OTTP Short Throw Shifter Review
02-01-2015, 01:46 AM
#51
I wish the ottp shifter was out when I bought my twm shifter. The twm is annoying. I adjusted it to were its kinda sorta smooth to get into reverse but a bit challenging to get into 5th some times. I think thats the best adjustment there is for it. The ottp design with the thinner reverse lockout seems like a much better design.
02-01-2015, 11:17 AM
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I don't think the twm is the best anymore. Its very expensive compared to bps and OTTP shifters and it seems like both OTTP and bps are designed a little better. I never understood why twm never made the reverse lockout tab like how the OTTP one is. It seems like the OTTP shifter would go into reverse much much easier.
02-06-2015, 10:01 PM
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After installing mine in the summer and using it for several months (including one long trip for a vacation) before parking for the winter, I can honestly say it's a really good shifter. The shifter feel is much better and the throws are noticeably better. I had also installed the bushing and aluminium connector and I feel both were good add ons - especially compared with the poorly designed factory model.
As for those suggesting it is too late for them coming out with this, I disagree. I was always on the fence with purchasing a new shifter and was always worried about all the trade offs with the other designs. Some worked only a short while. Some were only a shorter handle but no better actual performance. While others were just ridiculously priced.
I think the OTTP is a really good design and is something even those with current STS should consider.
As for those suggesting it is too late for them coming out with this, I disagree. I was always on the fence with purchasing a new shifter and was always worried about all the trade offs with the other designs. Some worked only a short while. Some were only a shorter handle but no better actual performance. While others were just ridiculously priced.
I think the OTTP is a really good design and is something even those with current STS should consider.
02-07-2015, 01:33 AM
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03-17-2015, 10:34 PM
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04-25-2015, 01:25 PM
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I just installed this, and I didn't not at all like fifth gear issue. and my reverse lockout plastic thing on the housing of the car was busted so I made my own blocker/lockout out of some aluminum. I gotta find some thicker plastic to make it batter. now fifth worths how it should and reverse is a little different but also works and locks out like it should.
04-29-2015, 09:18 AM
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Mine's been in the car almost a year now, and still just love this shifter. Once you get it tuned how you like, ... I never think of it again.
As for them being "late" in earlier posts, I mean good lord... people still make new shifters for the Ford Mustang T5 & T45 transmissions
you can always innovate.
As for them being "late" in earlier posts, I mean good lord... people still make new shifters for the Ford Mustang T5 & T45 transmissions
you can always innovate.
12-09-2016, 06:14 PM
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