08+ WRX SPT Short-shifter kit

A5un · 12-31-2009, 12:15 AM

Hi,

I looked around but can't seem to find the information. So here I am...

The SPT short-shifter kit, does it use urethane bushing? I'm considering changing them if they're not already urethane ones to improve the shift feel.

Thanks.

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HyperSl4ck3r · 12-31-2009, 08:11 AM

The SPT SS is junk compared to what you can get aftermarket for the same money.... Changing to a good Kartboy SS and the full bushing kit from TiC will make a bigger difference...

A5un · 12-31-2009, 09:21 AM

^ How so? Is it further reduction in throw? Or is it just a more precise shift? I could use both really...

JohnnyG · 12-31-2009, 09:31 AM

The SPT SS will keep the OE geometry, which is a good thing. I've got the TIC holy shift kit, and would couple that with the SPT shifter.

A5un · 12-31-2009, 09:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JohnnyG

The SPT SS will keep the OE geometry, which is a good thing. I've got the TIC holy shift kit, and would couple that with the SPT shifter.

Are you talking about

http://www.turninconcepts.com/produc...roducts_id=321

That's the only one I could find on their website, and it seems the SPT SS owner would need a narrow pivot bushing (?) from what I read on their other product the super shifter set.

Turn in Concepts · 12-31-2009, 10:06 AM

It depends which OEM SS kit they put in your car. That is something that is installed at the dealer and not at the factory. Problem is that the dealer sometimes uses the kit from the older cars which is different, but will fit. The newer 08+ kits have the same pivot bushings as the factory lever, but the older ones need the narrow version. The best thing to do is measure the pivot point. If it's just about an inch wide you need the narrow. If it's closer to 1.25" you need the wide.

Tony

JohnnyG · 12-31-2009, 11:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by A5un

Are you talking about

http://www.turninconcepts.com/produc...roducts_id=321

That's the only one I could find on their website, and it seems the SPT SS owner would need a narrow pivot bushing (?) from what I read on their other product the super shifter set.

That's the one, yes. It made a big difference in the shifter feel, now it no longer feels like I'm stirring spaghetti when I shift.

12-31-2009, 12:15 AM	#1
A5un Scooby Newbie Member#: 174095 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: SoCal Vehicle: 2011 EVO X MR White	08+ WRX SPT Short-shifter kit Hi, I looked around but can't seem to find the information. So here I am... The SPT short-shifter kit, does it use urethane bushing? I'm considering changing them if they're not already urethane ones to improve the shift feel. Thanks. * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

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HyperSl4ck3r Scooby Newbie Member#: 179982 Join Date: May 2008 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: Iowa Vehicle: 2008 Impreza WRX STI Obsidian Black Pearl	The SPT SS is junk compared to what you can get aftermarket for the same money.... Changing to a good Kartboy SS and the full bushing kit from TiC will make a bigger difference...

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A5un Scooby Newbie Member#: 174095 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: SoCal Vehicle: 2011 EVO X MR White	^ How so? Is it further reduction in throw? Or is it just a more precise shift? I could use both really...

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JohnnyG Scooby Specialist Member#: 164671 Join Date: Nov 2007 Chapter/Region: E. Canada Location: Ottawa, ON, CA Vehicle: 2009 WRX 265 DGM	The SPT SS will keep the OE geometry, which is a good thing. I've got the TIC holy shift kit, and would couple that with the SPT shifter.

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Turn in Concepts Former Vendor Member#: 93646 Join Date: Aug 2005 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Vehicle: Many Track Records Let us help you go fast!	It depends which OEM SS kit they put in your car. That is something that is installed at the dealer and not at the factory. Problem is that the dealer sometimes uses the kit from the older cars which is different, but will fit. The newer 08+ kits have the same pivot bushings as the factory lever, but the older ones need the narrow version. The best thing to do is measure the pivot point. If it's just about an inch wide you need the narrow. If it's closer to 1.25" you need the wide. Tony