How To Install Short Throw Shifter on a 2015 Subaru WRX

แชร์
ฝัง
  • เผยแพร่เมื่อ 23 ส.ค. 2024
  • Find out More: www.subispeed....
    ------
    Get a cleaner and more crisp shift experience by installing a Boomba Short Throw Shifter for your 2015-2021 Subaru WRX. Kevin goes through all the necessary steps to get in installed!
    ------
    Snapchat - Subispeeddotcom
    Twitter - / subispeeddotcom
    Instagram - / subispeed
    Facebook - / subispeed

ความคิดเห็น • 290

  • @CaptainAwesome314
    @CaptainAwesome314 9 ปีที่แล้ว +178

    Jesus! I installed a short throw shifter on my 2003 Mach 1 in about 30 minutes. There are a TON of pieces to this shifter! I just bought a 2016 WRX and I'm thinking the stock shifter might not be so bad after all. LOL

    • @_J_U_S_T_I_N_
      @_J_U_S_T_I_N_ 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I put an MGW short throw in my 03 Mach 1 and it took me around 40 minutes. This shit seems like its a fuckin all day ordeal....

    • @boomerd513
      @boomerd513 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      CaptainAwesome314 had an 03 azure blue Mach!! Loved it! Miss it but now I have a 18’ wrx! Love it too!

    • @rylandedwards8469
      @rylandedwards8469 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      CaptainAwesome314 hahahahahaa

    • @cctrans29
      @cctrans29 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      CaptainAwesome314 same here. Holy cow! That thing is a very involved process to install.

    • @David_Saijen
      @David_Saijen 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      CaptainAwesome314 lmaoo I'm just saying fuck it I'm buying an sti shifter for all that lol

  • @kr0ze
    @kr0ze 8 ปีที่แล้ว +161

    Good gosh...insane install. Guess stock isn't so bad.

    • @kraziibilly8977
      @kraziibilly8977 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Kyle Rosenberg Cobb took way less time

    • @mattevans1643
      @mattevans1643 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      It's not that bad. I know this is 5 years old, but it's like an hour. Unless you lose something very important, then it takes forever. It's legos dude, everything fits back together the way it came off the biggest hassle is that 12mm bolt in the neutral plunger. One step he didn't mention, is do not lose the nut on the inside of the assembly. He didn't even talk about the nut. That nut is super important, without it, you are fucked. Best to punch out the reverse lockout before removing the 10mils at the bottom. That way when you remove the 10mm nuts and rip the bottom off the nut is less likely to be lost. I lost mine it's somewhere, i just can't find it. Had to walk my happy ass to home depot to buy a grinder, and grind down one of the 10mm nuts to fit in there. It's in there forever now, but it works. If you lose that nut you have to do that, because it's not a normal size. It's the same thread pitch as the 10mm nuts, same diameter hole, but much smaller. You also can't buy that nut, you have to buy the whole assembly which is $200. But you know what you can buy? The 10mm nuts from the various locations. So i'll take improv over that. It only takes a while if you think about it too much. The reverse lockout pin is the hardest. Especially when you dont have a punch. I used a flatip, and when it was too far in, i held an allen wrench with pliers. Snap ring pliers, don't have those. But i got two hands and 2 pairs of pliers. Would have been done in a hour if i didn't lose the nut. With the right tools, probably 30 minutes tops. I put in a billet shifter, but it's the same process.

    • @Patches-qm9iy
      @Patches-qm9iy 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I’m about to try. I’m terrified

    • @Qazxswer68
      @Qazxswer68 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@mattevans1643 I didn't even notice that nut fell out till I tried putting the screw back in. Then it took me a while to realize that it goes inside the assembly and not on the outside 🤦‍♂️

    • @roberthinze2425
      @roberthinze2425 ปีที่แล้ว

      Until the stock shifter snaps🙄

  • @ericlabonte1832
    @ericlabonte1832 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I did this in about 2.5 hours, thank you Kevin from subispeed.
    my recommendation is that you have a mechanically inclined friend, the right tools and be safe lifting your car. the rest is cake

  • @xuimod
    @xuimod 8 ปีที่แล้ว +142

    When's the CVT short shifter going to be released?

    • @SuperTreyone
      @SuperTreyone 7 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      xuimod hahahaha best question EVER!!!

    • @TheDude613
      @TheDude613 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Patent pending...

  • @Boost-pressure
    @Boost-pressure 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    This install can also be done without removing the entire assembly. I couldn’t remove the four lower nuts from the shifter assembly, so I removed the two side trim panels around the shifter to provide more room, and proceeded the sub-assembly removal. Was able to access all the bolts. Was an easy install. Seems like a lot but once you get into it, it’s really simple.

  • @naps__4107
    @naps__4107 8 ปีที่แล้ว +113

    first step...
    get you're car in the air...
    LMAO....!!!!
    yeah bruh...
    i got this...

