ARK Finally coming !! Cobalt Short Sport Shifter near by end of February 2008. Once we have item ready to come USA, we will have Super Blow STS sale GB soon. Stay soon :twothumbs
Coming with an ARK STS and shifter knob, Bushing all necessary package deal

1. CAD designed precision shifting system.
2. CNC machined aluminum pivot assembly
3. Billet aluminum knob with engraved insert.
4. Engineered for Precision Shifts
5. Shift throw reduced for quicker shifts
6. CNC Machined aluminum pivot housing
7. Accepts factory knob
8. Designed 2inch shorter than factory shifter. Added Adjustable high technology

ARK Sport Short Shifters are engineered to substantially shorten the shifter throw. Smooth, precise shifts along with extremely durable components will provide trouble free shifts for hundreds of thousands of miles.



http://arkperformanceusa.com/photo/data/533/cobalt_ss.jpg

http://arkperformanceusa.com/photo/data/533/cobalt_5speed.jpg

Nice too bad im not manual but nice stuff

ABOUT how much will these run?

ABOUT how much will these run?

x2:twothumbs

X2 on the price

ABOUT how much will these run?

We have no price yet. We just CAD draw item with simulation 3D. We will have sample coming next week. I will install item for 6speed once we're ready. Also we may need volunteer for the 2.2L Cobalt near our warehouse local member.

And ARK Coilover system also on development process. :cssNET:

uh just wondering....wut 6 speed are u talking about?

damnt i would call first dibs on product tester if i was living near your warehouse. If not I got dibs.

man... if you send one to Saskatchewan... i will test it :)

Subscribed for progress report... :)

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uh just wondering....wut 6 speed are u talking about?

x2:twothumbs

First sample coming next week, if there is any issue.

Also, we're manufacturing with AL2024 grade aluminum for the all billet material product. No more AL6061 because it is too weak. Upgraded material and better performance.

x2:twothumbs

The one with 6 gears :)

The one with 6 gears :)

you mean the quafie?

Adjustable....?

How much shorter?

Bump for progress and price please... :D

bump

The MSRP will be around $ 239.00. BUT !! ARK will have first intro price near $130.00 ~ 160.00
And it is 1.5" or 2" shorter than factory shifter.

The MSRP will be around $ 239.00. BUT !! ARK will have first intro price near $130.00 ~ 160.00
And it is 1.5" or 2" shorter than factory shifter.

intro price is not bad, is this for the 2.2/2.4 or 2.0?

The MSRP will be around $ 239.00. BUT !! ARK will have first intro price near $130.00 ~ 160.00
And it is 1.5" or 2" shorter than factory shifter.

If the SS S/C 2.0 shifter accepts the factory shift knob, sign me up for the intro... :D

i'd offer to volunteer but i dont think im too close to california

If the SS S/C 2.0 shifter accepts the factory shift knob, sign me up for the intro... :D


YES... It will

You the 1st sign up member...lolz

im intressted in it...GROUP BUY FTW!!!!

1.Super_SS

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So by 6 speed, U mean the Saab f40 Trans?

So by 6 speed, U mean the Saab f40 Trans?

No, the Quafi F35 6-speed conversion...

I'm in for the Intro Price. ;)

would be interested in pictures

subscribed!

interested...subscribed

keep me updated on this!

Is this a literal STS or is it just shorter? Get some proto pics! I may be interested. The hurst and B&M aren't doing it for me.

....details before I order a B&M....

I'm impatient sorry

im in for this one!

im in for this one!

No kiddin hey bro? You're still on the stocker too huh?

No kiddin hey bro? You're still on the stocker too huh?

ya! unfortunatley...

ya! unfortunatley...

Me to. I wanted to pick up spaz's custom short throw, but I think I might wait for this.

....details before I order a B&M....

I'm impatient sorry


I will have some picture soon with installation result. within a week

I will have some picture soon with installation result. within a week

Just an impatient bump... :)

Hey have you done any FEA on the part or just drafting it? I am just curious...

Do STS put extra stress on the transmission at all?

Sts?????????????? Caddy?????

Sts?????????????? Caddy?????

