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Hey all.
I just received my CFM Adjustable short shifter in the mail.
its a quality part, but the instructions lack mega.
has anyone done a short-shifter install on a 2000-2002.5 MTX75 that can basically help me out? step by step?
thanks
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This is for the B&M, but should be similar.
Short shifter
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be very carefull with the "flower" sharp plastic when you remove the old one, it is very easy to break. Other than that it should only take you about an hour.
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Yeah it's not overly difficult, I installed the Steeda short shifter in my 2000-02.5 ZX3 and everything went really smoothly. You just have to be careful of that one retaining clip thing since it's easy to break.
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the new B&M's comes with the spare clip. I guess too many ppl broke them and needed one
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these short shifters actually imporve your guys driving, or is it more of a cosmetic addition.
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kamilk69,Nov 3 2006, 10:12 PM Wrote:these short shifters actually imporve your guys driving, or is it more of a cosmetic addition.
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allows for a longer burnout in your driveway :D
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i like my cosmo short shifter....if it was for cosmetic i wouldn't go but it does give me a sporty feeling of changin gears.....its really up to the person how they like it.....i've met some guys with supercharged focus's and they had a stock shifter cuz they didn't like it too short
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meford4u,Nov 4 2006, 03:15 AM Wrote:kamilk69,Nov 3 2006, 10:12 PM Wrote:these short shifters actually imporve your guys driving, or is it more of a cosmetic addition.
[right][snapback]214540[/snapback][/right]
allows for a longer burnout in your driveway :D
[right][snapback]214542[/snapback][/right]
YESSS! im soo getting one. you think pedals help too
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kamilk69,Nov 3 2006, 10:52 PM Wrote:meford4u,Nov 4 2006, 03:15 AM Wrote:kamilk69,Nov 3 2006, 10:12 PM Wrote:these short shifters actually imporve your guys driving, or is it more of a cosmetic addition.
[right][snapback]214540[/snapback][/right]
allows for a longer burnout in your driveway :D
[right][snapback]214542[/snapback][/right]
YESSS! im soo getting one. you think pedals help too
[right][snapback]214544[/snapback][/right]
No, but traction assisted running shoes will help when you need to push your car. Ask Flo. He knows where to get them. :lol:
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11-05-2006, 05:13 PM
(This post was last modified: 11-05-2006, 05:13 PM by PerfectSaiyan.)
I seriously gotta start subscribing to my own threads...
yeah I bought the C-F-M one mainly because it is adjustable. I bought a new shift knob and it heightened the shifter so I want to bring it down a tiny bit below stock height.
I mean, I've installed my own damn supercharger, and Im getting bested by a short shifter!
maybe I will just order a new retainer clip and just break mine out of spite.
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meford4u,Nov 4 2006, 03:26 AM Wrote:kamilk69,Nov 3 2006, 10:52 PM Wrote:meford4u,Nov 4 2006, 03:15 AM Wrote:kamilk69,Nov 3 2006, 10:12 PM Wrote:these short shifters actually imporve your guys driving, or is it more of a cosmetic addition.
[right][snapback]214540[/snapback][/right]
allows for a longer burnout in your driveway :D
[right][snapback]214542[/snapback][/right]
YESSS! im soo getting one. you think pedals help too
[right][snapback]214544[/snapback][/right]
No, but traction assisted running shoes will help when you need to push your car. Ask Flo. He knows where to get them. :lol:
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Yep the small "flower" retainning clip is fragile. The shift are better, the shifter is a good buy. But that stupid retaining clip sucks ass, if you can buy one just in case you brake it. I still have the factory knob on but I never like it in the first place, so I got the steeda one on the way.
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meford4u,Nov 4 2006, 03:26 AM Wrote:kamilk69,Nov 3 2006, 10:52 PM Wrote:meford4u,Nov 4 2006, 03:15 AM Wrote:kamilk69,Nov 3 2006, 10:12 PM Wrote:these short shifters actually imporve your guys driving, or is it more of a cosmetic addition.
[right][snapback]214540[/snapback][/right]
allows for a longer burnout in your driveway :D
[right][snapback]214542[/snapback][/right]
YESSS! im soo getting one. you think pedals help too
[right][snapback]214544[/snapback][/right]
No, but traction assisted running shoes will help when you need to push your car. Ask Flo. He knows where to get them. :lol:
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I think the stock shifter is a lot longer than it needs to be. The short shifter gives the car more of a sporty feel when you're driving I think.. and as for cosmetics, it does look a lot better not sticking up so high.
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guilty,Nov 10 2006, 09:18 PM Wrote:I think the stock shifter is a lot longer than it needs to be. The short shifter gives the car more of a sporty feel when you're driving I think.. and as for cosmetics, it does look a lot better not sticking up so high.
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11-11-2006, 07:40 AM
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I love mine!! Other than the turbo and suspension, one of the best mods!
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Flofocus,Nov 10 2006, 04:40 PM Wrote:I love mine!! Other than the turbo and suspension, one of the best mods!
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i see that cop detector.......i need one
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here's mine Cosmo
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320whp/330wtq Innovative tuned on Mustang dyno (Stage 3)
352whp/360wtq Dynojet
13.3@106mph
2004 Ford F-150 Lariat
2008 Honda CBR600RR "Silver Bullet" R.I.P.
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thats the boost controller.
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