Has anyone tried this adaptor over an actual short shifter?
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GenuineSaab.com

 

Anyone out there have this modification. I am also interested in this product.

 

im interested as well but dont know anyone that runs it.... :/

 

I am going to get one, I talked to a guy that installed one on his HHR SS and he likes it.

 

Bump for more info.

 

can u get the hhr guy to post in here plus with pictures?

 

I will see what I can do, he isn't online much but he works at the saab place that sells them. I know you have to cut the bottom of the shifter off to make it work so some may be weary of that idea.

 

I will be ordering mine Friday so I will take pics of the install to try and help folks out.

 

good man

 

i what to know where it shortens the throw.

is it longer between the pivot ball and where the cables connect or is shorter between the pivot ball and the shift knob?

 

You cut the bent end off and it slips up over that. It makes it more like the aftermarket Short shifters.

 

i figured it went on the bottom when i saw the set screws on it, but wasnt too sure where it'd go on there(didnt know you would need to cut the stocker)

 

I purchased the short shifter and the bearings on Thursday. So I will likely be putting it in next weekend. I will let you know my experiences after the install.

 

Ordered mine today too, hopefully I get them next week.

 

I have always debated buying and having them install this and the bushings. I live/work in the same town as Genuine Saab.

 

make sure you guys do a picture how to. im a visual guy.
base bushings arent bad at all to do. i reccommend taking the center console out or at least have it loose so you can lift it up to work under it because if you drop one of those or a washer under the carpet im sure its a pain in the ass to get out. luckily by doing that it never happened and im glad i did it that way for that reason.

 

I will take pics, I have an HHR so I am not sure how different the console is but I know the shifter and tranny are the same thing.

 

the base bushings are a great buy as well.. same as TWM except 15$ cheaper

 

I installed mine yesterday. I used a combination of the twm instructions and the one that came with the adapter. I found the install to be pretty easy that way. If I had to estimate I would say it shortens the throw probably around 20% or so. You can definitely feel the difference. With the price only at ~$55, I think it's a great deal compared to paying over $150 and upwards of $250 with twm. Overall I am very satisfied and would recommend it.

 

Did you take pics by chance?

 

sounds good to me!

 

Same here I just need visual. Any cutting? Also how long did it take

 

yeah, should get a pic of the bottom of the shifter(before its cut) next to the saab adapter for a length reference.

 

Sorry no pics.

You will have to cut just above the ball on the shifter, leaving about 5/8" of steel left to slide on the adapter. I used a cutting wheel with my air compressor...took about a minute.

Seriously guys, this was an easy install. I was a little worried at first as well, but once I got into it was very easy. Just be careful when removing the torx screws. I dropped one and almost lost it.

BTW... on the way into work this morning I really noticed a difference shifting into 2nd gear...it is much quicker and easier. The Stock 1st to 2nd sucked in my opinion.

Use the TWM instructions as a guide to get everything apart and put back together and you will be fine. The instructions are on CSS.net somewhere.

 

Took me about an hour, including the base bushings. If I had to do it again, probably a half hour.