LOL STS = Short Throw Shifter...

so is this going to fit all cobalt models or will it be model specific?

Do STS put extra stress on the transmission at all?

I don't believe they do. If someone knows more about this post up the info. The linkage that connects the transmission is moving the same distance regardless of the shifter installed, so I don't think there is a problem.

im down for the intro price

so is this going to fit all cobalt models or will it be model specific?

Looks like two models, one for the F35 in the SS/SC & SS/TC and one for the F23 in everything else...

F35
http://arkperformanceusa.com/photo/data/533/cobalt_ss.jpg


F23
http://arkperformanceusa.com/photo/data/533/cobalt_5speed.jpg

We have no price yet. We just CAD draw item with simulation 3D. We will have sample coming next week. I will install item for 6speed once we're ready. Also we may need volunteer for the 2.2L Cobalt near our warehouse local member.

And ARK Coilover system also on development process. :cssNET:

I have a 2.2, but its a g5 it should be the same thought, i live about 15 mins from your warehouse. the one in ontario right?

I have a 2.2, but its a g5 it should be the same thought, i live about 15 mins from your warehouse. the one in ontario right?

I may need you for it. 2.2L

The sts 1st sample left from our manufacture in Korea by EMS. so we're hoping to get early next week.

so whats the deal with this...

so whats the deal with this...

Let us test first. Once product ready make a production, we will do Group buy.

Thanks

This would be awesome but I would have to delete my armrest lol.

FINALLY ARRIVED our NEW DEVELOPMENT Short Shifter & COilover System !!

I will post picture

bump for pictures!

I will have some picture soon with installation result. within a week THanks!!:twothumbs

I'm holding off on the B&M to hear/see what you have for us.

THanks!!:twothumbs

I'm holding off on the B&M to hear/see what you have for us.

Here is OUR FIRST STS sample from our manufacture.

It is application: Non SS/SC Chevy Cobalt 04-ON
Material : AL 2024 - Much higher grade than AL6061
Included ARK Shifter Knob
STS Reduction : 35% / 2" shorter

This is only sample picture without ARK symbolic color golden idonized. ( LOOKING FOR TEST FIT VEHICLE - LOCAL ONLY )

http://www.arkperformanceusa.com/photo/data/505/medium/cobby_6.jpg

hurryy!!!!!!! im getting anxious :D

Here is OUR FIRST STS sample from our manufacture.

It is application: Non SS/SC Chevy Cobalt 04-ON
Material : AL 2024 - Much higher grade than AL6061
Included ARK Shifter Knob
STS Reduction : 35% / 2" shorter

This is only sample picture without ARK symbolic color golden idonized. ( LOOKING FOR TEST FIT VEHICLE - LOCAL ONLY )

http://www.arkperformanceusa.com/photo/data/505/medium/cobby_6.jpg

Looks like a nice piece but that knob just doesn't do it for me...

Here is another SS cobalt ARKShort Shifter - reverse lock

All CNC CAD Designed - Direct Bolt on STS
Used AL2024 - Duraminum for durability and performance quality.
ARK Shifter knob indluded. ( Accept Factory Knob )
28% Shift reduction
Aluminum 2024 - 4pc bushing included.
Lifetime Warranty !!

Gauging Group Buy Soon !!


http://arkperformanceusa.com/photo/data/505/cabaltSS400.jpg

Tomorrow we will post ARK Coilover system pictures !!

Thanks

would love to see one installed, i hate me B&M

Lookin' good!!:cssNET:

We will install that STS SS for AJ's car, It took so long Aj, Call me once you read our post...lolz .. And result coming soon !!

Here is another SS cobalt ARKShort Shifter - reverse lock

All CNC CAD Designed - Direct Bolt on STS
Used AL2024 - Duraminum for durability and performance quality.
ARK Shifter knob indluded. ( Accept Factory Knob )
35% Shift reduction
Aluminum 2024 - 4pc bushing included.
Lifetime Warranty !!

Gauging Group Buy Soon !!


http://arkperformanceusa.com/photo/data/505/cabaltSS400.jpg

Tomorrow we will post ARK Coilover system pictures !!

