Just watching you shift I couldn’t believe how short the shifts are. I have the Perrin shift plate and I thought that was short enough. Sheeesh. Thank you for this, great vids as always.
Glad I could help! Yeah this shifter is so awesome. I am so happy I installed this on my car. One of my favorite mods. Makes driving the car every single do so much more rewarding. Thanks for watching👍
Heck yea! The whole billetworkz kit is awesome, I installed this not too long ago on mine and loving it! I know you haven't gotten to the plate/bushing video yet, but the bushing was surprisingly hard for me to get out and in, then that top bolt for the shifter plate cover had me inventing new cuss words. I thought installing the short shifter would be the hard part but wasn't too bad with all the resources on installs, plus some good notes. The whole kit together makes it a top notch mod, the shifter stop by far was my favorite by eliminating the slop from 1st and 2nd. I did get picky with slop and adjusted both stops meticulously to get the max notch-y-ness, made it a bit difficult to get into reverse but I like where I have it for every other gear. Also, because I am an idiot just posting this here for anyone who gets new knob stuck on adapter... Please just tighten the adapter and nut together tight before putting knob on, adjust and RETIGHTEN as needed before re-putting knob on. It will save you a headache. Heard people were able to get adapter unstuck with pliers or tightening down on shifter, neither of these worked for me... but blue loctite between adapter and shifter and waiting a day got it unstuck for me.
👍Thanks for your insight with your experience installing the entire shifter set up. I am not looking forward to punching out the pin the in the shifter plate off the transmission. That looks like its going to be somewhat difficult and again challenging getting the pin back in with the new plate. Glad your enjoying the WRX content, more videos on the way. Thanks for your support.
3/16" punch and easy taps to get it out (both inner/outer roll pin), wasn't too bad. Also as others have said get the roll pin started in new plate before going under. The difficult part is doing a bunch of small taps and rotating plate back/forth slightly to get the pin to go in. Definitely use a bigger punch so it doesn't go passed flush. You are right with that part being challenging, but you are a handy guy and got this!
I've got the Billetworkz plate, bushing, and shit stop all in and it feels great. Had some issues with a bolt or two while trying to get the short shifter in on my 23 shifter housing, so haven't gotten that on yet, but can't wait! Glad you're enjoying it.
I hope your able to get those bolts sorted out and your install finished up. Thanks for watching some of my WRX videos, I appreciate your channel support. 👍
#family it’s nice seeing you actually build the car. I have a daughter as well she’s only 5 so the help is limited but she loves when the turbo kicks in lol. I was thinking of getting the sti shifter but now I’d rather just get short shifter. Thanks for content can’t wait to see the break install.
Thats awesome to hear that your daughter also loves when boost kicks in. My little Julia is 7 and love the turbo kick as well. She still remembers driving in my 450 whp R32 GTR and remembers how hard that car pulls before I lost the front turbo. More to come on the STI brakes soon. Thanks for watching, see you on the next video!
Great video! Did you end up installing the plate? I have the same kit and am moving from the Sti one. Not sure if I want the extra reduction of the plate with the short shift lever. Any thoughts?
Thanks Kevin, I appreciate the #family support. Still have that charge pipe. Video is not getting 300 likes for the giveaway. But we are getting close, I need to honor the giveaway in that video.
Great video, just wondering if i installed a billet works short shifter and add a LIKEWISE extension and gear knob. Will the shift throw still be short..
My 23 with sti shifter has 1500 miles on it and little by little it’s getting noticeably notchier if that’s a word. I think it might need grease because we’ve had a lot of rain over the last 5 days and it’s getting worse. Not a lot but it’s the first time I had a little bit of a problem putting it in first gear. It’s going into Subaru in about an hour. I paid enough for the warranty. I’m used to mustangs because I have a couple which shift really good and I know it will never be like that since it’s cable operated but something is definitely going on.
