Review TWM Short Throw Shifter (STS) and Z1 Transmission Mount
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Lego_Maniac (07-14-2016)
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If you have a loud aftermarket exhaust, and/or HFC's, and/or any engine modifications, I don't think you'll have an issue with the sound from the Z-1. It's those of us who have more mellow setups, that the mount "takes over."
Sound aside, the performance of the mount is AMAZING. I really do miss how solid the shifting was with it.
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ToXIc (07-14-2016)
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ToXIc (07-17-2016)
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I'm interested/curious to see, if anything, what this does for the 7AT. I'm hanging on your every word, 'bart...
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Well, the durometer was a waste of money. The measurement head is too large to reach the small portion of exposed rubber. I'm not going to take the mount apart as I suspect the rubber in the casement is under compression which should change the stiffness so measuring it would not be indicative of working stiffness.
I'll see if I can contact the manufacturer to get some info.
I'll see if I can contact the manufacturer to get some info.
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So I just had the Torque Solutions STS installed. Man, what a huge difference in throw length. I knew it would be shorter, but this is crazy. In a good way. It's still pretty stiff, and I suspect that it will be for a little while. I really like the solid and "locked in" feel when it's in each gear as well.
Only downside is the loss in overall shift height. I went with this one because it's cheaper and advertised a 1/4" overall height drop. Yeah, no. More like an 1", maybe more. I've already hit up Chris at LatheWorks about getting an extension like Rochester's, but I'll probably not go as high as that. I'd like the base of the shift **** to be even with the metal ring that goes around the shifter and holds the shift boot in place.
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Only downside is the loss in overall shift height. I went with this one because it's cheaper and advertised a 1/4" overall height drop. Yeah, no. More like an 1", maybe more. I've already hit up Chris at LatheWorks about getting an extension like Rochester's, but I'll probably not go as high as that. I'd like the base of the shift **** to be even with the metal ring that goes around the shifter and holds the shift boot in place.
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Glad you're liking the new shifter behavior. Someday soon it's going to become the new normal, but not so much that you will stop appreciating how much nicer it is to have that short throw.
G'luck with LatheWerks. I'm sure he can help you out.
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Oh man! that is EXACTLY what I need (a 1 inch drop) for my long since given up project idea to come to life! (I see Rochester already rolling his eyes)
The bulge in the shifter stuck up too high for me to do what I had hoped before. so this may let it work. got a link for ordering this?
The bulge in the shifter stuck up too high for me to do what I had hoped before. so this may let it work. got a link for ordering this?
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Oh man! that is EXACTLY what I need (a 1 inch drop) for my long since given up project idea to come to life! (I see Rochester already rolling his eyes)
The bulge in the shifter stuck up too high for me to do what I had hoped before. so this may let it work. got a link for ordering this?
The bulge in the shifter stuck up too high for me to do what I had hoped before. so this may let it work. got a link for ordering this?
Just PM'd you the info.
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IracknBack (07-22-2016)
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I attempted this install myself yesterday and I can't for the life of me get the damn **** off. Smh, going to have to take it somewhere to be installed because I feel that if I continue I will end up damaging something.
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I really advise living with the STS before modifying the height. I initially thought it was too high and used a couple washers to raise the height, but removed them and went back to whatever the TWM height is. I have a 370 **** which is marginally larger OE and the height is the new normal