twm short shifter installed! - Page 6 - Toyota Yaris Forums

TWM Performance · 01-10-2007, 02:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Katana

Got it, thanks!

I just sent you a long e-mail with a description of how to proceed with the install. Let me know if it solves your problems, e-mail me back if you're still having issues. I'm in all week so I'll be able to help you out a lot faster than over the holidays ;)

Kevin
TWM Performance

Katana · 01-23-2007, 01:38 PM

Got mine and it rocks!

TWM Performance · 01-23-2007, 02:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Katana

Got mine and it rocks!

Great to hear, thanks :)

Kevin
TWM

Katana · 01-23-2007, 03:51 PM

Ohhh man, I love it!

Katana · 01-24-2007, 12:42 PM

Here are some pics.
Before:

After:

eTiMaGo · 04-09-2007, 05:09 AM

So I FINALLY got mine installed after so many months...

One word, wow! It looks so much better, it feels better, the throws are so much quicker, it's nice!

I have a small nitpick, though, but it's not TWM's fault at all, but as the gear shifter is shorter, your hand has less leverage, and quite a bit more effort is needed to change gears, this can negate the size difference. But I'm sure it's just a matter of getting used to

Anyway, I was trying to drive slow and smooth on this tank to see what kind of maximum mileage I can get... After the shifter change, well, it's impossible to resist going fast

Black Yaris · 04-09-2007, 10:43 AM

Awh finally Frenchy got a shorty

cleong · 04-09-2007, 11:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eTiMaGo

So I FINALLY got mine installed after so many months...

One word, wow! It looks so much better, it feels better, the throws are so much quicker, it's nice!

I have a small nitpick, though, but it's not TWM's fault at all, but as the gear shifter is shorter, your hand has less leverage, and quite a bit more effort is needed to change gears, this can negate the size difference. But I'm sure it's just a matter of getting used to

Anyway, I was trying to drive slow and smooth on this tank to see what kind of maximum mileage I can get... After the shifter change, well, it's impossible to resist going fast

Does that mean that TWM's shifter is a direct replacement for the Asian market Yaris shifter as well? On a JDM G9 Corolla one of my friends had to buy the entire shifter assembly in order to fit an aftermarket quick shifter.

Does TWM's kit come with the leather boot? The gearknob looks to be a Momo item.

How much was the total cost?

eTiMaGo · 04-09-2007, 11:32 AM

The TWM kit is just the metal rod, and at the time I got it, they added the shifter cage bushings in at no charge. The rods are identical, thankfully

They always have some different promotions going on, so check out their site to see their current pricing.

Leather boot and shift knob were acquired separately (boot's from www.redlinegoods.com, it's actually the xB one, but a perfect fit).

Katana · 04-09-2007, 01:44 PM

Welcome to the club!!!

OxyG3nE · 04-09-2007, 04:21 PM

got mine today :p !!!

OxyG3nE · 04-09-2007, 06:43 PM

i installed it and there is a huge difference i dont feel like im driving a big truck anymore lol

Edd · 04-10-2007, 07:51 AM

Not trying to hijack the thread for a newbie question, but how to you actually remove the knob from a gearstick? This isn't to switch the entire shifter, just the knob. Seems like the plastic ones are sealed on right around. :S

eTiMaGo · 04-10-2007, 08:44 AM

Unscrew it! Might be pretty tight, but give it a good twist and it should get loose.

ROCKLAND TOYOTA · 04-10-2007, 09:29 AM

i love the shorty look when its installed. i might use my 5% off to get one....

eTiMaGo · 04-10-2007, 09:36 AM

yup, one of the very few instances where a guy would ever ever want a shorter stick

ROCKLAND TOYOTA · 04-10-2007, 12:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eTiMaGo

yup, one of the very few instances where a guy would ever ever want a shorter stick

nice....

TWM Performance · 04-12-2007, 05:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eTiMaGo

So I FINALLY got mine installed after so many months...

One word, wow! It looks so much better, it feels better, the throws are so much quicker, it's nice!

