So,for a pre-facelift classic, is it worth paying top money or are the cheaper ones just as good ?

cheap

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SUBARU-IMP...item4aabab40d7

what looks like the cheap one but dearer

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/JAPSPEED-S...item256dc945f5

The CDF one which looks proper job

http://www.scoobyworld.co.uk/catalog...oducts_id=1870

cheers

 

The CDF one is a different thing altogether, as its adjustable as well as shorter (in height and throw). The feel of the thing is also different as it does feel a lot more positive and direct, its basically tighter (better made).

The cheaper ones (there is no difference apart from price) do the job, they do it the same as the CDF one, but its more like the standard one in that there is a ever so slight slack. Easiest way to describe at a basic level is the cheaper ones feels like it needs to be tightened up a tad more when fitted.

If you can afford the CDF one then I'd go for that, as the feel is better, and the fact you can fine tune it (could with mine with 2 allen keys on the shaft) makes it a little better.
My ONLY criticism with the CDF one, is the gear ****. I wasn't a fan of the one supplied, but I did have a Tegiwa plastic one which feels awesome.

But if your not really bothered, or want to try what it feels like before getting a more expensive one, then get the cheapy one, cheaper the better as even they will make a lot of difference.

Just be careful when changing gears, as you don`t have to move your hand so fast with the shorter throw, it has been known to change it too quickly so damaging syncros etc.

 

Hi there

First one and second one from Japspeed looking like they're same.

About the CDF not sure,looking like good one,but still would invest money to better bushing like selling Bren@Apex Performance or Alyn@AS Performance,its worth the money


Jura

 

I bought one of those blue ones that you posted up in your first 2 posts and it was crap. The actual stick was held in at the bottom with a metal circlip and this kept popping off all the time. This meant that the gearstick was actually loose because it wasn't held in at the bottom. I tried replacing the clip but it still didn't work properly so I eventually changed it back to the original gearstick.

 

I got a RCM short shift kit, takes abit of getting used to but it feels quick and tight once youve got used to it. Worth paying abit more for a better piece of kit imo

 

I dont think its worth paying the extra for.
In my opinion your better off with a cheap version and then invest in a set of uprated shifter bushes.
I opted for a £30 shifter off ebay and a set of AS performance shifter bushes. Money well spent with a total cost of £100.

The RCM one is £325, I mean come on if thats good value then I'll eat my hat. No doubt its a well made bit of kit but even so, its an awful lot of money.
Whichever kit you go for id deffo spend the extra on a bush kit, it tightens up the shifter and transforms the feel.

 

I bought a Prodrive shortshift kit from a RB5 for only £15......

 

I can do 10% off these with free delivery

 

The CDF quick shift is very good. You'll have some fun getting the old one out though.

 

Lol i would eat my hat to if i had to pay that much but luckly i got it with the car

 

Happy days fella

 

b+m quickshift on mine done 80.000miles still feels like new

 

I run a Perrin short shifter and its super tight and adjustable, Not had any problems so far.