COBB shifter weight impressions

[Kain]

After installing my CP-E CAI, the stock counterweight came within a 1/4" of hitting the pipe in 3rd gear when parked. I wasn't about to find out if engine movement would make up for that 1/4" and put a dent in my CAI. I flipped the counterweight as per CP-E's instructions, but then found out it hit a fuel line in 4th gear. lawl.

So I took off the counterweight and liked the shifter feel much better right away (I wondered why the stock shifter movement was heavier than I was used to). Still, it felt a little too light, so if the first porridge is too hot and the second is too cold, then order the COBB.

http://www.msprotege.com/members/Kain/cobb_shifter_weight.jpg

You can see the COBB weight is much smaller than the stocker, and it's advertised as 2/3rds of a pound lighter. Running through the gears it clears everything by a comfortable margin. And driving it is even better. It's a happy median, giving the shifter some heft but not too much like stock. Overall, it was definitely worth the $25.

[08cosmic3]

I also took off my shifter weight and felt it was too light without any weight, so I put it back on. I have been looking at the Cobb weight but don't want to spend the money when there may be a way to reduce the stock weight. Did you consider cutting the stock weight?

[Kain]

I also took off my shifter weight and felt it was too light without any weight, so I put it back on. I have been looking at the Cobb weight but don't want to spend the money when there may be a way to reduce the stock weight. Did you consider cutting the stock weight?

I don't have the tools to fiddle with the stock weight. For $25, it was worth not having to buy/borrow tools and spend the time. Plus I want the counterweight as is in case I need to throw it back on if I need the tranny or shifter linkage warrantied.

[Bravnik]

My stocker hit my FMIC pipe thus I took it off. I purchased the Cobb one and happy again as it clears everything. It works well with the Cobb STS :)

[08cosmic3]

Your right, I better not cut up my stocker until the warranty expires. Mazda might try to say it caused my power window to fail.

[FrequentFlyer]

Your right, I better not cut up my stocker until the warranty expires. Mazda might try to say it caused my power window to fail.

Ah ha! Good one!! (cabpatch)

[speed_3]

I put mine on last weekend. Shifter felt easier to move around, I like the feel over stock weight.

[Kurt07]

What kind of material is the stock weight made out of?

[CWPspeed3]

Oh man, its not even painted cobb blue....

[Speed3Rookie]

Who has these in stock?

[builthatch]

Who has these in stock?

check with the jsc speed sponsor forum here...they should have them.

[dkswim]

been thinking about this and also do some shifter bushings

[Kain]

check with the jsc speed sponsor forum here...they should have them.

If JSC Speed has whatever I'm looking for, that's where I get it. One-day delivery (for me at least since I'm close to the shop) and no shipping costs on COBB parts if you speak with Aaron directly. $25 shipped beats even ordering from COBB itself by several dollars.


Oh man, its not even painted cobb blue....

It's funny that you mention that because I've toyed around with the idea of powdercoating it red.

[lestat13]

My stocker hit my FMIC pipe thus I took it off. I purchased the Cobb one and happy again as it clears everything. It works well with the Cobb STS :)

looking into fmic kits, which one do you have?? getting the cobb counter weight ahead of time will save me headaches!

[Zimmer]

did I read the correctly if I buy from COBB and speak to a rep they'll eliminate shipping cost ... after shipping costs its not worth it and I looked again at JSC and it said out of stock is that not true?

[Bravnik]

looking into fmic kits, which one do you have?? getting the cobb counter weight ahead of time will save me headaches!

I run the ATP FMIC for now. I like it a lot but I would go with Cobb if I had a choice. But for $400 I could not pass up on the ATP with a HKS BPV (2thumbs)

[Bravnik]

did I read the correctly if I buy from COBB and speak to a rep they'll eliminate shipping cost ... after shipping costs its not worth it and I looked again at JSC and it said out of stock is that not true?

Shoot Aaron a PM. If you're a forum member he waves the shipping costs. I got mine from him as well. $25 shipped.

