The Cheapest Short Shifter For 15-21 WRX/STI (Install & Review)

In this video I am installing a short shifter that I found on ebay for $58. This is much cheaper than the $165 boomba short shifter or the $220 Billetworkz Shifter. it's nice to see a budget friendly option on the market. I will be showing you step by step how to install the short shifter and reviewing it so you know what you're getting into before you buy it.

I got my short shifter here:

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MOD LIST (Catagorized)

PERFORMANCE:
- Cobb Accesport
- Mishimoto Cold Air Intake
- Deatschworks 300c Fuel Pump
- Cobb Flex Fuel Kit
- Perrin TGV Deletes
- PRL EGR Delete
- Grimmspeed EBCS
- Grimmspeed TMIC
- Boomba BPV
- 1320 Catted Downpipe
- Radium Dual Baffled Catch Cans
- Phatbotti Protune (E65)
- 372WHP/374lbft On Standard Map
- 403WHP/381lbft On Send-It Map

ENGINE BAY DRESS UP
- Perrin Fender Shrouds
- Perrin Radiator Shroud
- Perrin Pully Cover
- IBR Vacum Pump Cover
- Painted All Yellow Caps

SUSPENSION/TRANSMISSION
- Brembo Brakes (Factory)
- H&R Lowering Springs
- Boomba Short Shifter Plate
- Perrin Shifter Bushings
- Perrin Shifter Stop
- DFJ Short Shifter
- Weighted Shift knob
- ISC 25MM Spacers
- Cosmis XT206R-FF 18x9.5 +38
- Dunlop Sportmax 245/40/R18

EXTERIOR & AERO
- Custom Painted Tail Lights
- Custom Painted Head Lights
- Custom Painted Fender Badges
- Custom Emblem Overlays
- Window Tint 20%
- STI Foglight Bezels
- Vortex Generator
- Carbon Duckbill (Molded To trunk)
- Vinyl On Lower Portion Of Doors
- Perrin Front Plate
- S207 Rear Bumper Vents
- S209 Fender Flares
- Oem Style Front Lip

INTERIOR
- Recaro Seats (Factory)
- JDM Leather Shifter Trim
- OLM Carbon Dash Trim
- OLM Carbon Shifter Trim
- Accesport Vent Mount
- Weighted Shift Knob

LIGHTING
- Diode Dynamics C Light
- Diode Dynamics Tail/Turn Module
- Diode Dynamics Smart Tap Relay
- Diode Dynamics Reverse LEDs
- Diode Dynamics LED Tag Lights
- Diode Dynamics Interior LED Kit
- Cree LED Headlight Bulbs
- Cree LED High Beam Bulbs
- Red LED Strips (Under Dash/Seats)
- JDM Rear Fog / 4th Brake Light

OTHER
- Made Side Fender Vents Functional
- Made Rear Bumper Vents Functional
- Perrin Hella Horn Bracket
- 6 Hella Horns (2 visible, 4 hidden)
- Urethane Exhaust Hangers (Raises Stock Muffler 2" to fill gap)
- Perrin Window Vents

[Qazxswer]

I owe you a thx :) Picked this cheaper version up and got it installed today with only a couple of hiccups.
I was able to drive around and test it out and it felt great but long story short, I get to do it all over again tomorrow. I need to put the reverse stop back on cuz I didn't realize you can only do it when the side shift arm is off. 🤦‍♂️
Least next time it will all go faster:)

[Cyntrik]

Awesome seeing you have a new new car and still going and testing for budget options!

[AutoXStang]

Damn.... I just got my full Billetworkz kit in the mail sitting on my tool box at work for this weekends project. Great info and video as always.

[edwinlasalle]

Great video. The price went up to $62 now. Guess I’ll have to order it before the demand raises the price even more. Thanks for the info!

[MoJoNinjaGarage]

Looks like you put in a lot of work but just made it look great details.!

[MiDLiFECRYSiS]

I'm about to throw my shifter through the window... The two ten mm bolts at the bottom of the assembly to get the shifter and that white insert out, seem to quite literally be welded to the studs. I stripped the plastic and cannot get the square portions to stop spinning. I'm at an absolute loss and now my car is useless for idk how long until I can get the thing apart. Any insight??

[nabaddame]

Just installed the boomba on mine. Literally looks like the same part lol. I would definitely buy this and save the money over getting the boomba if I had to do it again. I even posted a thread on nasioc asking about it but people made me feel like I was buying an inferior part, which I don't think it is. There aren't many failure points in the short shifter so I don't see that being an issue.

[mattevans]

I used a flat head to punch the pin into the shifter. And the an allen key held by pliers to punch it through. But yes, punches are way better.

[kelbaez]

Love the video, and really enjoy following along and taking notes on inexpensive alternatives parts to the hyped brands. great content!

I think the reason most parts for these cars are more expensive as they should be, is because people keep paying whatever they ask and assume the more expensive the better, I call it the Subaru Tax, you don't see that in every other platform.

[accordver]

Perfect for my 330k mile rallycross toy!

[jessesantos]

hey again, had another question . did you notice a major change being quieter in tone at the cold start and normal daily driving after the phatbotti tune ?

[ceansilorcaso]

how will this work and STi? I don't think is make for an STi?

[ZhuWrong]

Looks like no more cheap shifters. I managed to snag mine for $61. And the cheapest clone now is a 1320 Performance one for $130. Basically a Torque Solutions on sale.

[quesadillagames]

Is white lithium grease required? i used a universal grease instead.

[Abbie-]

for subaru impreza sport 2.0 2014 with 6th engine fb20 do you think it works? thanks

[garthmorris]

Did you use any of those bushings and block out plates I see everyone putting with the Boomba ones?? Seems like they saying it doesnt work on 2020 wrx??

[goybi]

I enjoy your content man. I hate to ask though, but how’s it still holding up 9-10 months later? Lol

[EVOellisz]

You still running this shifter? Never knew this existed.

[RIVIMAX]

Damn it says it is out of stock when you go to the link