I'm considering installing the OEM STI short throw shifter on my '23. Have you had any regrets with the install, or are you still happy with your decision?

@@BC01300 it came with the car so it's all I know.

@@BC01300 Don't do it. I did and not much difference. Also the STI shifter makes a clicking noise at ALL times (plastic at the end making contact with the roll pin) It won't go away no matter how much grease you put on. Too much play between the plastic housing (reverse lockout) and metal shift rod. Look it up online, I'm no the only one with that issue. I declined troubleshooting like most people adding extra O-rings, Velcro strip, among other things to make it work. Why pay 300 plus for an OEM product that needs to be adjusted by the consumer. Save your cash

@@ajs.m929 thank you! The main draw with oem is that its under warranty but for the cost and trouble, I have been hesitant and this helps my decision.

@@BC01300 You're welcome. Not worth it for the little adjustment on the throws. You're lucky if getting 15% reduction. I tried the shifter, drove for a little over a week and not difference whatsoever. You can always change the knob for a weighed one and add the shifter stop on the left side (1st - 2nd wear) it's a quick adjustment. This would help with the sloppiness when hitting 1st and 2nd. Knob would also make it easier when shifting (less force being applied) that won't void your warranty, it's just a knob. Hope this helps

That's what I'm here for man! Glad it helped!

How too short lmao?

@@gabehorn5079 hard to explain, but lets say it required more force to change gears since the lever was shorter so you had less leverage

Ayy thank you! Haha

Thinking of doing this setup. How is the Cobb shift plate with the billetworkz short shifter?

@@MackCruz Hey! I love it! Its notchy and very short at the set up I have it. I have the Cobb shift plate set at 35% reduction hole. with billets short shifter which is 35% reduction as well. At first I thought it felt a little to short and was going to move the pin position on the Cobb plate to 15% reduction, But the more I drove it at its current set up, the natural feeling it became. Over 7 months and couldn't image longer shifts. That's the beauty of the Cobb plate as it gives you the option of reduction position. 15% or 35% Update 1/2/2024. Learn from my mistakes Yesterday I moved the pin on the Cobb plate from 35% to 15%. at the crazy 70% reduction I had it at, on two separate occasions 1st gear popped out while the car was descending on a hill at a low speed. Obviously that's damaging to the transmission. Other wise 1st was fine in all other scenarios. Now that I have it at 50% total the shifts feel smoother though still notchy. I'm new to subie wrx platform and driving manual transmission. I bought this car new, with every intention on modding it, though not sure what mods I'd like far as a driving experience. My plan is to keep this car long term. With that I want it to be reliable for many years to come. Next weekend I am taking out the billetworkz STS & putting the stock shifter back in. I'm leaving the Cobb plate on and set at 15% reduction. Which is equal to or 5% more then the STI STS. I am a short man at 5'8, most of that being leggs, lol. The way I need to sit, I instantly didn't like how shorter the Billetworkz shifter was. I have to stretch a bit out of the seat to get it into 5th. I prefer a taller shifter. I have never raced, launched or dropped the clutch. With that said I'm sure I've have done long term wear on my transmission, (syncros) at that 70% short throw set up and shorting its life. I have to live with that.

You should be able to loosen the bolt that holds it in place and lift up and spin it the correct way and retighten, and I don't think you'll have to remove the entire shifter. It mightm just be a tight squeeze.

Those do not need to be re-installed onto the billetworkz shifter. Hope this helps!

@@StreetInspired1 it helps a lot thank you for the video!

This is me right now, did you end up getting them off?

I did need to adjust it slightly! And of course! Thank you for your support!

So this kit does make shift effort go up quite a bit. However, if you're physically struggling to move the shifter, it could be an issue. It could be catching the bottom plate. Something you could try is removing the bottom dust sheild for that Shifter box, and if that fixes the issue then I would try to hammer the plate. But another thing is the factory or Billet workz Shifter Stop isn't installed perfectly it could make it very difficult to get into 1-2nd gear and 5-6 gear. So if 3-4 gears feel normal but 1-2 and or 5-6 feel tough I would look into adjusting the Shifter Stop.

