TRD Short Shift

unisilv05 · Post by **unisilv05** » Wed Mar 31, 2010 2:51 am

Hey everyone, A quick question. Has anyone put a TRD short throw in the Vibe?I'm looking at one at Toyotapartspeople.com http://toyotapartspeople.com/S...ifterAny thoughts? Better deals? ... Will it even work? Shift nob included makes it a great deal as far as I can tell.Best, Steve

northvibe · Post by **northvibe** » Wed Mar 31, 2010 4:16 am

see if TWM has a better price on a STS. if you are a student or in the military you get %5 off as well.

Herb · Post by **Herb** » Wed Mar 31, 2010 12:12 pm

I would suggest TWM as well. It reduces throw by 40% and you don't have to hack up your old one to install like the TRD requires.

unisilv05 · Post by **unisilv05** » Wed Mar 31, 2010 2:14 pm

Thanks guys for the feedback.. TWM looks pretty hard core! - Pontiac Vibe Short Shifters are CNC machined to aircraft industry tolerances and plated for ultra low friction and extreme corrosion resistance.- TWM Performance is proud to be the first to offer this full assembly short shift kit for the Pontiac Vibe. - Price: $269.95 USDTRD Quickshifter for your '05 Toyota Matrix:TRD quickshifters deliver faster, positive shifting. Repositioned pivot points provide up to a 30% shorter shift throw. Shift knob included. - List Price: $250.00 | Your Price $94.23Would you say it is worth an extra 160$ ??

Herb · Post by **Herb** » Wed Mar 31, 2010 2:25 pm

I'm happy with my purchase. The fact that the TWM has a machined metal frame to me makes it stronger. That and it's pretty much a straight bolt on process, only need to remove 2 small pieces from the stock shifter.The stock one has a plastic frame which you would have to saw apart to install the TRD one, which also means there's no going back if you change your mind in the future.Here's what the TWM looks like installed before all the covers are back on And here's what the stock shifter assembly looks like after removal

unisilv05 · Post by **unisilv05** » Wed Mar 31, 2010 2:38 pm

Yes, It does look like quite a solid upgrade. I bet the bushings make a big difference as well in slop shifting. I am a student and would get the 5% ... muhaha..I don't remember how much my Steeda short throw was for my focus back in the day, but it was well worth it!Thanks for the pix, and the advice!

Psychobroker · Post by **Psychobroker** » Wed Mar 31, 2010 3:09 pm

Quote, originally posted by unisilv05 Â»Thanks guys for the feedback.. TWM looks pretty hard core! - Pontiac Vibe Short Shifters are CNC machined to aircraft industry tolerances and plated for ultra low friction and extreme corrosion resistance.- TWM Performance is proud to be the first to offer this full assembly short shift kit for the Pontiac Vibe. - Price: $269.95 USDTRD Quickshifter for your '05 Toyota Matrix:TRD quickshifters deliver faster, positive shifting. Repositioned pivot points provide up to a 30% shorter shift throw. Shift knob included. - List Price: $250.00 | Your Price $94.23Would you say it is worth an extra 160$ ??I'd say yes, because the TRD unit, AFAIK, only lowers the knob height, while the TWM shortens the height and throw, while not requiring you to hack up your cosole under the shifter.The TWM is a complete replacement unit, and as such, provides a more solid feel.

A Psycho Martyr · Post by **A Psycho Martyr** » Wed Mar 31, 2010 3:36 pm

Not to say I can't wait til my tranny craps out, but when it DOES....I'm SO goin manual. I miss it so much. Was there a 6spd available?

Herb · Post by **Herb** » Wed Mar 31, 2010 11:14 pm

Quote, originally posted by A Psycho Martyr Â»Not to say I can't wait til my tranny craps out, but when it DOES....I'm SO goin manual. I miss it so much. Was there a 6spd available?6 speed transmission is available on the 03-06 GT models.

A Psycho Martyr · Post by **A Psycho Martyr** » Thu Apr 01, 2010 5:12 am

Well we know which way I'm goin when it comes that time then. And I'll refer back to THIS thread and get this short throw too sigh.....might be a while

SmAshley · Post by **SmAshley** » Fri Apr 09, 2010 9:05 am

Quote, originally posted by unisilv05 Â»Any thoughts? Better deals? ... Will it even work? Shift nob included makes it a great deal as far as I can tellBest, Steve I just ordered this bad boy-http://www.monkeywrenchracing....=1195$160 - looks exactly like the TWM without the logo cut outI placed my order on Wed night & next day was emailed a order invoice & UPS tracking# I thought this was very professional & great cx service. Even better I checked the tracking # this AM & its already in Calgary Alberta. Impressive I will let you all know and take pics for you when i get it installed. Just to add to your choices

Herb · Post by **Herb** » Fri Apr 09, 2010 9:08 pm

Quote, originally posted by SmAshley Â» I just ordered this bad boy-http://www.monkeywrenchracing....=1195$160 - looks exactly like the TWM without the logo cut outI placed my order on Wed night & next day was emailed a order invoice & UPS tracking# I thought this was very professional & great cx service. Even better I checked the tracking # this AM & its already in Calgary Alberta. Impressive I will let you all know and take pics for you when i get it installed. Just to add to your choices Nice find! But ack for UPS shipping, the brokerage charge would pretty much negate the deal

SmAshley · Post by **SmAshley** » Tue Apr 13, 2010 2:01 pm

Quote, originally posted by Herb Â»Nice find! But ack for UPS shipping, the brokerage charge would pretty much negate the dealDelivered this am @ a whopping $10.78 CAD ..for Brokerage hells yeah I was happily surprised I am just waiting for my other go fast parts to arrive then they all get installed

Herb · Post by **Herb** » Tue Apr 13, 2010 11:12 pm

Quote, originally posted by SmAshley Â»Delivered this am @ a whopping $10.78 CAD ..for Brokerage hells yeah I was happily surprised I am just waiting for my other go fast parts to arrive then they all get installed Wow, that's it? Usually I get hit for close to $40 for brokerage charges from UPSDid you get the bronze shifter bushings?

northvibe · Post by **northvibe** » Wed Apr 14, 2010 1:00 am

shifter bushings are very nice. I just ordered some for my SS as I loved them on my ms3.

SmAshley · Post by **SmAshley** » Thu Apr 15, 2010 2:01 pm

Quote, originally posted by Herb Â»Did you get the bronze shifter bushings?Sure did and I grabbed some motor mounts while I was at it. I find that she has too much movement so hopefully they will make things better.. Anybody else have the motor mounts?

Herb · Post by **Herb** » Thu Apr 15, 2010 3:00 pm

Quote, originally posted by SmAshley Â»Sure did and I grabbed some motor mounts while I was at it. I find that she has too much movement so hopefully they will make things better.. Anybody else have the motor mounts? I never got around installing them. Partly because some who have tried had a problem with doing one of them, and I can't remember if it's the rear or front one.For the time being, I'm waiting until I have to replace my clutch, since I figure it would be easier then.

SmAshley · Post by **SmAshley** » Sun Apr 18, 2010 4:33 pm

shifter and bushings installed.... (removed) LOVE LOVE LOVE ... makes it feel like a brand new car... only took me an hour for both... while taking off my air box to sneak in to get the bushings on, i did notice the sad excuse for a ground wire & now finally realize why so many people upgrade these wires...noted & added to the "to do list"Ill let you know Herb about those motor mounts when I head up to the garage this week for the oil change (just seafoamed) & lowering spring install

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