Thanks

Now were talkin' :)

I dunno if I like the shift nob or not, install pics and/or knob options. :lol:

Here is OUR FIRST STS sample from our manufacture.

It is application: Non SS/SC Chevy Cobalt 04-ON
Material : AL 2024 - Much higher grade than AL6061
Included ARK Shifter Knob
STS Reduction : 35% / 2" shorter

This is only sample picture without ARK symbolic color golden idonized. ( LOOKING FOR TEST FIT VEHICLE - LOCAL ONLY )

http://www.arkperformanceusa.com/photo/data/505/medium/cobby_6.jpg

Im a 2.2 2005 Base Model Cobalt :), I live in San Diego!! Let me know if I can be of any assistance.

Im a 2.2 2005 Base Model Cobalt :), I live in San Diego!! Let me know if I can be of any assistance.

First comes First Service. Call me at 909-673-1040.

Monday thru Friday.

Thanks

But Is It Better Than My B&m?!

But Is It Better Than My B&m?!

well... We don't judge other manufacture product. We're just WE. we always work hard to improve our best ! you can try your own , be our testimonial

Im very interested in this. Im still sitting on the stock one. I've heard that the B&M isn't any different than the stock really.

i had a hurts and went back to stock. i hope this is worth it. im in.

Ill be in on thursday to try them on, hopefully everything fits right, so far i have their exhaust and shorty antenna, they have been great for me, ill post info once tested.

If a group buy happens i'll be into this.

We install 2.0SS today !! It was quick install, spent about 40min from taken off and re-install.
Result ? Excellent fitting. ask Avrj123 !!

sweet ass..... ark is becoming one of my fave vendors!!! right along with Turbo Tech Racing!

sweet ass..... ark is becoming one of my fave vendors!!! right along with Turbo Tech Racing!

Thanks... I will post some picture tomorrow !! Also, we did install our ARK DT-P coilover today same time !! It was SWEET !! :twothumbs

Let us know when you're possibly having a group buy! I should be in depending on the price.

Let us know when you're possibly having a group buy! I should be in depending on the price.

YES.. we will.
Very soon ~
Thanks

Here is after install. ARK 2.0L SS Short Shifter !!

http://arkperformanceusa.com/photo/data/505/install.jpg

http://arkperformanceusa.com/photo/data/505/install_1.jpg

Here is after install. ARK 2.0L SS Short Shifter !!

http://arkperformanceusa.com/photo/data/505/install.jpg

http://arkperformanceusa.com/photo/data/505/install_1.jpg

That shifter looks like it sits high... Looks nice tho...

Do you offer other shift knobs? jw

That shifter looks like it sits high... Looks nice tho...

It should sit high. It's the throw that should be shorter, not the height of the shifter. Maintaining the ergonomics (height) of the stock shifter while making the throws shorter requires real engineering and is the real performance benefit to an STS. Sorry about the rant, it just bothers me that people think a short throw shifter has to be short in height.

Here is after install. ARK 2.0L SS Short Shifter !!

Do you offer other shift knobs? jw

Yeah. I was wondering that as well. I want to get a carbon fiber shift knob, want to make sure it will fit on this shaft.

Yeah. I was wondering that as well. I want to get a carbon fiber shift knob, want to make sure it will fit on this shaft.

That is ARK Classic Knob. And we will have another design for the shifter knob. Also, you can use factory knob as well.. Same thread fitting. :twothumbs

Im a 2.2 2005 Base Model Cobalt :), I live in San Diego!! Let me know if I can be of any assistance.

So... Are you coming? We need test fitter !!

when is the shifter for the 2.0 being released... and how much?

when is the shifter for the 2.0 being released... and how much?
Should be available next month. 70% production done.. :twothumbs

Should be available next month. 70% production done.. :twothumbs

Perfect timing guys!

when is the shifter for the 2.0 being released... and how much?

Geez Alan. You already got yours. :lol:

It should sit high. It's the throw that should be shorter, not the height of the shifter. Maintaining the ergonomics (height) of the stock shifter while making the throws shorter requires real engineering and is the real performance benefit to an STS. Sorry about the rant, it just bothers me that people think a short throw shifter has to be short in height.

