Kartboy vs OEM short shift

CynicX · 03-07-2006, 05:16 PM

First off I did a little searching and it appears that the # KB-002-2002 will work on a 2006 WRX, correct?

I didnt get the factory short shift because it was an easy cheap aftermarket mod. But after looking through some of the litature I got the dealer the factory short shift picture shows all the linkage from top to bottom. Is this something Subaru does to make it look like your getting more for your money, or is there some other benefits to having OEM over Kartboy?

Thanks

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Unabomber · 03-07-2006, 06:23 PM

The linkage is cadnium plated for extra bling on the OEM unit and does nothing. Don't know the part number, but the Kartboy shifter will work on your car. Other than that, look at getting Kartboy bushings to accent their shifter.

waktasz · 03-07-2006, 06:26 PM

I'm not sure exact part numbers but my short shifter from my 05 fit right in my 06, FYI.

CynicX · 03-07-2006, 09:22 PM

cool thanks....I'm about to order the shifter and bushings now....

is the best place to buy direct?

Thanks again

Turn in Concepts · 03-07-2006, 09:24 PM

Check out the vendor review forums, and the vendor for sale forums to see who carries KB stuff and who is reliable. Of course, there's always the easy way out by going straight to the source -> www.kartboy.com.

EtoS · 03-07-2006, 09:31 PM

I've tried a standard subaru short shifter and kartboy with front bushings short shifter. The difference is hard to explain but I guess you can say with the kartboy and bushings it's more harsh(more vibrations at the shifter) while the subaru short shifter is less harsh but doesn't throw as short. I believe the harness comes from the bushings and not the shifter directly though. I would try to find someone local who has a kartboy short shifter without urethane bushings, one with the bushings and ask your dealer to test drive an 06 wrx with their short shifter to see if you like it(as I'm sure you'll be hard pressed to find someone who has the subaru short shifter).

Scooby921 · 03-07-2006, 10:04 PM

The bushings do add some vibration to the shifter...but its not bad. The bushings also remove the squishy, soft feeling that you have with the stock shifter. Its a big difference and worth the extra money.

03-07-2006, 05:16 PM	#1
CynicX Scooby Guru Member#: 48199 Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Maryland Vehicle: 06 WRX WRB	Kartboy vs OEM short shift First off I did a little searching and it appears that the # KB-002-2002 will work on a 2006 WRX, correct? I didnt get the factory short shift because it was an easy cheap aftermarket mod. But after looking through some of the litature I got the dealer the factory short shift picture shows all the linkage from top to bottom. Is this something Subaru does to make it look like your getting more for your money, or is there some other benefits to having OEM over Kartboy? Thanks * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

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03-07-2006, 06:23 PM	#2
Unabomber Big Ron Moderator Member#: 18062 Join Date: Apr 2002 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: I can save you a ton of cash Vehicle: on car parts so PM me b4 j00 buy	The linkage is cadnium plated for extra bling on the OEM unit and does nothing. Don't know the part number, but the Kartboy shifter will work on your car. Other than that, look at getting Kartboy bushings to accent their shifter.

03-07-2006, 06:26 PM	#3
waktasz Scooby Guru Member#: 86356 Join Date: May 2005 Chapter/Region: Tri-State	I'm not sure exact part numbers but my short shifter from my 05 fit right in my 06, FYI.

03-07-2006, 09:22 PM	#4
CynicX Scooby Guru Member#: 48199 Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Maryland Vehicle: 06 WRX WRB	cool thanks....I'm about to order the shifter and bushings now.... is the best place to buy direct? Thanks again

03-07-2006, 09:24 PM	#5
Turn in Concepts NASIOC Vendor Member#: 93646 Join Date: Aug 2005 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Vehicle: Many Track Records Let us help you go fast!	Check out the vendor review forums, and the vendor for sale forums to see who carries KB stuff and who is reliable. Of course, there's always the easy way out by going straight to the source -> www.kartboy.com.

03-07-2006, 09:31 PM	#6
EtoS Scooby Specialist Member#: 102238 Join Date: Dec 2005 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: I'm lost in Trenton Vehicle: 08 DGM STi RIP 06 WRX TR	I've tried a standard subaru short shifter and kartboy with front bushings short shifter. The difference is hard to explain but I guess you can say with the kartboy and bushings it's more harsh(more vibrations at the shifter) while the subaru short shifter is less harsh but doesn't throw as short. I believe the harness comes from the bushings and not the shifter directly though. I would try to find someone local who has a kartboy short shifter without urethane bushings, one with the bushings and ask your dealer to test drive an 06 wrx with their short shifter to see if you like it(as I'm sure you'll be hard pressed to find someone who has the subaru short shifter).

03-07-2006, 10:04 PM	#7
Scooby921 Thanks Sir Alex! Moderator Member#: 88606 Join Date: Jun 2005 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: Clarkston Vehicle: 2011 GMC Sierra 1990 Miata	The bushings do add some vibration to the shifter...but its not bad. The bushings also remove the squishy, soft feeling that you have with the stock shifter. Its a big difference and worth the extra money.