What is the verdict on the short shifter? If you have it, do you like it?
I speak to the Ford Racing shifter and it is simply wonderful; no looking back.
As for ease of installation; it is truly very easy with the only awkward phase being the removing of the center console trim piece.
Take a few minutes and tape the front edges and around the radio area just so you do not scratch anything during the process. Then you have to remove the leather trim piece that resides at the bulkhead in-between the seats; 6 Torx screws hold it into place. You will have to remove the leatherette side trim that runs below the center console trim piece next to the seats; it comes loose from the upper edge; it is held in place with several small pieces of velcro. If you begin at the rear corner you can use a credit card or plastic tool to begin the process and once you see how it is secured you will quickly complete the process. Once loose along the upper edge you will find that the leatherette trim panels sit in a groove at the lower edge so simply lift them out. Then you will have to remove the e-brake bezel; to do so place some tape around it and it lifts straight up, not at an angle. You will need to use a plastic wedge tool or ?? to help in this process. Slowly lift at one side and then the other and then once it begins to come up simply use your fingers and pull it straight up. Then remove the few Torx's along the side of the center console trim piece after this raise the e-brake (place some tape over it too) all the way up and then raise the rear of the center trim piece 4-5" as you will need to reach under it and unplug the A/C etc control plug. Once this is done then the center console trim piece will slide up at the rear while you slowly slide it back enough to clear the radio area and then carefully remove it from the car. I suggest a blanket or ?? over the seats to prevent any rash.
Once the center console trim piece is out of the gal the shifter swap if painless and should only take 15-20 minutes. Keep a close eye on the two wire clips when you disconnect the linkage otherwise you will be fine.
Hopefully I did not miss anything.
All the best
Shadowman