Grrr, I mean it looks like it sits high when compared to even the factory shifter, but that could be the top hat of a knob on top... My personal preference would be something that sits about 1-1½" lower, that is all, I am not saying it should be one way or the other...

yes.. it is true, ARK knob is bigger and larger than other B&M or Hurst Knob. it is about 1/2" bigger. and it is all billet 2042 AL, not a milding plastic knob. so it is heavier than other knob. It is better to shift softly... and getting shift reduction.

:cssNET:

Perfect timing guys!



Geez Alan. You already got yours. :lol:

but B&M effed up royally! the reverse lockout is backwards....

looks great ARK, cant wait for the 2.2 one. also any word on the strut tower brace? im holding back from buying the mrz one on group buy right now.

looks great ARK, cant wait for the 2.2 one. also any word on the strut tower brace? im holding back from buying the mrz one on group buy right now.

We're having final test for next week for the Strut Bar.,

And short shifter 2.2L looking for test fitter.

Tchau:twothumbs

depending on the intro/group price, I'd be interested in a STS for the 2.2l

I was also wondering how much higher than the stock one this would be. or would it be about the same hight?

ok, next post down has answered my second question.

ARK STS 2.2L short shifter result image. It really does feel great reduction shifter and much shorter than factrory. Installation took about 2hrs including all the picture shoot and etc... ARK Shifter comes with all the result of performance you're waiting for !!

COMING NEXT MONTH !!

OEM vs ARK STS


OEM

http://arkperformanceusa.com/photo/data/538/oem.jpg

http://arkperformanceusa.com/photo/data/538/034.jpg

http://arkperformanceusa.com/photo/data/538/compare.jpg

ARK 2.2L STS

http://arkperformanceusa.com/photo/data/538/101.jpg

http://arkperformanceusa.com/photo/data/538/ark_reduction.jpg

http://arkperformanceusa.com/photo/data/538/after_install.jpg

http://arkperformanceusa.com/photo/data/538/ark_reduction.jpg

http://arkperformanceusa.com/photo/data/538/after_install.jpg

http://arkperformanceusa.com/photo/data/505/install.jpg

Comparing the two, with the 2.0 it looks like you will need to shift into 2nd, 4th, or rev to tune the radio... LOL I hope that is just a crappy angle...

Comparing the two, with the 2.0 it looks like you will need to shift into 2nd, 4th, or rev to tune the radio... LOL I hope that is just a crappy angle...

I don't think that's true, it's not close enough to the dash, and if you look closely it reaches about halfway up the climate control knobs, and the radio is above that. and comparing to the picture of the stock shifter I don't really see a difference in height.

I don't think that's true, it's not close enough to the dash, and if you look closely it reaches about halfway up the climate control knobs, and the radio is above that. and comparing to the picture of the stock shifter I don't really see a difference in height.


yes... there is enough and enough space. also, the reduction us SUPER !! feels really good. should join our Group buy soon.... :guns:

I don't think that's true, it's not close enough to the dash, and if you look closely it reaches about halfway up the climate control knobs, and the radio is above that. and comparing to the picture of the stock shifter I don't really see a difference in height.

Please tell me you didn't realize I was exaggerating... It was a joke... :rolleyes:

The shifters look nice . I had to totally re-engineer my B&M to make it actually feel good .

Next project should be designing a billet shifter base( nest ) that the shifterball sits in with integrated adjustable stops . It just absulutely sucks how sloppy this cable shifter system is in these cars . In any gear you can push the shifter too far . It would be nice to have a stop point for the shifter when its fully in gear . Not sure if something like this is possible to acheive with the Cobalt shifter design , but it would be a major improvement .

Sorry, I'm kind of impatient, but I was wondering if you had any more info about the release date. like if it's in the beginning, middle or end of the month, and where I can find out more about a group buy/intro price. and if I'm willing to get it, where I can sign up for it.

No problem... The product ready to ship near next week. the container takes about 25days to cross ocean and custom clearance etc...

