short shifter install

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  1. goixiz

    goixiz Active Member

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    Im thinking of a short shifter and was looking at COBB's adjustable

    Any pros and cons ?? with the COBB SS ?

    For the install does one have to go under the car.
    I dont have my ramps nor my jacks here with me

    I was looking at the install video at HSPN
    http://videos.hspn.com/?videoid=30
    and they went under the car to get a wrench for the reverse gear lockout. but i dont think a 5 speed has that.

    tia
     
  2. catch31

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    pm kingwrex he works as a tech at classic he might be able to help...
     
  3. BelvnAWD

    BelvnAWD I'm Vin, Bell-Vin...

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    I have the Kartboy shifter and am very pleased with it. Install was incredibly simple with no need to go under the car at all. The cobb shifter, if I recall, had height adjustability as well. If thats the case, to me, it just looked like one more thing that could wear out...
     
  4. bluetwo

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    I think you should be able do it. :D
     
  5. scooby_snacks

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    Yeah unless you want to do out all the bushings i don't you'll have any problems.
     
  6. BlackAndBlue

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    i put my cobb double adj short shift in, was easy and its sweet as hell. i think it took 10 min max
    and no i didnt leave my seat except to get the screwdriver n rubber mallet
     
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  7. WrxCrazy

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    i dont think u need to go under the car, i got me a kartboy shifter and brushings btw the shifter was hard as shyt to do needed a little customizing and then the brushings didn't fit my car so i didn't put them in.,. btw cobb on the other hand is a good shortshifter.. stick with it
     
  8. Goose013

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    the install instructions are on the cobb website, easy install and everything I've heard its sweet
     
  9. Alex

    Alex Community Founder
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    From everything Ive read / seen, the Cobb SS is one of the best to go with.
     
  10. bassplayer

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    very easy install. dont even need a mallet if youre tough enough :)

    the only thing i dont like about my cobb ss is that there are too many options for adjusting.
     
  11. BlackAndBlue

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    the mallets good for if you're lazy ;)
     

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