I have a small nitpick, though, but it's not TWM's fault at all, but as the gear shifter is shorter, your hand has less leverage, and quite a bit more effort is needed to change gears, this can negate the size difference. But I'm sure it's just a matter of getting used to

Anyway, I was trying to drive slow and smooth on this tank to see what kind of maximum mileage I can get... After the shifter change, well, it's impossible to resist going fast

That looks really nice! I'm glad to hear you like the short shifter. I know exactly what you mean about it being impossible to resist going fast once you install the shifter, I feel the same way every time I do an install!

Kevin
TWM

01-23-2007, 01:38 PM	#92
Katana Drives: Yaris LB 1.3lt 06 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Under the hood! Posts: 1,124	Got mine and it rocks! __________________ It's not the ride, it's the rider!

01-23-2007, 03:51 PM	#94
Katana Drives: Yaris LB 1.3lt 06 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Under the hood! Posts: 1,124	Ohhh man, I love it! __________________ It's not the ride, it's the rider!

01-24-2007, 12:42 PM	#95
Katana Drives: Yaris LB 1.3lt 06 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Under the hood! Posts: 1,124	Here are some pics. Before: After: __________________ It's not the ride, it's the rider!

04-09-2007, 10:43 AM	#97
Black Yaris der Zeck View User's Garage Drives: '05 Audi A4 1.8t quattro Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Toledo, OH Posts: 5,231	Awh finally Frenchy got a shorty __________________

04-09-2007, 11:32 AM	#99
eTiMaGo vroom vroom View User's Garage Drives: lil red 5-door Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bangkok, Thailand Posts: 7,744	The TWM kit is just the metal rod, and at the time I got it, they added the shifter cage bushings in at no charge. The rods are identical, thankfully They always have some different promotions going on, so check out their site to see their current pricing. Leather boot and shift knob were acquired separately (boot's from www.redlinegoods.com, it's actually the xB one, but a perfect fit). __________________ The price of freedom of religion, or of speech, or of the press, is that we must put up with a good deal of rubbish. - Robert Jackson Bye bye 1NZ...

04-09-2007, 01:44 PM	#100
Katana Drives: Yaris LB 1.3lt 06 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Under the hood! Posts: 1,124	Welcome to the club!!! __________________ It's not the ride, it's the rider!

04-09-2007, 04:21 PM	#101
OxyG3nE Drives: Toyota Yaris 2007 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Montreal , Quebec , Canada Posts: 373	got mine today :p !!!

04-09-2007, 06:43 PM	#102
OxyG3nE Drives: Toyota Yaris 2007 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Montreal , Quebec , Canada Posts: 373	i installed it and there is a huge difference i dont feel like im driving a big truck anymore lol

04-10-2007, 07:51 AM	#103
Edd Drives: None Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Australia Posts: 193	Not trying to hijack the thread for a newbie question, but how to you actually remove the knob from a gearstick? This isn't to switch the entire shifter, just the knob. Seems like the plastic ones are sealed on right around. :S

04-10-2007, 08:44 AM	#104
eTiMaGo vroom vroom View User's Garage Drives: lil red 5-door Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bangkok, Thailand Posts: 7,744	Unscrew it! Might be pretty tight, but give it a good twist and it should get loose. __________________ The price of freedom of religion, or of speech, or of the press, is that we must put up with a good deal of rubbish. - Robert Jackson Bye bye 1NZ...

04-10-2007, 09:29 AM	#105
ROCKLAND TOYOTA TRIM HUNTER View User's Garage Drives: 2007 BLAZIN BLUE YARIS 3 DR Join Date: May 2006 Location: ROCKLAND COUNTY NY Posts: 2,088	i love the shorty look when its installed. i might use my 5% off to get one....

04-10-2007, 09:36 AM	#106
eTiMaGo vroom vroom View User's Garage Drives: lil red 5-door Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bangkok, Thailand Posts: 7,744	yup, one of the very few instances where a guy would ever ever want a shorter stick __________________ The price of freedom of religion, or of speech, or of the press, is that we must put up with a good deal of rubbish. - Robert Jackson Bye bye 1NZ...

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