Rambo Posted April 20, 2007 Share Posted April 20, 2007 As of today Kartboy has designed a short throw shifter for the 07 legacy spec-b. Which has a shorter throw than the sti short shifter kit. Also is totally diffrent design than the impreza sti shifter that is avaliable. Today i was at Kartboy and Tom tested the shifter on my car, He installed the shifter,front and rear bushings and a shift knob. Now how the shifter works, throws are much shorter than the sti kit. The shifts are smooth and firm, very comfy feel. Also i noticed that the shifter does not vibrate like stock at any speeds. As many of you know Kartboy is a Quality product, And Tom is a Great guy. So buy his parts! He stands by everything he makes 100%. Pricing and avaliability will be on Kartboy's website. Thanks Tom 100% Satisfied!! http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r165/oc79/kart2.jpg http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r165/oc79/kart1.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suba_rus Posted April 20, 2007 Share Posted April 20, 2007 Color wise that knob looks out of place, but than again it's not only about looks. Glad that you like it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rambo Posted April 20, 2007 Author Share Posted April 20, 2007 I dont think so, in person it matches the dash and all other interior. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awdG35killer Posted April 20, 2007 Share Posted April 20, 2007 awesome!!! looks good mang! cant say enough how much i love the feel of the KB on the 5MT. is that a new sticker marty? mine is yellow with a black barcode http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a70/ejspecv/kartboyknob.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carrata Posted April 20, 2007 Share Posted April 20, 2007 Thanks for the update Rambo! I've been on the hunt for a STS this past week. Did you get to compare it side to side with the the STI short shifter? Do you know what the kit you had installed will retail for? Anxious! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rambo Posted April 20, 2007 Author Share Posted April 20, 2007 yes i did see the sti shifter side by side, totally different. I was told it would be around 260-280 for the whole kit! Might be a new sticker, tom has like 3 different ones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edkwon Posted April 22, 2007 Share Posted April 22, 2007 Thats great, when is the STS going to be officially for sale? in a month? also once these officially go on sale, we should promote ours as much as possible all over the boards, esp since the Spec B 6MT is not the most common trans configuration avail and Tom was gracious enough to actually develop and sell this. Ed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strife1012 Posted April 22, 2007 Share Posted April 22, 2007 I'm glad to hear that they made one. I will be one of the ones first in line for this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WiseYoda Posted April 22, 2007 Share Posted April 22, 2007 Can't wait for this either. I'm assume Kartboy's website will update when we can order it as well? http://www.allwheelengineering.com/basket/catalog.cgi?query_net_id=kartboy&query_class=KB-016-1997 [FONT=Arial][SIZE=1][COLOR=Navy][B]"Do, or do not. There is no 'try'." -Jedi Master Yoda (I believe he was talking about the search tool)[URL="http://specb.jerkerstudios.com/"][/URL] [/B][/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomkartboy Posted April 23, 2007 Share Posted April 23, 2007 I'm pleased with the test car. they are going into production ASAP. tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rambo Posted April 23, 2007 Author Share Posted April 23, 2007 Working great the throw is awsome! Everyone should have one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fonts Posted April 23, 2007 Share Posted April 23, 2007 Wonderful news. I'll also be in line for the package. Please keep us advised. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WiseYoda Posted April 23, 2007 Share Posted April 23, 2007 http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r165/oc79/kart1.jpg As much as I love the Kartboy logo... Is there anyway you can get a regular 6 speed sticker on there? Not so much for me, but the idiot valet, who doesn't know it's a 6 speed or where reverse is? I mean I could always draw it on with magic marker... but I doubt that would look as good. [FONT=Arial][SIZE=1][COLOR=Navy][B]"Do, or do not. There is no 'try'." -Jedi Master Yoda (I believe he was talking about the search tool)[URL="http://specb.jerkerstudios.com/"][/URL] [/B][/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reverend Posted April 23, 2007 Share Posted April 23, 2007 ok, I'm excited. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carrata Posted April 23, 2007 Share Posted April 23, 2007 As much as I love the Kartboy logo... Is there anyway you can get a regular 6 speed sticker on there? Not so much for me, but the idiot valet, who doesn't know it's a 6 speed or where reverse is? I mean I could always draw it on with magic marker... but I doubt that would look as good. I hear ya dude... but seriously, you let valet's drive your car? It's like asking some dude in a vest, whom I don't know, to take my new hot ass GF home and put her to bed - just for a bit....till i come home. You never know what's going to happen! (i mean, i do trust my car...err.... woman?). Ok, I'm just the jealous type! So when's the access port coming out now that we have a sort shifter available??