That sounds like a weird issue. I wonder if its something to do with the shifter plate or bushing. The stick shifter is pretty much sealed up from the bottom. The undercover only has a small slit for it to breath and I cant imagine much water getting up in there. You can always try adding more white lithium grease. Hope you get it figured out.
@@JDMRightHandDrive I brought it into Subaru and they said there was nothing wrong with it. I’m sort of annoyed because I bought the 120k mile warranty for $4200 so I didn’t have to climb under the car. I’d rather use whatever time and energy I have working on my mustangs that don’t have a warranty. I ordered the billetworkz complete shifter kit. So I’m going to use the stock shifter that’s in a box that came in the trunk and build that one and just pull the sti shifter in and out in warranty situations. It seems like the dealer just didn’t want to do anything for whatever reason. There blaming my infotainment connectivity on my iPhone 15 pro max. The other day I had 2 lights come on the dash. One the car on a hill and the other looked like a car with squiggly lines behind it looks like it’s doing a burnout. I’m really hoping it’s not an oil pressure issue I’ve been reading about.
If you look close… 12:58 the holes that the cables go into in the STI housing is different. One hole for the cable is slightly higher. Not sure what difference that makes tho.
Another Bangger Thank u for this one, Was actually looking to see what where the differences with the STI STS and the Billetwork one mine likes to sound clunky the shifter bushing helped a little bit but still so looking at the Biletworks Short Shifter to replace my STI STS. Would definitely love your input on how do u like it better than the STI and if the shift is a lot nicer feeling compared to the STI.
The stock shifter compared to the STI shifter, would be like going from black and white TV to color TV. The STI shifter compared to the BIlletworkz, would be like going from a color tube TV to a 4k HD OLED TV. Its a night and day difference. The STI shifter is easier to drive and put between gears, but feels sloppy. The Billetworks makes you work a little harder for the shifts, but is so much more rewarding to drive. It feels awesome, that's all I can say. Good question and thanks for watching.👍
I appreciate the reply and comparison lol is actually the best comparison to use im probably going to buy one in the next two weeks or so you have sold me. I appreciate the vids keep at it you are inspiring many. @@JDMRightHandDrive
Does this short shifter make shifting feel more smooth? People often say that the Wrx stock shifter feels like shifting through “gravel” and is “crunchy” feeling. I definitely feel this especially when shifting into 3rd in my 23 Wrx that came with the STI short throw shifter and was wondering if it’s possible to get rid of this with mods.
I couldn’t get the two bolts out for the housing holding the shifter in. Would just spin. Tried welding a nut to it. Spun off wtf I guess I have to buy another shifter assembly and try and see if that one breaks loose..
Maybe if I got to drive a car with this shifter set up on I might want to swap but as it is now the STI shifter my '22 came with + a shift stop and it's fine for me. I have a brass shifter bushing but have not installed it yet. What I really want to do is put in the Group N transmission mount someday soon.
Nice, glad to hear you like your STI shifter set up. Yeah, I want to get myself a upgraded transmission mount and poly rear diff bushings. You got to get under there and get that brass bushing installed. Thanks for watching and have fun with your VB.👍
@@JDMRightHandDrive I did install the poly rear diff bushings - didn't really notice any difference but it was an interesting and somewhat challenging job.
I have not tried the oem armrest extension. I am interested in one, but those darn things are expensive. Maybe later once I finish my car build I can finish off the little interior details.
@JDMRightHandDrive not wrong I'm about the purchase a new wrx and felt the 500+ aud is a considerable cost but I do alot of country driving to that arm rest is important. Thanks again for the videos between the sti and the billet one. Certainly a lacking product from the sti to the aftermarket options to truly reduce and firm up the throw feel.
I decided to to install it since it was made out of plastic. My friend who had a VB WRX bought it from me. Waiting for a better wing option in the future. Just have not decided what I want to get yet. The car is still kind of new, I want to upgrade the body aesthetics last after more brand release products.
I have the same set up, came with the sti short throw so I just put a Cobb knob and their stage 1 shift kit in. My buddy with a stock shifter is jealous af but doesn’t want to do the labor.
