J-Spec short shifter

[SpeedBeaver]

http://store1.yimg.com/I/apexr1_1820_174654

http://www.apexr1.com/jsshsh92pr.html
This Jspec Chrome Billet Steel Short Shifter has been nickel plated for ultra low frictin and corrosion resistance. The throw is reduced up to 40%, and shift knob height is reduced by 1 to 3 inches depending on the model. These shifters provide a more precise shift and allows for quicker shifting without drastically changing the overall driving experience. They have been designed specifically for the more aggressive tuner who demands the most extreme shifter in terms of both looks and performance.

FEATURES:

Chrome Plated Billet Steel Short Shifter

Fits All 92-03 Protege

Fits All 92-01 For Escort

Fits All 92-97 Mazda MX-3

Nickel Plated for ultra low friction and corrosion resistance.

40% Throw Reduction

1-3 inch Lower than stock depending on Vehicle.

100% Brand NEW

Apex Online Price: $45.99
I was wondering if anybody bought this shifter??
If not what do you think about it??

[TStar]

this looks like a b&m clone from obx or meganracing

[Dr.Sound]

looks exactly like my B&M

how much do they want?

[SpeedBeaver]

looks exactly like my B&M

how much do they want? 45.99$http://www.msprotege.com/vbb225/images/smilies/Drop%20Gob.gif

[Dr.Sound]

i dunno, i have to see it and feel it.
$45 is a great price.......if the quality is there.

[SpeedBeaver]

i dunno, i have to see it and feel it.
$45 is a great price.......if the quality is there.
That's why I'm asking if somebody bought it... cuz if it feels sweet and the quality is good... that sould be a bargain. I'm wondering if it would be worth the risk for 45$

At least is there somebody familiar with alloys that could tell me if the plating is ok?

[FSDET]

shall i try it ? i wanna be the official SS tester on this site still have 3 to go(twm,perrin and this)

[Pretzellogic]

So what's "J-spec" about it?

[toucci]

shall i try it ? i wanna be the official SS tester on this site still have 3 to go(twm,perrin and this)
how is the B&M compared to the kartboy?

[Dr.Sound]

B&M (like j-spec) has alluminum assembly, whereas kartboy reuses stock plastic one.
kartboy sits lower.

[SpeedBeaver]

B&M (like j-spec) has alluminum assembly, whereas kartboy reuses stock plastic one.
kartboy sits lower.
Damm... just checked someting this morning... if the shifter is 2" lower my hand is gonna hit the handbrake while shifting, unless the throw is really reduced... and from a pic I saw, the Kartboy is the shortest of all..

Here is a pic you must all have seen before... but if the J-Spec is the same height as the B&M... that could give us a good idea. I tried emailing Apex a couple of times to get more details about this shifter but the only answer I got was that the 2003.5 msp knob will fit it. Still doesn't tell me how short it is compared to stock and what is the company that machined it.

(the stock one shown is from a regular protege..)
http://www.msprotege.com/members/SpeedBeaver/ss.jpg

[SpeedBeaver]

I just noticed something... if you look at the proportion of the shifter above and below the rotation axle of the J-Spec, it looks smaler than the B&M (to the eye, the B&M seems to have more height above. It is as if the JSpec has the same design that the B&M but with the proportions of the Kartboy) Anybody else thinks that way?

[Pretzellogic]

Damm... just checked someting this morning... if the shifter is 2" lower my hand is gonna hit the handbrake while shifting, unless the throw is really reduced... and from a pic I saw, the Kartboy is the shortest of all.. As the throws are reduced along with the height, you won't hit you hand.

Trust me. My hands a pretty big, and I have no problem whatsoever.

[SpeedBeaver]

I tried to ask (again) on their sales info email adress... got the msg back.. says the delivery has been delayed. Something wrong with Apex motorsports?

[AODfan]

ok well i guess im bumping this, but i got this shifter ordered through my supplier Megan Racing is the same thing, thought Id try it out since i get a good price on them...Ill update later after i get it installed. :) http://www.meganracing.com/products/product_detail.asp?prodid=262

[SpeedBeaver]

ok well i guess im bumping this, but i got this shifter ordered through my supplier Megan Racing is the same thing, thought Id try it out since i get a good price on them...Ill update later after i get it installed. :) http://www.meganracing.com/products/product_detail.asp?prodid=262 Could you take a picture of this shifter aside the stock one? just to see the length difference. Does the 2003.5 shift knob fits well? And of course, your driving impressions.

Thanks in advance!

[AODfan]

yea i can take digi pics, as for the knob i dont know ill have to either find someone in the tulsa area or get one from the dealer to see.

[Velocifero]

shall i try it ? i wanna be the official SS tester on this site still have 3 to go(twm,perrin and this)
i'll let you borrow my twm, if it ever gets here.

i don't trust the price of this j-spec shifter, i'm not saying buy the most expensive, but quality usually has its price, and i hate being cheap with my car.

[AODfan]

ok well heres some up close pics of the J-Spec or Megan Racing short shifter that I ordered, in a few days Ill hopefully get my KB bushings and get it installed and have an update from then. oh well enjoy...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v625/aodfan/DSCN0431.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v625/aodfan/DSCN0441.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v625/aodfan/DSCN0443.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v625/aodfan/DSCN0446.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v625/aodfan/DSCN0437.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v625/aodfan/DSCN0440.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v625/aodfan/DSCN0439.jpg

[Velocifero]

before the install, take pics of the shifters side by side for differences, please

[AODfan]

No Problem-O

[Mr. 4500 RPM]

im subscribing because im in the need/want of a short shifter and this one seems interesting and relatively cheaper then the others

[AODfan]

well got my Kartboy bushings in today...now i just have to wait for warm enough day to install them and my SS.....
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v625/aodfan/DSCN0451.jpg

[johnnyB5646]

my fiance bought me this ss and I still waiting for it. I'm gonna order the KB bushings later tonight. It looks good to me but what do I know. Gonna try the install by myself, should be fun. Any updates or tips would greatly be appriciated.

[Velocifero]

i am still waiting for my twm ss, ordered dec 28th, i got kb bushings already on and corksport bronze oil bushings on the way, i am going to have short firm shifts thats for sure.

[johnnyB5646]

got my shifter today and is the exact one as pictured above. Once I get a day off, I'm gonna attempt to install.

[AODfan]

well i got it installed tonight with the bushings....muhahahaha....sooo much better. its notchy but i like it, itll feel better after i trade gear oil with Redline shockproof lightweight. Install was easy. only thing is the boot, had to be siliconed to the bottom the shifter cause the metal ring on the boot wouldnt go over so removed it and yea. height looks great, now all i need to do is get a jspec shift boot and new knob.... i can post installed pics later cause i didnt have my cam with me at the time.

[apocman]

I want to buy the $45 one. Has anybody bought this shifter from the Apex website?

[AODfan]

do you have a msp?

[AODfan]

if so the threading wont work on your knob, the one Apex sells and the Megan Racing, which is pictured above are the same thing

[apocman]

I could just buy a new knob right?

[AODfan]

yes you could

[AODfan]

sorry for the delay, ill post some pics of the megan racing(jspec) shifter installed, just been really busy working 12 hrs a day :(...but its worth it in the end.....F*(&% BILLS!

[AODfan]

hey if any of you on this thread are interested in this shifter i am running a Group buy on these (http://www.msprotege.com/forum/showthread.php?t=96481)