter is... Now: http://www.pimpmyauto.com/Pictures/B_STS/DSC03554.JPG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Th3Franz Posted March 30, 2006 Share Posted March 30, 2006 Cobb STS ALL THE WAY..... You can choose your height........I hate how tall the stock shifter is... Now: http://www.pimpmyauto.com/Pictures/B_STS/DSC03554.JPG +eleventy billion -Franz The end of a Legacy http://www.youtube.com/th3franz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterJMC Posted March 30, 2006 Share Posted March 30, 2006 Heh, bigger isn't always better huh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lostmind Posted March 30, 2006 Author Share Posted March 30, 2006 Cobb STS ALL THE WAY..... You can choose your height........I hate how tall the stock shifter is... Now: http://www.pimpmyauto.com/Pictures/B_STS/DSC03554.JPG Sexy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scoobydrew Posted March 30, 2006 Share Posted March 30, 2006 ...and one. Love my shifter, also got bushings. Shifts soooo smooth. ProTUNED by RaminiSports Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SC GT Posted March 30, 2006 Share Posted March 30, 2006 I'm happy with the Kartboy . . . http://www.acurainspired.com/gallery/data/8248a99e81e752cb9b41da3fc43fbe7f/1289_p42639.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psucaptainkickass Posted March 31, 2006 Share Posted March 31, 2006 The Solberg shift knob is perfect for me. Shortens the stock height of the knob. I have the JDM armrest extension, and my arm is almost exactly in line with the shifter....its quite awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooter Posted March 31, 2006 Share Posted March 31, 2006 I've got the 5MT with the factory STi STS, and I admit than when I brought it home I felt the shifter was ridiculously high - especially compared to my other car! But within a week or two I stopped looking for alternatives - I think it feels GREAT, as-is. Probably wouldn't like it as much without the STS, but hte height doesn't bother me at all anymore. Seek first to understand, then to be understood. In other words: SEARCH before you post! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alaskanwill Posted March 31, 2006 Share Posted March 31, 2006 The TWM Performance shifter also reduces height (about 2") although it isn't adjustable. Got mine for $115 new "buy it now" on eBay. See my review in another thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lostmind Posted March 31, 2006 Author Share Posted March 31, 2006 Thanks guys. I luvs the interweb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodan Posted March 31, 2006 Share Posted March 31, 2006 +1 more on the Kartboy. First thing I did with the car, big improvement. Only problem was the dipwad at Discount tire the other day who thought it was a six speed and couldn't figure out the shift pattern... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jah64 Posted April 1, 2006 Share Posted April 1, 2006 If you want short for abuot 12 bucks. this is how i did it http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php?t=11039 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vincedog3 Posted April 1, 2006 Share Posted April 1, 2006 cool mods and pics, while they are at it, make the extended armrest standard too. Or redesign the current armrest. I like the shifter so far. No complaints. shifts nicer than my WRX did with the shift kit. Smoother at least. For your car audio/video needs:D Audio Crafters IS it. In Pasadena Ca. Arthur rules. www.audio-crafters.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suba_rus Posted April 1, 2006 Share Posted April 1, 2006 If you want short for abuot 12 bucks. this is how i did it http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php?t=11039 I did the same. Very happy now If you in NJ, I can help with this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuskiTrombone Posted April 1, 2006 Share Posted April 1, 2006 Wish u lived in NoVa.. Maybe I'll drive to Jersey just for this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2006Specb122 Posted June 9, 2006 Share Posted June 9, 2006 Hack up the stock shifter to make it a STS. Interesting..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
700watts Posted June 10, 2006 Share Posted June 10, 2006 I have the same complaint......but I just grab it lower Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cutie_girlie24 Posted June 11, 2006 Share Posted June 11, 2006 Cobb STS ALL THE WAY..... You can choose your height........I hate how tall the stock shifter is... Now: http://www.pimpmyauto.com/Pictures/B_STS/DSC03554.JPG Too short and stubby, girls love a big thick stick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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