Short throw shifter a big difference?

**twister8008** · 01-23-2013 10:03 AM

I currently own a 2011 WRX with a short throw shifter. Will I notice a difference if I go to a STI without one? Is it drastic?

**Mikie13** · 01-23-2013 10:44 AM

I don't get what you mean...are you getting rid of your WRX for an STI?

**Ingo** · 01-23-2013 10:53 AM

It is my understanding that the factory STS is not much different from original. Aftermarket is real different...

**Heide264** · 01-23-2013 11:21 AM

Originally Posted by Ingo

It is my understanding that the factory STS is not much different from original. Aftermarket is real different...

Agreed. Factory one is minimal. It does help though. You can use it along with an aftermarket one though.

**Mikie13** · 01-23-2013 11:26 AM

Yeah the factory STS only shortens throws by about 10% through changing the linkage.

The STI 6spd will already be a bit shorter of throws compared to the WRX 5spd...so it's hard to say what the OP wants to compare here.

Regardless...an aftermarket option such as Cobb or Kartboy would be better for significantly shortening throws.

**twister8008** · 01-23-2013 11:35 AM

Ok, that is good to know! Thanks for your help. I am working a possible deal to trade my 2011 wrx for a 2012 STI.

**Ruh Roh** · 01-23-2013 11:47 AM

my original window sticker from my car says i have a STS but i planned on getting an aftermarket one anyway. but let us know how it goes

**Ingo** · 01-23-2013 11:53 AM

Tell you what: my wifes fozzy has regular shift lever, it's like night and day between it and my WRX...

**shamankjm** · 01-23-2013 12:01 PM

i love me some kartboy STS action

**twister8008** · 01-23-2013 12:35 PM

The dealership wants $600 for parts and labor to install it. I am guessing I should just wait on it and possibly do it later of it is not a big difference. Anyone have experience going from a short throw on a wrx to a regular shifter on a STI?

**twister8008** · 01-23-2013 12:43 PM

Originally Posted by shamankjm

i love me some kartboy STS action

Is this much better than the factory?

**Mikie13** · 01-23-2013 12:45 PM

Yeah eff that. I would NOT pay that money.

Get the car, order a Karboy shifter (and bushings) for $175 total, and take the hour and a half to install everything yourself with some beers. It will be better shifting, shorter throws than the OEM option, and you'll have a sense of accomplishment with doing it yourself!

**Heide264** · 01-23-2013 12:48 PM

Originally Posted by twister8008

The dealership wants $600 for parts and labor to install it. I am guessing I should just wait on it and possibly do it later of it is not a big difference. Anyone have experience going from a short throw on a wrx to a regular shifter on a STI?

Not worth the cost at all in my opinion. I only have both because the option was thrown in for nearly free.

I'd get the kartboy and bushings regardless of the situation or model.

**CowboyD Eng6ine** · 01-23-2013 12:49 PM

Can someone give me a quick run down on what having a short throw shifter does? Like the benefits of having one?

Blah blah blah something about penguins blah blah blah

**Heide264** · 01-23-2013 12:53 PM

Originally Posted by CowboyD Eng6ine

Can someone give me a quick run down on what having a short throw shifter does? Like the benefits of having one?

Blah blah blah something about penguins blah blah blah

Just what it sounds like. It is normally a shorter lever in place of your current shifter lever. They are intended to reduce shifter "throw" distance, and normally also reduce the shifter height overall.