    • @Thunderstryk
      @Thunderstryk 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      improvise, floor jack and jack stands. same thing

  • @go-kartmozart6588
    @go-kartmozart6588 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Awesome install video guys!! Just finished the install and this video helped a ton. To the guys that say this is too hard or intimidating, just give it a shot. It's definitely not hard, but it is several steps so it can be time consuming, especially if you take your time like I did. In the end it is totally worth it though as it completely changes the driving experience for the better. If you have the Perrin shift stop you'll probably have to readjust it and the reverse lockout stop to make sure you can still get in all of your gears easily.

  • @bruznjake7877
    @bruznjake7877 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    this install took me about 4 hours....super difficult but one thing i want to mention at 2:16 he removes 4 10mm nuts, on my 2016 the bolts came loose and i was unable to remove the shift assembly so i had to do the whole process from that point in the car. at the end of it all it was really worth it shifting feels great. i also did the perrin shift bracket and bushing along with the stopper guide

    • @rocknmetal4life94
      @rocknmetal4life94 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      What did you do to remove them? I'm having the same problem.

    • @bruznjake7877
      @bruznjake7877 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Dude with the Tunes you’re not gonna like this but I disassembled the whole thing in the car...it was super tough not gonna lie. Also be careful that plastic casing is fragile if you tighten the bolts too much it will crack and fall apart.

    • @baymaxfpv
      @baymaxfpv 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I think there are more. I removed 6 and it was fine. I thought the same thing you did

  • @mikegarofolo4838
    @mikegarofolo4838 ปีที่แล้ว

    @billetworkz this is due for an update guys. Biggest issue I found with your video was the lack of info regarding orientation of parts and tool sizes used for each part (ie punch size and socket sizes here and there)
    Also, I had that greasy spring pop out on me when I removed that part of the assembly and had no idea what it looked like prior because I didn't know to check. I had to pause your video and zoom in and guess how the part was supposed to sit.
    I installed the trifecta, weighted knob (thank god cause that plate needs one), short shifter and plate. Night and day difference. Its a little notchy for my taste but not enough to even complain really because it was notchy stock as well. The best improvement was probably from the plate and bushing combo. That completely changed the way it feels to shift. Before it was sloppish (I did have a Shifter Stop installed) and felt like I was stirring a bucket of rocks. This shifter feels the way a shifter should feel.
    Biggest complaints: 1st and reverse can sometimes be hard to get into, but I think an adjustment to the shifter stop will fix that (however in my experience you want it to be initially a tad too tight because it will loosen over time). Also, the shift from 2nd to 3rd was tough at times but that's probably an adjustment I need to make. 3rd to 4th on the other hand is *chef's kiss* 4-5 is good and 5th to 6th is just as nice as 3rd-4th. 1st-2nd is that way too however I think due to the shifter stop being too tight, I'm getting resistance from it. I'm probably gonna miss some shifts for a day or two haha.
    The throw of this shifter is the shortest I have ever felt period. 55% reduction is no joke no to mention the knob sits lower than stock. Also there is more resistance on the shifter while shifting making it feel very tight in travel distance as well as the shifter feel. This will probably become normal to me over time. Keep in mind this is also coming from someone who just took a 5 minute test drive to make sure my car was good to go for work in the morning at 1 AM. Thought I would share my initial thoughts. Hope you take this post as constructive criticism as I don't intend to bash on you. Your craftsman ship is the best I've experienced and I will certainly be looking in your direction for future mods.

  • @TheAngryHusky
    @TheAngryHusky 9 ปีที่แล้ว +108

    I think I'll stick with my stock shifter

    • @alanwongtylerchristian
      @alanwongtylerchristian 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      or just buy the stock STI short shifter. It comes already assembled and all you have to do is drop it in

    • @hunterbawlz
      @hunterbawlz 5 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      @@alanwongtylerchristian sti short throw isn't that good. My wrx came optioned with it, not impressed.

    • @jtd3d351
      @jtd3d351 5 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Sti short throw is a joke. And yea I’ll keep my stock shifter on and just get the damn shift stop and bushing. Fuck this lmao.

    • @neobluemax
      @neobluemax 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@hunterbawlz Mine broke. Literrally the shaft of the shifter cracked.

    • @gwynbleidd7177
      @gwynbleidd7177 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@jtd3d351 My WRX limited came with the short throw. Slapped a perrin shift stop on upgraded bushing and its night and day. I thought about the boomba one for awhile. Think ill wait a bit lol

  • @deltafan909
    @deltafan909 9 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Quite the installation process

  • @Un4sakenSoulja
    @Un4sakenSoulja 6 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    What size roll pin is that? You didn't mention the size in the video and I'm trying to locate and get one :(

  • @themikeseye5112
    @themikeseye5112 9 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    Any chance of getting a quick review video? I think a lot of people are wondering how it feels compared to the stock or STI shifter.

    • @mattevans1643
      @mattevans1643 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      It's shorter, but if you have an sti shifter already, it's negligible.

  • @singhda03
    @singhda03 8 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I was thinking about doing this, glad I watched this first....PITA install.

