Short-throw shifter + low-profile ball = MAX FUN!

analogdesigner · 06-25-2006, 02:29 AM

I finally installed my short-throw shifter today (25% less throw). I also used my low-profile shifter ball (15% less throw) www.gtsaver.com. I really like the feel of this, as it's almost half (about 63%) of the distance compared to the stock setup. The gear shift changes are quick and "clean." Sometimes I used to get a little bit of "gear clunk" when going into second, which is now gone. Now that the time constants are shorter between shifts, it seems to make my transmission much happier!

This is a highly recommended setup. Installing the low-profile shift ball is easy, just a few minutes, however, the short-throw shifter takes considerable time and patience.

MPEG video to come soon!

Jay
www.gtsaver.com

BlackICE · 06-25-2006, 03:10 AM

Jay, to install Ford's short-throw shifter did you use the special shift alignment tools, or just trial and error?

BlackICE

analogdesigner · 06-25-2006, 03:24 AM

BlackICE,

The alignment tools are not needed because the new shifter's reference points are in the same location as the stock unit. This was by design (at least it should of been).

This was worth the wait (it's the "cat's ass"). I have to go cruising in the AM and I will try to make an MPEG movie if I can get Gayle to hold the camera for me!

Jay

Quote:

Originally Posted by BlackICE

Jay, to install Ford's short-throw shifter did you use the special shift alignment tools, or just trial and error?

BlackICE

abolfaz · 06-30-2006, 08:36 PM

Video?

analogdesigner · 06-30-2006, 09:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by abolfaz

Video?

This is a short video of a quick test using my low-profile shifter ball with short-throw shifter. This is almost 40% less throw over the stock setup.

FLASH VERSION:
http://videos.streetfire.net/video/da8b42df-e49f-407d-973b-91727e2821ae.htm

WINDOWS MEDIA VERSION:
http://videos.streetfire.net/video/wm/da8b42df-e49f-407d-973b-91727e2821ae.htm

Jay
www.gtsaver.com

https://www.shop.gtsaver.com/displayProductDocument.hg?productId=5&categoryId=3

ViperJoe · 08-21-2006, 04:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by analogdesigner

This is almost 40% less throw over the stock setup.

The website indicates a 15% reduction. Which is correct?

FlorIdaho Chris · 08-21-2006, 04:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ACRJoe

The website indicates a 15% reduction. Which is correct?

15% is just with the shift ball. The 40% reduction came from the shift ball AND the short shift kit.

06-25-2006, 02:29 AM	#1
analogdesigner GT Owner/ B.o.D Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: San Clemente, CA USA Posts: 788	Short-throw shifter + low-profile ball = MAX FUN! Now with images I finally installed my short-throw shifter today (25% less throw). I also used my low-profile shifter ball (15% less throw) www.gtsaver.com. I really like the feel of this, as it's almost half (about 63%) of the distance compared to the stock setup. The gear shift changes are quick and "clean." Sometimes I used to get a little bit of "gear clunk" when going into second, which is now gone. Now that the time constants are shorter between shifts, it seems to make my transmission much happier! This is a highly recommended setup. Installing the low-profile shift ball is easy, just a few minutes, however, the short-throw shifter takes considerable time and patience. MPEG video to come soon! Jay www.gtsaver.com Last edited by analogdesigner; 06-26-2006 at 03:42 AM..

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06-25-2006, 03:10 AM	#2
BlackICE GT Owner Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: SF Bay Area in California Posts: 4,802	Jay, to install Ford's short-throw shifter did you use the special shift alignment tools, or just trial and error? BlackICE

06-30-2006, 08:36 PM	#4
abolfaz GT Owner Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Coral Gables Posts: 820	Video?