The price, we will let you know. once GB start. but it will be better than any special price.

Thanks

No problem... The product ready to ship near next week. the container takes about 25days to cross ocean and custom clearance etc...

The price, we will let you know. once GB start. but it will be better than any special price.

Thanks

What kind of knob options will there be up front (if any)?

Bumpage

Ditto on the knob options.

Ditto on the knob options.

I would like to have a round knob that I could either send out to have leather wrapped or send to Pattern Tek to have it covered with a carbon fiber laminate...

Did this GB just totally die?

Did this GB just totally die?

I'm thinking about just buying a Hurst and getting it over with...

NO.. it is just getting little delay with container schedule. hangging there guys!!

I'm just biding my time. slowly counting down until the shifters arrive

One last bump for a status...

is there a status on the strut bar?

is there a status on the strut bar?


May 10, 2008 /Arriving USA port.

Thanks

how about the sts?

If you consider the information that was provided before, and do the math I would expect the sts to be through customs and available some time around May 3rd, but considering he said there would be "a little delay with the container schedule" we might have to wait a little while longer.

If you consider the information that was provided before, and do the math I would expect the sts to be through customs and available some time around May 3rd, but considering he said there would be "a little delay with the container schedule" we might have to wait a little while longer.

YES... Just little more. :twothumbs

How much longer on the shifter?

How much longer on the shifter?

May 10th

Sweet

Add me to that list please when the group buy starts

May 10th

Read it again... The strut bar is arriving May 10...

is there a status on the strut bar?

May 10, 2008 /Arriving USA port.

Thanks

Read it again... The strut bar is arriving May 10...

Wow. My Bad. I totally misread that. :lol:

We must be getting close now hey guys? :nuts:

I hope so. I NEED a short shifter now!!!!

http://home.comcast.net/~brn169/Gifs/yawn.gif

I've kinda given up...

it is taking a little long. I hope they'll be available soon

yea me too. also some better options on the Knob will make this even better

if the knob that's in the pictures is the one it comes with I'll be happy. right now I'm still using the crappy plastic/rubber LS shifter.

lol....a round would would be nice . something with style like the MOMO and Sparco ones

round wouldn't be bad ether, but I'm just happy it isn't anything weird, like a stick with a button on top. It looks like you should be able to swap them as long as the threads match up. so if I do want a different one I could just twist it off instead of having those stupid plastic clips(like on the original one).

Any news?

i want this bad.... come on gb...

jumpin in so i dont miss the deal

ARK Finally coming !! Cobalt Short Sport Shifter near by end of February 2008. Once we have item ready to come USA, we will have Super Blow STS sale GB soon. Stay soon :twothumbs
Coming with an ARK STS and shifter knob, Bushing all necessary package deal

1. CAD designed precision shifting system.
2. CNC machined aluminum pivot assembly
3. Billet aluminum knob with engraved insert.
4. Engineered for Precision Shifts
5. Shift throw reduced for quicker shifts
6. CNC Machined aluminum pivot housing
7. Accepts factory knob
8. Designed 2inch shorter than factory shifter. Added Adjustable high technology

ARK Sport Short Shifters are engineered to substantially shorten the shifter throw. Smooth, precise shifts along with extremely durable components will provide trouble free shifts for hundreds of thousands of miles.



http://arkperformanceusa.com/photo/data/533/cobalt_ss.jpg

http://arkperformanceusa.com/photo/data/533/cobalt_5speed.jpg

what program is that.

looks like Pro Engineer

ANy news yet

any updates...really looking for a sts and this one looks real promising

I have to say, I'm really getting impatient. the original post mentioned these should be available by the end of February, which was 3 months ago, and a little later it was said that they would arrive beginning of this month. I hate to say this, but having us wait this long without any information on what the holdup is, and when they will actually be available is not very customer friendly.

yeah, they've lost my sale that's for sure....I plan on just keeping the money instead

I am still optomistic but we need some info

Please be a patience... ^ ^ Production takes time. But I'm sure it is almost done...