  • @noahjacob8591
    @noahjacob8591 6 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Would be great to see how the side shift assembly is put back together! Great video but just would have liked to see that as a walk through

    • @mattevans1643
      @mattevans1643 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      It's pretty obvious but...
      The side shift sits on the ball. The 17 mm bolt goes in. The other bolt goes in. Then the neutral plunger goes in. There is a groove at the top and bottom. The grey parts of the spring will sit those grooves. The pin of the plunger will sit in the middle of the white part, you know by looking at the already destroyed surface by the plunger. The 12 mm bolt goes into the nut located inside the assembly, do not lose that nut suring disassembly will have bad time. And that's how that works.

  • @Shotty2daFACE
    @Shotty2daFACE 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Yep... sticking with my stock shifter

  • @robert23kim
    @robert23kim 7 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    installed it last weekend. This would have been so much easier if he finished up the video and didn't forget to install one of the bolts.
    Notice at 6:51 he removes o-ring and one of the metal nuts falls out, (3 nuts on the table instead of 2) you can hear it fall on the table too. That fell out from under the assembly and is used to tighten the bolt shown at 5:33. You can kinda see the nut at 6:33.
    Also pay attention how the side shift assembly is put together because the three pieces could be pain in the ass to put together if you don't know what you are doing.
    Also the shifter now hits the hand brake so I would probably need to upgrade that....

    • @bornmayhem
      @bornmayhem 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      good look man. ive been studying this video so I can install mine since Subaru wants almost $300 to do it. bleh

    • @ONEupD808
      @ONEupD808 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      What kind of nut is that that's holding that piece in? I just ran into this same problem

    • @robert23kim
      @robert23kim 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ONEupD808 You can see the nut fall on the table at 6:51

    • @ONEupD808
      @ONEupD808 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@robert23kim thanks for the reply man. I finished the install and I did find that scew luckily. I dont know how they left that part out of the video but everyone that does this install do not lose that damn screw! It just falls out with out even noticing! Good thing I found it...phew!

    • @robert23kim
      @robert23kim 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ONEupD808 for sure. I had to leave my car in a random parking lot because it was dark and could not figure out how to put the damn assembly back together until the next day.

  • @TheUtubekilla
    @TheUtubekilla 8 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    im having trouble here lol at the end did you reinstall the blue thing and the neutral plunge because you didn't show it in the video

  • @armandor898
    @armandor898 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    You just make me change my mind on doing a short shifter change lol I think I'm going to stay stock ! Lol

    • @prodigy2k7
      @prodigy2k7 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      riiiiight? lol i was thinking the same thing!

    • @mattevans1643
      @mattevans1643 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      It's easy, and worth it. It's simple steps. Remove heatshield, and cover. 8 bolts.
      Remove cables and 4 bolts from under the assembly.
      Take trim apart.
      Remove 4 bolts from shifter assembly.
      Pull out assembly.
      Remove two screws holding metal tabs.
      Remove 10mm nut using 17mm wrench on other end.
      Remove 12mm bolt.
      Remove 7mm nut. Punch out the roll pin in the reverse lockout.
      Remove 10mm nuts from bottom of assembly.
      Remove shifter rod.
      Make sure the nut from the 12mm bolt on the plunger did not fall out.
      Dissasemble new shifter.
      Put new rod in.
      Make sure not for 12mm bolt is present. Put bottom cover back on 2 10mm nuts. Back into shifter housing.
      Put 2 bolts with 7mm nuts back in.
      Put side shift back on with 17mm bolt and 10mm nut.
      But plunger back in with 12 mm bolt(make sure the nut is still there).
      Put two metal tabs back in.
      Reassemble shifter if not already done.
      Reinstall in vehicle with 4 bolts. Go underneath car, reconnect cable to shifter.
      Go back up, make sure you have every gear.
      Go back down use 4 nut to secure bottom of shifter housing.
      Reinstall cover of shifter housing.
      Reinstall heatshield.
      It's alot, but it's like an.hour of your day.

  • @wil_wrx
    @wil_wrx 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    wow this is ridiculous amount of work holly crap

  • @cassiejvance7496
    @cassiejvance7496 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You made that look so easy, And I would love to have the install.
    But now I have nightmares & pee my bed nightly thinking of attempting this mod. 🛏️😱😱😰🤪🤯🥴🥴🥴

  • @jtd3d351
    @jtd3d351 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This looks like a hell of a job. I’m thinking of buying one but how the hell would I get my car in the air if I don’t have a damn garage with an air lift. I’m having second thoughts about this damn short shifter shit lol.

  • @bubbawrx7072
    @bubbawrx7072 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    What size roll pin punch is needed for this install??

  • @kayhanyegenoglu
    @kayhanyegenoglu 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Have you done a comparison between the aftermarket short shifter kit vs. the factory short shift kit? Would you share your impressions please.