@Mike-xs9gr it wasn't hard to install, hardest part was that forsaken roll pin lol. Also did the pitch stop mount up top before doing the rest at bottom.
Its not very difficult in my opinion. Its just a little time consuming removing the shifter lever from the housing and reinstalling the Billetworkz. Definitely worth all the work to install because the shifting experience is so much more rewarding. Thanks for watching Chris and leaving a comment.
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I have Billet Workz in my WRX and Crosstrek. Their stuff is top notch and the customer service is outstanding.
I could not agree with you more. Product is awesome, so glad I got this installed in my car. Car feels so much more engaging to drive. 👍
I literally just posted a question about these two in the vb subreddit, you are a life(and finance)saver.
Glad the video gave you some insight between all the different shifters. Thanks for watching and have fun with your VB mods.
Just watching you shift I couldn’t believe how short the shifts are. I have the Perrin shift plate and I thought that was short enough. Sheeesh. Thank you for this, great vids as always.
Glad I could help! Yeah this shifter is so awesome. I am so happy I installed this on my car. One of my favorite mods. Makes driving the car every single do so much more rewarding. Thanks for watching👍
Heck yea! The whole billetworkz kit is awesome, I installed this not too long ago on mine and loving it! I know you haven't gotten to the plate/bushing video yet, but the bushing was surprisingly hard for me to get out and in, then that top bolt for the shifter plate cover had me inventing new cuss words. I thought installing the short shifter would be the hard part but wasn't too bad with all the resources on installs, plus some good notes. The whole kit together makes it a top notch mod, the shifter stop by far was my favorite by eliminating the slop from 1st and 2nd. I did get picky with slop and adjusted both stops meticulously to get the max notch-y-ness, made it a bit difficult to get into reverse but I like where I have it for every other gear.
Also, because I am an idiot just posting this here for anyone who gets new knob stuck on adapter... Please just tighten the adapter and nut together tight before putting knob on, adjust and RETIGHTEN as needed before re-putting knob on. It will save you a headache. Heard people were able to get adapter unstuck with pliers or tightening down on shifter, neither of these worked for me... but blue loctite between adapter and shifter and waiting a day got it unstuck for me.
👍Thanks for your insight with your experience installing the entire shifter set up. I am not looking forward to punching out the pin the in the shifter plate off the transmission. That looks like its going to be somewhat difficult and again challenging getting the pin back in with the new plate. Glad your enjoying the WRX content, more videos on the way. Thanks for your support.
3/16" punch and easy taps to get it out (both inner/outer roll pin), wasn't too bad. Also as others have said get the roll pin started in new plate before going under. The difficult part is doing a bunch of small taps and rotating plate back/forth slightly to get the pin to go in. Definitely use a bigger punch so it doesn't go passed flush. You are right with that part being challenging, but you are a handy guy and got this!
Great video. With the lever being so short, won’t you have less leverage to move the lever? Also, what if you don’t have long arms?
Movement is easy since it's cable driven. We will see after I install the short shifter plate soon.
I was debating on the STI but the quality of the billetz looks good. Stickers really what sold me 😅
You will love this shifter kit. I like it so much I haven't even felt the need to install he shifter plate and shifter stop yet. thanks for watching.
I've got the Billetworkz plate, bushing, and shit stop all in and it feels great. Had some issues with a bolt or two while trying to get the short shifter in on my 23 shifter housing, so haven't gotten that on yet, but can't wait! Glad you're enjoying it.
I hope your able to get those bolts sorted out and your install finished up. Thanks for watching some of my WRX videos, I appreciate your channel support. 👍
i just ordered BW short shifter
That's awesome your going to love it. Thanks for watching.
#family it’s nice seeing you actually build the car. I have a daughter as well she’s only 5 so the help is limited but she loves when the turbo kicks in lol. I was thinking of getting the sti shifter but now I’d rather just get short shifter. Thanks for content can’t wait to see the break install.
