in the next weekend or 2 im gonna change my shifter bushings and while i was there was thinking about putting in a short shifter. my question is, do you guys think thats something i can cheap out on and get one off ebay? i know you get what you pay for, i was just wondering peoples experiences on them.

thanks!

 

Generally, the eBay shifters are fine, but I have heard plenty of stories of the shifters breaking mid-throw. Obviously it's pretty much going to be a "luck of the draw" deal, but I'd say go for it and just try not to be too rough with it.

 

Hardly....

I have a $13 ebay short shifter and although it was a lot cheaper than a TWM...who the F cares if you have a cool **** and shift boot. whose really gonna say..wow that's a cool shifter..the only one who will know is you..besides the performance increase is quite significant..what a great bang for only $13 bucks...you wlll love it!! I use to have a TWM in my scion..but they cost $150.00 and it's a only a bent metal rod..cmon...How hard is it to make a short shifter...you be the judge...$13 vs $150 same performance!

abtw...do buy the energy suspension bushings..that is a must!!!

 

This. Exactly.

I never wanted to take the chance, so I opted for a shifter which was made of steel.

 

thanks for the input. and yes, got the energy suspension bushings in the mail today

 

just be sure to lube those bushings up nicely
like said ebays fine just as long as your not hammer throwing the shifter all the time! i had one on my old civic never an issue!

 

Did you even bother reading my post?