Short shifters

[nulldaddy]

Who makes short shifters for the 3, where can I look, is it hard to install?

[djltoronto]

Who makes short shifters for the 3, where can I look, is it hard to install?
Looks easy to install!!
Installation instructions (http://m****************/downloads/twm_ss_mazda3_manual.pdf)
I have only seen this one brand on the market.

Some people have complained about the shifter sitting a little to far to the right after being installed!!

read here.. (http://www.msprotege.com/forum/showthread.php?t=71866&highlight=short+shifter)

[MazdaAxela]

TWM Makes a shortshifter and now out for the US is the MazdaSpeed shortshifter for the 3 :)

[tgv121281]

TWM is all I've found...."says" easy install....I'm looking into making the investment soon-but not yet. Keep me posted?

PS--www.twmperformance.com

[P7HVN]

Put a TWM on mine and, yeah, it was pretty easy. Some people have said their install took 30 or 40 minutes. I really took my time, not wanting to scratch or break anything, and it took me about 2hrs. There's one part that is kind of hard, removing the old shifter from a plastic cradle, if you're doing it by yourself. Involves depressing 3 tabs at once to remove shifter. Probably could have saved 10 or 15 minutes on that alone if I had a helper.

The kit dropped the shifter knob(stock) about an inch and probably decreased the throws by 30 or 40%. Requires a bit more firmness putting it in gear, but well worth it in my opinion. A heavier shift knob would probably be a useful addition. All in all, the kit seems very well made and included concise instructions. Tho' it does feel a bit weird tearing the whole center console apart in a new car. Just take your time and pay attention to how it comes apart.

[C-hatch]

would you guys say that the short shift is a worthy investment?
thinking bout the short shift first or the CAI. (budget$$)

plus.. mazdaxela. where did you say you saw the mazdaspeed short throw at?

[Silver Bull3t]

would you guys say that the short shift is a worthy investment?
thinking bout the short shift first or the CAI. (budget$$)

plus.. mazdaxela. where did you say you saw the mazdaspeed short throw at?


Guess that depends if you like to race (rei)

I'm planning on one after the CAI (AEM)..

IMHO