Hi everyone,


Here’s a sneak peek of the upcoming TWM Short Shifer for the 05-08 Cobalt SS/SC. Complete specs of the short shifter and a special pre-order offer online very soon…


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And a bonus picture of the short shifter installed in the car, with the optional M1 Abrams RL (http://www.twmshiftknobs.com/shiftknobs/m1abrams-reverselock-shiftknobs.html) weighted shift knob in mirror finish:

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Updates coming soon!

I like it, is it any shorter of a throw than the Hurst and B&M?

oooohhhh pretty...

I like it, is it any shorter of a throw than the Hurst and B&M?

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It will be the most agressive short shifter on the market for the SS/SC, both in throw reduction and height reduction.

Frank
TWM Performance

sweet bro

nice i will be getting one

I am down for this.

I hope you guys come through for us right on this. Some of waited ages for an Ark shifter that never came through...

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maybe this was aked and i missed it but what is the time frame and price range

Click!..

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looks nice, cant wait to see what this can do. hopefully its short. I'd like to see it as short as the 350Z, now thats one short as shifter.

TWM > all other shifters.

Had my TWM on my 2.4SS for almost 2 years now and I still love it!

TWM > all other shifters.

Had my TWM on my 2.4SS for almost 2 years now and I still love it!

Good to hear. Keepin my eye out!!!

TWM > all other shifters.

Had my TWM on my 2.4SS for almost 2 years now and I still love it!

they do make quality stuff, import owners love TWM better then other brands.

can you still have reverse lockout with this?

is the shift knob only forsale?

YES!


TWM FTMFW!!!!!

Loved mine on my 2.4 lookinf forward to it on my LNF

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can you still have reverse lockout with this?

The TWM short shifter is keeping the reverse lockout mechanism, this is a safety feature that should not be removed when a car comes stock with it.


is the shift knob only for sale?

Yes, the M1 Abrams RL aluminium shift knob is available for sale, but will work only on our short shifter since the stock shifter shaft is not threaded. Here is the link to the website:

http://www.twmshiftknobs.com/shiftknobs/aluminum-m1abrams-reverselock.html

And a link to the M1 Abrams RL Weighted Shift Knob with all the finishes availble:

http://www.twmshiftknobs.com/shiftknobs/m1abrams-reverselock-shiftknobs.html


I'd like to see it as short as the 350Z

Because of the restrictions from the reverse lockout mechanism and the center console, the short shifter for the SS/SC can not be as short in height as the 350z shifter, however it will still be a big improvement over the stock unit!

will this work with the b&m..

Because of the restrictions from the reverse lockout mechanism and the center console, the short shifter for the SS/SC can not be as short in height as the 350z shifter, however it will still be a big improvement over the stock unit!

how much shorter in height is it comparted to b&m and hurst? and how much shorter is the throw? 40+%? hopefully.

also do u guys plan on making something for the 98-02 camaro's?

hmmm, shiney

If Its Better Than My B&m Then I Want It!!!

I will be ordering one of these for sure, let us know when they're available for a group buy. That mirror finish knob looks sexy.

Hi guys,

The M1 Abrams RL will fit on a reverse lockout mechanism that is under 0.95" in diameter. If the outside diameter of the mechanism is larger than that, the reverse lock won't slide inside the shift knob.

The restriction from the reverse lockout mechanism and the bottom of the shift assembly makes it impossible to have a shortened throw as agressive as a 40% reduction, but the TWM short shifter will still be the most agressive on the market.

Our machine shop is working on the last details and modifications we made on the short shifter, we will have the complete specs soon!

Frank
TWM Performance

Any ideas on price...? Ballpark?

really interested
will it be around the same price as the hurst and b&m?

nice hurst shifter.




i mean...twm pfff lol

TWM makes great stuff. I'd much rather have their STS than a Hurst. I cant wait!

Hurst has been around longer and to be honest it looks exactly the same as the hurst.

short shifters made for the same car pretty much all look the same. b&m and hurst look the same if u paint them the same and put the same knob on there but theres a supposed 10% shorter shift between the 2. if TWM's shifter is in the 40's range it will be the shortest available. hopefully shaft length is shorter then both too. i think my b&m isnt short enough in length. could be an inch shorter.

