Getting ready to change my shifter from the "Economy" short throw to something that actually reduces the throw.
I'm trying to choose between the Helix, NM Engineering, or Madness Motorworks.
I thought about the Cravenspeed, but just want something that once installed I don't have to mess with it.
My Justa is a daily driver that sees some spirited use.
I'll be installing the updated shifter bushing and modified assembly box cover as well.
Thanks ahead of time.
-david j

 

Just to clear things up. The idea behind the CravenSpeed shifter is not so much that you change it all the time, but that you can set it to a throw/feel that you like best.

With any other of those choices you are limited to the one change that they make, say 30%. With ours, you might decide that 33% feels best to you. Then you wrench the collar into place and never touch it again.

Of course, you need to make the choice that is best for you. I just wanted to clear up the idea that our shifter requires maintenance.

-=Kellen

 

Kellen,
Thanks for the clarification.
So I'll ask for any opinions on the CravenSpeed shifter as well.
-david j

 

If you're thinking that you'll be gaining some sort of appreciable gain in shift speed, it's worth mentioning that syncros determine how quickly you can actually engage a gear, not shifter height / length. Not worth it.

 

I just installed (watched, actually) a CravenSpeed short-shifter in my '06 S. I was very skeptical of the adjustable feature, thinking that it was not necessary. Man, I was wrong....

After a few tries, I found a sweet-spot and perfect feel between short-throw and positive "feel". The shifter feels much more positive as it "snicks" through gears, side-to-side play is greatly reduced and the throw is noticeably shorter.

Now that it's set, I don't anticipate wanting to change it, but sure glad I had the opportunity to make the adjustments.

Highly recommended!

 

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