World's shortest Protege shifter...(??) [Archive]

carbonkid

07-30-2006, 05:01 PM

I always loved the design and construction of the B&M, but always wanted the height of the Kartboy. Thanks to the $50 shifter from Apex, and a friend with a TIG welder who normally does military aircraft parts, I now have both.

Blue background pic was taken today. The cement background pic is old, but atleast you can compare the height, throw, etc. of all of them. Enjoy.

Alejo_NIN

07-31-2006, 07:09 AM

pros and cons of this mod pleasEW?

njaremka

07-31-2006, 07:46 AM

the only pro i can see is having a lowered shift knob. i have the ebay "JDM" shifter, and it can be very hard to shift since it has the shortest throw. i can't imaging what that thing is like trying to shift.

joka1

07-31-2006, 08:45 AM

any installed pics?

carbonkid

07-31-2006, 10:25 AM

pros and cons of this mod pleasEW?

With my Corbeau A4, I sit about 3" lower than OEM, so it is a nice fit for me (5'8"). Throw is really short, like 3-4" from 1st to 2nd. Very precise shift mechanism too.

carbonkid

07-31-2006, 10:26 AM

any installed pics?

Coming soon. I just ordered the SR shift boot. Will post on this thread when I install it.

carbonkid

07-31-2006, 10:27 AM

the only pro i can see is having a lowered shift knob. i have the ebay "JDM" shifter, and it can be very hard to shift since it has the shortest throw. i can't imaging what that thing is like trying to shift.

I find it easy to shift. Personal preference, I guess.

njaremka

07-31-2006, 10:29 AM

I find it easy to shift. Personal preference, I guess.

yeah, maybe i need to take mine apart and lube it up again

nazgul350r

07-31-2006, 04:53 PM

I find it easy to shift. Personal preference, I guess.

It'll be a little harder once it gets cold out. But that just means a better work out.:)