  • @jason216cleveland
    @jason216cleveland 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This video helped a lot, but, omg what a pain.
    Around 6:33 the part to remove the bottom of the housing the nuts were so tight it spun the whole shaft (where the shift stop goes)
    Had to drill small holes through the metal and plastic to put a small, 3mm allen wrench in the holes to stop the shaft spinning so I can get the nuts off.
    Should also be mentioned everything will be greasy when finished.
    On reinstall wasn’t too bad but it wasn’t entirely easy either.
    Worth it, yeah for my own car sure but I’ll sell the car with the short shifter if I sell it. I’m not reversing that mod. Most complicated shifter installation I have ever dealt with.

    • @hetts_
      @hetts_ 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I had to do something similar, are you able to fully tighten the shifter stop now that that part spins?

    • @jason216cleveland
      @jason216cleveland 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@hetts_ I was able to fully tighten it back down shifter stop wasn’t a issue. I’m using a Cobb shift stop as well which uses studs with lock nuts unlike factory and other aftermarket shift stops that just use bolts as well.

    • @hetts_
      @hetts_ 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@jason216cleveland oh shit, I’ll have to buy a cobb one and see if that can get fully tightened then. Cause right now the Perrin one I have tightens about half way and then the whole thing starts spinning again

    • @jason216cleveland
      @jason216cleveland 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@hetts_ Yeah some people complain about the Cobb shift stop being plastic but it’s the best one I’ve used so far, it’s tall like the factory stop on the reverse side of the shifter so no more fingers getting pinched by the reverse lockout

  • @javiderek31
    @javiderek31 8 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Looks easy. I just hate crawling under the car lol.

  • @Joshua-rx9wv
    @Joshua-rx9wv 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    great video! lots of effort put into this. Thanks for making it for those that mod

  • @StreetBob24
    @StreetBob24 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    sticking with the stock shifter on my 2019 wry

  • @hypertape9603
    @hypertape9603 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    At 6:53 the nut that the neutral lock plunger screws into flew out of the shifter. Same thing happened to me. Had no idea where to put it back for a good hour as its glossed over in the vid lol.

  • @KianPalmer
    @KianPalmer 8 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    2:20 what happens when you drink "a few" Redbulls

    • @2323Magick
      @2323Magick 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Kian Palmer ahahahhah

    • @sneakatwix
      @sneakatwix 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Red bull gives you wings.
      That you are soo high you are willing enough to do this.

  • @alpinestarzR1000
    @alpinestarzR1000 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice you can tell it's alot shorter I will be getting this very soon but might be a pain to do this on jack stands, o what I would give to own my own car lift..... nice video guys, love your stuff.

  • @Tesparza0218
    @Tesparza0218 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thinking about picking one of these up, do u think it's necessary to buy the boomba transmission plate to go along with it?

  • @kelbaez
    @kelbaez 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    STI short shifter vs this Boomba short shifter? Is there much improvement with the swap?

  • @TheShYbOy22
    @TheShYbOy22 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Good shifter. Really close to the emergency handle in second gear.

    • @jamesbarnard7450
      @jamesbarnard7450 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Mark Soto I feel that... I wish that wasn’t the case

    • @EulogizingSleep
      @EulogizingSleep 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@jamesbarnard7450 get a bigger shift knob

  • @rempwnz
    @rempwnz 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    any chance on u guys doing a video on how to change the transmission oil?

  • @johntully3279
    @johntully3279 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    What rims and tires are on that blue wrx they look so good.

  • @cdub6133
    @cdub6133 9 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    my wrx came with the sti short throw shifter is there a large difference in length between the sti short throw and the boomba??

    • @mattevans1643
      @mattevans1643 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      No, not worth doing. The best thing you can do is buy a shift stop for 1st and 2nd gear. It's a few % shorter than the STI shifter. Nothing you will notice, except the first time. Then you'll question why you bought it cause it feels the same. The only difference is the construction.

  • @rogerchilleri9202
    @rogerchilleri9202 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Have a 2020 wrx an just did the boomba short throw. It wasn’t even that bad. Of course gotta know what you doing

    • @trentmarr2405
      @trentmarr2405 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Tips with 5-6 and reverse lockout always letting me in reverse?

  • @sganet_
    @sganet_ 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    Since 2015 WRX shifter assembly fits in 2010-2012 Legacy GT, does that mean this SS would work for LGT as well?

  • @xuimod
    @xuimod 8 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    That looks like a big pain in the ass to install. I just might order it from the factory when i get my 2016 WRX.

    • @SubiSpeed
      @SubiSpeed  8 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      The short shifter from factory will not have the same effect as the Boomba Short Throw Shifter.

    • @psychdoggg
      @psychdoggg 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      +xuimod Perrin short shift adapter is by far easier. Adapter, shift stop (which is shown in this video), and bushing ran me about $179 shipped.

    • @SubiSpeed
      @SubiSpeed  8 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      +psychdoggg it may be easier but it does not shorten the height of the shifter. An actual short shifter will shorten the height and throws for a much better shift feel.

    • @psychdoggg
      @psychdoggg 8 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Good point. If the end goal is 30% shorter shift, I'll opt for the shift adapter. If 60%, then both seem logical.

