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Old 19-01-2011, 10:49 PM   #1
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Anyone installed a WS Short Throw Shifter? If so, which one did you buy and where did you get it from? (AND PRICE...)


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Old 20-01-2011, 01:53 PM   #2
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no one's installed one?
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Old 20-01-2011, 05:13 PM   #3
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dannyhilton has from europarts, shifts nice and smooth and by gosh is it quick...
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Old 20-01-2011, 08:01 PM   #4
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dannyhilton has from europarts, shifts nice and smooth and by gosh is it quick...
White lighting has nothing on your XR4 eater!

As Trent said, I have one that I got from European Parts. Very happy with it. Massively improves the look, the feel, and the change is much quicker. I also got the illuminated gear lever (which I still haven't connected to any power so it's un-illuminated) so that also helps the feel. It's a great little setup. Sorry for the dodgy photo, I guess the iPhone 3G camera left a lot to be desired!



IIRC it set me back about $180 when the Euro was like 64 cents. Web link is http://www.european-parts.net/catalo...oducts_id=1014 and I'd definitely recommend it. Let me know if you order because we could combine a few items and save on postage!
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Old 20-01-2011, 09:13 PM   #5
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White lighting has nothing on your XR4 eater!
ROFL.... Silver Bullit got lucky
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Old 20-01-2011, 10:38 PM   #6
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awesome, its for my g/f's car, so i'll have to tee it up with her later in the year, she'll love it.
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Old 14-02-2011, 10:50 AM   #7
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I'm glad I found this thread, might have to get one, any idea if it would affect warranty?
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Old 14-02-2011, 12:03 PM   #8
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I'm glad I found this thread, might have to get one, any idea if it would affect warranty?
Also forgot to ask, did you do it yourself or got a mechanic do do it for you...
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Old 14-02-2011, 10:43 PM   #9
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Through trial and error, fitted it myself. I'm by no means handy at anything so it took a little bit, was was worth it (my boss did assist me with his commen sence). Does come with instructions that any normal human can understand however. Shouldn't effect warranty, as it appears to be a Ford part that's been chopped down and sharpened professionally. I'd imagine you could quite easily get this effect by simply chopping the original shifter down and rewelding the thread back on.

Well worth it! Look great, and feels great.
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Old 15-02-2011, 08:47 AM   #10
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I used an angle grinder to cut 3 inches off the shifter in my WP. Gotta love the DIY hack jobs.
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Old 17-02-2011, 11:59 AM   #11
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is there one for the wq fiesta?
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Old 17-02-2011, 10:41 PM   #12
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ROFL.... Silver Bullit got lucky

Blue Beastie.... got nothin.....


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Old 21-02-2011, 06:42 AM   #13
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PA-LEEEZ!
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