@@StreetInspired1thank you i was thinking the same thing! going to take the cover off and see if that fixes it and then hammer it. if not, im gonna just throw an sti short shifter in lol

I don't blame ya. I considered the GT for a bit. I wish I would've test drove one but I couldn't convince myself to give up the manual. Honestly Michelin Pilot Sport 4S is probably the best tire for these cars in warmer weather as they're a summer tire. For all seasons the continental extreme contact is a really solid tire also!

shifter plate, must watch different video to install

I have seen knob extenders and taller knows but I've yet to see a Shifter that moves the lockout up with it. Unless you get an entire Shifter replacement like a CAR chassis mount. Although I don't know if they make one for this car and it's a rather large unit that looks like a sequential Shifter out of a race car lol

Sorry we missed your comment! We offer 2” and 4” extenders on our website, designed specifically for the 6-speed Subarus!

The studs are locked into the assembly so you shouldn't have issues with breaking them lose or tightening them! Hope this helps

@@StreetInspired1 on my 2019 they are spinning like crazy. Will drill them out or hopefully it will work holding onto them from the top of the assembly

Mine was matte!

@@StreetInspired1 matte matches what is in the interior isn’t it?

No

IVE USED THEM ON EVERYTHING FROM 2001 TRANS AM WS6, 1998 STROKED 383 Z28, B16 CRX, GSR INTEGRA AND RACED AND BANGED THROUGH ALOT OF GEARS AND IVE NEVER HAD A GEARBOX OR TRANS ISSUE FROM SHORT THROWS KR WEIGHTED KNOBS. BE A GOOD CAR ENTHUSIAST AND TAKE CARE OF YOUR STUFF AND YOU SHOULD BE ALL GOOD BROTHER !!

If you had the Shifter removed it could've fell out under the car, but if the Shifter was in it could've fell down onto one of the sides, it could be stuck under the carpet or the plastic trim on the sides of the Shifter.

Appreciate the reply. Mind if I DM you a few questions on IG? Really used a lot of your vids for my small mods and they been really helpful

@@allenhills3053 of course! Just shoot me a message over there anytime!

It's A LOT shorter than the oem sts. I don't honestly think the oem short shifter is much of an upgrade

No Added NVH at all with this mod!

You sure can!

@@StreetInspired1I just finished installing the short throw. at 13:18 the plastic cracked above the nut do you think it will be good, it was just a baby crack. i loosened it and it looked fine, just worried.

@egg head the same thing actually happened on my old VA wrx and it didn't cause any issues, so you should be okay!

@@StreetInspired1 thank you love the build btw

You most likely have moved the factory Shifter Stop. Undo the Two bolts holding your Shifter Stop and shift the right side plate slightly more to the right and retighten. Then test and repeat until it feels right. I have a video on the Shifter Stop also I'd you have any trouble with it. Hope this helps!

@@StreetInspired1 thanks man I’m going back out to work on it in 10 minutes I have to feed my dog.

@@StreetInspired1 hey thank you very much for getting right back to me. I put the shifter stop on and slid the stock part to the right then adjusted the stop. It shifts pretty good. I didn’t do the bronze bushing or the heavy piece yet. Not sure if I’m going to in case I have to bring it in for warranty. Not like Subaru wants to fix the car anyways. I never bought a car and had such bad service like Subaru. They suck. I’ve been through 2 dealers already in 5k miles. I really appreciate the help though man Thanks again.

Lmao! I've disassembled a few guns, but nothing as legendary as the 240B 😂

@@StreetInspired1 I never would’ve guessed 👀😂

i just installed mine, I'm like a 3 on the charts as far as experience. There was indeed cussing involved, lots of it. I'd have to say the back and fourth home depot runs were all worth it .

I would need dead silence and zero interruptions to remember where all the shit goes

It was completely unnecessary, however a few people claimed fitment issues and that is a fix for it. Its a dust shield that doesn't do anything besides keep dust and moisture out, so as long as you re install it correctly it will be perfectly fine.

Buddy, that's the sound of gears engaging in a garage that echos. Get into any manual car in a quiet garage and shift gears. It will sound exactly how mine does. I know what I'm doing this isn't a hack job lol

I GUESS FRIJOLES DONT KNOW WHAT A MANUAL SOUNDS LIKE BECAUSE THE SOUND IS BLOCKED OUT BY THE 10 OTHER PEOPLE IN THE CAR WITH THEM.