shifter lever vs. quick shift kit

gossamer_monster · 02-11-2001, 01:34 PM

Is there a performance difference between
say the kartboy shift lever, and the quick shift kit offered as an option from subaru?
I realize there is a big cost difference.
Do you need the linkage in a new car? Thanks.

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adam99rs · 02-11-2001, 01:49 PM

Nope..the lever only is fine if the car is just a few years old. The only reason to get the whole linkage is to get the new bushings, etc. that would come with it...something useful only i the car has some miles on it. I have experience with only 1 shifter (Graham Goode), but have heard nothing but good things about the Kartboy unit MRT one, and others.

CosmoTheCat · 02-11-2001, 02:18 PM

I ran the Subaru/STi one for a few weeks while another Scooby owner got some warranty work done on his tranny, and it was pretty nice. Well.. now that his car is out of the shop and we traded back, I've got the Kartboy installed. I love it. In my opinion it's way better than the STi bits. I forgot to install the new bushings and it's still awesome. Get the Kartboy. For $125 you can get the lever and bushings, and the rest of the money you can put towards something else (skid plates, intake, etc).

gtguy · 02-11-2001, 08:55 PM

I drove a Kartboy today, and now my Legacy GT shifter feels like rowing a boat. This one had the lever/bushings combo, with STi tranny mounts. Nice!

Kevin

Revision · 02-11-2001, 09:00 PM

Kartboy kit: Short shifter and bushing.
Good feel, short throws, slightly notchy feel.

STi Kit: Full linkage.
Good feel, short throws, slightly notchy feel.

Syms Kit: Full linkage.
Good feel, short throws, smooth non-notchy feel.

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There is a comparison around here somewhere for the differences in throw length of each shifter, but $ for $ the Kartboy is the best buy.

adamsrs · 02-12-2001, 09:48 AM

I would just go for the Cobb Tuning Short Shift Lever. it seems to be the best deal! Also Trey at Cobb Tuning does LOTS of research before he builds anything!
adamsrs www.unnatural.org

02-11-2001, 01:34 PM	#1
gossamer_monster Scooby Specialist Member#: 3574 Join Date: Jan 2001 Chapter/Region: NESIC Vehicle: 2002 WRX Blase' Yellow----R.I.P.	shifter lever vs. quick shift kit Is there a performance difference between say the kartboy shift lever, and the quick shift kit offered as an option from subaru? I realize there is a big cost difference. Do you need the linkage in a new car? Thanks. * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

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02-11-2001, 01:49 PM	#2
adam99rs Scooby Specialist Member#: 20 Join Date: Jun 1999 Location: New York	Nope..the lever only is fine if the car is just a few years old. The only reason to get the whole linkage is to get the new bushings, etc. that would come with it...something useful only i the car has some miles on it. I have experience with only 1 shifter (Graham Goode), but have heard nothing but good things about the Kartboy unit MRT one, and others.

02-11-2001, 02:18 PM	#3
CosmoTheCat Scooby Newbie Member#: 3409 Join Date: Jan 2001 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: Woolley Vehicle: 1998 Ram 2500 Green.	I ran the Subaru/STi one for a few weeks while another Scooby owner got some warranty work done on his tranny, and it was pretty nice. Well.. now that his car is out of the shop and we traded back, I've got the Kartboy installed. I love it. In my opinion it's way better than the STi bits. I forgot to install the new bushings and it's still awesome. Get the Kartboy. For $125 you can get the lever and bushings, and the rest of the money you can put towards something else (skid plates, intake, etc).

02-11-2001, 08:55 PM	#4
gtguy Scooby Guru Member#: 2184 Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Highland Park, Ill., USA Vehicle: 2005 Legacy GT wagon Platinum Silver Metallic	I drove a Kartboy today, and now my Legacy GT shifter feels like rowing a boat. This one had the lever/bushings combo, with STi tranny mounts. Nice! Kevin

02-11-2001, 09:00 PM	#5
Revision Scooby Guru Member#: 242 Join Date: Sep 1999 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: Carol Stream, IL USA Vehicle: MY05 PSM GGA !STOCK MY99 RS-RIP / MY95 MX-5	Kartboy kit: Short shifter and bushing. Good feel, short throws, slightly notchy feel. STi Kit: Full linkage. Good feel, short throws, slightly notchy feel. Syms Kit: Full linkage. Good feel, short throws, smooth non-notchy feel. ---- There is a comparison around here somewhere for the differences in throw length of each shifter, but $ for $ the Kartboy is the best buy.

02-12-2001, 09:48 AM	#6
adamsrs Scooby Specialist Member#: 3768 Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Seattle, WA	I would just go for the Cobb Tuning Short Shift Lever. it seems to be the best deal! Also Trey at Cobb Tuning does LOTS of research before he builds anything! adamsrs www.unnatural.org