    • @Shameless511
      @Shameless511 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      My car came with the factory “short shifter” and it’s not nearly the same as the Boomba shifter. I have both the adapter and the lever and it makes worlds of difference. The stock short shifter is not really even a short shifter idk why they call it that

  • @MrNiceGuyGTL
    @MrNiceGuyGTL 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have a question mechanical experts please inquire. I have the 2015 wrx my car read a double reverse 6th and reverse gear. It was after I swapped to a "2016 transmission specified for 2015-2018 wrx" and put a southbend stage 1 clutch kit+flywheel the in the steering column the ecu read a double reverse from a 6th to reverse shift and in neutral without pressing the clutch in it makes a harsh grinding noise it’s also giving me issues shifting clutch to the floor to first and a few gears. Any diagnosis?

  • @ethr95awd
    @ethr95awd 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    glad mine already came with the sti short shifter

  • @vladshap
    @vladshap 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Is this a worthy upgrade if I already have the factory short throw shifter option installed on my 15' WRX? Or are the results very similar?

    • @SubiSpeed
      @SubiSpeed  9 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes, this is compatible with the STI short shifter and will reduce your shifter travel.

  • @STIjojoSTI
    @STIjojoSTI 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hahahhaha!!! I remember watching your headlight mod install which was really hard to do. Damn, this is alot harder!!!

  • @Patches-qm9iy
    @Patches-qm9iy 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Could be me. But I feel like a ton of super important info is missing here. I also don’t have a reverse lockout now after doing this install

  • @InlandTactics
    @InlandTactics 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    So at 8:51 is that it for the assembly or did you reassemble all the stuff you took off the first time?

  • @breamboy
    @breamboy 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome video, really well made!!!

  • @JW-rv5je
    @JW-rv5je 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    does anyone know what that little white plastic piece that goes on the end of the shifter is? I lost mine and need to replace it but can't find the name or part number for the life of me.

  • @erictrang19
    @erictrang19 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What o ring pliers are you using? I can't find one that will fit the oring.

    • @SubiSpeed
      @SubiSpeed  9 ปีที่แล้ว

      +Eric Trang We got ours at AutoZone

  • @jasonsanchez3474
    @jasonsanchez3474 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I’m having trouble reinstalling the green part with the rest of the shift assembly, I’m not sure how to put it back on

    • @mattevans1643
      @mattevans1643 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I'm assuming you mean the plunger. The one with the 12mm bolt. You lost the nut that the bolt screws onto. I know it a year ago but i made that mistake. Grinded down one the 10 mills to fit and everything was fine after that. Just replaced one of the other bolts with a random bolt that fit.

  • @juliojuarez4197
    @juliojuarez4197 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I did this install on my 2015 wrx in Oct and now it doesn't seem to go all the way into gear. 1st 3rd 5th. But there's not grinding and it's not difficult to go into any gears. Just doesn't seem to shift the same way into the odd numbers. Any ideas?

  • @hwarang76
    @hwarang76 9 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    is that a stock j-pipe on your car Subispeed? shame!!!

  • @duy418
    @duy418 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    how is this short shifter compared to the sti short shifter? I looking to have the STI short shifter factory installed when I buy my wrx.

  • @TheGunDude
    @TheGunDude 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is insane lol there should be a lot that comes as a full assembly and once you take the entire block out of the car you can swap it with a full kit.

  • @thwrightstuff
    @thwrightstuff 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    How long was the entire disassemble and reassemble time frame for this whole thing?

  • @slimeisland
    @slimeisland 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    How Come you disconnected the shift cables? The guy in the cobb video skipped that

  • @hondafan163
    @hondafan163 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you so much my friend

  • @TStricklyAwesome
    @TStricklyAwesome 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    If this install is what separates the boys from men, I think I’ll stay the fuck in never land

  • @SuperGamerfan
    @SuperGamerfan 9 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    God that was a Pain in the ass to put in. But love the feel

  • @rjhocky
    @rjhocky 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Is this any better than the option short shift upgrade from the dealer?

    • @alpinestarzR1000
      @alpinestarzR1000 9 ปีที่แล้ว

      Of course for one it's 2 inches shorter then the stock stick, I have the STI short shifter in my WRX and honestly it don't really feel much different then the regular one that came with the car I mean it's more stiff but nothing to write home to mama about if you kno what I mean....

    • @SubiSpeed
      @SubiSpeed  9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      We do not have the STI short shifter upgrade installed but I can definitely say I felt the difference right after this was installed. The build quality of the shifter is also very nice and solid.

  • @joshansin30
    @joshansin30 9 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Why did you change shift knobs?
    2:40 9:23

    • @SubiSpeed
      @SubiSpeed  9 ปีที่แล้ว

      We had a damaged Raceseng Ashiko laying around so we tossed it on there. :)

  • @Baca1140
    @Baca1140 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    what shift knob did you put on at the end of the video looks heavy and nice too

    • @SubiSpeed
      @SubiSpeed  8 ปีที่แล้ว

      +adam baca www.subispeed.com/2015-subaru-wrx/interior/shift-knobs/raceseng-ashiko-shift-knob-2015-wrx-2015-sti

  • @misztal2112
    @misztal2112 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    Who's blue WRX is in all these videos? Do you put all this stuff on for the video and then take it off after? I've noticed items that were in previous install videos aren't on the car.