Thats awesome to hear that your daughter also loves when boost kicks in. My little Julia is 7 and love the turbo kick as well. She still remembers driving in my 450 whp R32 GTR and remembers how hard that car pulls before I lost the front turbo. More to come on the STI brakes soon. Thanks for watching, see you on the next video!
Great video! Did you end up installing the plate? I have the same kit and am moving from the Sti one. Not sure if I want the extra reduction of the plate with the short shift lever. Any thoughts?
Freakin sold! Thanks for sharing! Your review of the VB has been spot on with my experience.
I appreciate your positive feedback. Thanks for watching, lots more to come stay tuned!
#family lookin forward to the Perrin aos install. And if you are lookin to move that charge pipe I may be interested in taking it off your hands
Thanks Kevin, I appreciate the #family support. Still have that charge pipe. Video is not getting 300 likes for the giveaway. But we are getting close, I need to honor the giveaway in that video.
I want the oil cooler vid next. Please do a detailed installation 😊
Coming soon! I will be doing the install this weekend. Video will be out in a week or so. Thanks for watching.
#family
Love your videos. I'm not someone mods my cars, but it is fun to watch your process and build.
I appreciate that! #family Glad to hear you enjoy watching my VB mod videos. Thanks for watching.👍
Great video, just wondering if i installed a billet works short shifter and add a LIKEWISE extension and gear knob. Will the shift throw still be short..
My 23 with sti shifter has 1500 miles on it and little by little it’s getting noticeably notchier if that’s a word. I think it might need grease because we’ve had a lot of rain over the last 5 days and it’s getting worse. Not a lot but it’s the first time I had a little bit of a problem putting it in first gear. It’s going into Subaru in about an hour. I paid enough for the warranty. I’m used to mustangs because I have a couple which shift really good and I know it will never be like that since it’s cable operated but something is definitely going on.
That sounds like a weird issue. I wonder if its something to do with the shifter plate or bushing. The stick shifter is pretty much sealed up from the bottom. The undercover only has a small slit for it to breath and I cant imagine much water getting up in there. You can always try adding more white lithium grease. Hope you get it figured out.
@@JDMRightHandDrive I brought it into Subaru and they said there was nothing wrong with it. I’m sort of annoyed because I bought the 120k mile warranty for $4200 so I didn’t have to climb under the car. I’d rather use whatever time and energy I have working on my mustangs that don’t have a warranty. I ordered the billetworkz complete shifter kit. So I’m going to use the stock shifter that’s in a box that came in the trunk and build that one and just pull the sti shifter in and out in warranty situations. It seems like the dealer just didn’t want to do anything for whatever reason. There blaming my infotainment connectivity on my iPhone 15 pro max. The other day I had 2 lights come on the dash. One the car on a hill and the other looked like a car with squiggly lines behind it looks like it’s doing a burnout. I’m really hoping it’s not an oil pressure issue I’ve been reading about.
You got me sold on the billetworkz. I have the sti and it’s not all that great.
Hell yeah, you will love it. This shifter kit is so awesome. You will have to let me know what you think after you get it installed.
Great video! Will installation of this short throw shifter void the manufacturers warranty?
I would not think so. I don't see how it would effect anything personally. You can always check with your dealership.
If you look close… 12:58 the holes that the cables go into in the STI housing is different. One hole for the cable is slightly higher. Not sure what difference that makes tho.
OEM nob ftw
I didn't notice that. I can see what your talking about. Thanks for pointing that out to me. So glad I removed the bottom STI bracket now.
Another Bangger Thank u for this one, Was actually looking to see what where the differences with the STI STS and the Billetwork one mine likes to sound clunky the shifter bushing helped a little bit but still so looking at the Biletworks Short Shifter to replace my STI STS. Would definitely love your input on how do u like it better than the STI and if the shift is a lot nicer feeling compared to the STI.
