Which Shifter?

oldguy · 10-05-2000, 03:43 AM

I'm researching which mods to do when I get my
2001 RS early next year. Is there one short throw shifter that's better than the others or should I just order the factory option STi one? Anybody know about the Syms model, it looks exactly like the STi? Thanks for all who reply.

Fish · 10-05-2000, 06:19 AM

I can only really talk about what I know..

I've got the kartboy with the custom bushings and I love it..

I get alot of compliments from people when they try out my car.

and the install (if you are doing it yourself) is really easy

BugBomb · 10-05-2000, 06:29 AM

Kartboy

Hands down
www.kartboy.com

SkToBe · 10-05-2000, 06:43 AM

Kartboy... $125 shipped (includes the bushings) Shifts are precise and definative. Plus it's a snap to install.

yebokmj · 10-05-2000, 06:54 AM

I would have to say Kartboy, one of my customer's tried out mine and then when purchasing his RS bought the Sti one even though I warned him it wasn't the same and he was a little disapointed.
Joshua
MY 98 RS
Subaru Salesman

Matthew Nelson · 10-05-2000, 07:01 AM

I've yet to hear anything negative about any of the short-throw shifters available for the Impreza.

The STi version is wonderful, of course...it's made by STi. The STi version is also expensive, of course...it's made by STi.

Shiv, the "mastermind behind SCC's Project Impreza RS," has used the SYMS version and hasn't complained. He also hasn't mentioned it since the installation.

I've read numerous posts regarding the functionality and price of the Kartboy shifter. Nobody has complained, everyone has raved about how inherently good it is, and I see a lot of people recommending it.

Those three are (I think) the only ones about which I've heard. I've heard that there are differences between the shifters because the length and curvature of the post offers different "feels" for drivers. Namely, I've heard the STi shifter is excellent for auto-x and rally racing, whereas the Kartboy shifter is more in line for daily, quick-shifting driving.

I have yet to install a new shifter, but I don't think you can go wrong with any of the three. I also don’t believe any of the shifters are difficult to install. I hope this helps.

Matthew Nelson · 10-05-2000, 07:01 AM

I've yet to hear anything negative about any of the short-throw shifters available for the Impreza.

The STi version is wonderful, of course...it's made by STi. The STi version is also expensive, of course...it's made by STi.

Shiv, the "mastermind behind SCC's Project Impreza RS," has used the SYMS version and hasn't complained. He also hasn't mentioned it since the installation.

I've read numerous posts regarding the functionality and price of the Kartboy shifter. Nobody has complained, everyone has raved about how inherently good it is, and I see a lot of people recommending it.

Those three are (I think) the only ones about which I've heard. I've heard that there are differences between the shifters because the length and curvature of the post offers different "feels" for drivers. Namely, I've heard the STi shifter is excellent for auto-x and rally racing, whereas the Kartboy shifter is more in line for daily, quick-shifting driving.

I have yet to install a new shifter, but I don't think you can go wrong with any of the three. I also don’t believe any of the shifters are difficult to install. I hope this helps.

peepshow · 10-05-2000, 07:14 AM

Oldguy, where are you planning on ordering your MY01 Impreza from, Williams Auto World? I would shop around, you can get a better deal from Ann Arbor Subaru or Subaru by the Bay in Petoskey, probably. Did you get a price from anyone yet?

10-05-2000, 03:43 AM	#1
oldguy Scooby Newbie Member#: 2464 Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Okemos,MI USA Vehicle: 2001 RS Coupe BRP	Which Shifter? I'm researching which mods to do when I get my 2001 RS early next year. Is there one short throw shifter that's better than the others or should I just order the factory option STi one? Anybody know about the Syms model, it looks exactly like the STi? Thanks for all who reply.

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Fish RIP Sirkbac Member#: 869 Join Date: Feb 2000 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: Nashua NH Vehicle: 1987 GPZ-750 TURBO 90' MX-5/11' DGM STi Sdn	I can only really talk about what I know.. I've got the kartboy with the custom bushings and I love it.. I get alot of compliments from people when they try out my car. and the install (if you are doing it yourself) is really easy

10-05-2000, 06:29 AM	#3
BugBomb Scooby Specialist Member#: 1342 Join Date: Apr 2000 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: Pennsylvania, USA Vehicle: 99 OBS & SUXASS May your line be smooth	Kartboy Hands down www.kartboy.com

10-05-2000, 06:43 AM	#4
SkToBe Ghost Mod Moderator Member#: 1278 Join Date: Apr 2000 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: Manassas, VA Vehicle: 2001 RS Aspen White	Kartboy... $125 shipped (includes the bushings) Shifts are precise and definative. Plus it's a snap to install.

10-05-2000, 06:54 AM	#5
yebokmj Scooby Specialist Member#: 2213 Join Date: Aug 2000 Chapter/Region: South East Location: Raymond, NH USA Vehicle: 1995 Impreza w/EJ257 Brilliant Red	I would have to say Kartboy, one of my customer's tried out mine and then when purchasing his RS bought the Sti one even though I warned him it wasn't the same and he was a little disapointed. Joshua MY 98 RS Subaru Salesman

10-05-2000, 07:01 AM	#6
Matthew Nelson Scooby Newbie Member#: 2174 Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Overland Park, KS Vehicle: 2000 Impreza 2.5 RS Blue Ridge Pearl	I've yet to hear anything negative about any of the short-throw shifters available for the Impreza. The STi version is wonderful, of course...it's made by STi. The STi version is also expensive, of course...it's made by STi. Shiv, the "mastermind behind SCC's Project Impreza RS," has used the SYMS version and hasn't complained. He also hasn't mentioned it since the installation. I've read numerous posts regarding the functionality and price of the Kartboy shifter. Nobody has complained, everyone has raved about how inherently good it is, and I see a lot of people recommending it. Those three are (I think) the only ones about which I've heard. I've heard that there are differences between the shifters because the length and curvature of the post offers different "feels" for drivers. Namely, I've heard the STi shifter is excellent for auto-x and rally racing, whereas the Kartboy shifter is more in line for daily, quick-shifting driving. I have yet to install a new shifter, but I don't think you can go wrong with any of the three. I also don’t believe any of the shifters are difficult to install. I hope this helps.

10-05-2000, 07:14 AM	#8
peepshow Scooby Specialist Member#: 1777 Join Date: Jun 2000 Chapter/Region: South East Location: Charlotte, NC USofA Vehicle: 2005 LGT #92 FZippy	Oldguy, where are you planning on ordering your MY01 Impreza from, Williams Auto World? I would shop around, you can get a better deal from Ann Arbor Subaru or Subaru by the Bay in Petoskey, probably. Did you get a price from anyone yet?