But we have Strut bar just arrived first. GB ON !
http://arkperformanceusa.com/photo/data/505/front_400.jpg
Thanks

well please start it

well please start it

For the Strut Bar...? It is on for sale !!

http://cobaltss.net/forums/showthread.php?p=2359940#post2359940

well both

I don't think it's really about manufacturing time, since they should have cleared customs beginning of this month, according to what was said in this thread earlier.

well hopefully they will be available soon

Bump

http://home.comcast.net/~brn169/Gifs/flatline.jpg

I'm gonna call this one... DOA 6-3-2008. I'm ordering my Hurst today, I'm just pissed I missed that group buy a few weeks back.

http://home.comcast.net/~brn169/Gifs/flatline.jpg

I'm gonna call this one... DOA 6-3-2008. I'm ordering my Hurst today, I'm just pissed I missed that group buy a few weeks back.

Yeah me too. I passed over a few GB's waiting for this shifter.

hello?

ZZZZZzzzzzzzz.......zZZZZZZzzzZZz.......

Don't think its coming guys

Nope. Hopefully we'll get a hurst or b&m groupbuy soon. I missed to many gb's cuz of this shyte.

well... sorry for that. We're working on it, we just need more time to have good one.

well... sorry for that. We're working on it, we just need more time to have good one.

is it gunna fit the ss/tc too??

I think someone should change the thread title to "coming never"

I think someone should change the thread title to "coming never"

How about "Coming aaannny day now, aanny day..."

Ouch! So if this thread = epic fail and this thread = ARK, does that mean that ARK = epic fail??:bye:

It'll be a race to see if the ark or the twm come out first.

At least they're trying to make it perfect before they release it. I say that's respectable. For now, though. I'm real happy with my B&M.

At least they're trying to make it perfect before they release it. I say that's respectable. For now, though. I'm real happy with my B&M.

Oh I am not denying that they are going about it the right way, but it is really mean to announce the thing and get us all excited for 6 months... :lol:

Any updates?

Twm>ark ....

ARK is in the middle of a move and SEMA is next month.............maybe SEMA release? I hope you guys at ARK picked up and 08 or 09 ss/tc Cobalt to work on, they are unreal in stock form, mods will make it a beast.

We need test product term. which is good for consumer.

updates?

anything on the shifter?

This was a total disappointment. Just get the TWM STS and call it a day. I hear great things. Esp with the weighted shift knob.

I was actually looking forward to this a lot. Sucks.....

We're working on it. We don't really release product after our fitting test... we wait until our warranty period. If anything goes wrong, we do R & D Again... so it takes time. But we're going to release SS/SC short shifter soon.

Thanks

ah, ok, I just wasn't sure since there was no update

thanks for taking your time to build a quality product!!

Yeah, its good that you guys are taking your time with a quality build.It was just a little misleading to customers to post that the STS was "coming soon", when in actuallity, it was def in R&D :)

updates? timeframe?

ill test fit again =p

ARK Short Shifter 5speed Cobalt ( No reverse lock) available now !! check us our web site at www.arkspeedracing.com

Thanks

Too lazy to link it right? lol

http://www.arkspeedracing.com/Chevrolet_05_ON_Cobalt_ARK_Short_Shifter_p/ss0410-0500.htm

Too lazy to link it right? lol

http://www.arkspeedracing.com/Chevrolet_05_ON_Cobalt_ARK_Short_Shifter_p/ss0410-0500.htm

Thanks... lol :cssNET:

could these work on the ssc? and just not have the reverse lock out?

The ones with no reverse lockout definitely work, it just doesn't stop you from going into reverse as there is no lockout ring to pull up. So as long as you dont go hunting for fourth gear and horibbly miss, you will be OK.

could these work on the ssc? and just not have the reverse lock out?

JUST Wait until endof month. We're getting reverse lock version coming end of month !!

could these work on the ssc? and just not have the reverse lock out?

JUST Wait until endof month. We're getting reverse lock version coming end of month !!

FINALLY LANDED Reverse lock STS !!

SPECIAL DEAL is Available now !! But ending SEPT 25, 2009

http://www.cobaltss.net/forums/showthread.php?p=4287649&posted=1#post4287649