The stock shifter compared to the STI shifter, would be like going from black and white TV to color TV. The STI shifter compared to the BIlletworkz, would be like going from a color tube TV to a 4k HD OLED TV. Its a night and day difference. The STI shifter is easier to drive and put between gears, but feels sloppy. The Billetworks makes you work a little harder for the shifts, but is so much more rewarding to drive. It feels awesome, that's all I can say. Good question and thanks for watching.👍
I appreciate the reply and comparison lol is actually the best comparison to use im probably going to buy one in the next two weeks or so you have sold me. I appreciate the vids keep at it you are inspiring many. @@JDMRightHandDrive
Already have exhaust, next is Perrin intake, Steering wheel and BW shortshifter
Your going to love that BW SS. Have fun with your VB mods and thanks for watching.
Does this short shifter make shifting feel more smooth? People often say that the Wrx stock shifter feels like shifting through “gravel” and is “crunchy” feeling. I definitely feel this especially when shifting into 3rd in my 23 Wrx that came with the STI short throw shifter and was wondering if it’s possible to get rid of this with mods.
I couldn’t get the two bolts out for the housing holding the shifter in. Would just spin. Tried welding a nut to it. Spun off wtf I guess I have to buy another shifter assembly and try and see if that one breaks loose..
Maybe if I got to drive a car with this shifter set up on I might want to swap but as it is now the STI shifter my '22 came with + a shift stop and it's fine for me. I have a brass shifter bushing but have not installed it yet. What I really want to do is put in the Group N transmission mount someday soon.
Nice, glad to hear you like your STI shifter set up. Yeah, I want to get myself a upgraded transmission mount and poly rear diff bushings. You got to get under there and get that brass bushing installed. Thanks for watching and have fun with your VB.👍
@@JDMRightHandDrive I did install the poly rear diff bushings - didn't really notice any difference but it was an interesting and somewhat challenging job.
you mentioned the armrest not being long enough. Have you tried the extended option from subaru or aftermarket?
I have not tried the oem armrest extension. I am interested in one, but those darn things are expensive. Maybe later once I finish my car build I can finish off the little interior details.
@JDMRightHandDrive not wrong I'm about the purchase a new wrx and felt the 500+ aud is a considerable cost but I do alot of country driving to that arm rest is important.
Thanks again for the videos between the sti and the billet one. Certainly a lacking product from the sti to the aftermarket options to truly reduce and firm up the throw feel.
What ever happened to installing the duckbill spoiler?
I decided to to install it since it was made out of plastic. My friend who had a VB WRX bought it from me. Waiting for a better wing option in the future. Just have not decided what I want to get yet. The car is still kind of new, I want to upgrade the body aesthetics last after more brand release products.
Where does the heavy piece go and the bronze bushing?
Those connecting directly to the transmission and shifter linkage. Reduces the shifter throw more and the solid bushing stiffens up the shifter feel.
I have the sti short shifter, with cobb weighted knob, shift plate and shifter bushing. The throws are so short takes some getting use it.
I have the same set up, came with the sti short throw so I just put a Cobb knob and their stage 1 shift kit in. My buddy with a stock shifter is jealous af but doesn’t want to do the labor.
@Mike-xs9gr it wasn't hard to install, hardest part was that forsaken roll pin lol. Also did the pitch stop mount up top before doing the rest at bottom.
Man's has no attention to detail. The holes are offset. The sti was also visibly shorter
I didn't notice that until somebody else pointed that out to me.
#Family
Thanks James, we appreciate your support #family 👍
#familybro
Thank you so much Ian #family
Looks like a pain to install.
Its not very difficult in my opinion. Its just a little time consuming removing the shifter lever from the housing and reinstalling the Billetworkz. Definitely worth all the work to install because the shifting experience is so much more rewarding. Thanks for watching Chris and leaving a comment.
How about this 😊: #Julia
Food is good too!
That's a great idea Gary! I like that a lot #Julia. I will have to use this in my future videos with Julia. Thanks for watching #dinner.👍