    • @SubiSpeed
      @SubiSpeed  9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      misztal2112 This is our shop car. Some items are left on the car while others are installed just for the sole purpose of these videos.

  • @IZylusI
    @IZylusI 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I know the benefits of installing a short throw shifter is pretty noticeable, but everyone in the comments who DID end up doing this just keeps talking about the process. I was hoping to see more people vouching for the actual FEEL of going through the pain of all this rather than just saying it's not that bad to install and do x and y this way to make it easier... AND YOU DON'T EVEN SAY IF IT WAS ACTUALLY WORTH THE INSTALL!

    • @trentmarr2405
      @trentmarr2405 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Did it today, its great for feel, but having issues with 5-6 and reverse lockout always letting me In Reverse so I got some trouble shooting to do.

  • @mateuszmaciol3141
    @mateuszmaciol3141 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I just installed my boomba sts and noticed that it is extremely off center. It goes into every gear and functions perfectly however I was wondering if it was intended to be so much closer to the driver? I find that the boot will bunch up because its so much lower than stock and sometimes it'll make it hard to get into 1st or 2nd. Is there a way of correcting this, perhaps adjusting cable lengths or something? Would greatly appreciate a response @SubiSpeed Thanks!

    • @SubiSpeed
      @SubiSpeed  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      That's how it is designed.

  • @yldone
    @yldone ปีที่แล้ว

    This would fit a 21 wrx right? I’m new to this Subaru world.

  • @2323Magick
    @2323Magick 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video! Thank you!

  • @MindCast-YT
    @MindCast-YT 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    anyone know the part number for the little white shift lever bushing on the bottom of the shifter he transferred? mine popped out of place and my friend hooked me up and fixed it but unfortunately lost the white bushing and its just the metal ball on the bottom of the shifter that's clipped in right now with no bushing on it. the ones im finding look like they're for the older subaru's and don't look similar to the OEM 2015+ one I had on.

    • @pg8372
      @pg8372 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Josh Moore any luck ?

  • @austindimatteo4981
    @austindimatteo4981 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    serious question...why not just cut the existing shifter down to short throw spec and re-thread the shaft? Would be a 30 min ordeal assuming you have a thread kit

    • @SubiSpeed
      @SubiSpeed  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That is not an ideal and effective way of decreasing the throw of the shifter. The real difference is the length of the lower portion of the shifter that connects to the linkage. On aftermarket short throw shifts, that portion of the shifter has been shortened, significantly decreasing the shifter throw.
      Also, cutting the shifter would cause issues with the reverse lockout.

  • @nakhjb
    @nakhjb 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    What silver shift knob is it that you end up using. I like it and want it haha

    • @SubiSpeed
      @SubiSpeed  9 ปีที่แล้ว

      Jeff nakhaie www.subispeed.com/raceseng-ashiko-shift-knob-2015-wrx-2015-sti#.VaZwavm4RhE

  • @ONEupD808
    @ONEupD808 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Cant get the two 10mm nuts out from under the shift assembly it jus keeps spinning!? Any help?

    • @rocknmetal4life94
      @rocknmetal4life94 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I'm having the same problem, but with all 4. Did you find any solution?

    • @ONEupD808
      @ONEupD808 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I did. I had to take out all bolts and resemble it. I made sure to press down hard so the bolts grab and they did. I think on my first try something was off centered causing the bolts to not grab. I hope that helps GL bro

    • @ONEupD808
      @ONEupD808 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@gabrieltroopah all I did was put alot of pressure on the bolts and held the back to make the screws spin out. I hope that helps.

    • @ONEupD808
      @ONEupD808 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@gabrieltroopah no problem man. Did you end up getting them out? It a was really a bitch

    • @mattevans1643
      @mattevans1643 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      So the 2 10mm on the bottom are also connected to the 2 10 mm at the for the reverse lockout. More than likely what happened was the threads got messed up. I had the issue trying to put in the shift stop, the damn things wouldn't come out. Turns out they only had like 2 threads and the rest was bald. Eventually got it out and lucklily only the bolt was damaged, since i didn't need it anymore.

  • @Munther95
    @Munther95 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    do you have to unbolt the mid-pipe or whatever that portion of exhaust in the video ? and do you need to replace a gasket?

    • @SubiSpeed
      @SubiSpeed  9 ปีที่แล้ว

      Munther AL-sulaimi you do not need to remove any of the exhaust.

  • @kriss.7544
    @kriss.7544 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    It's just those 4 bolts underneath as to why it's not possible to disassemble from inside the cabin, yeah?
    Is this doable with just Rhino ramps, or must it be on a lift?

    • @SubiSpeed
      @SubiSpeed  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      As long as you have space underneath the car to get under it then it will work.

    • @mattevans1643
      @mattevans1643 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      As long as you aren't at risk of dying sure. Although ramps i wouldn't trust. Unless you chock the rear wheels. Sure nothing will probably happen, but it only takes 1 time for that something.