[Zimmer]

Shoot Aaron a PM. If you're a forum member he waves the shipping costs. I got mine from him as well. $25 shipped.

Aaron@JSC? or just Aaron?

[Bravnik]

aaron@jsc

[mazdaspeedster3]

Hmm... My stock weight does not hit the Injen at all...

[ericrapp]

Have any of you folks done a fluid change too?

[wisniaPl]

this cobb shifter weight is not worth any money....shifting feels like shit its to light, gears from 1 to 6 felt like there is something on their way and it was hard to shift ....stock one is way better..... worst 30 bucks i ever spend

[ericrapp]

boo

[wisniaPl]

Have any of you folks done a fluid change too?

and yes fluid change is best thing you can do eric, mt90 rules..... shifting is so smooth

[Speed3Rookie]

and yes fluid change is best thing you can do eric, mt90 rules..... shifting is so smooth
Any of the auto chain stores carry the MT 90?
Thanks

[builthatch]

Any of the auto chain stores carry the MT 90?
Thanks

hmm, i don't know, but JSC speed, forum sponsor, has some pretty nice deals on it right now.

[Speed3Rookie]

hmm, i don't know, but JSC speed, forum sponsor, has some pretty nice deals on it right now.

Cool...thanks.

[tunersteve]

I'm wondering if this fits the MS6. Looking at a few MS3 weights yesterday I think it does. I posted on the Cobb forum to see if they would answer it, but no reply. Seems like a mixed review on here so far. As much driving as I do, I am debating if its worth it.

[aaronc7]

this cobb shifter weight is not worth any money....shifting feels like shit its to light, gears from 1 to 6 felt like there is something on their way and it was hard to shift ....stock one is way better..... worst 30 bucks i ever spend

personal preference i guess, ive used no weight for a loong tiem. I tried putting the weight back on and i hate the feeling. Might give this weight a shot

[dkswim]

it should work on the ms6 i cant confrim beacuse i dont own a ms6. but for 25 bucks its not too bad if it dose not fit.

[wisniaPl]

personal preference i guess, ive used no weight for a loong tiem. I tried putting the weight back on and i hate the feeling. Might give this weight a shot

yea but many times I couldnt shift into 4th,5th and th6 like something was on the way of the shifter, and when i installed stock shifter weight it never happened againd and feels much better.

[Kain]

Basically, if you think the stock shifting feel is too heavy, then the COBB weight is for you.

With the stock weight, I used to have trouble going into third at times. Never had probs with 4th-6th, but my last car was a 6-speed, too, and so I'm used to the gates. The COBB weight fixed my 3rd gear issue.

[aaronc7]

^ 3rd gear was my issue with the weight too

[ericrapp]

Third gear on most performance cars is the one I have to pay attention to. I am being pushed back into the seat while holding the car straight and pushing the lever forward when the car is probably pulling its hardest. I will never be a drag racer thats for sure. Does less counter weight shift faster do you think?

[erick pina]

I'm going order one on friday for my 6 and I will let you guys know if it does fit.

[Speed3Rookie]

I'm going order one on friday for my 6 and I will let you guys know if it does fit.

If it doesn't you can sell it to me for the 25.00 shipped. :)

[dkswim]

PG has it now for 25 shipped now

[SPEEDYHANS]

been thinking about this and also do some shifter bushings

dude get the bushing i got my off su and i love them it fill so much betor

[SPEEDYHANS]

3RD is my worst gear too i grid that shit every now and then i heit it

[john blutarski]

I just installed this today. Its interesting to me because shift speed seems quicker and smoother between the gates however it is a bit more notchy when going into each gear. Not sure if that makes sense but I don't know how else to explain it. Overall it feels better for me though especially that annoying 2-3 shift so I'm going to keep it.

[slo4now]

I just cut my stocker to the same size as the cobb unit and saved the
money.
Does feel better than stock.

[builthatch]

how much is the OE weight from one of the dealer site sponsors?

[erick pina]

well I installed on the my speed6 today and it does fit.