Hurst has been around longer and to be honest it looks exactly the same as the hurst.

I'm sure if you placed the Hurst and the TWM side by side you would notice a big difference. Theres no way that they engineered a new shifter that is exactly the same as another.

yeah i like the pic hopefully it will be priced reasonably and install will be easier than the hurst or the b&m because i heard to get 5th gear set right is kinda frustrating but i will wait and see

subscribed. I want one like yesterday, definitely ordering because that knob poppin off the stock shifter is a pain in the ass!

haha, damn i intentionally took my stock knob off and it was a bitch.

subscribed....a price would be nice :)

man i need to get one for my 2.4

Subscribed for more info....

Hi everyone,

We have read the feedback about the downsides of the short shifters currently on the market for the Cobalt SS/SC and the TWM short shifter’s unique design has a solution for the issues reported.


Our short shifter resolves the following issues with the current shifters on the market:

-Some have reported they would like a greater height reduction, the TWM short shifter sits lower than others currently available.

-The main pivot ball on other short shifters has been reported to come loose since it is held with set screws. The TWM main pivot ball can not come loose.

-A “clicking” noise and rough movement of the reverse lock mechanism from loose tolerances and aluminum sliding on steel. Our reverse lock mechanism is machined with very tight tolerances and is completely isolated from the shaft for very smooth movement.

-The vague 5th gear some have reported is not an issue with the TWM short shifter.

-A slight ticking noise from the small aluminium pivot ball making direct contact with the L shaped side arm. The TWM has no such aluminum on steel contact.

-Sharp edges on the reverse lock, ours are machined and de-burred very well to avoid premature wear of the shift assembly and for a cleaner more finished look.


We do not want to ballpark any price right now, we still have to check all the final settings required on the CNC to come up with the final retail price. We will also have a special pre-order price when the shifters are ready!

Thanks,

Frank
TWM Performance

Awesome! Can't wait!:)

Hi everyone,

We have read the feedback about the downsides of the short shifters currently on the market for the Cobalt SS/SC and the TWM short shifter’s unique design has a solution for the issues reported.


Our short shifter resolves the following issues with the current shifters on the market:

-Some have reported they would like a greater height reduction, the TWM short shifter sits lower than others currently available.

-The main pivot ball on other short shifters has been reported to come loose since it is held with set screws. The TWM main pivot ball can not come loose.

-A “clicking” noise and rough movement of the reverse lock mechanism from loose tolerances and aluminum sliding on steel. Our reverse lock mechanism is machined with very tight tolerances and is completely isolated from the shaft for very smooth movement.

-The vague 5th gear some have reported is not an issue with the TWM short shifter.

-A slight ticking noise from the small aluminium pivot ball making direct contact with the L shaped side arm. The TWM has no such aluminum on steel contact.

-Sharp edges on the reverse lock, ours are machined and de-burred very well to avoid premature wear of the shift assembly and for a cleaner more finished look.


We do not want to ballpark any price right now, we still have to check all the final settings required on the CNC to come up with the final retail price. We will also have a special pre-order price when the shifters are ready!

Thanks,

Frank
TWM Performance

sounds good.

All the details and a special pre-order price will be online next monday!

Have a great weekend everyone,

Frank
TWM Performance

saaaWEEEET

i know cant wait

All the details and a special pre-order price will be online next monday!

Have a great weekend everyone,

Frank
TWM Performance

:) Waiting patiently by the computer..... ALL day :nuts:

This is awesome news. I have nothing put praise for TWM and can’t wait to get this on my SS/SC. TWM have supported the site for years. Thumbs up :thumb:

bout time lol, i had a twm on my last car and loved it , and haven't got a shifter yet because iv been waiting on twm to make one lol.

bout time lol, i had a twm on my last car and loved it , and haven't got a shifter yet because iv been waiting on twm to make one lol.

Same here!

New topic started for the pre-orders!

http://www.cobaltss.net/forums/showthread.php?p=2754384#post2754384