Hopefully Overland04 doesn't mind me adding this, but I have the same car and the same shifter setup installed in my car. I took a quick video before and after to show the difference in throw.
I definitely agree with the speed thing though, particularly shifting from 1st to 2nd, I feel the transmission push back until it's ready for the shift. I also notice a lot more noise than before, but again, nothing unbearable.
Many of my car associates have sat in it, made fun of the still fairly tall shifter, and then have been shocked at how short the throw is.