  • @andrewmorgan5090
    @andrewmorgan5090 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    When I installed this it became much harder to get into gear compared to stock anyone know of a fox

  • @user-dn8fp7ol5z
    @user-dn8fp7ol5z 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Haha I remember back in the day about 25 years ago just out of high school and I was a brand new licensed driver with my first car that my dad sold me for $1100 and I made it into another ghetto tuner car cuz fast and the furious was all the rage with my car buddies and although just to get that short shifter look I tried cutting down the shifter stalk to make it look shorter since they never made a short short shifter kit for that car and even if there was one on the market I could never afford it as s young broke kid but it was funny now that I look back and see myself trying to grind off my shifter stick with my dremel tool and hack saw to shorten it but the steel used to make the shifter stalk was like hardened like the steel used to make the pedals which I assume is for safety so I said screw it and put it all back together. I can't believe that now I'm a veteran in the auto industry and I'm general manager of a very big and busy repair shop and I'm certified ASE A1 thru A9 and C1 for high traffic service and repair shop. But the install for this truly is a hassle I think my method of chopping down the shifter stalk is much faster with the right tool to cut thru it

  • @damaged5pointe0
    @damaged5pointe0 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    background music remind me of Bloodhound Gang Foxtrot Uniform Charlie Kilo

  • @BadMoonRising92
    @BadMoonRising92 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Jesus. My 2012 took me like half an hour. There’s a ton of steps for these models

  • @spencerstucky8827
    @spencerstucky8827 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    How does this compare to the optional short throw shifter available through Subaru?

    • @SubiSpeed
      @SubiSpeed  9 ปีที่แล้ว

      Spencer Stucky You will see a bigger difference in shift throw and the position of the shifter when the Boomba short throw is installed.

  • @erikwoole8436
    @erikwoole8436 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Did anyone hear him mention about how long it’ll take to do this..?

  • @GabrielEstevez
    @GabrielEstevez 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey SubiSpeed, got my Boomba shifter yesterday and installed it today. Let me say that this was a PITA lmao.
    My only concern is that the Neutral Plunger doesn't seat itself directly in the middle of the white brace from the side shifter assembly. It's on, but not directly in the middle like OEM. The Neutral Plunger bolt appears to not stay put.
    All in all, it's on and I can roe through all the gears with ease but I'm afraid that power shifting may push the plunger out of alignment. What are you thoughts?
    Also just a recommendation..... You should supply more Laffy Taffy's based on the difficulty of the install haha. I got so mad at this install that I ate it within the first 30 minutes.

    • @ErikRonao
      @ErikRonao 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Gabriel Estevez I also have that concern about the shifter not being in the middle. @Subispeed or @BoombaRacing,please comment on this. Thanks!

  • @M4rc221
    @M4rc221 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    Would you recommand a perrin shifter stop with this STS?

    • @SubiSpeed
      @SubiSpeed  9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      We installed it with that item. May as well since you are already working in this area.

  • @RaphaelMonta
    @RaphaelMonta 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Any recommendations with snap ring pliers? I bought a cheap set from Advance Auto Parts, but one or two of the tips on each interchangeable head aren't small enough to fit into the holes of the snap ring...

    • @SubiSpeed
      @SubiSpeed  8 ปีที่แล้ว

      +Raphael Monta We just bought whatever they had at our local auto parts store.

    • @baymaxfpv
      @baymaxfpv 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I did it without, just took a person helping hold it out of the ridge

  • @kyle1598712
    @kyle1598712 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    the 4 10mm nuts that hold the shift assembly in place don't come off so easily?? I was spinning and spinning and they never budged...? help me

    • @eliasm5661
      @eliasm5661 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Kyle Gibson did you find a solution? I'm having the same problem

  • @leofloresca5954
    @leofloresca5954 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    How do you reinstall the side shift assembly?

  • @sunghoonification
    @sunghoonification 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    I am thinking to have this shifter.
    I have 2016 STi and I have factory short thorw shifter. is that going to be same way that WRX has?
    and should I remove factory STS?
    Thank you!

    • @SubiSpeed
      @SubiSpeed  9 ปีที่แล้ว

      +Sunghoon KIm This will not work on the 2016 STI it is WRX specific. However, we do have STI short shifters available on our website.

    • @mattevans1643
      @mattevans1643 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@SubiSpeed it is not wrx specific lol. The imprezza and crosstrek have the same assembly. Any part you can put on a wrx transmission can be transferred over to the crosstrek and imprezza. Because they have the same transmission. The only difference is the shifter plate, and the gearing. Well 2015+wrx and a 2017+imprezza, or 2018+crosstrek.

  • @Dinkin_Flicka
    @Dinkin_Flicka 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Their service is light year's ahead of Rally Sport's.

  • @TheMarine235
    @TheMarine235 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I think I’ll just stick to my OEM and Perrin Shift Stop

  • @adamantium6898
    @adamantium6898 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    Was the factory sti short throw shifter already installed in the car?

