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Hey guys just ordered the Solo short throw adaptor yesterday and ended up getting it today..so i installed it and did some pics...
seeing that some people are weary of doing the install themselves here's a walkthrough and you can judge yourself..i figure most people will be able to do it themselves it's definitely a simply install.
some people were phased by the fact that the solo didn't come with instructions..but quite honestly with something so straight forward it's not necessary.
but for those who wish to see it, how it's put in, or just want pics or instructions to refer to ... here it is:
trying to get used to the reduced throw...you definitely feel a bigger difference with an aftermarket knob since the stock one just sits so high in comparison...the solo one i got claims 20-30%...with the stock knob it seems like it's on the lower end of the claims...but with the aftermarket knob i have...i can definitely feel the reduction...and although it feels to me like it almost reduced the throw by 40% i'm guessing it's near the top end of their claims... i didn't get a chance to measure and calculate the actual reduction in throw.
it's great i'd recommend it anyday..it's relatively a cheap mod and improves the feel quite a bit...
and the occasional binding that's common with cable actuated (SP?) shifters seems to be reduced quite a bit..
Nice job with the DIY toasty[IMG]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/IMG]. I could have used those DIY instructions yesterday when I installed my solo adapter. Took a long time for me.[IMG]i/expressions/face-icon-small-confused.gif[/IMG]
toasty your DIYs kick HUGE @$$!!! i did your shift knob and boot, that made stuff sooo clear. thanks dude, when i get the solo i'll be SURE to lok back here
thanks... it just seems that from reading the forum a lot of people are hesistant on doing things even when they're fairly simple installs or minor modifications, i mean a lot of the DIY's i've made on my page are simple things...but it's simple ones like these that get many started...and many thinking...and i hope it's got people coming up with creative modifications they can do to their car...cuz i'd definitely like to see more unique things come our way.
miltownvtec: got it for $108 Canadian...after tax/shipping/insurance.
got it from ppsonline.net vs. contemporarymotorsport.com
it arrived the very next day...ordered it via the toll free number they had 1-877-fun-auto
works cross canada...don't know if you can reach it from the states though.
I saw one website that had short shift adapter instructions (not 2k1 specific) and it said to place some thread locker (like lock-tite) on the screws that hold it in place. Would you recomend doing this or do you feel it is not needed.
russps:
if you screw them in tight enough it digs into the shaft...i don't think you necessarily need lock-tite..however just to insure...i also put electrical tape around the shaft behind it. ... you'll notice i did this for my shift knob as well (in case you're wondering what that red band is around the top of my shift lever.
pazzmore:
it's a fairly easy install and i'd recommend it as long as you feel comfortable using an allen key and a screwdriver and feel comfortable removing your center console etc...it's fairly easy.
just make sure you'r eon level ground. and your ebrake is up. since you don't want to have your shifter disconnected and your car rolling down a hill..heh =o)
it improves the feel quite a bit....
i have read a few sources that say it's harder to learn to drive stick on a car with a shorter throw...so if you intend to teach someone or are still getting used to driving a stick..then you might want to consider that. but quite honestly i don't see how it could be more difficult.
i find that it makes the shifter feel sturdier and stiffer too..but that just might be psychological =o)
if you've never done anything to your car before..this will probably take you about half an hour to get it in.
stLvtec...
i don't believe they'll ever come out with a true short shifter for our car..we're on a cable actuated system not a rod linkage...only thing i could think of is bring yours to a shop and get it cut and rethreaded.
right now it's just a bunch of adaptors. however a new shift knob usually helps...our stock knob makes it so high too.