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carrata Posted April 23, 2007 Share Posted April 23, 2007 Hey fonts! do you live anywhere near Toronto? you missed our Legacy meet last night... near the 401 and Kennedy. Good turnout, some nice modded leggy's too. Check out the toronto subaru club forum if you're interested in joining us next time. You can rep the spec.b with me... BTW, I met Chris from Touge Tuning last night (stealth1 on the TSC board) - and he is the Canadian Kartboy dealer. He's gonna keep tabs on the shifter for our cars, and get me one when they're available...... maybe we should arrange a Toronto group buy? cheers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WiseYoda Posted April 23, 2007 Share Posted April 23, 2007 I hear ya dude... but seriously, you let valet's drive your car? It's like asking some dude in a vest, whom I don't know, to take my new hot ass GF home and put her to bed - just for a bit....till i come home. You never know what's going to happen! (i mean, i do trust my car...err.... woman?). Ok, I'm just the jealous type! So when's the access port coming out now that we have a sort shifter available??? There is a restaurant by my house that we go to about once a month that is ONLY valet... boo to that. Also, sometimes when the parking garage is full, it has to be valeted. It's either that, or take my chances on the street, and I don't work in the best part of Pittsburgh. [FONT=Arial][SIZE=1][COLOR=Navy][B]"Do, or do not. There is no 'try'." -Jedi Master Yoda (I believe he was talking about the search tool)[URL="http://specb.jerkerstudios.com/"][/URL] [/B][/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fonts Posted April 23, 2007 Share Posted April 23, 2007 Hey fonts! do you live anywhere near Toronto? you missed our Legacy meet last night... near the 401 and Kennedy. Good turnout, some nice modded leggy's too. Check out the toronto subaru club forum if you're interested in joining us next time. You can rep the spec.b with me... BTW, I met Chris from Touge Tuning last night (stealth1 on the TSC board) - and he is the Canadian Kartboy dealer. He's gonna keep tabs on the shifter for our cars, and get me one when they're available...... maybe we should arrange a Toronto group buy? cheers! Hey carrata... Ha ha... Didn't make it out. A bit much of a trek for me on a Sunday night. I'm in Sudbury but my in-laws are in Barrie so I get down south often enough. Whenever I'm in the area with a bit of notice I'll throw you a PM. Certainly interested in the Kartboy STS when they're available. If you're talking to Chris maybe ask how he wants to set up for registering for a group buy if there's enough interest ... Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rambo Posted April 24, 2007 Author Share Posted April 24, 2007 Evceryone with a 07 spec-b should have one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carrata Posted April 24, 2007 Share Posted April 24, 2007 Sudbury, gotcha. not exactly next door..... It's like asking members from Ottawa to come out for a meet! (also~4 hrs) I'll keep you up to date if i hear anything about the shifter. I think I'm gonna do all the bushings too. Hey Rambo, did you do the transmission mounts too? would they work for our cars? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WiseYoda Posted April 24, 2007 Share Posted April 24, 2007 Every day I look at this... I want it more. Where do you park your car Rambo? I might need to catch a flight. [FONT=Arial][SIZE=1][COLOR=Navy][B]"Do, or do not. There is no 'try'." -Jedi Master Yoda (I believe he was talking about the search tool)[URL="http://specb.jerkerstudios.com/"][/URL] [/B][/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carrata Posted April 24, 2007 Share Posted April 24, 2007 Wouldn't it be funny if you broke into his car and replaced his new shifter for your stock one.... Sounds like shenanigans are brewing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WiseYoda Posted April 24, 2007 Share Posted April 24, 2007 Actually, I should replace it with this... http://www.lokar.com/interior_pages/products/shifters_knobs/images/nostalgia_shifter.jpg [FONT=Arial][SIZE=1][COLOR=Navy][B]"Do, or do not. There is no 'try'." -Jedi Master Yoda (I believe he was talking about the search tool)[URL="http://specb.jerkerstudios.com/"][/URL] [/B][/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rambo Posted April 24, 2007 Author Share Posted April 24, 2007 HaHa yea we did the whole package, shifter,bushings and knob. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fonts Posted April 24, 2007 Share Posted April 24, 2007 Sudbury, gotcha. not exactly next door..... It's like asking members from Ottawa to come out for a meet! (also~4 hrs) I'll keep you up to date if i hear anything about the shifter. I think I'm gonna do all the bushings too. Hey Rambo, did you do the transmission mounts too? would they work for our cars? Ha ha. Exactly. But I do get down south regularly enough. Certainly appreciate if you could pass on any info from Chris that you get. I'd also be interested in the whole package. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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