  • @malinfernando4514
    @malinfernando4514 ปีที่แล้ว

    Guys what size is the snap ring?

  • @bryangiraldo8131
    @bryangiraldo8131 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Omg what a process 😩

  • @thtrandomgamer
    @thtrandomgamer 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    After installing this I can't seem to fit the shifter stop, I have both a perrin and boomba version and they just won't it shift to first and even if I did get it my 5th 6th and reverse won't work. I have had to just not use the shift stop so i could use my 5th,6th and reverse. Does anyone else have this problem or have the fix? I was thinking of sanding it down a little

    • @mattevans1643
      @mattevans1643 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      No, the shift stop is fine. The adapter you are using needs it to be adjusted. Loosen the two 10mm bolts on the shift stop. I am assuming you are using both shift stops. Find 1st gear. Align shift stop. Find 5th gear, align that shift stop. Tighten down 2 bolts. You're good to go.
      I put in a billet shifter and had that issue.
      I couldn't get into 5th or 6th. Well eventually i found 5 adjusted the shift stop to there. Don't look for 6th because you might find reverse. 5th is actually really close to 3. It works the same way with cars that have reverse next to first. It's just the opposite. In that case you look for 2nd instead of 1st.

  • @SammyA12
    @SammyA12 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    So basically just get an STI with a factory optioned short throw shifter?

    • @SubiSpeed
      @SubiSpeed  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Sam Aronshteyn factory ss will not reduce the throw nearly as much as aftermarket ss.

  • @Tonyromeo1970
    @Tonyromeo1970 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    LOL after watching this video, if I ever get an STI, I will order it from Subaru and let them do it hahaha

    • @mattevans1643
      @mattevans1643 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      STI comes with a short shifter. The only upgrades you would need are a shift stop for 1st and 2nd and a shift plate. Neither is necessary but the shift stop i highly recommend. It feels great when you don't travel as far to get into 1st, and they aren't crazy expensive. The shift plate is pricey, but it changes the pivot which decreases your throw even more. That's something you have to try out first. Unfortunately you would need to know someone who has done that mod and drive their car to figure out if you need it. Shorter throws are great, but too short and things get weird. Like i put in a billet short shifter with a shift stop. 4th and 6th feel the same. 1st and 3rd feel the same. They both look the same too. But it's something you get used to. Especially when your car tells you what gear you are in.

    • @baymaxfpv
      @baymaxfpv 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      This is way less travel then sti SS...

  • @LT4_Gio28
    @LT4_Gio28 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I wish that shift knob wasn’t 110$ that bad boy is sweet

  • @kidpc
    @kidpc 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    lol actually does look like a pain to install. but great vid SubiSpeed looking to purchase one soon for my rex

  • @demobp7405
    @demobp7405 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    Is this short shifter any different from the stock factory short shifter? Any difference in shorther thows or what???

    • @SubiSpeed
      @SubiSpeed  9 ปีที่แล้ว

      This is 2 inches shorter so there is a major difference between the two.

    • @demobp7405
      @demobp7405 9 ปีที่แล้ว

      So the shifter is 2 inches shorther in length or in the throw

    • @SubiSpeed
      @SubiSpeed  9 ปีที่แล้ว

      2 inches shorter in height. Shift travel is reduced by 30%

  • @anff
    @anff 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Guys, does this eliminate the shifter stop or both can be used?

    • @SubiSpeed
      @SubiSpeed  7 ปีที่แล้ว

      They can both be used.

  • @mykneegear3472
    @mykneegear3472 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    is this fit on sti 2019?

  • @namelessnoname6500
    @namelessnoname6500 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    How long did it take you. about 2 hours flat time ? Love to no Thanks appreciate it

    • @SubiSpeed
      @SubiSpeed  8 ปีที่แล้ว

      +Chadd Francisco Can't say for sure since we were filming, but it's going to depend on what tools you have at your disposal.

    • @namelessnoname6500
      @namelessnoname6500 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      +SubiSpeed I work at a shop so everything

    • @mattevans1643
      @mattevans1643 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@SubiSpeed seeing as how i didn't have a punch or snap ring pliers and mine was done in two hours, of actual work, i would assume that with proper tools, about an hour. It's not as hard as it looks. Remove the heatshield, remove the cover, remover 4 nuts. That's 4 bolts and 8 nuts. So 5 minutes there, +5 for struggles. Remove inner trim, 5 minutes. Remove shifter another 5 minutes. Take shifter apart 5 minutes for everything except the reverse lock out. So maybe 10minutes for that one. Take new shifter apart couple minutes without proper tools. Put rod in assembly and secure 1 minute. Put assembly back together 15-20 minutes. Put shifter back together 5 minutes, without snapring pliers.put assembly back in car 4 bolts on top, 4 on bottom 10 minuts. Reonnect cables 10 seconds. Put cover qnd heatshiepd back on 3 minutes. It's easy, people just want to make it seem complicated because they are confused. But it's really just a lot of small tasks. It's not confusing, just annoying.

  • @andrewf4578
    @andrewf4578 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    what exhaust in on the WRX?